The Holiday Tackle Box: A Guide to Christmas Break Fly Gear Maintenance

As December’s chill settles in and fishing trips slow down, the Christmas break presents the perfect opportunity to show your fly fishing gear some much-needed attention. Think of it as giving your trusted equipment its own holiday gift – one that will pay dividends when spring waters beckon. Getting Started: Your Maintenance Command Center Before … Read more

Redington Crosswater Combo Review: Perfect for Beginners and Intermediates

Picture of the Redington Crosswater fly rod combo

Fly fishing is an amazing sport that requires patience, skill and the right gear. The Redington Crosswater Combo is a complete fly fishing kit designed to help anglers of all levels experience the thrill of catching a fish on a fly rod. The kit includes a rod, reel, fly line, and rod tube making it … Read more

The Best Fly Fishing Rods For Beginners in 2022

In this review we’re going to run through what is the best fly fishing rod for a beginner.  We’re going to assume: You’re completely new or only have limited experience fly fishing, You don’t want to spend a fortune on a rod, You want a rod that will deal with most fly fishing situations. If … Read more

Best Fly Fishing Gifts Under $25

Fly fishing is a popular pastime regardless of the season. Now that the holidays are nearly here, you could very well be looking to surprise a friend or loved one. There are numerous fly fishing gifts on the open market and some are naturally more effective than others. If you have been hoping to cut … Read more

Top Ten Fly Fishing Memes

Who doesn’t love a good fly fishing meme? We’ve collected our 10 favourites and put them together for you in this post. Let us know what you think or if you’ve got another one you recommend… 1. Let’s dive straight in with a good sexist joke. 2. We all know this one’s true… 3. Nice … Read more

Hardy Demon Fly Rod Review

Review of: The Hardy Demon Use: A good all round mid-range rod Rod Action Fast rod action, suited to beginners to intermediate users. Sizes Ranges from 7′ to 14′ 9″,  single and double handed rods. Quality Hardy rods are built to a high standard. The Demon is no exception. Price Ranges from US$450-$830, but can … Read more

Hardy Shadow Fly Rod Review

Review of: The Hardy Shadow Use: A good all round entry level rod Rod Action Slower rod action, suited to beginner to intermediate users. Sizes Ranges from 8′ 6″ to 14′, single or double handed rods. Quality Hardy rods are built to a high standard. The Shadow is no exception. Price Ranges from US$350-$500, but … Read more

Hardy Zephrus Fly Rod Review

Review of: The Hardy Zephrus Use: A good all round high end rod Rod Action Fast rod action, suited to intermediate to advanced users. Sizes Ranges from 8′ to 10′, all single handed rods. Quality Hardy rods are built to a high standard. The Zephrus is no exception. Price Ranges from US$650-$800, but can be … Read more

Hardy Wraith Fly Rod Review

Review of: The Hardy Wraith Use: A good all round high end rod Rod Action Fast rod action, suited to intermediate to advanced users. Sizes Ranges from 9′ to 10′, all single handed rods. Quality Hardy rods are built to a high standard. The Wraith is no exception. Price Ranges from US$850-$900, but can be … Read more