Category: Gear
Low Slack, Kelp, And Gear Review
I had been watching the tides for the last few days to determine when the best time for fishing would be. Generally, on this side of Puget Sound, an ebb tide is best on the beaches I fish. Without going…
Baijo For The Beach
Anyone who spends time in the outdoors knows the value of quality sunglasses They provide protection from ultraviolet (UV) light that can damage eyelid, cornea, lens and retina. While most people see their importance for bright sunny days, they are…
Korkers ChromeLite Wading Boots: A Review
In most athletic pursuits – with the possible exception of surfing and beach volleyball, comfort, enjoyment, and often performance, begins with the footwear worn. Think about playing a round of golf on a wet course while wearing flip flops; or…
My Favorite Stripping Basket
One of the essential techniques to master in fly fishing is managing the fly line. And one of the primary aids in managing the fly line is a stripping basket. A stripping basket is where line is place as it…
Patagonia Swiftcurrent Wading Pants
This is a short post about Patagonia wading pants I purchased for warm weather wading in Puget Sound
Korkers River Ops
Fly fishing is similar to many sports in that footwear choice is a literal foundation for the experience. Most fly fishers for some period of the year and in many locations wear wading boots over their neoprene-footed waders (some waders…
A Celebration of American Manufacturing
October 1st is the start of the new fiscal year for many companies as well as the US Government. This year, it is also Manufacturing Day – typically celebrated on the first Friday in October each year. Manufacturing Day was…
Hazy August Line Testing
August is not always the best month for beach fishing on Puget Sound. The kelp and seaweed in the waters along the beach and near the shore cling to fly lines and flies, meaning many casts fling green stuff into…
Rethinking Fly Rod Assembly: The Twist is Out
Everyone learns a number of fundamental sills at the very start of his or her journey in fly fishing. These are things like how to assemble the fly rod (most are in four sections); string the fly line through the…
Patagonia Wader Work Station
Fly fishing at its core is a simple sport. Rod, reel (and if using Tenkara not even a reel), line, leader and fly are all that are needed to begin. Throw in a couple more flies – even though Yvon…
