FLY FISHING EQUIPMENT PRINT REVIEWS
Winston Boron II-MX 1090-4: The Boron II-MX is the third fly rod series to use the Boron II and in my opinion it is the best, but then again I love saltwater fly fishing. I decided I’d give the 10weight 9-footer a go while tarpon in the Keys, one word, IMPRESSIVE...more
Simms 3XDRY Solarflex Shirt: After several days of tarpon fly fishing in this shirt I found while it felt slightly different slipping over your head, it worked wonderful in the hot sun of the Florida Keys. It wicks moisture quicker than cotton and it dries much faster so you stay cooler....more
Hatch 9 Plus: Cutting edge design, impeccable machining and powerful drag is how I would describe the Hatch 9 Plus fly reel. Its alternating stacks of stainless steel and Rulon disc are the bases for the reel and along with stainless one way bearing gives you big fish stopping power and protection...more
Sage 590 ZXL: Enter the Sage ZXL 590 fly rod, a rod which I put through as many paces as a day of fishing would allow, from fishing tiny dry flies in a feeder creek I could jump across, to throwing nymphs with plenty of added split shot into...more
Sage 590 Z-Axis: When I heard that the folks at Sage Fly Rods were replacing the most popular and successful line of fly rods ever produced, the XP Series, I was, well, sorta shocked...more
Simms G4 Guide Wader: My old fishing buddies in their Red Ball waders laughed at me years ago when I bought some of the first breathable Gore-Tex waders. Coming from the old school of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and a pride in not spending anything on their fly fishing gear...more
G. Loomis StreamDance Fly Fishing Rods: The all-around series, if you can only own one series, or the most versatile fly rod series. The StreamDance brings you the best of all that is good in fly rods and gives you every advantage you need ...more
G. Loomis MAX GLX Fly Fishing Rod: Do you need absolute control under adverse trout fishing conditions? Wind? Big Bugs? Long distance? The new G. Loomis Max GLX Fly Fishing Rods are designed for ultimate control over your fly line, and fly, regardless of what Mother Nature throws at you... more
G. Loomis WhisperCreek Fly Fishing Rods:
If you like to sneak up on your trout like Wile E. Coyote, but without the calamity, then you need one of the new G. Loomis WhisperCreek Series Fly Rods. These special-purpose fly rods are designed for short, yet accurate casts with soft presentations...more
Scott X2s Fly Fishing Rods: Designing a fly rod series that meets every anglers casting stroke is near to impossible, even for a company that has been designing fly rods for more than 30 years like the folks at Scott Fly Rods. However, Jim Bartschi and his group of designers and expert field testers... more
G. Loomis NativeRun Fly Fishing Rods: The Pacific Northwest of the US is steelhead and salmon fly fishing at its finest. This region and fishery has spawned phenomenal fly anglers, like Steve Rajeff, Steve Choate and Gary Loomis. In fact this fishery started a quest to define and build the best steelhead rod... more
Sage Bass Fly Fishing Rods: Wow! The two new Sage Bass Fly Fishing Rods provide a unique solution for turning over and accurately casting bulky, wind resistant flies without getting tired and frustrated and fighting fish quickly with power and authority. ... more
The Abel Super 5N Fly Fishing Reel: This may very well be the finest backcountry trout reel ever made. Rugged, large arbor design and a huge, flawless cork disc drag for landing large trout with a 5 or 6 weight rod ... more
The written word. Personal experiences of anglers like you, using the fly fishing equipment you need for a great day on the water. Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters has put it on-the-line to give you not just 
what the manufacturers have to say about their equipment, but how it actually performs in real H2O, fresh or salt. We put fly fishing gear to the test; we fish it, we wade deep in it, and we stretch the lines to the max so that we can bring you the word on how well it performs.