Fly fishing apparel are specifically designed for the sport – to suit different weather condition, offer utmost functionality when worn, and give optimum comfort. But, you need to be well informed when selecting any to get the best out of your purchase. Waders are the most typical gear among anglers and we’ve heard and read
Even the toughest of waders get snagged eventually. Let no manufacturer convince you that their waders are 100% strong and tear-free (we are used to marketing gimmicks like this). At some point in time, you need to deal with a puncture, a tear, a gaped seam, or unraveled stitches, which are causes of wader leakage.
Polyleaders were developed originally by Airflo UK to help with casting turnover. Before they were developed hand made tapered leaders were probably the best way to get the energy from the cast to slow down to present the fly gently on the water. However homemade tied tapered leaders don’t start with the same profile as
The life experiences of an angler are almost similar to those of a driver – you are in your lane this minute, and the other you are veering off the road for whichever reason. Or, your breaks work well until not enough friction is put on the wheels, then you experience failure. You see, as
When setting up your fly fishing rod one of the pieces that often seems to get missed or not correctly applied is the need for proper quality fly line backing. Some anglers have just put the fly line directly onto the reel and wondered why they lost their fish after a short burst downstream. Others
Wet waders aren’t fun to be in since they are a risk to your health, can slow down your movement, especially if drenched, and are generally uncomfortable. Besides being at risk of getting cold-related illnesses, the stench from sitting long in wet waders is awful. Also, you are constantly compromising the performance and longevity of
I have been a fluff chucker since I was 10, and I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to return home with wet waders. Great times combing the Pullen Hole for trout at a young age when walking home in wet waders wasn’t a biggie! But as we grow, the discomfort and unpleasantness
Sounds quite cliché but it baffles non-anglers why fly anglers have to be in the water. The old man would say, only the shoe wearer knows where it pinches – slightly different in the fly fishing field since only the fly caster knows why they are in water and not swimming. So, why do fly
If you have read my page on the benefits of breathable waders you will most likely be thinking about purchasing a pair. Waders are important, and accessories are available that make wearing them more comfortable. There are a few things that I would say are essential and others that just add to the experience. We
Wader manufacturing has remained the same over the years. We aren’t seeing fancy colors like the ever-changing street fashion and Gen Z’s bubbly taste – there could be a reason behind the earthy colors across all producers. Anyway, does the color of waders matter? Sure! Wader colors matter to all fish – including your beloved
