After months of searching, I’d finally found the perfect wading sandal for my small stream fly fishing – the Simms Streamtread. They came with great reviews, and when they arrived, I was loving them. They fit super comfortably and the Vibram soles provided the perfect balance of dry ground hiking and minimal slippage in the water. But they had one problem. After about a … [Read more...] about The Sad Story of the Simms Streamtread Wading Sandal
The Tying Bench: Joe’s Hopper
Okuma SLV Fly Reel: Product Review
When I dove headfirst into small stream fly fishing last summer, my 9 foot 5 weight rod was a bit too much for tight spaces and 8-inch brook trout. So I shopped for a smaller outfit. My fly fishing gear budget was tight, but I didn't want to buy junk either. But how to avoid potentially low quality Chinese knockoffs without breaking the bank? The best quality for the … [Read more...] about Okuma SLV Fly Reel: Product Review
Fly Repair Shop
This is the place where flies go to die.....or get repaired....or salvaged. I'm too cheap to throw away perfectly fine hooks. … [Read more...] about Fly Repair Shop
Fly Fishing Scopan Stream
I became an avid fly angler during my years out West, so it was tough to return to Maine where the fishing season ends September 30th. Fortunately, one body of flowing water was open to fishing near home, and almost nobody else fishes it, so I had it to myself. It's a tailwater without much habitat except for the short stretch near the dam, where the stocked fish stack up … [Read more...] about Fly Fishing Scopan Stream