Swisher’s New Trout Patterns
The Swisher name is no stranger to new and innovate trout patterns. In the 80s Doug Swisher cowrote the best-selling fly-fishing book of all time, Selective Trout. Now he and his wife, Sharon, have a new book that’s definitely worth checking out. Flies for Selective Trout: Complete Step-By-Step Instructions on How to Tie the Newest […]
Jim McLennan Tests Out a New Stillwater Boat
Gear Review: Redington Hydrogen Trout Spey
There’s a lot that the Fly Fusion staff likes about this new rod from Redington. At the top of the list is the fact that the company consistently finds areas of need and provides a solution at a reasonable cost to the consumer. The Hydrogen Trout Spey is designed to cover a lot of water with […]
The New Nimbus from Winston
The R.L. Winston Rod Co. has two new fly rods they’re releasing summer 2017: the Nimbus and the Kairos. Last week they invited Fly Fusion editor, Derek Bird, to their factory in Twin Bridges, Montana for a sneak peek. After testing out the Nimbus he said, “I walked through the factory and watched how Winston makes […]
Winston Adds a Slick Casting New Rod
Around this time of year, the Fly Fusion Team begins to hear rumours about what’s on the horizon for new fly-fishing gear. This year the first rumour to materialize comes from the R.L. Winston Fly Rod Company. Last week they invited editor, Derek Bird, down to Montana to test out two new rods they plan to release […]
RIO’s New “Behind the Brand” Video
Check out this great new video from our friends over at RIO.
New RIO Video: How To Fish a Hopper/Dropper Rig
The Sage Team Talks X Design
Every wonder who’s responsible for the design of the fly rod you’re casting? This short film about the new X gives a behind-the-scenes look at the team that created Sage’s new smooth casting fly rod.
Beating the Boats: Strategies for the Wading Angler
Nothing is more rewarding than packing a lunch and committing yourself to a long day of exploring. The incentive is not only the fish your will find, but the quiet out-of-the-way places you will discover. Article by Ryan Sparks / Photo by Faceless Fly Fishing
Gear Review: Stormfront Waterproof Pack
Testers had lots of positive comments regarding the Stormfront Waterproof Pack. At the top of the list were simplicity and functionality. A few of the testers fish with backpacks almost exclusively, so they were excited to get their hands on Patagonia’s new pack. This is a dream gear bag for the fly fisher who wants […]
Gear Review: fishpond Emerger Net
Staff fished with the smaller Native Nomad net for the last couple of seasons and appreciated the fact the net fit perfectly into the net slot on fishpond backpacks. The Emerger Net has all the assets of the Native Nomad, but with a little bit of added length. The Emerger has a longer opening (18.8”) […]
Leonard Cohen and Trout
I still hope that on every outing I’ll find large and willing trout, but the older I get the more my dark-haired idealism makes room for grey-haired realism. by Derek Bird