Gear Review: Hardy Ultralite FW DD
Most reels nowadays are lightweight by design. But truthfully, lightweight is a relative term (even a tyee is lightweight compared to an orca). Not only is the term relative, but what does a fly angler have to give up in order to fish with a next-to weightless reel—a more modern drag or machined aluminum? Hardy’s […]
Gear Review: Big Nasty by RIO
In the area of fly lines, fly fishing has obviously progressed. We’ve come a long ways since the days of the encased glass display providing meager choices between floating and full-sink lines in a few different weights. Now there are literally hundreds of line choices for the consumer to fit unique angling needs. Enter the […]
Gear Review: The Scott Flex
There are a lot of new fly rods on the market this year and many of them have price tags that place them in the high-end category. Possibly one of the most remarkable aspects about the Flex is that it has a high-end feel without the high-end price tag. Aside from the price point ($475US), […]
Gear Review: Fishpond’s Thunderhead Duffel
With fishpond’s innovative commitment to creating attractive, functional, and environmentally friendly products, the company consistently provides the fly-fishing consumer with a responsible option. Lots of companies support environmental initiatives, and that’s essential, but fishpond takes their commitment to another level by creating products from recycled nylon commercial fishing nets. Aside from the fact that the […]
Amplitude MPX by Scientific Angler Earns Editor’s Choice Award
The new Scientific Anglers MPX with AST Plus might sound a little like trying to decode your child’s text messages, but the results are far less complicated. Fly Fusion Staff tested the line for the last few months and it is impressive. The line shoots extremely well and added an effortless distance. It contains AST […]
2017 New Rod Guide
How do you choose the best fly rod? Fly Fusion editors have been brainstorming that question over the last number of months and have managed to come up with a number of interesting conclusions. What they constantly came back to however was the evolving fly rod manufacturing market. Because of the way fly-rod companies produce […]
Fly Fusion TV – Season Two:
We had such a huge response to our last share contest that we thought it was only fitting to do another! Share this trailer from Fly Fusion Television Season 2 for your chance to win a Scientific Anglers gift pack valued at over $500.00! Winner will be randomly drawn on the 25th of November. Good Luck!!
Editor’s Choice Freshwater Rod—X590 by Sage
A number of months ago Sage sent us the X rod to test. And even though the X has been on a number of trips and has caught lots of trout, with this rod it was love at first cast. The X loads easily with very little line outside of the tip, but it also […]
2017 Editors Choice Awards: Orvis Waterproof Backpack
Wading anglers know it’s not uncommon for water to appear waist deep when it’s really closer to chest deep. For situations like this, or after an unintended spill or an unexpected downpour, Orvis created a functional waterproof backpack that keeps your gear (and your fishing license) dry. In addition to it’s functional waterproof construction, the […]