Yesterday I casted the 2016 Vapen 590-4B by Redington. The rod was extremely strong while maintaining a reputation for its fast action. Redington’s X-Wrap graphite technology gives the rod its backbone with added stability. The X-Wrap also provides a smoothness to the various vibrations fly-fisherman are […]
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New for 2016, the Sage Pulse rod is perhaps the best rod on the market for its price. Coming in at $450, fast action provides rod provides more fluid casting and high line speed. Stiff enough for sending those heavy streamers across the river, as well […]
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After fishing the Sage One 9-foot 5-weight on the Missouri river last spring I came to one conclusion. The rod can do it all. Short, medium and long distance it’s a joy to cast. It is fast and powerful, much like Sage’s older XP. Given that […]
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Here at Sweetwater Fly Shop, we take our time with product reviews. We don’t try to rush out the first review on the latest new product, reviews that often sound awfully similar to a manufacturer’s press release. If we’re going to review a rod, we don’t […]
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Not all gifts for anglers need to be for use on the stream (or even particularly useful). Fly fishing is an inherently beautiful activity. The quarry are themselves pleasing to the eye (especially to the angler), fly fishing tends to be pursued in attractive places, and […]
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Does your gift recipient already have a rod, reel, and line? That’s not quite all they’ll need to get started in our great sport. Or maybe you’re looking for a lower-priced gift or some stocking stuffers for a beginner or intermediate angler. Read on. Today we’ll […]
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In yesterday’s post, Paul explained some of the things to think (or ask) about when making a reel purchase. Today, I’ll mention a few specific reels that we like here at Sweetwater Fly Shop. As with our post about specific rods to consider, this represents just […]
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Reels, like rods, come in several price points from inexpensive to, sometimes, pretty expensive. So, how do you know where to begin searching for a reel-y good Christmas present (That was bad, I know). There are several ways to begin your search. First, determine how much […]
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Yesterday, we talked about some general things to consider when purchasing a rod as a gift (especially for a beginner or intermediate angler). Today, as promised, we’ll highlight a few of the specific rods that are available. There are a plethora of good rods out there, […]
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Don’t Skimp on a Rod (But No Need to Break the Bank) Let’s say you’re thinking of buying a very nice gift for a beginner or intermediate fly fisher, a new rod. Kudos to you! But it can seem a rather daunting task, particularly if you’re […]
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