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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Sweetwater Fly Shop manager Paul Weamer’s newest book, “The Bug Book,” is now available as a Kindle e-book from Amazon! Subtitled “A Fly Fisher’s Guide to Trout Stream Insects,” the book is a great introduction to aquatic entomology for the trout angler. If you’ve ever wondered […]
4 Read MoreOh boy! Winston has gone and done it now! Just when you thought you had your quiver of rods all figured out there ends up being something you just have to have. The Winston BIIIx is it! I had the privilege to fish the 9 foot […]
0 Read MoreWe all know what a pain it can be to transport fly fishing equipment. The Fishpond Dakota carry on case is a must have for the angler on the go. It is the best designed case on the market for someone that wants to bring multiple […]
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