Hard Goods

Letters

Generation Gap Our 'Generation Gap' essays in June provoked discussion concerning whether an angler could or should be judged by his age, his equipment, clothes--or lack thereof-- or choice of beverage. To add your comments, visit flyrodreel.com . Regarding the "Does Fly-Fishing Have a Generation Gap?"

Putting It All Together

  • By: Buzz Bryson
  • and Paul Guernsey

Assembling a rod; what is 'modulus' anyway; and booting up

Secrets of the Guides

Two dozen ways to fish better this summer

$15,000 Fly Rod

Here's your chance to own a piece of history

Cortland Dyna-Tip LInes

  • By: Buzz Bryson
  • and Paul Guernsey

Plus, A convenient strike indicator and a beefed-up saltwater line

Hardy Marksman Rods

  • By: Buzz Bryson
  • and Paul Guernsey

Plus, Scott's X2S saltwater rod, and a waterproof fly box

Is Your Fly Rod Too Fast?

  • By: Buzz Bryson
  • and Paul Guernsey

Plus, avoiding tailing loops, and an angler's fear of failure

Making the Speed Cast

  • By: Buzz Bryson

Plus, why buy a rotary vise?

The 2007 Kudo Awards

Once again, it's the time of year when the staff of FR&R gets together with some of the magazine's closest friends in order to choose those pieces of gear that deserve to be recognized with a Kudo Award for outstanding fly tackle. Selections for the 2007 Kudos were made by a panel of angling experts

Trico Tricks

  • By: Chad Mason

Seven tips to beat summer's hottest hatch