Hard Goods
- By: Buzz Bryson
- and Paul Guernsey
Caring for reels, waders & fly lines
1985 Art Flick It is no small wonder why FR&R (just R&R back then) chose Art Flick as the very first Angler of the Year. Few anglers before or since have influenced fly-fishing as much as Art Flick. He is best known for two monumental books that marked the advent of a new period of American fly-fishing.
This year FR&R introduced some new elements to the Trout Bum Tournament. It was still a fish-filled bum-fest, but this year we decided to shake things up a bit and by adding a Solo-Angler category, as well as extending the field of contenders. Forest fires and heat were familiar themes throughout many
- By: Buzz Bryson
- and Paul Guernsey
I'll occasionally see a reference to "overlining" or "underlining" a rod. What is the practical effect of casting a line one line-weight heavier than the rod is designated for? And what is the effect of casting a line one size smaller than the rod? The answer depends not only on the designated weights
- By: Paul Guernsey
- and Buzz Bryson
Topics: "How to determine a fly line's weight, tying a double-loop weed guard on a bass fly using Mason hard mono, advise on how to ""hook up"" with single female anglers."
Topics: "Lazerline, Fly line, Sage Graphite IV SP, G. Loomis GL3, Orvis Power Matrix-10 Rods, sunglasses, Scientific Anglers Ultra 3 Fly Lines, Goldeneye Vest, Edgin Handy Clip Net Release"
Topics: "The Triangle Taper fly line, Regal Vise, Sunglasses, Leatherman, Sage Lite Line Rods" Dealer/Manufacturer(s): "CJM Wood Products, j. Frederic Latour Co., Patagonia, Alpine West, Orvis, Partridge, U.S.A., Sage"
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