Wait...I've been one of your readers for a while. You reviewed Hobie Baysides back in 2010, right? Ummm, yeah, so what...Not too long after I moved to Florida I was contacted about doing a review for Hobie sunglasses again. Being more than pleased with the product the first time, I figured why not...but this time … Continue reading Gear Review – Hobie Bayside Polarized Sunglasses
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Gear Review: TryTenkara 360 6:4 Tenkara Rod
"Wow, that's light..."That was my initial impression, and probably most lasting impression when it comes to the TryTenkara 360 tenkara rod. That, and "what's with the purple stripes?"I had the opportunity recently to test drive this offering from The Tenkara Times, and not to spoil the review you may or may not read below, but … Continue reading Gear Review: TryTenkara 360 6:4 Tenkara Rod
Initial Thoughts: TFO Mangrove Series 8-Weight Fly Rod
I think Temple Fork Outfitters is a bit misguided when it comes to tenkara...but damn if the TFO Mangrove Stick by Flip Pallot isn't one sweet fly rod. After casting a few different rods, and reading a lot of reviews, I decided this rod was to be my 8-weight of choice. Why this one? Well, … Continue reading Initial Thoughts: TFO Mangrove Series 8-Weight Fly Rod
Initial Thoughts: Redington Vapen Red 8-Weight Fly Rod
Two weeks ago, a corrugated tube showed up at my doorstep with a Redington Vapen Red 8-weight fly rod inside. I was supposed to review it before June was over, but I had a problem...I didn't have an 8-weight reel to use with it... Well, last week I remedied that problem (I needed to buy … Continue reading Initial Thoughts: Redington Vapen Red 8-Weight Fly Rod
Gear Review: Greenerways Organic Bug Spray
I know, I've been doing a lot of whining complaining about the mosquitoes in Florida. They're big, they're bad, and they're mean. But what should I expect for literally living in a swamp?I was contacted by JD from Greenerways back in February about testing an Organic bug spray. Organic...really? If a bug spray doesn't melt … Continue reading Gear Review: Greenerways Organic Bug Spray