ICAST / IFTD 2015 – Rods, Reels, & Randomness

So...you tired of these yet...?Don't worry, ICAST / IFTD week is almost over.In today's installment, I'm just going to post a bunch of pictures of pretty much anything and everything I haven't posted yet. Things that caught my eye for one reason or another. Some of it will be fly (fishing), some of it will … Continue reading ICAST / IFTD 2015 – Rods, Reels, & Randomness

ICAST / IFTD 2015 – Tenkara Tuesday

How could I possibly hit the IFTD side of the show and not look for tenkara stuff?  I mean, c'mon!Here are some of the tenkara or tenkara-friendly goodies that I scrounged up in wandering up and down the aisles...organized by manufacturer...and ending with a "Best In Show." I hope you enjoy.TENKARA USAThe Tenkara USA crew … Continue reading ICAST / IFTD 2015 – Tenkara Tuesday

ICAST / IFTD 2015 – L.L. Bean Spring Fly Fishing Preview

Way back in 2007 I took my first casting lessons at an L.L. Bean retail location in South Jersey. I followed that up with my first fly rod & reel purchase, a 3-weight Quest II outfit, which I still have today. Even though L.L. Bean might not produce the flashiest product and don't have a … Continue reading ICAST / IFTD 2015 – L.L. Bean Spring Fly Fishing Preview

ICAST / IFTD 2015 – Fishing Kayak & SUP Roundup

So. Many. Boats...If you're into paddlesports, there was a lot to behold at this year's ICAST & IFTD show. Personally purchasing a fishing kayak a few years ago, I have a special interest in looking at what's out there...although as an admittedly non-expert boater, I'm certain a lot of stuff goes over my head. Fortunately, … Continue reading ICAST / IFTD 2015 – Fishing Kayak & SUP Roundup