Reel Rehab – Scientific Anglers System 4

Cleaning up that old, filthy Berkley click & pawl reel was a pretty fun project. Not only do I now have a functional reel that performs like it's new, but there's just something satisfying about D.I.Y. projects where there's a clear "before & after". It also gave me confidence to mess around with some other … Continue reading Reel Rehab – Scientific Anglers System 4 →

Saturday is for the Fish (Related Activities)

Saturday was a pretty fishy day, but happened to involve no actual fishing. Woke up and watched my Saturday morning YouTube. It's my adult version of Saturday morning cartoons, just with less Smurfs. This week's video choice was the latest from Wild Fly, an awesome float down the Mississippi River in Minnesota with some epic … Continue reading Saturday is for the Fish (Related Activities) →

2024 ICAST Fly Fishing Best in Show Winners

The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show wrapped up about a week ago over in Orlando, Florida. This industry-only show is HUGE, as it features fishing gear, apparel, and accessories from all disciplines of fishing. Quite a few fly fishing brands participate as well. I've actually attended this show a few times in … Continue reading 2024 ICAST Fly Fishing Best in Show Winners →