Gary Loomis is best known today as the founder of G.Loomis, one of the world's largest fishing brands. But did you know he used to be a self-characterized steelhead junkie?
Join Simms President and Owner K.C. Walsh as he sits down for a thorough explanation of the difference between Gore-Tex and other breathable fabrics, the balancing act involved in designing the world's most expensive waders, and the fight to cut costs wherever possible.
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Brian O'Keefe has been many things in his life--professional ski instructor, professional photographer, fly fisherman, and world traveler--but above all, he's been excellent...
Few anglers in the history of the sport have achieved mastery over their chosen specialty on the level of Simon Gawesworth. From the origins of the method in Scotland to the bleeding edge in the Pacific Northwest, spey casting has come a long way...
The name Lefty Kreh has become literally synonymous with the expert fly fisher. From his early days as a general outdoor writer to his life-spanning career as a professional at almost everything he does (photographer, marksman, writer, fisherman), Lefty is an inspiration to us all...
We've got a good one for you this week: 3M/Scientific Anglers chief line designer and all around guru Bruce Richards. Bruce discusses fly line manufacture, the Sage Casting Analyzer, and why all those new rods are so darn stiff.
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Sante Giuliani provides a lively and interesting interview this week on the subject of bamboo fly rods, his personal rehabilitation thanks to cane, as well as some useful recommendations on current and past makers of bamboo rods for the fisherman and collector to consider.
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Barry and Cathy Beck are synonymous with excellence in fly fishing photography. As some of the most successful trip hosts in the industry, they've experienced their fair share of exciting travel experiences, too....
Charles Jardine is one of the world's great experts; his breadth of knowledge ranges from the chalk streams of England to the four corners of the United States....
Best known for his appearance in Felt Soul Media's hit fly-fishing movie Running Down the Man (watch out for our review coming soon!), Frank Smethurst is one of the few anglers qualified to represent the up-and-coming sector of fly fishing in any environment...
