Last month we reviewed our first items of print including a great new guide from Fishing Wales, and Tim Holschlag's book, Smallmouth Fly Fishing. You'll find more reviews 'on the list' below. We currently have some interesting items on long term test and we'll bring you the results in future issues.
The Fishing Wales brochure provides a single informative and genuinely useful point of reference - a simple guide to fishing, venues, tackle shops, accommodation, tourist information, and fishing law. And to help you refine your plans for fishing and other activities, the brochure contains URLs where you can order additional guides, and source information on alternative outdoor pursuits, and specific regional resources... More >>
In use the Sage 590-4 VT is excellent for the river fishing. With short crisp strokes it delivers great accuracy. It's a dream to roll cast, delivering twenty yards plus with ease. In able hands the rods power and backbone make light work of dispensing the full line, while short line work is very crisp and definite. Compared to the usual Sage prices this comes as a significant change... More >>
Fishpond's San Juan Vertical Chest Pack is for the angler who travels light. With room for tippet material basic tools and leader/fly treatments this well built pack is an effective solution. The front outer compartment houses a slotted replaceable foam insert for flies. This is easily accessed single handed owing to the careful construction which allows the zipper to open without twisting or snagging... More >>
"Smallmouth Fly Fishing," is a hit! Valuable observations and smallmouth fishing tips are explained in an easy to understand format in this 352-page book. I have seen the few books that have been written on fly fishing for smallmouth bass. For my money, Tim’s new book is the best of the lot and will be a great resource for both stream and lake bronzeback anglers.... More >>