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Article

Tom’s Leather Fly Reel Cases

Feb 19. 2024
DIY Dutch Tom Biesot made some beautiful leather cases for his homemade fly reels
See how here
Video

LW Reel Review

Aug 27. 2021
I am someone who doesn't like to spend a ton of money on my fly fishing gear. However I still want a high quality reel or rod, that will perform for me when it needs to.
Video

Risen fly reel review

Jun 19. 2020
Well its no secret that I love everything from Risen fly rods. But like all my reviews, I really like to make sure I test them extensively before I give my opinion.
Article

Hardy style reel cases

Nov 28. 2019
Leathercraft Leather maker Remus Stanescu describes the dirty work behind making a couple of Hardy style reel cases.
See the process here
Review

Fly Fishing Treasures

Jun 30. 2019
I didn’t know that I was interested in collecting fly fishing paraphernalia – until I read Steve Woit’s book
Article

Reel seats and reel feet

Aug 9. 2018
Nerdy Why is it that some reels simply don't fit some rods? There is a standard of course... but not all manufacturers seem to follow it.
Dive into the details here
Video

Redington Zero Reel Review | Best Fly Reel Under $100

Jun 2. 2018
The Redington Zero fly reel might just be the best fly reel under $100. Check out this review of the Redginton Zero 2/3 and the 4/5 sized fly reels.
Video

Hardy Perfect Taupo Fly Reel

Apr 7. 2018
Original Vintage 1958-1962 Taupo.
Video

Hatch Finatic Fly Reels

Apr 4. 2017
Review of Hatch Fly Fishing Reels, 7 Plus and 9 Plus, from the Finatic series of reels. These are some of the highest performing fly reels available.
Video

How to Clean a Fly Reel | Vintage Click and Pawl Reel

Jan 7. 2017
A detailed step by step of how to break down, clean, service, and reassemble a vintage fly reel. For this example I used a 1950s Hardy Perfect 3 7/8 fly reel.
Video

Vintage Fly Reels

Dec 5. 2016
Overview of some Prewar Hardy Perfect Salmon fly reels. These 3 were made prior to World War II by Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. 3 1/2 inch Hardy Perfect Salmon Fly reel
Video

Hardy - the past the present and the future!

Nov 29. 2016
Hardy is perhaps the most wellknown fly fishing company in the world. Leading the development of fly fishing tackle since 1872.
Video

The reel maker

Jun 9. 2016
Icelandic Steingrimur Einarsson, master reel maker, talks about his background and how he started making fly fishing reels.
Blog entry

My Secret Fly Reel Fetish

Dec 16. 2015
If I had enough money (and space) I would indulge in an extravagant fly reel fetish
Article

What is fly-fishing?

Dec 29. 2013
Start here This article tries to explain in simple terms what it is to fish with a fly - fly-fish or flyfish.
Read the explanation here

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