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$100 rods worth it?

Nov 20. 2020
I own all three versions of the Risen Genesis fly rod. The 7'6" 3wt, the 9' 5wt and the 9' 8wt. All of them fish amazingly for the cost.
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
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Which Weight Rod is For You?

Jan 22. 2019
Fly Rod Breakdown. AFFTA: https://www.affta.org/member-services/industry-standards/
Article

DIY Vacuum Rod Holder

Nov 17. 2018
Home made You can buy ready-made rod holders for your car, but you can also go the DIY way and get some excellent holders for a very fair price.
Find the instructions here.
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Beginner Fly Rod Kit Review

Oct 23. 2018
Lets be honest, fly fishing is an expensive sport. If you want quality gear, you have to pay high prices. In fact, this is a world where a $400 fishing rod is considered a bargain.
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New Redington Butterstick Review!

Oct 9. 2018
The Redington butterstick has been one of the leading glass rods out on the market. It always had decent sales compared to other brands rods, and it always was pretty good.
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Swing Season - The Slowdown

Dec 1. 2017
As passionate fly fishermen, we are equally as passionate about conserving the fisheries we use and love.
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Storing the Fly When Changing Spots

Jul 28. 2017
In this episode of "From Vise to Water," I share a fly fishing tip that helps get your fly back in the water quickly!
Video

I Broke my Sage Method Fly Rod

May 11. 2017
Breaking your rod has to be one of the worst feelings to have while fishing. Especially when its such a high end rod.
Article

Microspey rods

Apr 30. 2017
A new trend An article about how spey style casting can be performed with rods rated for single hand, and how to build and line up your own microspey or micro Skagit rod.
Read more here.
Article

Home made rod tubes

Nov 23. 2016
DIY Making your own durable, fabric covered rod tubes that can hold several rods each is pretty easy
See the photo instructions here
Blog entry

Friends, rods and sausages

Jun 9. 2016
Today was the day of the annual and traditional get-together arranged by the Copenhagen Fly Casting Club. Enjoyable as always.
Video

Casting Cane

Jun 7. 2016
Testing a customer's 8' #4 bamboo fly rod at his request before we ship it out to him.
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10ft 4wt

May 24. 2016
An early spring fly fishing trip to a Mid Wales tributary, using a 10ft 4wt carbon to fish spiders and soft hackles for wild brown trout.
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First Bamboo Rod Build

May 23. 2016
Video clips showing the steps I took to build my first bamboo rod.

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