I have used many different types of epoxies throughout my fly fishing and fly tying careers. And I agree that at the end of the day, they all do pretty much the same thing. However, after coming to Fishwest, I was introduced to Clear Cure Goo epoxies. They are relatively new in the world of [...]
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Product Review: fishpond Slippery Rock Wading Staff
As winter continues I found it would be appropriate to talk about one of my most underappreciated pieces of equipment. Take it from someone who knows: having a good reliable wading staff can be the difference between enjoying a day of winter fishing or packing it in early because you took an unfortunate spill. I [...]
Video: Patagonia 2013 Wader Lineup
“Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” -Patagonia’s Mission Statement
Product Review: Simms Paclite Jacket & Pants
This is a re-post from a great French blog: Peche Mouch Check it out. Please understand that the translation from French to English may be a little rough. Enjoy. Spring arrives with showers and the opening of the fishing season. This is the time to think about clothes that protect us from freezing rain. After [...]
Product Review: Gore Tex Revivex
As we transition from summer into fall and winter our gear choices become even more important. A Gore-Tex or other DWR type outerwear is almost a necessity in the coming months. Keeping warm and dry is good for morale and allows anglers to stay out longer in a majority of weather situations. DWR stands for [...]
Product Review: UV Original Buff
Outdoor Enthusiasts of the world rejoice. Sun and weather has met its match in the form of the Original Buff. The UV Original Buff in its simplest form is a tube of lightweight fabric. However if you have never used one you will soon discover it is much more than that. That simple tube can [...]
Video: Patagonia River Crampon Overshoe
After slipping and sliding through yet another slick, cobbled Skeena run, we came home determined to find a better traction solution. Drawing on his mountaineering experience, Yvon Chouinard disappeared into the Tin Shed and went to work…
Product Review: Jetboil Sol Aluminum PCS
How many times during the year as an angler do you wish you had a hot meal while fishing? If that thought has ever crossed your mind, the Jetboil Sol Aluminum PCS (Personal Cooking System) is for you. In the winter time when the temperatures drop and ice starts collecting on your rod guides the [...]
Product Review: Simms Taco Bag
The Simms Taco Bag can really be described in one word. Simplicity. The bag can be unzipped and laid on the ground in a large circle (a proverbial wader bag tortilla) to provide an excellent place to stand when getting in your waders at the beginning of the day. When the time has come to [...]
Product Review: Griffin Odyssey Spider Fly Tying Vise
If you are looking for a fairly in expensive fly tying vise than the Griffin Odyssey Spider Vise is the one to get. This vise has a nice smooth rotary feature to get your wraps uniformed. The clamp is nice and snug and I have tied hooks anywhere from size #4-22. I have been tying [...]
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