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  • Belize Trip 2024 Reviewed
    belize, bonefish, On the Water, Saltwater, snook, tarpon, tropical

    Belize Trip 2024 Reviewed

    Sometime last fall, I was sitting on a mountain discussing the universe with my friend Jory.  In the depths of that conversation came the reality that we are getting older quicker than we think, and all of these things we want to do in life are not going to manifest themselves.  We are not going to see faraway exotic locations if we don't do anything to make it happen... 
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  • Is Pink Fluorocarbon Really Better?
    Saltwater, tippet

    Is Pink Fluorocarbon Really Better?

    I will tell you right now that I went full-in on Umpqua's Big Game HD Pink fluorocarbon tippet.  I have seen the advertisements and the pictures where you just can't see it once it hits the water.  It looks and is advertised as a bit of a game-changer.  I had to...

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  • Sage Salt R8 990-4 quick review
    Fly Fishing Gear, Saltwater

    Sage Salt R8 990-4 quick review

    I have had a chance to fish the new Sage Salt R8 9'0" 9wt a few times now and it continues to impress me.  I love the lightweight feel, powerful action and pleasing aesthetics.  All of those things are great, but this rod is seriously nice.  Like blows-me-away-every-time-nice.  My 9wt...

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