Gearhead: Gear You May Need
When I took over the “Gearhead” column, I wasn’t exactly sure what I’d be writing about. Fly fishing…
Gearhead
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Gearhead: Excuses
While I don’t have any data to back this up, I’d be willing to bet that 95 percent…
Gearhead: Shrunken Heads
It took me a while to get into fly fishing for largemouth bass. Most years, I’d make a…
Gearhead: Distance Enhancers
Whether your longest cast is 40 feet or twice that far, there are likely occasions when, despite your…
Gearhead: Slip-On Flies
When you look at flies from a first-principle perspective, you’ll notice they are based on two fundamental elements:…
Gearhead: Knot Epiphanies
Most of the time, I have a pretty good idea what I am going to write before I…
Gearhead: And You Thought You Had Too Many Rods
Most of us fly fish for trout in mountain streams. Since these fish typically weigh less than a…
Gearhead: Wear and Tear
Have you ever fallen in love with a fly line or a fly rod? I sure have, and…
Gearhead: Portable Fish Finders
For many fly fishers, lakes and reservoirs are an enigma. Sure, you can read about stillwater fly fishing…
Gearhead: Women’s Waders
Apparently I’m not normal. According to wader sizing charts, my chest, waist, inseam, and feet all belong to…
