Gearhead: Slip-On Flies
When you look at flies from a first-principle perspective, you’ll notice they are based on two fundamental elements:…
Robert Ketley
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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…
Surf Stripers, Part 3
I’m pretty sure I can blame Dan Blanton for getting me addicted to surf-zone striped bass. In the…
Gearhead: Modular Flies
Fly fishing for me is primarily a solitary activity or one enjoyed with one or two friends. Not…
Gearhead: Lucky 7
I came to the United States in 1985 armed with two f ly rods, a cheap suit, and…
Gearhead: Going Deep
My initial experience with deep-water fly fishing was at a rusty Victorian pier on the English Channel. I…