Redington RS3 Series Rods

“The Redington RS3 Series is a great rod at an even greater price point.  I’ve fished the 9-weight for a variety of species, including delta stripers and it tosses heavy shooting heads and other sinking lines superbly.  For the money, … Continue reading

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Redington CPS Series Rods

“The Redington CPS (Core Performance Series) is Redington’s top rod and it’s certainly qualified to be called “hot!”.  This rod reminds me of the Sage XP in all the ways that count.  It’s light, crisp, fast and is wonderfully finished.  … Continue reading

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Redington SS Super Sport Series Rods

Redington’s newest performance rod. Featuring the newest Redington Technology. “The SS Super Sport is an ultra light sensitive 4-piece performance rod that offers smooth casting, superb lifting power and balance with minimum weight.  The blank is made with Redington ™ … Continue reading

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Sage Z-Axis Series Rods

“We went back to the drawing board to create the incredible new Z-Axis Series Fast Action Rods. By improving the entire rod-building process, we created a rod that’s significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for anglers of all skill … Continue reading

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TFO Finesse Series Rods by Lefty Kreh

“TFO tailored these rods for smooth, accurate and delicate presentations – they roll cast like a dream and are perfect for small waters where fine tippets and finesse are required…” Ed Jaworowski For more information on TFO products go to … Continue reading

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Albright XX Fly Rods

“I was lucky enough to be able to test drive one of these new Albright rods during one of the hottest black skipjack bites in Loreto, Baja history, July 2005.  I used the 10-weight and I was hugely impressed with … Continue reading

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Louie’s NZ Cicada Tying Instructions

Tying Steps Wrap hook with thread glue, wrap Glo bug yarn to mid-point Carve bodies from foam with scissors to boat shape Soak yarn with super glue, press body down and X-tie down Using indelible markers, color body as shown … Continue reading

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Louie’s NZ Cicada Story

Louie the Fish When I first came to NZ in 1980, Cicada hatches (and everything else in nature), were more regular than it is now. New Zealand has nine species of Cicada, some big and dark; some small and tan … Continue reading

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Noel’s NPD Diver Tying Instructions

Tying Instructions

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Noel’s NPD Diver Story

About Noel’s NPD Diver By Noel P. de Guzman The NPD Diver was designed with the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta striped bass in mind. It’s a fly that filled a desire to throw a big topwater pattern to test the theory … Continue reading

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