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The Fly Rod-breakin’ Blues

from Epic Fly Rods, by Joe Mahler

Posted on: August 1, 2022 July 23, 2022
Author: Julian Tapping
Categories: Fly Fishing
Tags: fly fishing, fly rods

“How not to break your fly rod” – Joe Mahler

At one time or another in every fly fisher’s life he will find himself quietly looking down at a broken rod. That sinking feeling. Maybe it was a favourite, or maybe it’s the night before a bonefish trip. Read More »

Gear Made Simple – Fly Rods

Posted on: August 13, 2018 October 9, 2019
Author: Julian Tapping
Categories: Tackle Tips
Tags: fly fishing, fly rods, rod action, rod length, rod weight

You enter a store that specialises in fly rods. Your aim – to purchase your first fly rod. The store owner approaches and describes the brilliant fishing to be had in the mountain streams. “Wow”, you exclaim. “What rod would you recommend if I go up there?”