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Sage Z-Axis 9 ft 6 wt Fly Rod Review

Posted on October 14, 2010 by admin

Sage Z-Axis 9 ft 6 wt Fly Rod Review The Sage Z-Axis 9 ft 6 wt for this review is a 2009 model I purchased last summer. I have only fished the rod once and caught a nice 19 inch … Continue reading →

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Scam Alert

Posted on July 22, 2009 by admin

Today I got a call from what was supposed to be the Colorado Business Development Office asking me if I was planning on moving my office next year.  When I *69 the phone number, I got this for a phone … Continue reading →

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Clearwater II Fly Rod Review

Posted on July 15, 2009 by admin

Clearwater II 9 ft, 5 wt, 4 pc Reviewed I received an Orvis Clearwater II 9 ft, 5 wt, 4 pc midflex 7.5 for Christmas 2007. After having used this rod for fishing for 2 and a half seasons and for my fly … Continue reading →

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Best Fly Rods

Posted on July 11, 2009 by admin

  BestFlyRods.com Finding the best fly rod for you   Ask a group of fly fishermen which is the best fly rod and you will find various different opinions.  Many are based on the level of experience of the fly … Continue reading →

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Nymph Fishing

Posted on July 11, 2009 by admin

Nymph Fishing Why you should fish nymphs more than dry flies!   The answer is very simple.  You will catch more fish. Several studies have shown that 80 to 95% of a trout’s diet is sub-surface. A trout is a … Continue reading →

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Basic Fly Fishing Casts

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

 Basic Fly Fishing Casts Basic 2 fly fishing casts you should master to be a successful fly fisherman in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico   Remember on the How to Choose Fly Rods page, fly fishing great and … Continue reading →

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History of Fly Rods

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

History of Fly Rods  An overview of history of fly rods from  200 A.D to 2000s   One of the most interesting histories of fly fishing and fly rods was written by Dr. Andrew N. Herd of England. Dr. Herd … Continue reading →

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How to Choose Fly Rods

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

 How to Choose Fly Rods   description of rod actions,  tests to use in choosing a fly rod,  how to save money on a fly rod Fly Rod Actions are described in a variety of terms depending on the manufacturer.  But … Continue reading →

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Analysis of Fly Rods

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

 Analysis of Fly Rods   How to tell premium fly fishing rods  from cheap fly rods Are there ways to tell premium fly rods from cheap fly fishing rods?  The answer is a definitive Yes! Here are some items to … Continue reading →

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Fly Rod Manufacturing

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

Fly Rod Manufacturing How is my fly rod manufactured? If you want to get a headache in a hurry, just start researching how fly rods are manufactured.  So many terms — scrim, prepreg, resin, modulus of elasticity, high modulus graphite.  … Continue reading →

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