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GEAR REVIEW'S
With a wide array of gear on the market for sale, we have reviewed some gear for the stream angler. From rods and reels, to vests and fly floatants, we have a list of recommendations.
ORVIS - Superfine Trout Bum- 7' 6" 1 wt. 4 pc.
Traditional Full Flex rod, light weight and a perfect stream rod.The extra length gives it excellent line control and makes it good for flipping around rocks and structure. Protects light tippet's, cast with ease and handles feisty trout.Orvis quality and 25 yr. warranty.
Retail Price: $575.00
Temple Fork Outfitters - Finesse Series- 7' 3" 2 wt. 4 pc.
A great value in fly fishing.This rod is a sweet little rod for mountain streams. Plenty of backbone with a good feel and delicate presentations are some of the features. A good rod for those looking for a quality rod without the high price tag.
Retail Price: $180.00
Sage-1800 Series Fly Reel
A high quality, light wieght fly reel with a non glare finish. A graphite drag system and a large arbor. The 3-4 wieght reel is small and well suited for a mid sized stream rod. Quality that would typically be found in a real with a higher price tag.
Retail Price: $140.00
ORVIS Battenkill Bar Stock Fly Reel
Light weight, user friendly, durable reel, built to withstand years on the water. Macined out of aircraft grade T 6 aluminum. The 1-3 wieght reel is well balanced, and will compliment todays light stream rods.
Retail Price: $120.00
White River- Spring Creek Technical Chest Pack
A great alterative to a vest. Light in weight and plenty of space for all the gear and tackle needed, for a day on a stream.Fold down front compartment has a foam pad for flies, front storage spots as well as closing internal pockets.Adjustable strap and a comfortable padded neck strap with a 'D' Ring for a net. Available at BASS PRO SHOPS.
Retail Price: $30.00
ORVIS-Battenkill Pro Guide Vest
Extremely comfortable, durable, and well designed vest. Pocket arrangements are easily accesable, and of good size to fit fly boxes well. Zippered and velcro front pocket and zippered internal pockets. Made of fast drying material that is snag resistant.A reasonable investment for a vest that will serve for many years.
Retail Price: $139.00
Gink Fly Floatant
A gel formula created to keep the fly high on the water. Resists submersion well, even in swift current. Keeps protecting the fly, even after a catch. Working the formula into the fly with finger tips, and letting air dry for a few seconds, will make the fly ride high on the water.
Retail Price: $4.99
Loon Outdoors Top Ride Floatant
Powder floatant in a shake style canister. Eviroment friendly and doesnt leave traces around the fly. A great floatant for bringing a fly back to life after submersion. Just dip the wet fly and shake. Using in conjunction with a gel gloatant will provide amazing results.
Retail Price: $6.00
SIMMS Freestone Vibram Sole Boots
New stream friendly wading shoe designed to give excellent traction on the stream bed, without felt to transfer unwanted substances. Light weight and comfortable, a padded collar and a gusseted tongue, and neoprene lined for less water absortion. A good boot with plenty or protection and traction, withou the need of extensive cleaning as with felt lined soles.
Retail Price: $130.00
Traditional Full Flex rod, light weight and a perfect stream rod.The extra length gives it excellent line control and makes it good for flipping around rocks and structure. Protects light tippet's, cast with ease and handles feisty trout.Orvis quality and 25 yr. warranty.
Retail Price: $575.00
Temple Fork Outfitters - Finesse Series- 7' 3" 2 wt. 4 pc.
A great value in fly fishing.This rod is a sweet little rod for mountain streams. Plenty of backbone with a good feel and delicate presentations are some of the features. A good rod for those looking for a quality rod without the high price tag.
Retail Price: $180.00
Sage-1800 Series Fly Reel
A high quality, light wieght fly reel with a non glare finish. A graphite drag system and a large arbor. The 3-4 wieght reel is small and well suited for a mid sized stream rod. Quality that would typically be found in a real with a higher price tag.
Retail Price: $140.00
ORVIS Battenkill Bar Stock Fly Reel
Light weight, user friendly, durable reel, built to withstand years on the water. Macined out of aircraft grade T 6 aluminum. The 1-3 wieght reel is well balanced, and will compliment todays light stream rods.
Retail Price: $120.00
White River- Spring Creek Technical Chest Pack
A great alterative to a vest. Light in weight and plenty of space for all the gear and tackle needed, for a day on a stream.Fold down front compartment has a foam pad for flies, front storage spots as well as closing internal pockets.Adjustable strap and a comfortable padded neck strap with a 'D' Ring for a net. Available at BASS PRO SHOPS.
Retail Price: $30.00
ORVIS-Battenkill Pro Guide Vest
Extremely comfortable, durable, and well designed vest. Pocket arrangements are easily accesable, and of good size to fit fly boxes well. Zippered and velcro front pocket and zippered internal pockets. Made of fast drying material that is snag resistant.A reasonable investment for a vest that will serve for many years.
Retail Price: $139.00
Gink Fly Floatant
A gel formula created to keep the fly high on the water. Resists submersion well, even in swift current. Keeps protecting the fly, even after a catch. Working the formula into the fly with finger tips, and letting air dry for a few seconds, will make the fly ride high on the water.
Retail Price: $4.99
Loon Outdoors Top Ride Floatant
Powder floatant in a shake style canister. Eviroment friendly and doesnt leave traces around the fly. A great floatant for bringing a fly back to life after submersion. Just dip the wet fly and shake. Using in conjunction with a gel gloatant will provide amazing results.
Retail Price: $6.00
SIMMS Freestone Vibram Sole Boots
New stream friendly wading shoe designed to give excellent traction on the stream bed, without felt to transfer unwanted substances. Light weight and comfortable, a padded collar and a gusseted tongue, and neoprene lined for less water absortion. A good boot with plenty or protection and traction, withou the need of extensive cleaning as with felt lined soles.
Retail Price: $130.00
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