James Marsh

There are numerous fly-fishing accessories, some necessary and others not, dependingupon the type of fly-fishing you are doing. Here are some pointers that may be helpful. Fly Patch:  A totally optional feature is the fly patch for your hat, shirt, jacket or vest. Some love themand others despise them. Retractor:An accessory we do recommend is the retractor. They make it quick and convenient toaccess many… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Miscellaneous Accessories

When you are wading out in the middle of a stream or you are in a tube float, a fly fishingvest is a must. Vest have been used as far back as fly fishing has been documented. It’sa highly recognized part of a traditional fly fishers outfit. Fly-fishing wading and tubing vest usually have several pockets permitting you to carrythe many small items sometimes needed… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear –

Fly Fishing Wading Boots I’ve noticed that youngsters seem to enjoy wading as much as fly fishing. Getting into afast flowing stream with water flowing around your feet and legs is a wonderful experiencefor most guys and quite different from most anything else you experience fishing…..thatis, until you slip and fall in. There not anything wonderful about that. It’s a fact anglersdrown wading and one… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Wading Boots

Fly fishing waders should serve several purposes. One is to keep your warm in coolwater. Another is to keep you cool in warm water. Most importantly, they should keep youdry. Breathable Waders:For one to remain comfortable, waders should breathe and disperse the moisture thatcomes from perspiration, even when underwater. Pure rubber or neoprene waders keepthe water out but are not breathable. Being waterproof isn’t enough… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Waders

Fly Boxes:Fly boxes range from basic, simple clear plastic boxes to deluxe models sized to carryflies as small as midges up flies as large as streamers. While you are wading, you maywant a compact box that will fit in your shirt or vest pocket. Our Perfect Fly boxes arewaterproof and can dry flies or wet flies and nymphs without your having to worry aboutthe flies… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly and Gear Storage

The single most important consideration in choosing a fly reel is its line capacity. Thecapacity of the reel is usually indicated on the enclosed literature as well as the box thatthe reel comes in. Generally, one of three or four sizes of reels offered by a manufacturer will work for justabout any freshwater fishing situation. This makes choosing the size of the reel arelatively simple… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Choosing A Fly Reel

Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Reels Fly Reel Drags:If you are catching big fish, the drag quickly becomes the single most important part ofthe fly reel. The drag should be as smooth and even as possible. It should serve to tirethe fish and at the same time prevent the tippet from breaking. Disc drags have pads that apply pressure to the reel spool. They are… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Reel Drags and Materials

Fly Reels Purpose:The main purpose of the fly reel is to retrieve and store the fly line and backing. Exceptfor small fish, which can be fought by retrieving the line by hand, the reel’s drag servesthe most important function. Storing the fly line and backing and retrieving the line and, sometimes fish, requires areel that should be as light, weight and simple as possible. As… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Reel Purpose and Types

When you first pick up a Perfect Fly rod  we think you will really be pleased with whatwe think is one of the most important aspects of a fly rod. – its feel. The Perfect Fly Rod FeelIt doesn’t matter how you try to describe a fly rod, it’s the “feel” of the fly rod that mostanglers like or dislike. We think our”Perfect Fly” rods… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Rod Feel

Copyright 2018 James Marsh Free Shipping Continental U. S.100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Toll Free 800 – 594 – 4726A LIghter Fly Rod is Better – Are You Sure? When all other things are equal, lighter fly rods are probably better. The big questionbecomes whether or not everything else is equal. When manufacturers reduce the weight of a fly rod, they either use material that is lighter… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Are You Sure a Lighter Fly Rod is Better