Category: Product Reviews

Janus70 on November 3rd, 2009

The Sage TXL series is Sage’s ultra-light fly rod series, and is designed specifically for fishing in small creeks and streams. TXL actually stands for Trout Extra Light, and the Sage’s TXL series is unique as no other fly rod manufacturer produces a ultra-light fly rod series. These smooth casting rods are designed for tight [...]

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The Sage Smallmouth Fly Fishing Rod is an incredibly powerful, yet lightweight rod, and when it comes to bass fishing, it is an excellent rod for turning over large flies and hauling in the larger bass. The first advantage of this rod is that it is that it has been designed for easy casting, and [...]

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Fly fishing can be an expensive sport, and fly fishing rods can be especially expensive. The entry-level graphite rods from many of the top manufacturers (such as Sage, Scott or G. Loomis) often start at over $200. Fortunately, for someone starting out in the sport, St Croix makes an excellent range of fly fishing [...]

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Janus70 on July 3rd, 2009

A fly fishing rod is used to cast and build up momentum in the fly fishing line, and is also used to control the direction and distance of your fly fishing line. Having a strong fly fishing rod is also essential to prevent fish trying to escape once they have bitten your ‘fly’. Therefore choose [...]

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Janus70 on July 3rd, 2009

Bamboo Rods – How It’s Made

Fishing with a bamboo fly fishing rod is probably one of the most relaxing, and peaceful ways of fly fishing. Using one of these classical timeless beauties takes one away from the hectic day-to-day rat race, back to a simpler, less-complicated time. Cast your line with a bamboo fly fishing [...]

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