Mar 9, 2025 · Mr. Walter Babb is well known in eastern Tennessee for all things fly fishing. A craftsmen in fly tying and rod building , he was inducted into the Southern Fly Fishing Hall of …

Jun 27, 2025 · It's main use is going to be for dry fly fishing, on small streams. I may fish it occasionally on medium rivers, ( 25 ft width estimate). I do use terrestrials, humpy trumpy's kill …

Nov 4, 2009 · Greetings. I am in the market for a good fast action 8 wt. salmon/steelhead rod and am considering a closeout Xi2. I know this rod was really popular a couple years ago, and …

Jan 26, 2023 · I acquired an old fly rod made in Japan. Does anyone know about the history of these, their fishability, and worth? Looks like it needs some wax or polish. Any …

Apr 24, 2024 · Hi everyone, I recently moved back to Skagit Valley and am excited to delve into fly fishing. I'm quite new to this and would appreciate any tips on good spots for beginners. …

Apr 15, 2021 · Hello, I am looking to purchase some wading boots and I'm looking for opinions. I wear a size 9E street shoe and in some brands a 9EE. I will be wearing new Simms G3 …

Apr 11, 2021 · Fly tyers can be masters at making things complicated! Poor quality materials and tools are destined to discourage beginner tiers and cause greater expense when the time …

Jan 8, 2024 · Been seeing several videos on tying jig and balanced flies for mainly leeches, buggers , etc. I was wondering if they are that much better than similar patterns on the …

Nov 18, 2008 · Kunnan fly rods were very inexpensive when i was pricing them. $ 29.95 to $ 39.95. Of course after the factory burnt down the prices skyrocketed. Ive been looking for one …

Dec 30, 2020 · Good evening everyone, I’m just getting into the sport of fly fishing and I received this pole as a gift a few years back. I took the pole into orvis earlier today and the advice I was …