by admin | Nov 15, 2011 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS
Freestone Rod Shop is based in Montrose, Colorado. Bernard, Sam and Len run the show. They build grass and graphite and are not new to the scene….not one bit. Combined, they have 89 years of rod making and design behind their craft. Thomas & Thomas,...
by admin | Sep 10, 2011 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
This past spring, the fine folks at Patagonia, sent out the new SST Jacket for me to test all season long. How kind of them, I thought to myself….I needed a new rain jacket and their gear tends to be as good as anyone elses…..even Simms. My buddy Drew,...
by admin | Mar 16, 2011 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
We have a friend in Big Sky who is a metalsmith, it is her trade and this is one way she pays the bills. I find the origin of the word “smith” facinating. It basically boils down to mean someone who has a specialized trade working with metal, using a...
by admin | Mar 11, 2011 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Having been a Patagonia Pro for 13 years and running, it is hard to find another company as diversital as these guys. Their gear is top shelf and flat out works in all situations. I use it for everything outdoors. Patagonia just released their Spring 2011...
by admin | Jan 11, 2011 | 02. NEWS & EVENTS, 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING
The Felt Ban is heating up in Montana. There is a proposed bill in the Montana legislature that will ban felt soled wading boots starting October 1, 2011. There is tons of information out there to educate everyone about the serious issues of Aquatic Nuisance Species...
by admin | Dec 6, 2010 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Each year Mom and Dad ask me, separately that is, what they might possibly get for the other for Christmas….something that Santa might bring them, you know? Afterall, what do you buy for someone whom you have been married to since 1969? Your loved one normally...
