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Marty Grabijas

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Marty Grabijas is a retired product developer from the outdoor industry whose work has touched many major brands. He has also guided domestically and internationally on rivers for nearly 40 years. These days he lives the dream in Durango, Colorado, continues to take select guiding gigs, and is a service animal to his canine.
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A river rescue professional throwing a throw rope over a man floating downstream in a river.
Accessories

Most Fly Anglers Who Drown Aren't Wearing PFDs–Here's Why That Matters

From cold‑water shock to waders and social pressure, river fatality data reveals a hard truth about floating fly fishing.

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A man in camo waders standing at his e-bike looking over a distant river; two fly rods attached to the bike.
Accessories

E-Bikes for Fly Fishing: Part 1, Going Uphill and Getting into the Backcountry

Native trout, remote waters, and the quiet revolution of electric mountain bikes—rethinking access and experience in the backcountry.

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A man laying next to his dog on the shore of a mountain lake.
Accessories

Shedding Weight, Part 5: Other Backcountry Fly-Fishing Essentials

A curated selection of ultralight gear tested for reliability, functionality, and efficiency—helping anglers go further with less.

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Three lightweight fishing packs superimposed over a mountain lake image.
Packs

Shedding Weight, Part 4: Lightweight Backcountry Fishing Packs

Three fishing packs tested for comfort, organization, and weight savings—helping anglers stay light and efficient on long treks.

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Three brands' wading boots set up on a footbridge over a river.
Apparel/Outerwear

Shedding Weight, Part 3: Backcountry Wading Boots

Three ultralight boots tested for durability, traction, and comfort—helping anglers cover more ground without sacrificing performance.

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Three different waders laid over a backcountry mountain river scene.
Apparel/Outerwear

Shedding Weight, Part 2: Backcountry Waders

Three lightweight waders put to the test—balancing packability, durability, and all-day comfort in demanding backcountry conditions.

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A chocolate lab stands in the lower left overlooking a wilderness stream in the mountains.
Apparel/Outerwear

Shedding Weight, Part 1: The Ultra-Light Revolution Hits Fly Fishing

From mile-crushing backcountry missions to all-day epics, lighter is the new standard. So we tested waders, boots, and bags from Orvis, Patagonia, and Simms in a five-part series.

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A large brown trout held one the surface of the water.
How-To

Are Water-Resistant Smartphones the Answer to Potentially Harmful Grip-n-Grin Fish Photos?

Underwater videos could (and probably should) replace the ubiquitous images that needlessly stress trout.

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A dewatered river in a broad streambed surrounded by pine trees.
News

Commentary: Anglers in Colorado Were Sold a Bill of Goods

The narrative on the Rio Grande Cooperative Project seemed to betray the finished product's functionality, at the expense of the river.

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