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Rods/Reels

10 Things to Look for When Buying a Bamboo Rod

John Gierach

Abel Reels Launches Customizable Reel with onWater Mapping

Fly Fisherman Staff

Coming to America: Airlite Fly Rods Launch in US

Josh Bergan

Transparency: How an American Company is Cleaning Up the Anodization Process

Ross Purnell

Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Saltwater Fly Reel: Bauer SLT

Fly Fisherman Staff

Thomas & Thomas Contact II Fly Rod

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Flies

Worms, Eggs, and Mop Flies

Fly Fisherman staff

Umpqua's "Flies for Runoff" Featuring Landon Mayer

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fly Fisherman Throwback: "Sculpinating" Trout

Ed Shenk

Trigger Flies: Elicit Savage Strikes When Fish Aren't Feeding

Kelly Galloup

Does Fly Color Matter?

Bruce Ingram

Beyond the 10-Weight: World's Top Muskie Flies

Matt Straw

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Fly Lines/Leaders/Tippets

Dave Whitlock's Secret Fly Line

Dave and Emily Whitlock

WF vs. DT Fly Lines, The Great Debate

Lance Egan

When To Weight The Tippet

George Daniel

George Harvey's Leader Formula

George Harvey

Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Saltwater Fly Line: Scientific Anglers Magnitude

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Freshwater Fly Line: Airflo SuperFlo Max

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Apparel/Outerwear

Patagonia's Wader Repair Tour: Free Fixes in the Rockies

Ross Purnell

Understanding How Breathable Waders Really Work

Ross Purnell, Editor

Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Insulated Jacket: Skwala RS Outpost

Dennis Pastucha

Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Wading Boot: Simms G3 BOA

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Freshwater Reel: Seigler LF & CF

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Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Women's Product: Simms Women's G3 Guide Wading Jacket

Kara Armano

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Packs

Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Pack: Simms Headwaters Backpack

Fly Fisherman Staff

Review: Orvis Pro Waterproof Zip Backpack

Fly Fisherman Staff

Patagonia Black Hole Rod Case

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Orvis PRO Waterproof Sling 14L: Everything Right Where You Need It

Fly Fisherman Staff

Review: Simms Freestone Backpack

Fly Fisherman Staff

Simms Flyweight Hip Hybrid System

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Boats

Four Best Small Rafts for Fly Fishing

Jay Nichols

Fly Fisherman's 2025 Gear Guide Best New Watercraft: NRS Boundary 100

Fly Fisherman Staff

Slow & Stealthy: Making the Case for a Midlife Kayak

George Daniel

Get Up, Stand Up: Fly-Fishing Freedom on New Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboards

Jay Nichols

Designed for Fishing Adventure: The Best New Inflatable SUPS

Jay Nichols

Floating in Style: Top Drift Boats of 2024

John Fedorka

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Books

The Evolution of Striped Bass Flies

John Field

Bookshelf: The Dawn Patrol Diaries by James Card

Josh Bergan

Bookshelf: Fly Fishing Evolution

Tom Rosenbauer

Euro Nymphing: Tips, Tactics, and Techniques by Josh Miller

Ross Purnell

Bookshelf: Casting Homeward by Steve Ramirez

Stephen Camelio

Bookshelf: River Songs by Steve Duda

Michael Garrigan

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Accessories

The Best Landing Nets to Safely Release Fish

Landon Mayer

Fly Fisherman Throwback: John Gierach's "Larger Hooks for Small Flies"

John Gierach

ICAST Announces Fly Fishing New Product Showcase Winners

Fly Fisherman Staff

Gear Roundup: Great New Stuff for Backcountry and Mountain Lake Anglers

Josh Bergan

Orvis and Four Wheel Campers Launch Special Edition Truck Camper

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fly Fisherman's 2024 Father's Day Gift Guide

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