I fished quite a bit last winter. I go out with many layers and a ski hat. One thing with which I struggled, though, was this: how to keep my hands warm. I tried various gloves and also invested in a pair of fishing gloves where you can make them either fingerless or covered. Nothing
Category: Gear reviews
Good Thermos for Winter Fishing
If you’re fishing right now, you probably know how comforting it is to drink some warm liquid when you’re on the water. It just makes you feel better. I read on an online fly fishing forum about this coffee thermos. It is slim and you can tuck it into your waders. Most important, it keeps
Montana Mongoose Vise
If you’re thinking about fly tying and are pulling together a Christmas wish list, consider the Montana Mongoose vise. Now, it is the first and only vise that I’ve ever owned. But, I’ve been really happy with it. I can tie flies down to size 32, there is a materials clip, and it rotates, for
UV Knot Sense Saves Time
Sometimes, a little technology has a big impact. I’ve been using Loon UV Knot Sense, which is a thin liquid adhesive that bonds when you shine upon it ultraviolet light. It is pretty cheap. I did so because sometimes a big fish breaks me off high up in the leader of my Euro-nymphing rig. It