abel xsteam disc fly reel SDS– Kismet Outfitters Machined stainless steel accents on both the frame and spool add that extra level of detail found only in an Abel reel Abel SDS 7/8 Fly Reel

Illex Gill Cra 60 I use Crankbaits both for fast prospecting in open water, but also for fishing edges

I cant help but think if Orvis made a Helios E (for E verything), that split the difference in stiffness between the D and the F, they would have their best-selling 5-weight of all time

The zippers are made of self-healing material that is designed for frequent use

But instead of gathering dust, my old-school lures are still in the rotationand still catching fish

Here's how I got my revenge, and how the new Trout Thumpers were developed

When it did stick, we were forced to encourage the segment to go back in with a pair of pliers, which resulted in some scarring of the rod