Angling Through the Ages

Angling Through the Ages

Those who build a rod, fly or lure are participating in one of the world’s oldest professions. The history of man as hunter is partially defined by the history of fishing; the history of fishing is intertwined with the invention and evolution of fishing tackle. Thus,...
New Gear for the New Year

New Gear for the New Year

Here is a list of the some of the newest fly-fishing gear of 2021. If your resolution is to catch more fish, these may be just the tools you need. Sage Fly Fishing Rods Sage Fly Fishing has, over the years, provided rods to a broad range of anglers, from beginners to...
Fly Fishing the Salt

Fly Fishing the Salt

Experts argue about the genesis of saltwater fly fishing, but there is no question that anglers have been at it for at least 2,000 years. At that time, Roman author Claudius Aelianus described it thusly: “One of the crew sitting at the stern lets down…lines with...
California Steelhead: The Fish of a Thousand Casts

California Steelhead: The Fish of a Thousand Casts

A Little Background Oncorhynchus mykis – aka Steelhead – are a unique form of rainbow trout. Born in high country freshwater, they experience a physiological transformation within a year that allows them to survive in the ocean. They spend most of their...