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Airflo Striper Multi-Tip Fly Line WF8-WF10 Aqua Blue Review

November 7, 2008December 7, 2004

Eight and nine weight rods are great for many species in both fresh and saltwater. Why not have a line that is as versatile as the rod? The Airflo Striper Multi Tip system opens doors of opportunities for anglers making the jump to larger weight rods. The system incorporates an intermediate line with loop-to-loop connections to various shooting heads. One interchangeable system covers all columns of water easily. No need for spare spools with sinking lines, the system comes with a series of 20′ sections including an intermediate, a 3 inch, and a 7 inch per second sinking head. The heads come in a nice …

New Stuff for the Holidays

December 19, 2006December 6, 2004

Based on my sources there are twenty people logged on to the site. Drop me a line at info@backwaterangler.com and let me know what you are looking at. This morning the snow underwhelmed me. Yesterday I shoveled my entire drive and last night it dawned on me that if I parked at the head of it I’d have roughly 10 feet to worry over. Ask yourself-Is he getting smarter or just plain lazy? We might have a poll on that very topic. Today, I’ve been looking at lots of new products from Fishpond. I’m wearing one of their Blue River Chest Packs in Khaki and …

Patagonia Capilene 3 Zip-T Review

November 7, 2008April 27, 2004

I wear this shirt many months of the year under my layers when I fish and it keeps me warm and dry. It is great as the only layer under your wading jacket on a cool rainy days. The zip neck allows you to cool off after a long hike from the Masemore parking lot. Jason du Pont

Winston Boron IIX 4 Piece Rods Review

November 7, 2008March 8, 2004

The following is a review of the Winston Boron IIX 4 Piece Rod by Michael Maas. Thanks Michael! I just purchased the Winston Boron IIx so I can only offer my first impressions on the rod. The first thing that I noticed about the Winston Boron IIx was the weight, or rather the lack thereof — the 8 wt weighs less than my trout rods. However, despite being incredibly light, this rod does not sacrifice backbone, being able to handle a tremendous amount of line with very little effort. Even long casts with a heavy bass bug were made with very little difficulty, despite the …

The G3 Jackets arrive…

October 14, 2006January 29, 2004

I’ve been all smiles since unpacking our first shipment of Simm’s new G3 Guide Jackets. See a full description by: 1.Scrolling up the page and clicking on the green banner. 2.Choose Jackets from the left menu. 3. Click on the G3 Jacket in the left column and read all about it.

Patagonia R1 Flash Pullover Review

November 6, 2008December 16, 2003

Following is a review of the Patagonia R1 pullover by Gary Corriero. Thanks Gary! The Gunpowder is a productive river even in the dead of winter. Stonefly nymphs and the right color midge have worked for me from December through March. The problems most of us “winter” people face are the cold and wind. The R1 Pullover, worn in conjunction with the fleece pants and the appropriate socks, will add HOURS to your ability to stay in water. They are both warm and comfortable. The only issue you may run into is “overdressing”. This gear is so functional that you will need to experiment a …