reviews

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 …

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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 …

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This Marsh boot will outlast a mudroom full of wellies. I’ve had a pair since late Summer’s trip to the Matapedia for Atlantic Salmon. The boots were great both around Cold Spring Camp and in the 26 ft Sharpe Canoes. They provide great support and durability we’ve come to expect from Chota’s other products. I’m currently using mine to walk the dog out every morning in corn and bean stubble and they don’t look any worse for wear. Theaux Le Gardeur