"One Rod to Rule Them All"
MOST OF US believe that there's no perfect rod for all anglers. There are rods that fall into the class of high-performers or that can be generally agreed to make us better casters. Beyond that, there are so many differences in casting and fishing styles that a single rod won't serve everyone. But after you've fished a lot of rods and spent many years on the water, you'll probably settle on one rod that just feels "right," often for reasons you can't explain. Todd Tanner, who runs an trout fishing school on the Henry's Fork, polled casting experts for their picks and presents them in "One Rod to Rule Them All."
Kyle Napelbaum gets hands-on with the new Trxstle technical apparel this week. "Between the three, they cover functional purposes that not only fly fishers but any outdoorsperson will appreciate," he says.
"Many early season caddis species appear to spend little time on the waterâs surface as winged adults, and if they are on the waterâs surface, their wings are generally in a more down position until theyâre able to finally take flight. Trout recognize this and, as a result, lower riding imitations often work better than higher riding ones," notes Tim Flagler. Watch him demonstrate the steps for tying the F-Fly, whose thin abdomen helps it ride right at or in the water's surface. |
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