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Echo Carbon XL Review

The Orvis Clearwater fly rod has gone through many generations over the decades. And there's a good reason why this classic series has stuck around so long - powerful performance from a trusted brand for an unbelievable price. I got my hands on the latest version (in...

Orvis Clearwater Review

The Orvis Clearwater fly rod has gone through many generations over the decades. And there's a good reason why this classic series has stuck around so long - powerful performance from a trusted brand for an unbelievable price. I got my hands on the latest version (in...

Echo River Glass Review

While most modern fly rods today seem to have faster and faster action meant to huck streamers and flies at longer distances, there is a growing niche of anglers who want the classic experience of a fiberglass fishing rod. So for this Echo River Glass review, we’ll...

Echo Fly Reels

Tim Rajeff had already been designing fly rods for decades when he started Echo Fly Fishing in 2001.  Since then the champion fly caster has been committed to providing high quality, yet affordable fly fishing rods and reels that are accessible for the everyday...

Echo Shadow Click Reel Review

Sometimes all you really want is simplicity. Anybody who is a fan of click pawl reels knows what I’m talking about - sometimes you want a simple reel that does the job without you having to think about it. And for click-pawl fans who want a solid reel for a fair...

Echo Base Reel Review

Welcome to our in-depth Echo Base Reel Review, where we'll be taking a closer look at one of the most popular fly fishing reels on the market today. Fly fishing enthusiasts know that having the right gear is essential for a successful day on the water, and the Echo...

Orvis Hydros Reel Review

Orvis has blessed the fly fishing faithful for decades with various fly rods, reels, and has become one of the holiest names in fly fishing. While they have a wide array of reels that range from entry level to high-end, today we’re going to focus on the Hydros. For...

Redington Rise Reel Review

While most people start fly fishing with entry level rods and reels, at some point those anglers start looking to level up on their gear. This Redington Rise reel review is for those guys who have fallen in love with fly fishing and are ready to invest a little more...

Redington Crosswater Reel Review

Everyone needs to learn to walk before they can run. There are a wide array of fly reels out there with an equally wide variety of applications and uses.  Probably the most widely sought after application is the beginner fly angler. So let’s look at Redington’s entry...

Echo Lift Fly Rod Review

Everyone has to start somewhere, and that somewhere can really be the difference between sticking with it and quitting.  Echo Fly Fishing makes a wide range of fly rod options that suit just about every fishing scenario there is.  They’ve designed the Lift to be a...