SCHULTZ OUTFITTERS - Smallmouth Season Prep - Sticks & Stones

I shared the first episode in this series the other day and even though Schultzy is diving into the graphite fly rods that are in his boat this time of year, there is a lot of other great intel to gather with flies, leaders, and fly lines, too.



If I was going to handpick a couple of 7-weight and 8-weights in fiberglass fly rods, these four would likely top out my list...

• ECHO BAD ASS GLASS - 7-WEIGHT
• MOONLIT FLY FISHING NIRVANA PHOENIX GLASS - 7-WEIGHT
• EPIC FLY RODS - REFERENCE 888- 8-WEIGHT
• ORVIS SUPERFINE GLASS - 8'8" - 8-WEIGHT

Looking for a dual line weight fly rod, the STEFFEN BROTHERS 8' 7/8-WEIGHT is the ticket.

Check out the Schultz Outfitters website and see more of their videos on their YouTube channel.

IJUIN-ROD - KINEYA Cavous Reels Now Available

It's been awhile since I've highlighted the masterful fly reel making of KINEYA in Japan but a post on social media this week from Ijuin-Rod of their limited supply of Cavous Reels was a good reminder.  I cherish the couple of fly reels that I have from KINEYA as they are truly something special. 

A search on T.F.M. highlights some past posts that are fun to scroll through on these fly reels.

One of these would be perfect for that three or four weight that you're looking to use this spring...

 

A few notes from Tomo of Ijuin Rod on these fly reels...

"The KINEYA Cavous is a punch press design like was produced and distributed in the United States in the early 20th century which was full of fun.  This design was refined and revived for this 2024 release.  With a classic style it looks beautiful with a fly rod and fish. 

The line capacity of a DT3F or DT4F is roughly 30 yards.  It has a diameter of 62mm, spool diameter of 56mm, and width of 25.4mm.

These are offered at a price of $420 with shipping to the USA that is $42."
 

 Interested or have questions?  Reach out to Tomo through the Contact page on the Ijuin-Rod website.

FLY SHOP TOUR - Season 2 - Episode 5

The Fly Shop Tour continues with a two week junket through Florida.  Press PLAY...

Check out the Flylords website and subscribe to their YouTube channel, too.

LEIDERMAN RODS - McFarland Rods 3-Weight Build

For Matt Leiderman of Leiderman Rods, building fly rods is just one of several jobs that he has.  First, he is a school teacher, and then over the last couple of years, he's put a lot of focus in his watchmaking.  You can follow that journey on the Mecha Horology Instagram page.  And, he builds fly rods when he has time.  During the school year not so much but through the summer, quite a bit. 

During the school year he typically doesn't build too many fly rods and so when this little 3-weight built on a McFarland Rods blank, it was a bit of a surprise.  Even more so was the surprise that it is/was available for someone looking to add something special to their collection. 

If you want this one, slide into those DM's or send him an email.  Like quickly. 

Matt wrote... "Happy to report I’m still kicking after not posting for quite a while.  Still building the occasional rod and lots of cool stuff from the last year I neglected to post.  The watch world is keeping me busy for a bit on that side of my life.

This rod is available for *immediate* delivery.  It was commissioned by a client but was delayed and my client has gone dark. Great chance to get a sweeeeet McFarland 6’9” 3wt with no wait."

Visit the Leiderman Rods website to see more of Matt's work and be sure to follow along on Instagram HERE and HERE to keep up with fly rod and watchmaking updates.

AMFF - Fishing The Collection - Season 2 - Episode 1

A second season of Fishing the Collection is up on the American Museum of Fly Fishing YouTube channel and I get a kick of seeing the selected pieces of their collection put to work on the water. 

A 12-weight Thomas &Thomas Sextant Bamboo?  Yes, please...



Visit the American Museum of Fly Fishing website and consider supporting their work of preserving the history and heritage of fly fishing with your membership.

REP YOUR WATER & FRIENDS - BUTTERY BEATS GIVEAWAY

Everyone needs at least one Turtlebox (two is even better) and a speaker with original brown trout art by Garrison Doctor of Rep Your Water makes this one of a kind.  Even better, it will be given away with a stash of other gear from Cheeky and Wingo Outdoors as part of their Buttery Beats Giveaway.

It's super easy to enter and if you're following each company on Instagram, you'll get additional entries.  The giveaway ends on Friday, April 26th, 2024, and the winner will be announced soon after.

 

 Enter the Buttery Beats Giveaway HERE.

Finding the First Stonefly Hatch of the Year

Ease into your Sunday with Rolf telling you a fly fishing story for the next few minutes.  Press PLAY...



Visit the Rolf Nylinder website and see more of his work on his YouTube channel.