Category Archives: gear

Clean That Gear, Son!

While on my fruitless hunt for reds last weekend I noticed that my Lamson Konic reel was squealing a lot during retrieval. I thought maybe there was a mouse in it so I decided to take it apart this week. … Read More

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It’s Tourney Time!

I haven’t signed up for a tournament since my last trip to Charleston. I was happy to see the same format appear in my home waters and I’m looking forward to having some yak fun in the Redfish Spots Rodeo. … Read More

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Another Rod Bites The Dust

Would someone please queue the Queen track? It seems luck wasn’t on my side today. A small group of us hit Dutton Island in search of reds but didn’t end up doing too well. There were some dink trout and … Read More

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The Brothers Sage

Oh dear, what have I done? Ok, so after dumping my yak I started thinking harder about a sealed drag. None of my reels have them. I’d been eyeing the Sage reels at my fly shop for a while and … Read More

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A New Ride

If you’ve been coming back here for updates I sincerely apologize. I got wrapped up with other things and stepped away from the fishing for a bit. I was shocked to realize how long I’d been away. Hopefully that’s all … Read More

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New Rod on the Horizon

I met up with Capt Rich Santos yesterday for a casting lesson and it opened my eyes. I learned that part of my problem (a rather large part actually) is that I’m fighting the rod. Or it’s fighting me. The … Read More

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