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Lamson Konic | Rio Gold Line | Sage Bass Rods | Shark Line Line | TFO Axiom
Lamson Konic Reels
This new, super affordable reel from Lamson Waterworks is raising the bar for performance and design in it’s price category. This reel features the same conical drag design that is used in Lamson’s higher end reels. The drag is reliable and waterproof has with stood the test of time. Although this reel is not machined, it is cast with a new high pressure casting process that makes the injection molded reel much stronger than other cast reels. It is available in 4 models, ranging in capacity from 4 weights to 10 weights. This is now our go to reel for something under $150. If you are looking for a perfect (and economical rod) rod to match, check our our Ultimate 5 weight combo!
Rio Gold Line Rio Gold Line: This new line from Rio is billed as the ultimate fly line. It features a brand new taper design that offer loop stability at distance, it loads at close range, and is great for roll casting and mending (due to it's long and gradual back taper). The Gold also features Rio’s new “XS” technology that has extraordinary slickness and dirt repellency. Make sure you're backing to fly line knot is tied well, with a strong double-hall this line will shoot to the moon! The head and running line are 2 different colors making it easier to find the ideal loading point to throw a long bomb. We have done some late season nymphing and streamer fishing with this line and have found it to be a great all purpose line, especially for 5 weights. It floats high and mends like a dream. It has enough weight up front to turnover a big hopper or weighted fly, yet can handle a size 20 sparkle dun with spot on accuracy. This line is sure to be a great line for all situations no matter where you go or what fly you are fishing with.
Read what Rio has to say about their Rio Gold Line
Sage Bass Rods
The shorter length allows for very quick loading and unloading of the rod, which will make zipping a streamer to the bank an easy task for all anglers. A 9 foot rod simply can't compete with the speed that these shorter bass rods in terms of accelerating their tip point A to point B. Due to it’s shorter length, we wouldn’t necessarily use this rod where mending or reaching out is important. However, if you want fire a cast inches away from the bank, stick the tip of the rod in the water, and start stripping and ripping, you will find this rod to be a gem! The smallmouth version would also be a great rod for guides to buy. Not every client is able to throw big streamers and dead drift them - until now! These rods come with a Cordura covered rod/reel case and their own specific custom WF floating line for a very affordable $350! The Largemouth model, besides being a great Bass rod, would also make a wonderful Snook and Baby Tarpon rod for tight spots in and out of the Mangroves. If you're in the market for a rod that will drop the hatchet and slap a huge streamer into the water, you have found your stick!
Scientific Angler's Sharkskin Line
Sharkskin lines are creating quite a buzz in the world of fly fishing. SA has embossed the surface of these lines with a “Micro Repeating Texture: The texture creates less drag through the guides for shootability, and the valleys in the texture trap air making the line float higher and pick up easier off of the water. The ones we tried here at the shop felt great on a Z-axis, Albright A/5, Loomis Streamdance HLS, and Winston BIIx. They definitely make some noise while shooting through the guides, but you get used to it. They don't cast any further than the GPX (we tested them side by side and they were almost exactly the same in terms of distance and powerful turn over). It is a little early to tell if this line will last for 3 years, but if it does this may be the best reason of all to spend the extra dough. Give one of these revolutionary fly lines a shot, they are fun to cast! Read what SA has to say about their Sharkskin Line
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Temple Fork Outfitters' new Axiom rod series feature a new patent pending technology that utilizes Kevlar in their graphite blank. They are smooth casting and very powerful rods for the money. They are priced between $249.95 - $274.99. These rods are the best casting rods that TFO has ever designed and are a great choice if you want a high performance rod for less than $300.00. |
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As die hard streamer fishermen, we were very excited when we demoed these new specialty fly rods from Sage. These are shorter, 7’11”, rods that are designed for throwing bass bugs and streamers. We think that the Smallmouth model is also a wonderful and very unique streamer rod for trout. 
