Wednesday, February 12, 2025

F3T - Iconic Rises

Iconic Rises is a selection of the Fly Fishing Film Tour and a film by Frogwater Productions.



Where will you see the Fly Fishing Film Tour?  Get your tickets online now.

STEFFEN BROTHERS - Website Relaunched & Restocked

The Steffen Brothers website, which has been down for a couple of months, is back online again and stocked with many of their famed blanks, including a short run of Black Fiberglass Blanks that are available in two models. 
 
I really like several of the Steffen Brothers fiberglass tapers and if you have to own just one, the 8' 3/4-weight likely tops the list.  You can visit past T.F.M. posts on this fly rod HERE and HERE for some thoughts on this iconic fly rod.
 

Take a few minutes to visit the new Steffen Brothers Fly Rods website and reach out to Shane Gray through the Contact page if you have questions or interested in a build.

TAIL FLY FISHING MAGAZINE - Issue 75

The latest issue of Tail Fly Fishing Magazine is live online as a free preview with a new look, a new Editor-in-Chief with T. Edward Nickens, tributes devoted to the late Bob Popovics, and more. 


CHECK IT.

Sunday, February 9, 2025

F3T - Raja Kaloi

The Fly Fishing Film Tour selection Raja Kaloi is a story of exploration and the jungle fish, the Red Koloi, with angler Captain Austin V Kane.



Where will you see the Fly Fishing Film Tour?  Get your tickets online now.

ECHO FLY FISHING - Introducing the Glass Spey Series

Even though there was an early heads up on the new Echo Fly Fishing Glass Spey series of two-handers, the official news release was sent out last week which you'll find below.  I'll follow this post in the coming days with some notes from Tim Rajeff on the series that will be a fun read as you consider adding one, or several, of these fiberglass two-handers to your stash.

I have all three models in hand and working on matching lines to each for some spring two-hander play around here.  Striped bass on the Saluda River?  I think so. 

From the Echo Fly Fishing presser...

Echo Fly Fishing is proud to announce the launch of its new Glass Spey Rods, a family of fiberglass two-hand rods designed for modern anglers who value the feel of the cast as much as the thrill of the catch.

Blending timeless materials with contemporary casting styles, the Glass Spey series offers the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and durability. Featuring moderate-to-fast actions tailored for today’s shorter line heads and compact casting strokes, these rods deliver remarkable line speed while reducing fatigue during long days on the water. Built with advanced S2 glass fibers, these rods also provide enhanced shock absorption, Glass fibers form a more effective shock absorber and can help you land a fish quickly, contributing to better fish health.

Key Features of the Glass Spey Rod Series:

Optimized Actions for Modern Casting: Designed with medium-fast actions that suit compact casting strokes, providing effortless line speed with less physical strain.

Lightweight & Durable Construction: Increased blank diameter with thinner walls results in lighter rods with faster recovery and improved performance.
   
Enhanced Angler Experience: Fiberglass composition offers a softer, more responsive feel that both novice and experienced anglers will appreciate.
   
Versatile Lengths & Line Weights: Available in three models to suit a variety of fishing scenarios:

  • 3108 (10’8”, #3): A trout Spey rod with a 270-grain target, perfect for light, all-around use.
  • 61110 (11’10”, #6): A summer-run steelhead rod designed for floating heads and versatile enough for Skagit setups.
  • 7120 (12’0”, #7): A powerhouse rod for medium to large rivers, offering exceptional control for all-season fishing.

Each Glass Spey rod is coated in a translucent pale olive finish with dark olive thread wraps, complemented by TICN-coated guides, a low-maintenance anodized reel seat, and a modified full wells grip for ergonomic comfort. Matching fiberglass rod tubes complete the package.

Echo Fly Fishing invites anglers to rediscover the joy of casting with fiberglass. The Glass Spey series combines modern innovation with classic materials, creating rods that are as functional as they are fun to fish.

Learn more about the Glass Spey series on the Echo Fly Fishing website and find them on the fly rod rack at your local dealer.

A Double Shot of Karczynski on Writing

You might remember me mentioning writer Dave Karczynski the other day in another T.F.M. post and I wanted to share two other ways that you can learn more about him as well as take notes on making your own writing better.  He was recently on the Orvis podcast with Tom Rosenbauer and is also offering a free writer's workshop during a live session later this week his Instagram page. 


INSTAGRAM - Writer's Workshop and Q&A

Follow Dave Karczynski on Instagram and consider picking up a copy of Calling After Water.  I am several chapters in and it's a wonderful read.

Friday, February 7, 2025

F3T - Backyard Bronze

The Fly Fishing Film Tour has selected film Backyard Bronze as it follows artist Jake Keeler and photographer T.C. Worley on their smallmouth haunts on the upper Mississippi River.



Where will you see the Fly Fishing Film Tour?  Get your tickets online now.