Tag: fly rod

Three Reasons to Rent a Rod Instead of Buy

Years ago, during the process of a divorce, I rented a brand new and very expensive home intending to purchase it in the aftermath. It was five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and had all the top of the line bells and whistles you would expect with a higher market home. By all outward appearances, it was perfect.   And then I lived in it.  The first time the large jacuzzi tub in the master suite was used, my son, who was doing his homework at the dining room table below, announced there was water d

11/26/2019•Jen Ripple

Putting your fly rod together

I love it when you learn a new trick to something that you’ve been doing your whole fishing career.  Many of you already know this one, but for those of you who don’t – you’re going to thank me for putting in something so basic.  It will be an “A-Ha!” moment. Assemble your rod from the tip down. This way of assembling your fly rod removes the step of having to try to find a place to set the butt section of the rod during assembly.  If you’re like me and a bit neurotic about scratching your rod,

6/30/2017•Dun Magazine