Sometimes it's more than fish we're seeking. Backcountry Solitude follows Maddie, a friend of Redington, as she seeks out a unique wilderness experience far from crowded roadside rivers.
Boom...Morgan
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Thursday, May 14, 2015
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Fly Product...NEMO Equipment Inc. Helio Pressure Shower
Via Moldy Chum:
Because it's pressurized it does not need to hang.
The Helio packs into a small, ventilated cylinder
The $100 Nemo Helio Pressure Shower makes for a great portable cleaning station for the back of your rig. The freestanding shower comes in a small, neatly nested kit, weighs less than a full Nalgene®, and provides 5 to 7 minutes of steady and satisfying water pressure.
- 11 liter capacity
- 5 - 7 minutes of water pressure
- 7 ft hose with spray nozzle
- Foot pump regulates water pressure
- Eco-PU coated polyester
- Packs small in a ventilated, zippered carrying case
- Multiple uses from camp shower, to dish duty, to rinsing off Fido...and waders and boots.
Boom...Morgan
Friday, December 14, 2012
Daily Reel...'Steelhead and Spines'
Grab your popcorn, this ones a bit long but SO worth it. The Provo Bros do it again!!!
Boom...Morgan
Boom...Morgan
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Daily Deal...ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Tent
Via Department of Goods (Backcountry.com's Outlet Site):
I love me some ALPS gear, seriously, quality products.
I love me some ALPS gear, seriously, quality products.
Normally $199.95, now only $119.97
If you spend a big chunk of your spring, summer, and fall nights in the backcountry, you’ll want a reliable, roomy shelter like the ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Tent. With its sealed seams and urethane-coated fly and floor, this lightweight three-season tent keeps you and your campmate dry in March moisture and during those fast-melting September snowfalls. The Zephyr 2 sets up quickly—two alloy aluminum poles and a simple clip system take it easy on your bed-ready brain. Mesh walls provide essential ventilation when your tent buddy has a sweaty dream. ALPS Mountaineering designed the fly to buckle securely to the tent and included stakes and guys for stability during heinous storms. Stash your mud-caked boots and soggy rain gear in the large vestibule and your book and headlamp in the mesh storage pocket before you sink into REM state.
Boom...Morgan
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Daily Deal...Wright & McGill Fly Box
Via Backcountry.com:
Normally $14.95-19.95, now $5.98-7.98
Protect your precious flies from river mishaps with the Wright & McGill Co. Waterproof Fly Box. The waterproof clamshell deign includes durable plastic construction and a rubber gasket seal. On the inside, triangle-cut foam stores up to 216 (smaller size) or 264 flies (larger size). The box comes in four different versions:
- Two sizes of standard box
- Smaller standard box with center foam fly holder
- Smaller standard box with threader holder and four threaders
Bottom Line:
Keep your flies high and dry.
Boom...Morgan
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Daily Deals...Reels
Backcoutry.com has an Outlet. And on that outlet, they have reels. Two reels in fact, for a radical price. Check 'em below if your in the market...or not. Its a win win.
Normally $489.95, its now 60% off at $195.98
Temple Fork Outfitters teamed up with Aussie reel designer, Terry Hayden, to create the Terry Hayden Reel. Built to battle strong ocean brutes, this reel is machined from ultra-durable, marine-grade aluminum and hard anodized for a though-as-nails finish. Three stainless steel bearings and a cork drag make casting simple and smooth, and a variety of sizes and backing capabilities let you fine tune your rig to suit your big-game needs.
Bottom Line:
A game-changing reel from Aussie designer, Terry Hayden.
Normally $278.95, its now 20% off at $223.16
With the Lamson Litespeed Flyfishing Reel, you'll be one with your rod. Gone are the days of arm-irritating jerks from your reel during long runs. Instead, you get a constant drag torque and an improved understanding of what's going on.
- A hard Alox finish provides you with a durable, abrasion- and corrosion-resistant reel that lasts
- A line storage format gives you a wide, shallow line layer which provides little radius change as line is pulled from the reel (this helps eliminate the risk of tippets breaking due to drag force gain and results in constant drag torque during long runs)
- A pair of matching conical elements seal the drag completely from moisture, salt, and grit
- Spool's rotating mass is much lower, which makes the reel more responsive to light drag settings
- A Torrington zero-lash roller clutch means instant engagement and improvement on the feel
Bottom Line:
So go ahead and present that sexy fly of yours.
Boom...Morgan
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Daily Deal...Heritage Kayaks RedFish 12 Kayak
Normally $778.95, now only $545.27
If you're looking for a stable sit-on-top kayak for paddling and sunning on the lake, check out the Heritage Kayaks RedFish 12 Kayak. This sit-on-top kayak's stable design makes it easy to hop in and out of, so you can anchor the RedFish and slip off to do some snorkeling. The stern tankwell holds a cooler or your snorkel fins and gear, while a bow hatch provides dry storage for snacks and a guide book. Unlike many sit-on-top kayaks, the Redfish twelve-foot Kayak has padded seating, so your butt and back won't mutiny after a full day of paddling.
Bottom Line:
Heritage Kayaks RedFish 12 Kayak has padded seats plus an easy-in, easy-out sit-on-top design.
Boom...Morgan
Thursday, December 15, 2011
More Deals Than You Can Comprehend
Fish Itch: Complete Fly Rod Outfit by Castalia ($49.99-50% off)
For the novice fly fisherman in the family or just starting someone out...
Fishin’s fun no matter how you do it, but I always get a kick outta catchin’ ‘em on the fly. Now, fly fishin' ain’t just fer trout--any fish that swims can be caught with a fly rod. An’ you know me, I like to go places. So a fly rod that packs down small, now yer talkin’. This starter kit from Castalia Outdoors has everything you need--a 5/6 weight, 8.5 foot, 4-piece rod with a reel, backing, line and leader--all of it spooled, rigged up, ready to fish. This is a good all-around rod for everything from rainbow trout to bass, crappie to bluegill, brown trout to smallies--just about all yer favorites. Even comes with a canvas carryin' case to stow it in and heck, we’ll even throw in a handful of flies! Any angler will tell ya, you can never have too many rods--and this is a great travel, insurance or starter rod for you or yer buddy!
Deals on the Fly: William Joseph Old School Satchel Pack ($63.95-20% off)
Genuine military spec fabrics and webbing, an easy access opening and loads of storage, will make you want one for carrying around town.
Retro styling with a modern edge.
A messenger style bag with fishing style oozing out of every pore.
T.F.M.: Giveaway = Sage Reel and Rio Fly Line
PLEASE NOTE THE EMAIL ADDRESS TO SUBMIT YOUR NAME FOR THE GIVEAWAY IStfmcontests@gmail.com.
The 12 Days Of Christmas are quickly wrapping up and today features prizes from RIO Products and Sage with of a few pieces of fine gear including an "almost new" fly reel.
RIO PRODUCTS TROUT LT FLY LINES
The Trout LT fly lines are billed as a technical trout anglers dream line and I agree with these attributes. These fly line shine with dry flies, emergers, soft hackles, and even with small nymphs and are one of the few fly lines in the industry that are available in both Weight Forward and my personal preference of Double Taper.
I've been using a couple Trout LT fly lines and found that they can really do well on light line fiberglass fly rods. I found these fly lines to be an excellent presentation fly line and one I'd fully recommend to spring creek and small water anglers.
The Trout LT fly lines are offered in line weights 000 to seven weight and priced at $75 each.
Check the RIO Products website for more information to to order.
SAGE CLICK IV FLY REEL
Of everything that has been won and given away during the 12 Days Of Christmas gear giveaway, the Sage Click IV fly reel is the only item that has been "carefully used". I fished with the Click IV a few times this fall and had a great time with what I consider an "undercover clicker".
Most of the fly reels in my collection are vintage click and pawl models and when they sing...they really sing. The Click fly reel however follows the design lines of the the rest of the Sage line up and unless you really give a look to the mechanics, you might not realize that you're looking at a new school clicker. When a big fish runs the audible sound from the reel is toned down and controlled and the function of the clicker against the inner rim of the reel spool is flawless. The click and pawl of this fly reel works great and looks great too.
The Click IV is a great choice for fans of a click and pawl drag system but who still want modern styling in their fly reel. The Click fly reel series is available in four sizes to cover line weights from 00 to five weight and priced from $280 to $320.
Check out the Sage website for more information.
THE GIVEAWAY
For today's giveaway RIO Products is giving away two of their Trout LT fly lines and Sage is giving a Click IV fly reel.
To play please send an email to tfmcontests@gmail.com. You will receive an auto response email back to confirm your entry was received. Only one email per person please. All emails must be received by midnight tonight to qualify for this gear giveaway. Winners will be chosen by random number generator and will be announced tomorrow morning at the end of this post.
THE WINNERS
Check back here tomorrow morning to find out the three random winners of these giveaways.
Backcountry: Sticker Love
Keep spreading the Goat stoke in new places and we'll keep sending stickers your way. We love our international customers, but at this point we can't ship freebie stickers outside the U.S.A. We're working on it, though, so don't get too bummed.
The Clymb: Kavu Gear
Hook yourself up this holiday season with some Kavu gear, its pretty much all I wear anymore...
Boom...Morgan
For the novice fly fisherman in the family or just starting someone out...
Get Yer Fix on the Fly!
Fishin’s fun no matter how you do it, but I always get a kick outta catchin’ ‘em on the fly. Now, fly fishin' ain’t just fer trout--any fish that swims can be caught with a fly rod. An’ you know me, I like to go places. So a fly rod that packs down small, now yer talkin’. This starter kit from Castalia Outdoors has everything you need--a 5/6 weight, 8.5 foot, 4-piece rod with a reel, backing, line and leader--all of it spooled, rigged up, ready to fish. This is a good all-around rod for everything from rainbow trout to bass, crappie to bluegill, brown trout to smallies--just about all yer favorites. Even comes with a canvas carryin' case to stow it in and heck, we’ll even throw in a handful of flies! Any angler will tell ya, you can never have too many rods--and this is a great travel, insurance or starter rod for you or yer buddy!Deals on the Fly: William Joseph Old School Satchel Pack ($63.95-20% off)
T.F.M.: Giveaway = Sage Reel and Rio Fly Line
PLEASE NOTE THE EMAIL ADDRESS TO SUBMIT YOUR NAME FOR THE GIVEAWAY IStfmcontests@gmail.com.
The 12 Days Of Christmas are quickly wrapping up and today features prizes from RIO Products and Sage with of a few pieces of fine gear including an "almost new" fly reel.
RIO PRODUCTS TROUT LT FLY LINES
The Trout LT fly lines are billed as a technical trout anglers dream line and I agree with these attributes. These fly line shine with dry flies, emergers, soft hackles, and even with small nymphs and are one of the few fly lines in the industry that are available in both Weight Forward and my personal preference of Double Taper.
I've been using a couple Trout LT fly lines and found that they can really do well on light line fiberglass fly rods. I found these fly lines to be an excellent presentation fly line and one I'd fully recommend to spring creek and small water anglers.
The Trout LT fly lines are offered in line weights 000 to seven weight and priced at $75 each.
Check the RIO Products website for more information to to order.
SAGE CLICK IV FLY REEL
Of everything that has been won and given away during the 12 Days Of Christmas gear giveaway, the Sage Click IV fly reel is the only item that has been "carefully used". I fished with the Click IV a few times this fall and had a great time with what I consider an "undercover clicker".
Most of the fly reels in my collection are vintage click and pawl models and when they sing...they really sing. The Click fly reel however follows the design lines of the the rest of the Sage line up and unless you really give a look to the mechanics, you might not realize that you're looking at a new school clicker. When a big fish runs the audible sound from the reel is toned down and controlled and the function of the clicker against the inner rim of the reel spool is flawless. The click and pawl of this fly reel works great and looks great too.
The Click IV is a great choice for fans of a click and pawl drag system but who still want modern styling in their fly reel. The Click fly reel series is available in four sizes to cover line weights from 00 to five weight and priced from $280 to $320.
Check out the Sage website for more information.
THE GIVEAWAY
For today's giveaway RIO Products is giving away two of their Trout LT fly lines and Sage is giving a Click IV fly reel.
To play please send an email to tfmcontests@gmail.com. You will receive an auto response email back to confirm your entry was received. Only one email per person please. All emails must be received by midnight tonight to qualify for this gear giveaway. Winners will be chosen by random number generator and will be announced tomorrow morning at the end of this post.
THE WINNERS
Check back here tomorrow morning to find out the three random winners of these giveaways.
Backcountry: Sticker Love
Keep spreading the Goat stoke in new places and we'll keep sending stickers your way. We love our international customers, but at this point we can't ship freebie stickers outside the U.S.A. We're working on it, though, so don't get too bummed.
The Clymb: Kavu Gear
Boom...Morgan
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