Daily Reel...'Fly Fishing Argentina - Freaks of Nature' Trailer

Fly Fishing Argentina - Freaks of Nature - Trailer from Gin Clear Media on Vimeo.

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Costa Rica - Jungle Tarpon Diaries Vol.1

Costa Rica - Jungle Tarpon Diaries Vol.1 from Solid Adventures on Vimeo.

The Solid Adventures crew in the midst of the northern Costa Rican Jungle. Shallow water creeks, lagoons and a river that you would expect trout to swim in are holding some of the biggest Tarpon in Central America. Fly Fishing at it's finest in an intimate 4 rod setting. Lean back and enjoy the ride.

Follow the exploits of our Solid Adventure team into the midst of the northern Costa Rican jungle, chasing some of the biggest Tarpon Central America has to offer. Sightfishing these magnificent beasts with floating and float intermediate lines in shallow lagoons, creeks and small river. Hard to believe that these skinny waters hold giant tarpon, but see for yourself. The ultimate jungle experience where dredging and sinking lines have no space - this is true tarpon fly fishing.

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Daily Reel...'Backcountry - South Island: Early Season Fly Fishing' Teaser

Backcountry - South Island : Early Season Fly Fishing Teaser from Gin Clear Media on Vimeo.

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Sunday Double Reel...'Backcountry - South Island: Early Season' Teaser

Backcountry - South Island : Early Season Teaser from Gin Clear Media on Vimeo.

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New E-Zine...The Current - Issue #1

Trouts Fly Fishing's new magazine, "The Current". Check it...

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The Fiberglass Manifesto's '12 Days of Christmas'

Its here...more details on TFM, click the link to head on over.

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The Fiberglass Manifesto's '12 Days of Christmas'

Its coming...more details on TFM, click the link to head on over.

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Fly Product...Scott Fly Rods 'Tidal Series'

Telluride Angler & The Scott Tidal Series from Left Coast Media on Vimeo.

Via Angling Trade:

Jim Bartschi and crew at Scott Fly Rods have done it again, and it’s called “Tidal.”  Maybe not as big a splash as the “Radian,” which deservedly took “Best of Show” honors at IFTD last year, but a very compelling, smartly-conceived, well-engineered rod that fits a specific niche, and fills a good pricepoint.  This is a “great” product, and it will contend in the Best Saltwater Rod category at the New Product Showcase, no doubt.

As Bartschi explained to us:  This rod is designed to make casting and fishing saltwater class rods easier. Fly fishing in saltwater is challenging by its nature—conditions Conditions, fish, nerves—and often transitioning up from fly rods most of us use frequently (4,5, and 6 weights) just adds to the challenges. We wanted to make a rod that really drove the line and turned over flies easily, even with less-than-perfect timing or double-hauls.”

I’m perfectly suited to “flail test” rods with less-than-perfect-timing and double-hauls.  I’ve actually been fishing a 7-weight version and a 9-weight version of this rod for three weeks now.  I’m going to vouch for it’s ability to “get a fly out there.” I actually think it’s quite accurate… easy to load, and it’s not lacking in presentation capability.  It’s a good, solid, more-than adequate saltwater stick that’s a little lighter on the components, so it’s a little less on price (retail is $475).

In other words, it’s more than enough rod for the trout angler who wants to go on his or her planned bonefish trip.  It’s more than reasonable for the experienced angler who wants to add another line weight to the quiver, but doesn’t want to go all-in for an $800 rod.

In my personal case, I have yet to cast these on actual saltwater flats (I live in Colorado), but I have done plenty of “simulated” flats fishing, with heavy and light flies, in wind and on still days.  And the result of my testing leads me to think the Tidal has an alter ego.  Scott may have landed on an “off-label” application that wasn’t exactly part of the overall strategy, but may ultimately account for a good chunk of sales.

In terms of price and versatility, I think Tidal may be one of the best all-around carp rods ever made.

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Daily Reel...'Backcountry - North Island' Official Trailer

Backcountry - North Island Official Trailer from Gin Clear Media on Vimeo.

The backcountry of New Zealand holds a special place in the heart of all Kiwis. “Going bush” is a national past time, and Kiwi fly fishers like nothing better than the sun on their backpack, the cold touch of a mountain stream and the opportunity to sight fishing to giant trout in pristine settings.

The film follows six fly fishermen, from different places and different walks of life, as they each explore a treasured corner of the North Island. This land of active volcanoes, rugged gorges and dense forests provides an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet. As each story weaves into the fabric of the film it becomes evident that, despite their differences, the characters are all bound together by their passion for the backcountry.

Backcountry – North Island is Gin-Clear Media's 7th fly fishing feature film.

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