L.L. Bean Streamlight Ultra Rod Review
L.L. Bean once again impressed us with the Streamlight Ultra. It’s an inexpensive rod that punches above its weight delivering solid performance and value.
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Small Stream Big Value Fly Rods
Stalking trout on a small stream requires stealth and delicate presentations. It also requires the right tools. Here are three big-value small-stream rods that get the job done – the L.L. Bean Double L, Redington Classic Trout and St. Croix Avid.
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Redington Classic Trout Rod Review
Hard to beat the Redington Classic Trout at this price point. It’s handsome and well built. Of all the rods in the test, the Redington Classic Trout is definitely the bargain find.
L.L. Bean Double L Rod Review
Nice rod in a nice package. The Double L’s cosmetics and rod tube are some of the best in the category. The product’s solid on-the-water performance paired with L.L. Bean’s 100% satisfaction guarantee make this a no-worries go-to rod for the small stream.
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Leland-Red Truck Diesel Fly Reels
The folks at Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters recently introduced their Red Truck Diesel line of fly fishing reels. I had a chance to check them out – and hear some of the company’s other plans – on a recent visit to their fly fishing ranch in Sonoma.
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Top 10 List of the Year’s Best Gear
We reviewed a lot of great gear in 2010. Of all the things we tried and used hiking, camping, running, skiing and fishing, there were some definite standouts.
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