backing on a vintage fly reel Orvis - CFO IV w/ Spare Spool - Screwback Why the Medalist 1494 remains

Lets Talk ABU !!!

We release all those trophy fish, he said. Its a great way to spend time on the river doing things a little differently

For example, if youre going to fish from a boat or, say, a river inlet, youll want a shorter or longer rod, respectively

Power fishing in cold water can be a grind, but there is no match for coming tight on the fish of a lifetime and knowing your gear will hold up and winch that fish right to the boat

This is a big advantage when fishing for large predators such as catfish or pike that require a large diameter of line or braid

They can be found from the fresh water upper reaches of the rivers, to the salty open water of the bays