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This year we released our best fly-fishing values series for Spey rod and Trout Spey rods. Though we have stepped up the game slightly and are only recommending Spey rods that we have used and enjoyed. As we are aware that there is 100s of great rods out there this is our top picks for 2020. Based upon, industry, performance, value in total. Enjoy the Fly-fishing best bet values Spey rods picks for 2020
Best Premium Value:
Winston Fly rods: Air TH
Weights: 5-9
Lengths: 11’6-14’6
Action: Med/Fast
Tube: Yes
Warranty: Winston lifetime warranty
Notes: Winston is not at many dealers so could be difficult to locate one.
Winston Air Th is most likely in this writer mind the best Spey rod out there. The Air TH features much the same technology that is in many of Winston’s rods, you know the boron technology which helps with creating a light weight, responsive fast recovery and extremely powerful yet responsive rod. Also featuring in this rod is, anodized aluminum reel seat with lock down, hard chrome snake guides all packaged up in sexy Rod tube. Yes, Winston we know already its that good.
Best Mid Point Value:
G Loomis Fly rods: G Loomis NRX Spey
Price: $ 975
Weights: 6-8
Lengths: 11’0 – 13’3
Action: Fast
Tube: Yes
Warranty: G Loomis lifetime warranty
Notes:
G Loomis released the NRX Spey rod at the IFTD 2019 and this rod as huge hit with two handed anglers instantly. The rod features, Triple AAA cork grips both top and bottom, hard chrome snake guides and titanium striper guides, aluminum reel seat and tone of new technology that allows anglers to cast better loops, yet allowing the rod to recover faster. This light weight 4-piece rod is a show stopper.
Best Entry Point Value:
Echo Fly rods: Full Spey
Price: $ 549
Weights: 6-8
Lengths: 13
Action: Med /Fast
Tube: Yes
Warranty: Echo lifetime warranty
Notes, designed by a great team with lots of experience in casting and two-handed rods.
This rod is the ideal gateway for any beginner or less active angler who only uses the two-hand rod a few times a year. This rod features, a four-piece design, constructed of a lightweight graphite and med fast action. Again, great for the beginner. Chrome snake guides and aluminum reel seat all in a sock and tube. Its no wonder why Echo is in so many shops as it provides so much value you get for the rod and they are simply just good and reliable.
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PC MAUI JIM Maui Jim Sunglasses Review
When it comes to fly fishing and the gear that’s required to catch and land that personal best fish. Usually front and center Is the rod, reel, lines and clothing. But a crucial and overlooked item is usually the eyewear, more so polarized sunglasses.
I fully admit that when I was starting out the sport of fly fishing that I was fully guilty of overlooking this much needed piece of equipment. I was also guilty of being the owner of numerus crappy pairs of sunglasses for fly fishing.
This serves as a reminder that not all sunglasses are created equal and I feel that I have had more than my share of crappy and useless sunglasses. That was until I received my first pair of Maui Jim’s.
PC MAUI JIM Ok there is something about the Maui Jim’s that just stood out from all the other pairs I have ever owned before. I and I want to share my Maui Jim sunglasses review with you.
Model: Byron Bay
Frame Colour: Matte Tortoise
Lens: HCL Bronze.
PC MAUI JIM Eyewear Protection:
UV protection one of the best features and in my opinion that all Maui Jim’s offer on all their models is UV Protection. Its known that Maui Jim Lenses block 100% of the UV rays coming your way. Really its great to know that this brand dedicated to protecting my eyes and reducing any long-term health risks that may occur from UV. Just for that alone if I was a guide on the water all day you bet; I would jump on theses glasses.
Let’s Talk Blue light or high energy visible radiation (HEV) this is less severe that UV but still a health risk to keep in mind when shopping for your new pair of sunny’s. But don’t fret all of the Maui Jim lenses featuring the Polarized Plus2 lens will remover this concern completely. Yet they still manage to keep the colour blue around you in which other brands well they are still trying to figure that out.
Other Protection this eyewear offers in which you might know are the dark adaptation features, eyewear comfort and glare reduction and general eye protection for casting those big bugs in a head on wind storm.
PC MAUI JIM The Lens:
One of the main Reasons I choose this model for fly fishing was because of the lens featuring the super thin glass, and the fact that theses lens provides the absolute most crisp optics available period! They feature 20 -32 % thinner and lighter also scratch and solvent resistant lens. I personally really enjoy the clarity when fishing and seeing those cruising fish or the fish holding in the river that was missed before.
PC MAUI JIM The Frame:
The frame material on any sunglasses is super important and of course all of the Maui Jim’s don’t disappoint either. The frames I tested were constructed of a lightweight injected Nylon material frame that was finished in a Matte Tortoise colour. I found both the frame and hinge to be extremely comfortable and durable while wearing and testing this product both on and off the water. Two features that I really look for in fly fishing sunglasses. I also should mention that the fit to my face with this model was suburb.
The shape of the rectangle frames complimented my facial features and again felt comfortable, along with the eye wares bridge which was saddle style and features embedded nose pads for extra comfort and slip reduction.
PC MAUI JIM Other Features:
It’s worth mentioning how the sunglasses come with two carrying options one is a silk bag and the other is a nylon zippered case both protect your sunglasses. Let’s talk about the Maui Jim Warranty and how this warranty is considered to be on of the best warranties with in the eyewear biz.
PC UKN Final Word:
I have found that after using the product for over a month both on the water and off the water it’s a safe bet to say we will not be going back to another eyewear any time soon. I would give this product a 9/10 rating and review.
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Fishing for a day at Stoney Lake Lodge, BC.
Ask any BC, Stillwater fly angler if they have ever heard of Stoney lake lodge. And more than likely their answer will probably be YES. Ahh the famous Douglas lake ranch luxury fly fishing resort, Stoney lake lodge. The lodge is dream to most Stillwater anglers either a dream destination for those who are outside of the province and dream fishery for those who are so close.
Well this doesn’t always have to be so out of reach to many as Stoney lake lodge is a stone throw away from Kamloops and Kelowna, BC. So close that the Fly-Fishing Insider reached out to the awesome crew up at the lodge and asked them if we could spend the day fishing on the lake. They were very happy to oblige.
Kyle Jones the manager at Stoney Lake lodge invited me up for the day to not only fish but explore and see everything that this property can offer its guests. Naturally I Jumped at this opportunity. I knew the weather would be very sketchy so I packed accordingly after all what fly fisher would not go to this place.
