Hello, my name is Trevor Shpeley and I'm standing before you today because I am a crappy caster.
Yes I admit it, I am powerless over my crappy casting and my line has become unmanageable.
I didn't always know I was a crappy caster. I started out as a budding young fly-fisherman...
I personally take lots of pictures with my iPhone, it's just so darn accessible! Having a camera attached to your phone sure doesn't leave room for excuses in the not-photo-taking department. I mean, why not snap it? Get at it! Grab that pic and share the pixels out of it!
So many distinctly separate and rewarding factors separate fly-fishing from all other sports, especially the artistic or creative aspect of fly-tying. Little is as sweet as to create a fly and to have a fish take it or for others to catch fish it. Tying started for me at an...
I’ve run my shop for over 10 years and have been here since I was fifteen. My physical reflection is now of a man with hair the color of salt and pepper; some call it distinction; some call it the sign of wisdom. I don’t know about either of those...
The traditional round baitcast style of the Andros is both elegant and functional. These exceptional casting reels excel when fishing for bigger fish with heavy lures and weights typical to techniques used for Pacific salmon and steelhead. The Andros runs on five quality stainless bearings; quick retrieves are possible due...
The Sargus features a stainless steel clutch, externally adjustable stainless steel brake system and carbon fiber drag washers. The 6.4:1 retrieve ratio will get your line back in a hurry and this reel will hold 200 yards of mono line.
MSRP - $199.99...
The Ixorne is a metal baitcaster sporting a dual braking system that can be adjusted on the fly for fine control over the line while casting. High-grade anti-corrosive stainless steel ball bearings keep everything running smoothly while under pressure. The gear ratio is 6.0:1 for a respectable rate of retrieve.
MSRP...
If you fish BC rivers you have likely seen a lot of these reels, and for good reason. Manufactured in Sweden, the Record features the one and only Carbon Matrix drag for smooth retrieves. The Record features five stainless steel HPCR® bearings and a corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing. It...
The Toro Winch holds approximately 40% more line than standard low profile reels. It uses six stainless steel HPCR bearings and a corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing. Corrosion is kept under control with the X-Cräftic alloy frame and side plate and Duragear brass gears keep the reel trouble-free. The Toro...
With hardened stainless steel gears and pinions and machined frames and side-plates, the Penn International is without a doubt a solidly constructed reel. The strong smooth drag is sealed against the elements and all the components are built to stand up to years of hard fishing for big fish including...