Gear Reviews
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Posted: August 17, 2026
Patagonia's new Swiftcurrent Traverse wader, explained in detail here.
Read more about Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Wader1 Min -
Posted: June 15, 2026
Earlier this year, JayD'Arpini and Calvin Fuller headed to Florida to meet up with the Duck Camp crew and test some gear while chasing Florida redfish and snook.
Read more about Fly Project x Duck Camp: Difficult Play at Pine Island1 Min -
Posted: March 16, 2026
Patagonia's new Riversalt II boot thrives in fresh and salt water, making it the most versatile fly-fishing footwear on the market and an increcible value for those who ply rivers and flats and all other environments between.
Read more about Patagonia Riversalt II Wading Boot: Can One Boot Thrive in Freshwater and Salt?Â3 Min -
Posted: February 27, 2026
Sage's new Arrow fly rod is a modern tool for anglers who value versatility over specific applications, which means this rod serves well in varied conditions and for numerous species. Need a one rod do-all solution. You may have found it here.
Read more about Sage's new Arrow rod: A Modern, Versatile, Do-All Solution3 Min -
Posted: February 13, 2026
Top Sage Fly Rods rep Kurt Krueger explains in this video how the new Power R8 is the tool you need to cast far, even in challenging conditions, and tame some of the largest freshwater and saltwater species on the planet.
Read more about Sage Power R8: Redefining "Fast" with Control and Confidence3 Min -
Posted: December 05, 2025
It's difficult to buy meaningful gifts for a fly-fishing enthusiast. That's why our fly shop managers have built out a list of gifts that will make any fly fisher happy, no matter what their experience level.
Read more about Christmas Buying For The Fly Fishing Enthusiast5 Min -
Posted: October 14, 2025
You demand a lot from your waders—paramount being, they must keep you dry! Simms’ new Second Wind Stockingfoot Wader, available through a special partnership between Hose of Fly and Simms, does just that . . . at a $299.95 price point that doesn’t break the bank.
Read more about Simms' Limited Edition, Made In Montana, Second Wind Wader3 Min -
Posted: October 10, 2025
Lee Davidson lives on Idaho's Clearwater River and designs spey lines specifically for the Clearwater and other Inland Northwest rivers. The lower Clearwater is big water and there are lies for steelhead to hold in across the entire river. Covering the water and fishing the water well with every swing favors long lines and long rods. These are his top choices in gear when he wades in and throws.
Read more about Local's Knowledge: Lee Davison's Favorite Inland Steelhead Setup5 Min -
Posted: September 20, 2025
Darren Wood tests LOC waders on Norway's Orkla River and decides whether the product is worth a $1,600 price tag or not.
Read more about Are LOC Waders Worth the Price? An Honest Review.8 Min -
Posted: September 19, 2025
House of Fly's Saga Spey Rod may be the best tool for landing Idaho's Clearwater River steelhead.
Read more about A Spey Rod Built for Idaho's Clearwater River4 Min -
Posted: July 25, 2025
Herer are five products that stood out at the ICAST show in Orlando, Florida last week. These will be available at House of Fly this late summer and fall.
Read more about Top 5 New Fly-Fishing Products At ICAST 20255 Min -
Posted: July 18, 2025
Nick Moore won the recent British Fly Casting Club's 5-weight distance contest while using House of Fly's Ballistic 57 fly line. His record-breaking cast glided 139' 6".
Read more about Nick Moore Wins UK 5-Weight Distance Crown With HOF's Ballistic 57 Fly Line8 Min