Eco Pro Tungsten weights undergo a special polishing that allows them to be fray free without using a plastic insert. Our weights are 97% pure tungsten which makes for a smaller, heavier weight, and that means you will make farther casts and get hung of less using Eco Pro. Our special "Seal Coat" painting process make for one of the most chip resistant finishes on the market. … [Read more...]
American Legacy Fishing | Hot Deals July 29, 2012
New 2013 Shimano Calcutta "D" Reels Raise the Bar and are NOW IN STOCK.............. We just got these magnificent reels in stock and all we can say is OMG! The bar has been raised! Back in the 1980's Shimano introduced the Calcutta Round Casting Reel. At that time it was an absolute revolution for reels with its smooth gearing, great balance, and almost "bullet-proof" … [Read more...]
Are G. Loomis GLX and CrossCurrent GLX fly rods made from the same blanks?
User Question: Are the G. Loomis GLX freshwater fly rods such as models such as FR1088-4, FR1089-4, FR10810-4 using the same blanks used to make the G. Loomis CrossCurrent GLX FR1088-4 CC GLX, FR1089-4 CC GLX, etc. fly rods? Our Answer: … [Read more...]
What is the best setup for fast river fishing?
User Question: I am in need of a rod and reel. I fish for Salmon in the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. I have been bottom bouncing in the river but have had limited success. I have been using a Fenwick rod and an ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 6501 reel. I have not been able to cast quite as far out as many of the others I fish with and have had limited success while … [Read more...]
Differences between the G. Loomis GLX Max and the G. Loomis StreamDance High Line Speed (HLS) 5 weight fly rods?
User Question: Would you mind offering your expertise on the differences between the G. Loomis GLX Max and the G. Loomis StreamDance High Line Speed (HLS) 5 weight fly rods? Specifically interested in blank construction, action, components etc. Any knowledge you have of the two would be greatly appreciated. Our Answer: The components (guides, handle, reel seat, … [Read more...]