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Greetings Compleat Anglers! We may not be in the heart of fishing season but that doesn't mean that we don't try to get out on the water occaisionally when the weather is nice. Winter fishing isn't for everyone, but when the weather cooperates - and it's been a pretty mild winter thus far - hitting one of your favorite rivers for a few hours can be a great way to stave off cabin fever. Read on for the latest from a few rivers that we've either fished, or received decent reports from, over the last few weeks.

Abel SDS 11/12 Fly Reel Review

January 07, 2020

For my annual trip tarpon fishing in Boca Grande, Florida this year, I brought a new reel -- the Abel SDS 11/12 wt.

Beulah Opal 12 wt Fly Rod Review

January 07, 2020

On a trip tarpon fishing this spring, I tried out Beulah’s Opal 12wt off Boca Grande, Florida. As some of you may know, I am a big fan of Beulah’s fly rods. Why? Because in the age of fast-action fly rods, these rods have soul.

Northeast Fishing Report: 11/22/19

November 22, 2019

Greetings Compleat Anglers! The fishing season is slowing down but that doesn't mean that anglers are out of luck. Those who are willing to brave the weather are doing well, whether it's chasing stripers, looking for trout, or hunting steelhead or browns on great lakes tributaries. Read on for details!