The Drift - Fly Fishing, Fly Casting and Fly Rod Building

The Best Fly Rods of 2023: A Buyer's Guide

Fly fishing requires the perfect fly rod, but with so many options out there, how can you determine which one is right for your angling adventures? Our guide dives into this subject to assist in fi...

How to choose the best fly fishing rod and reel combo

A comprehensive guide on the many benefits of choosing a fly fishing rod and reel combo - "fly fishing combo" Matching the correct fly rod with the correct fly reel and fly line can make all the d...

Double Down - Understanding and maximising your Double Haul Part 2

Double Down - Understanding and maximising your Double Haul Part 2 By Joe Mahler In this, the second part of Double Down - Understanding and maximising your Double Haul we start with the backhand H...

Double Down - Understanding and maximising your Double Haul Part 1

The double haul is perhaps the most written about, argued about and misunderstood aspect of fly casting. In this 2 part series, Epic Ambassador, Joe Mahler ventures into the muddy waters and provid...

The Difference Between Graphite and Carbon Fibre Fly Rods

So what is the difference between Carbon Fiber (carbon fibre) and Graphite when referring to fly rods? In short, absolutely nothing. Or perhaps more correctly - the Atlantic Ocean. In the US, fly r...