Conventional Reels
Van Staal Fishing
Reel Accessories
Struggling to choose what size Van Staal? Here's a complete breakdown of the VSX2 line up from VS50BX2 all the way to VS300X2
Spinning Rods
Travel Rods
Conventional Rods
Jigging Rods
Rod Accessories
Temple Fork Rods are some of our favorites thanks to tapers and actions chosen by fishermen, quality components, and value pricing.
Read Dave Anderson's piece on How To Choose a Surf Rod. Learn about action, length, and more.
Gifts for Fishermen
The most minor componets can make big differences on the water.
Apparel Brands
Waders & Wading Accessories
Lightweight ripstop fabric with two-way stretch and built in stain resistance makes these shorts a great option for the everyday angler.
No slip grip on the boat deck, while keeping your feet dry, cool, and comfortable. Right angle foot bed to promote good alignment and posture.
Fish hard, stay comfortable.
Fly Rods and Reels
Saltwater Fly Lines
Fly Fishing Accessories
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Fly tying thread has a simple job - hold your chosen materials to the hook.
It gets more confusing after that though due to the wide variety of sizes, colors, and materials.
Size is a constant source of confusion. Just remember that 3/0 is bigger/heavier then 6/0 (making 18/0 quite tiny). For thread measured by "denier", 210D is bigger/heavier than 140D.
For more variation, gel spun diameter is different from a polyester or nylon thread. In other words 3/0 gel spun isn't the same as 3/0 polyester or nylon.
For stretch, nylon has about 25% stretch, polyester around 15% stretch, and gel spun only 3% stretch.