View CartLast weekend I had the chance to go fishing on the North Branch in Lovells Michigan with Richard Perry. I used one of his 6 ft 3 wt bamboo rods he made. We had a great time fishing for brookies and we also had some bonus browns. The RKP 3 wt fished great. Check out Richards web site at www.rkpcanerods.com
August 7, 2009
June 9, 2009
Hardy Greys Platinum Luggage
Wow! we just got in the Platinum luggage and is it nice. Room for everything you need for that fishing trip with places for you reels and all of your gear. And here at Whetstone Fly Fishing Outfitters we are taking 40% off on these bags for rest of this month for Fathers Day. Don’t miss out on this sale because you will never see these bags for this price again.
May 28, 2009
Hardy Uniqua Rod and Reel Combo
Uniqua Rod and Reel Combo
Wow, Hardy of North America has made a great deal to the dealers to stimulate the fly fishing market. As dealers we can offer the Uniqua rods and reels in a combo for a limited time as supplies last. These combos are a great discount starting at $125.00 off of the normal price. If you want to get on this deal you must act now because they will not last long. Here at Whetstone we have put this item on the home page and the closeout. Don’t miss out on this deal.
Tight Lines
Dave
May 16, 2009
Fly Fishing Thermometer
Well we just got in the new William Joseph infrared thermometer and they look real good. I have tested them and you can get a water temp in one second. It is nice that you have a thermometer that you don’t have to worrier about breaking spilling what is in it in the water,ground and your car. I will be making more test on this one but it seems the way to go for your next stream thermometer. You don’t even have to bend over and hold that old thermometer in the water anymore.
Tight Lines
Dave
May 14, 2009
RKP Bamboo Fly Rods
I purchased a RKP rod at the bamboo bash last weekend fron a rod maker from Michigan. His name is Richard Perry and it is a very nice looking rod and I was able to fish it Tuesday and also caught some nice browns on it. This bamboo rod is sweet! The taper of the rod is the makers own taper and it is a 7 ft. 6 wt. rod.The rod is a fast action rod with alot of back bone. The rod is a modification of his #3 taper which he calls it #3C. A very strong, fast, and noticeably lighter rod than the conventional #3. He also makes this same rod in a 5 wt. If you are looking for a faster action bamboo rod this would be one to look at. I love mine and I have is link to his web page on my links or his adress is www.rkpcanerods.com. Check his web site out and the rod is around $750.00 depending on what you want. Richard is a very helpful man and will try to answer anything he can for you. So check his site out and talk to him he makes a nice rod to fish with.
Tight Lines
Dave
May 2, 2009
Hardy Glass Stream Fly Rod
Hardy Glass Rod
Last week I fished the Hardy Stream 3 wt. 7 Ft. rod for the first time. This rod is the real deal it makes the short cast easy and has the power to make the 35 ft. cast. I tested the rod out on the Elk river in W.V. The rod loads so easy and is so smooth. I landed many fish in the 3 to 4 lbs. class on the rod using 7x tippet. The rod is a great rod for fishing small dry flies on light tippet because of the flex and has the backbone for those bigger fish. Hardy has made this rod to cast with just inches of line out with accuracy. This rod was made for fishing that small to medium stream. Hardy has made this rod with the old style classic reel seat and handle and rings. The rod comes in a 2 pc. only but at 7 ft that is not a problem for transit. The rod tube has also it’s own rod bag and the rod has a rod bag. I myself have been a graghite man but this rod has changed me. Check out www.flyfishohio.com also on the report on the 5 wt. I can”t wait to try out the 2 wt.
Tight Lines,
Dave Roush