Fly Fishing: Old School, New School

There has to be something said for a sport, which through the years, can be performed equally as well with gear that hasn’t changed for 50 years as it can with the high tech stuff rolling off the shelves today. I do have to admit I’m just as fascinated by the new fishing technology as I am nostalgic about the old (I’m definitely never giving up my breathable waders though).

Rod
Old School – Rogers Rod Designs, handcrafted bamboo rods made in Salida, Colorado
New School – Loop OPTi Switch rod (pretty fascinating idea combining a spey with a traditional)

Creel
Old School – GLCo. leathered creels
New School – Simms Dry Creek Flats Pack

Reel
Old School – Saracione Mark IV Ttrout
New School – Loop Evotec G3 series

Filet Knife
Old School – Rapala Fish n Fillet Knife with Sheath
New School – Global 11-Inch Flexible Fillet Knife

Flies
Old School – Royal Wulff
New School – Disco Midge

Knot Guide
Old School – Pro Knot Knot Card
New School – iPhone Fishing Knots app

Waders
Old School – Hodgman Hip Caster
New School – G4Z Stockingfoots

Jacket
Old School – Barbour Classic Durham Jacket
New School – Patagonia SST Jacket