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Tackle Village
  • Gear
    • Rods
      • Spinning rods
      • Baitcasting rods
    • Reels
      • Spinning Reels
      • Baitcasting reels
      • Best spincast reel: Our Top Picks Reviewed
    • Combos
    • Lines
    • Accessories
      • Fishing and Outdoor Clothing
      • Coolers and Drink Bottles
      • Gadgets and Tools
      • Sunglasses and Sun Protection
      • Hooks
    • Kayak Fishing
  • Lures
    • Bass lures
    • Bass Rigs
    • Making Lures
  • Technology
    • Fish Finders
    • Trolling motors
  • Advice
    • Tips
    • Fish species
      • Bass
      • Crappie
      • Walleye
      • Trout
      • Muskie
      • Pike
      • Catfish
      • Bluegill
    • Fishing knots
    • Licensing and Rules
  • Fly fishing
    • Fly tying
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      • Fly fishing reels
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Andy Sparhawk

Andy is a Colorado kid and lifelong angler. From bluegills in area ponds to high alpine lakes of the Rocky Mountains, he's fished it all. Andy enjoys helping other anglers catch more fish and sharing his passion for the sport.

The History of Fly Fishing: A Short Guide

June 16, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk

No one knows who invented fly fishing. The history of fly fishing is as old as humankind itself. And while the distinct origins of fooling fish with an imitation meal … Read more

The Best Fiberglass Fly Rods: Nine Top Picks Reviewed

July 4, 2022May 26, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk

The best fiberglass fly rods transport the angler back to a simpler time (and style of fly fishing). Fly fishing was a serene and slow endeavor before high-tech innovations in … Read more

Cutbow Trout: All About this Rainbow Cutthroat hybrid

May 18, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk

A cutbow trout species is a fertile hybridization of a female cutthroat trout’s eggs and bigger male rainbow trout sperm. This fish, a favorite of anglers of all types, exhibits … Read more

Best Fly Reel for Trout: Our Top 10 Picks Reviewed

June 22, 2022May 9, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk

The best fly reel for trout is the one you don’t worry about. Plan for the worst with your other gear, but not having to second guess your reel makes … Read more

Best wading boots: fly fishing footwear guide

April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk

The best wading boots maximize an angler’s time on the water while lending confidence with each step, a benefit of added traction. Whether spending your days scrambling over cannonball-sized river … Read more

The Best Fly Fishing Blogs, Websites, and Mags: A Full List

April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk

The best fly fishing blogs offer readers the opportunity to go beyond simply presenting topical information. A blog has a personality and a perspective that provides a unique take on … Read more

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