The Bear's Den Fly Journal

Product Reviews View all

TFO Blitz 9 Weight Review By: Mike Roth
TFO Blitz 9 Weight Review By: Mike Roth
An on the water fly rod test with the G. Loomis Imx-Pro V2S, fishing for early season striped bass.
An on the water fly rod test with the G. Loomis Imx-Pro V2S, fishing for early season striped bass.
First fish of the season 04/21/23 and a guide to buying a stripping basket.
First fish of the season 04/21/23 and a guide to buying a stripping basket.

How-To View all

Fly Reel Drag System Designs Explained
Fly Reel Drag System Designs Explained
How To Change The Retrieve On A Van Staal VF Series Reel
How To Change The Retrieve On A Van Staal VF Series Reel

Vintage Tackle Spotlight View all

We take an in depth look at a vintage 1995 Penn International #4 Reel
We take an in depth look at a vintage 1995 Penn International #4 Reel

Industry Articles View all

A look at the Bauer Zero Backlash Clutch inside a Bauer RX6 fly fishing reel.
A look at the Bauer Zero Backlash Clutch inside a Bauer RX6 fly fishing reel.
Shop Rat to Rod Designer By: Mike Rice
Shop Rat to Rod Designer By: Mike Rice