Fly Fishing Gear Reviews

On the river, in the heat of summer and the cold of winter, our staff reviews outerwear and waders for the fly fishing enthusiast.

Do you remember the Samsonite luggage commercial with the gorilla?  Well, imagine that with fly reels.  That is what we put a fly reel through in product testing before we introduce it in our shop.

Hands-on review of fly fishing gear by our guide staff, clients and friends at Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop.

Schmidt Outfitters professional staff casts many different fly lines including Scientific Anglers and RIO. Read our reviews to find the best line for you.

Schmidt Outfitters has been designing, tying, and fishing flies for trout, steelhead, and salmon for over thirty years. Read our reviews by staff and clients that give the skinny on how fly patterns stack up.