influencing innovative fly introductions into the mainstream of fly-fishing. In working with hundreds of fly designers, and reviewing thousands of potential fly patterns, Olson applied his knowledge of fishing and fly design to shape trends, drive innovation, and inspire fly tyers to push the envelope in their craft.
and design qualities needed to handle monster flies, the wind, sinking and oversized head lines and of course, big, big, fish. Boron III Plus rods are lightweight, smooth casting and feature new shooting guides, green reel seats and Winston quality and craftsmanship.
we’ve seen them, and the reports we get from field testers who have worn this boot are positive enough for us to make the leap of faith here (even having said what we just said in the editor’s column). You’ll want to check these out to form your own opinion. korkers.com
Nice job Rodrigo! Good for you Winston.
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Korkers GreenBack Boot Will Sell
Gogal Publishing Company releases its first two editions of Stream Map USA for iPhone and iPad.
Hail to Winston... They Get the “Jungle” Potential Several years ago now, in this magazine, we ran a piece on the potential of “jungle fishing” re: gear manufacturing. The jungles of South America are as close to most American anglers as a flight to Alaska is. And the myriad species there offer a truer tackle test than you’ll find anywhere. Build something that works there, and it automatically transposes to most any fishing situation you might find in North America. So we listened to the crickets chirp for a few years. Now Winston has the brains and moxie to do something in that regard, so they earn our high praise.
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PEAK AnglingTrade.com | October 2015
The rod is called THE BORON III PLUS. It’s a POWERFUL, EXTRA FAST, HIGH LINE SPEED Boron III model available in line weights 5-12. But most importantly, included in the Plus series are three extra powerful, reinforced Jungle rods designed specifically for Peacock bass and Dorado. The Plus series also includes high-performance freshwater 5wt. and 6wt. rod models. The “Plus” stands for incredible line speed, extra power
We want to tune you into a good product that didn’t walk away with any trophies at IFTD, but will likely ring it up at the cash registers (the Korker’s GreenBack boot). In fact, the company believes it could sell as many as 10,000 pairs in the coming years. The reason? First, it’s a $99 boot. Second, it has an Eva molded midsole footbed, so it’s comfortable. It’s also durable... possibly a unique blend of performance and price. Time will tell, and we haven’t had the chance to wear these in the river yet, but
Stream Map USA features a searchable river, lake and stream map displayed over GPSenabled roadmaps, satellite images, and topographic maps. The “Northeast Edition” covers all of New England, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, while the “West Coast Edition” maps California, Oregon, and Washington.
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