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Sage METHOD Fly Rods Receive Numerous Accolades

by Ben Kryzinski - Monday, Dec 23rd, 2013

Sage METHOD Series of Fly Rods

Sage's METHOD fly rod series, which this year replaced its ultra-fast TCX rod series in the Sage lineup, has received some significant recognition as of late. The METHOD has generally received by fast-action rod fans as a welcome evolution from the TCX, offering all of the speed and power of its predecessor, but with a great deal more feel and accuracy. And it seems many are in agreement.

The METHOD was recently chosen as Best Saltwater fly rod by Fly Fisherman Magazine and took home top awards in the upcoming winter issue of Fly Fusion Magazine. Fly Fusion's editors noted, "A ton of heart goes into each and every issue of Fly Fusion Magazine, however, the upcoming winter issue goes above and beyond traditional effort. Within it is our most comprehensive rod review to date. Jeff Wagner, Fly Casting Field Editor for Fly Fusion and Board of Governor and Master Certified Fly Casting Instructor with the Federation of Fly Fishers headed up the massive effort which included a total of three experienced fly casters. With the cameras rolling over 7,000 casts were made and the data recorded. We are excited to announce that the Sage METHOD took home the top honors by winning in all of the following categories:5 wt Accuracy & Distance, 5 wt Distance, 8 wt Accuracy & Distance and 8 wt Distance."

Only 750 Greenback Cutthroat Trout Remain in the World

by Ben Kryzinski - Thursday, Dec 19th, 2013

The Greenback Cutthroat Trout.

Greenback cutthroat trout exist in only one body of water, a small stream known as Bear Creek, not far outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado. In fact, the greenback cutthroat trout is one of the rarest trout in the world, with only 750 individual fish remaining. The survival of these rarest of trout is in severe jeopardy, and those that are striving to prevent the greenback's extinction are making a dire plea for help.

A new website, 1of750.com seeks to educate fishermen and other conservation-minded individuals alike about the history and current plight of the greenback. According to the website

Articulated Nymphs: Tying the 'Wiggle Tail' Pheasant Tail Nymph

by Aileen Lane - Monday, Dec 16th, 2013

There's a reason why articulated streamers are popular – they attract fish. Why not apply the same concept to nymphs? The articulated tail imitates movement of swimming nymphs which attracts the attention of trout. Articulated nymph patterns have been around for quite sometime. Dave Whitlock wrote about the articulated damselfly nymph in the book, “The Fly Tyers Almanac” back in 1975. He found that this pattern presented a life-like action that entices fish to strike.

There are several different ways to attach the tail to the body. Since the hook bend is on the front, I felt a 15 pound mono attaching both parts would suffice. Another option would be to place the hook in the back instead of the front. If this was the case, I would use heavy wire connecting the two and securing with some glue.

Pheasant Tail nymphs should be in every fisher's fly box. They imitate a variety of nymphs and can be tied with or without a bead head. Change the color of the pheasant tail and dubbing as you like. Instead of dubbing, you can also use peacock herl.

Best Fishing Sunglasses of 2013: Part Two

by Chad Shmukler - Friday, Dec 13th, 2013

Part of the field.

As we mentioned in part one of our Best Fishing Sunglasses of 2013, sunglasses are commonly underrated in terms of their importance as part of your fishing arsenal. We'll say it again: what lens you're looking through when you're out on the water is as important -- perhaps more important -- than what rod you're holding, what line it is strung with, or what reel is holding that line. Most of the time, you can't catch what you can't see.

In part one we highlighted our picks for Best Newcomer and Best Low Light Lens. What follows rounds out our picks for 2013.

New Photography Galleries Complete with Buyable Prints

by Chad Shmukler - Thursday, Dec 12th, 2013

Click the add to cart button to kick-off the print buying process.

Today we're debuting an entirely new way of viewing the photography collections we showcase here on Hatch Magazine. The result is an altogether better viewing experience. We're kicking off this new feature with an absolutely stunning collection from photographer Matt Jones, from his recent travels to Bolivia in search of the golden dorado. The collection is bursting with amazing images which show the beauty of the golden dorado and the Bolivian jungle, and demonstrate definitively why Matt is one of the best in the business.

Over time (and hopefully not that much time) we'll be refining the viewing experience further and will be converting most of our existing photography collections to the new format. For the time being, enjoy things as they are, and be sure to maximize the viewer when you're prompted to. If you're viewing these images in a tiny embedded frame, you're simply missing out.

One of the most exciting new aspects of this new viewing experience is the fact that you now have the ability to buy a print of virtually every photograph we feature. And we're not talking just 5x7 glossies. You'll have the option to buy small matte or gloss prints, framed fine art prints, wall-sized canvas wraps and more, and all from one of the most respected photographic printers in the business.