BEST FLY GEAR
Our annual roundup of the latest fly-fishing gear covers everything from the tying bench to the water’s edge
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Best Reel
ISLANDER IR-III
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B.C.’s Islander has re-released this classic click-and-pawl trout reel with several excellent upgrades, including a larger diameter for quicker line pick-up, a heavy-duty, beefed-up spring, and subtle aesthetic tweaks. It comes in blue and clear (silver), as well as traditional gold and black. One of fly fishing’s thrills is hearing your reel sing as a fish runs, and the IR-III promises to deliver that music in spades.
Learn more: www.islander.com