Why choose Taylor Fly Fishing?

When it comes to purchasing fishing gear, it's essential to consider not only the product's performance but also its ethical manufacturing, pricing structure, and commitment to innovation and quality. At Taylor Fly Fishing, we take pride in offering our customers top-notch rods and reels while prioritizing ethical practices and providing maximum value.

Ethical Manufacturing:

At Taylor Fly Fishing, we believe in responsible manufacturing practices. Our partnerships with select manufacturers are purposeful, as they are leaders in innovation, engineering, and product development. What sets them apart is their commitment to paying their employees a competitive living wage and adopting environmentally friendly and renewable manufacturing practices. Additionally, we choose to work with countries that uphold human rights and enjoy democratic freedoms. Our partners are mainly located in South Korea, with additional sources in Germany, Japan, and the USA for specific components.

Pricing Structure:

We understand that traditional distribution chains, excessive marketing campaigns, and overhead costs can inflate the price of fishing gear. At Taylor, we focus on direct-to-dealer or direct-to-consumer sales to keep costs in check. By owning our warehouse outright and avoiding wasteful marketing expenses, we can offer our products at a significantly lower price compared to our competitors. This means our customers benefit from savings of around 25%-30% all year round, eliminating the need to wait for holiday sales.

Innovation and Quality Construction:

Unlike some corporate-owned companies that prioritize cutting costs, our primary goal at Taylor Fly Fishing is to provide our customers with the best possible products. We remain committed to using top-of-the-line materials, advanced construction techniques, and innovative tapers in our rods. Our reels are designed with durability in mind, utilizing stainless steel components in place of cheaper alternatives like aluminum. Through advanced cold forging and deeper anodizing, we maximize reel strength, ensuring they withstand the test of time.

Conclusion:

When choosing fishing gear, it's crucial to consider the values and principles behind the brand. At Taylor Fly Fishing, we prioritize ethical manufacturing, cost efficiency, and unwavering commitment to innovation and quality. By opting for our rods and reels, you can trust that you're making a sound investment in superior products that align with your values as an angler and conscious consumer.

FLY FISHING GIVEAWAY VALUED AT OVER $2000!!!

Two ways to win!

HOW TO WIN THE MEGA PRIZE PACK?

1. ENTER YOUR EMAIL IN THE BOX BELOW. By entering your email you agree to allow all six participating companies to contact you for marketing purposes. Your email will not be sold or misused.

2. WE WILL RANDOMLY PICK A WINNER OCTOBER 28TH AT 6:00PM MT. Winner will be announced on Instagram and contacted via email.

HOW TO WIN A FREE CUSTOM TAYLOR REEL?

1. On Instagram follow @taylorflyfishing @duckcampco @cortlandline @catchcamnets @reellocal @electric_fishing (must follow all six to win)

2. Repost the main giveaway picture on Instagram tagging #FLYGIVEAWAY2020 AND @taylorflyfishing @duckcampco @cortlandline @catchcamnets @reellocal @electric_fishing

3. WE WILL RANDOMLY PICK A WINNER OCTOBER 28TH AT 6:00PM MT. Winner will be announced on Instagram.

ENTER EMAIL HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

DISTANCE CASTING /// Why you need to cast 100 feet

It was my first paid/guided fly fishing trip in southern Florida. Standing on the bow of the flats boat, all of the sudden my guide points out a moving object about 75 feet away. It was a LARGE PERMIT! I make a quick cast that reaches about 50 feet, still 25 feet short of where I need to be casting. I quickly strip my line in for a second cast only to see that moving object jet away from the boat at full speed... I missed my chance! Uggg if only I made a better cast! That was many years ago, but that moment changed me as an angler. I no longer settled for being an average caster and I began to work diligently on crafting my cast! 

You might be thinking "I don't need to be able to cast far to catch fish". 99% of trout are caught in the 15' to 40' range... so why would I ever learn to cast any further? Here are a few good reasons you need to learn to cast 100 feet...

1. Distance casters are accurate casters - If you can cast an entire line chances are you accurately hit a target at 20', 30', 40', 60', etc... Distance casting requires excellent technique which translates into an accurate short cast.

2. Salt-water fly fishing requires distance - If you live in trout country and only fish creeks, distance probably doesn't matter much to you, but once you get into salt-water everything changes. Salt-water often requires a quick, accurate, and long distance cast to get the fly where you need it. There is nothing more frustrating than paying top dollar for an exotic guided flats trip only to miss fish after fish because of an underdeveloped cast. 

3. Distance is the answer on windy days - Being able to generate high line speeds and tight loops pays off in windy conditions. The techniques you use to cast far are very useful when the wind becomes a challenge. 

4. It's fun! - Let's be honest, fly fisherman are a slightly different breed of people. We tend to be passionate and even slightly obsessive about our sport, our waters, and our fishing! Distance fly casting is fun for us passionate anglers! Some of the many joys of being a fly angler are feeling the line load the rod, seeing that tight loop, and making a perfect cast.  

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CASTING DISTANCE

I have a short list of things to learn and practice in order to learn how to cast 100 feet with a single hand fly rod. I can consistently cast 100' with a 9' 4wt fly rod and a standard fly line. It's not as hard as you might think. This isn't an exhaustive list but a great place to start. If you can learn all these techniques you will be casting 100' in no time! This list isn't in any particular order. Youtube also has some great videos on distance casting! 

1. Learn to form tight loops - Tight loops look like a long sideways U shapes. There are plenty of books and videos on forming quality loops. TIGHT LOOPS ARE NOT OPTIONAL WHEN IT COMES TO ACHIEVING DISTANCE! 

2. Practice on a lawn - One of the best ways to improve your cast is to just go to a park and practice, practice, practice. I often find a park a better place to practice than even a body of water; you just have to ignore the ignorant, I mean innocent by-standards who make comments like "you catching anything".... 

3. Straight rod path - Essentially this means your rod tip needs to make a straight line as it travels back and forth while casting. A straight rod path is a requirement to creating tight loops. If you find your loops tailing or being overly open... check your rod tip path. 

4. Learn the double haul - Again youtube is a great resource here. The double haul often feels strange when you first learn it, but eventually it will become second nature. 

5. Learn to carry line in the air - The more line you can carry in the air the further you can reach. To hit 100' I like to carry about 60'-70' in the air and shoot about 40 feet. If you can carry 60' with a good double haul 100' is easily reachable. 

6. Forget the 10-2 thing - When you are first learning how to cast the 10-2 principle can help, but as you learn to cast further, your casting motion needs to change. You have to extend your reach in order to generate fast line speed. 

7. Creep is bad... creep is good - Creep typically means your hand drifts forward too early and takes away from the power of your cast. That's bad... What you want to do is allow your hand to slowly creep (after a hard stop) towards your line creating more power in your cast. This often looks like a slight rocking motion with distance casters. 

8. Create a hard stop at the end of your cast - A hard stop allows the bend in the rod to release creating forward trajectory. A firm grip will help you to create a hard stop as you are casting. 

We hope some of that info helps! Now get to the park and practice, practice, practice! 

Revolution + Truth on Kickstarter

Our two new premier products are getting ready to make their official debut! 

The Revolution Z and Truth fly rod will be available for pre-order on kickstarter.com on August 31st at 7:00PM MT. Kickstarter is the best place to order the new rod and reel and here is why...

1. The first 25 rod and reels that are ordered will be 20-25% off retail!

2. Anyone who orders in the first 24 hours will be entered into a drawing to get both the Truth rod and Revolution Z for FREE!

3. All rods and reels will be a minimum of 15% off during the entire 30 day campaign! 

4. All RevolutionZ/Truth combos will be 20% off

5. Our popular Ultra Violet color will be available as a kickstarter only special

To maximize your value on Kickstarter we suggest you try and be one of the first to order. Here are a few tips to successfully order on Kickstarter...

1. Create a kickstarter account ahead of time for a quick checkout

2. At 7:00PM MT go directly to kickstarter.com and search Revolution Z in the search bar. The Early-bird specials will sell out extremely fast so be quick to checkout! 

3. There will be three early bird specials... one for the Revolution Z, one for the Truth, and one for a combo (you can only order one per-account)

4. Even if you miss the early-bird specials, we suggest you still order in the first 24 hours for a chance to win the free Revolution Z/ Truth combo (winner will be announced at the end of the campaign)

If you have questions, drop us an email. 

Tight Lines,

Fly rod action explained...

What does fly rod action mean? What does fast action, medium-fast, or slow action mean and why is it important when picking a rod? Rod action can be confusing to understand for many anglers. One of reasons why action is hard to explain, is that there is no set standard or definition within the fly fishing industry for what action means. What is fast for one company might be medium-fast for another and vice versa. Also one companies definition of action might be slightly different from another. Here is a short list of words and definitions that will help you to understand fly rod action to a greater degree. 

1. Recovery speed - How fast the rod returns to straight after being bent or cast. The stiffer the rod the faster the recovery.

2. Flex or rod profile - Where the rod blank bends. A mid flex rod bends closer to the middle of the rod when cast. A tip flex rod bends more towards the tip when cast.

3. Line speed - How fast the line move through the guides when being cast. Rods that generate higher line speeds will shoot line further after a proper cast. 

4. Action - A combination of flex profile or taper (where the rod bends) and stiffness (the rods recovery time after being bent).

The benefits of fast action rods are that they typically cast further and generate higher line speeds, while the downside being a lack of feel and accuracy during shorter casts. Not all fast action rods are designed exactly the same, this is where rod profile becomes critical to understand. A fast rod with a flexible tip will have more feel and acuracy in closer ranges than those with stiffer tips. A fast action rod with a stiff tip can typically cast a mile, but can be a chore up close. Next time you are looking for a rod don't just focus on action, but pay attention to the flex profile. Also fast rods are not necessarily better than slower rods. The slower the action the more forgiving a rod is during a bad cast. A medium or medium-fast rod are typically better performers for short range fishing situation (and can be more enjoyable to fish because of the ability to feel the rod to a greater degree during the cast). There is no right or wrong rods (well there are some rods that are wrong for everybody). Your rod choice should be determined by your experience level, preference, fishing situation, and budget (for most people). 

Tight Lines,

New Products at IFTD and ICAST show 2017

This year at the IFTD show we introduced three new products with high praise. Our new T1 reel, Anthem rod, and Truth rod were received with high praise. The T1 is a throwback in design to our original TYPE1 reel with a modern updated edge. It features a sealed drag system, is light weight, and comes at a very affordable price of $240-$260 USD. Our new Anthem rod received a generous amount of praise with its beautiful golden olive, lightly sanded blank and flawless performance. It's our new medium-fast action rod with an MSRP in the low $200s. Our new Truth rod is our flagship fast action model featuring the highest modulus graphite, titanium components, beautiful high quality cork, and a stealth look. Keep an eye out for these new products at our retailers and online later this year!