echo fly reel 10-12 spool Bravo The ECHO Bravo Spare spool features a large arbor design for faster line pickup with durable Echo Bravo 10/12wt Fly Reel

I listened to a recent episode of the Cut & Retie podcast in which host Joe Ceremele and guest Chris Bohlman from the Retro Bassin YouTube channel got me thinking about my own vintage tackle choices

Soft vibes revolutionised barra (and salmon) fishing many years ago and still out-fish all other alternatives at times, whilst paddle-tailed soft plastics and prawn imitations have huge followings due to ongoing and constant success

Theyre one of the simplest ways to get dinner on the table- the perfect compromise between takeout and scratch cooking, and are usually healthier than your standard takeaway

Slow action rods will bend closer to the handle of the structure, meaning there is more flexibility and whip in this pole, whereas fast action rods are more rigid, flexing only at the top third of the blank