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Each rod is designed for a specific purpose and fishing style.
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Winner – Best 5wt Fly Rod!
Douglas SKY G Wins Best 5wt Fly Rod in Yellowstone Angler 5wt Shootout for 2024!
The results for this year’s Yellowstone Angler 5wt Shootout are in, and the Douglas Sky G has once again claimed the title of Best 5wt fly rod. This incredible rod has now secured back-to-back wins, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional all-around performer.
The Difference Between Spinning and Casting Rods
Most anglers have heard of spinning and casting rods, but might not know what the difference is between the two.
Latest Blogs
Trolling 360 Flashers for Ocean Salmon
Pursuing salmon in the ocean off the Columbia River mouth has become an annual experience for me and friends where we chase salmon in advance of their migration into and up the Northwest’s largest river system. Fishing in the ocean out off the Columbia River mouth, and other west coast ports too, can produce easy limits of fat coho and chinook salmon during the summer months with July and August considered peak times. September can be a good month too, for late returning fish.
Everyone Drinks The Koolaid: Kalyn Hogard USA Fly Casting Member
Kalyn Hogard, December 2025 Recently, I was at the Fly Fishers International get together in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I had a student testing to become an instructor, and our very own Master McVey was taking the Master Casting Instructor examination. I was just there...
Trolling 360 Flashers for Ocean Salmon
Pursuing salmon in the ocean off the Columbia River mouth has become an annual experience for me and friends where we chase salmon in advance of their migration into and up the Northwest’s largest river system. Fishing in the ocean out off the Columbia River mouth, and other west coast ports too, can produce easy limits of fat coho and chinook salmon during the summer months with July and August considered peak times. September can be a good month too, for late returning fish.
Centerpin Fishing: Setup and Tips
Centerpin fishing is a specialized method of fishing that involves using a long, thin rod and a large, free-spinning reel to drift bait or lures in rivers or streams. The centerpin reel is the centerpiece of this fishing method. Unlike traditional spinning reels, which have a fixed spool, centerpin reels have a large, free-spinning spool that rotates freely on the reel’s axis.
Trolling 360 Flashers for Ocean Salmon
Pursuing salmon in the ocean off the Columbia River mouth has become an annual experience for me and friends where we chase salmon in advance of their migration into and up the Northwest’s largest river system. Fishing in the ocean out off the Columbia River mouth, and other west coast ports too, can produce easy limits of fat coho and chinook salmon during the summer months with July and August considered peak times. September can be a good month too, for late returning fish.
Douglas Pro Guide: Joe Testa And His Go-To Rods
I fell in love with a rod company that makes an incredible rod at an incredible price point. I met Douglas Outdoors rods late last summer and was instantly struck by their quality.