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DR. SLICK FULLY LOADED NECKLACE
$72 /
www.drslick.com
In the minimalist world of kayak fishing, sometimes it’s worth compromising a bit of dignity if it means catching fish more easily. Exhibit A, this necklace from Dr. Slick. It’s functional jewelry, a hands-free option that ditches the bulky fishing vest but not the fly fishing essentials: a tippet spool caddy, hook file, clamps, two RPD retractors, a floatant holder and a waterproof fly box. Safety first; a built-in breakaway lets go at 10 pounds of pressure. PAUL LEBOWITZ
B GALVAN LARGE ARBOR RUSH
$220 /
www.galvanflyreels.com
Simple is best and when simple translates to the coin we have to spend, all the better. Galvan stands for reliability and ease of maintenance. The sand and salt that smack most reels doesn’t much bother the Rush; rinse it in fresh water and you’re done. The Rush is the same warrior as its heralded bigger brother, the Torque, minus the baroque spool design. Not as fancy looking but just as much fight in the dog. Galvan workmanship and lifetime warranty. ROB LYON
C SCOTT A3 908-4
$335 /
www.scottflyrod.com
No bling here, just a pedigree rod at a decent price. The A3 line is well designed and developed. The medium action is forgiving and works well from a kayak where the angle of engagement is steep once we’ve hooked up. Light in hand and easy on the eyes, with attractive blue highlights on the reel seat, stripping guides and rod wraps. The four-piece format easily slips in a hatch. Lifer warranty. ROB LYON
D SAGE VXP 990-4 $525 /
www.sageflyfish.com
If you’re serious about your sport, half a grand for a rod is not a deal breaker. Arguably the finest fly rod in the Terran Empire, the new VXP is one sweet piece of work, a marvel of engineering. The VXP boasts a slimmer profile than the old XP and the result is a feather light stick with incredible articulation. Baby smooth action and lightning rod speed. Four pieces, easy stash. Lifetime warranty. ROB LYON
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PHOTO: PAUL LEBOWITZ
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