2024 Trout Fishing Gear Dump // River Ready and Efficient

[@wvlongshooter3912]

The r8 10’ 6 wt with the Sage Arbor xl 7/8 is an awesome rig. This reel balances the rod really well, in my opinion. I bought the reel and rod from Reds and their shipping to the eastern USA always amazes me. I always receive my orders from Reds Fly Shop very quickly. Thanks!!!!

[@glenmc517]

Can I ask you what lines your fishing with your 10ft 6wt r8 as I have recently purchased but not fished it yet. Is it versatile enough to fish dries on big lakes

[@tomt5176]

Nice pack and gear organization. It takes years for regular guys to accumulate the right gear to be so highly organized and equipped. Love the wader bag and backpack combo, it works. I’m looking at submersible packs right now to upgrade my kit. Always enjoy your content Joe, thanks for sharing with us.

[@redsflyshop]

Thanks Tom, appreciate the good vibes. I'm often still a mess but occasionally at the end of a trip find my stride with the right gear.

[@raleighthomas3079]

Great video Joe. Lots of great organizing tips for bigger trips, and handy for regular fishing.

[@redsflyshop]

Glad you enjoyed it, that was the idea. Patagonia is great, but it's just another fishery and no "better" than anyone's backyard. Fishing is fishing no matter where you are.

[@milanbogdanovic6120]

Another great video, Joe!

[@redsflyshop]

Thanks for watching, really appreciate it.

[@keng9064]

Awesome video Joe

[@redsflyshop]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you!

[@xrsuperduper7660]

Nice gear Sir. Id like a 6 weight to for streamers. Next rod i buy i think 😎👍

[@cachi-7878]

Good info; now give those flies back to your guide, Joe! 😂

[@redsflyshop]

That's the plan! I leave so much behind when I do these trips. I've been blessed with essentially unlimited access to gear.

[@dong8307]

Great information. Love my Fishpond water proof backpack. Don’t have any Skwala gear yet but it looks legit 👍. Any thoughts on the Simms FallRun Hybrid Hoody? Looks like they are discontinuing these.

[@ericnickum8735]

I have one, great lightweight puffy.

[@tskoglund6391]

Sweet setup! Is that r8 a 9’ or 10’? What are some other 6 wt rods you would recommend for this type of fishing at a slightly lower price point? I’ve been thinking about pulling the trigger on a 6 wt Sonic. Thanks!

[@redsflyshop]

That is the 9' rod, they are so much fishier with dry flies and far more accurate than a 10' rod. Regarding other rods, the SONIC is outstanding. If that's in your target price range, it's super. We do throw in a free line with Sage SONIC rods here at Red's just FYI! redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-sonic-fly-rods-fast-action

[@Num1RaiderFan]

less talking more fishing. HUGE rise off to the right @12:53

[@redsflyshop]

Not sure you care or not, here is the fishing from that day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIu9c5-lZdB7etEsi=h3eRDoa1-1YWkQbA

[@joseph9099]

👍

[@Popcornbeetle]

so many moving off Simms to Skwala...is that marketing and promotion or really a better product?

[@tommyboy0379]

Its a lot of marketing. Skwala is made overseas but charges same as Simms pricing. Ill stick with Simms and keep my money here. If yourgoing overseas to get third world manufacturing costs then i want to pay third world retail

[@redsflyshop]

I jumped on Skwala due to fit and the fact I like to test new products that hit the market, I feel like that's part of my job! I'm super happy with my Skwala waders so far. Extremely breathable, and I'm bone-dry in all (3) sets.

[@nlrsystems]

How’s the grundens boundary vs the skwalla? Be nice if you reviewed them as well 🤙

[@iangrant9117]

The grundens are amazing

[@nlrsystems]

@@iangrant9117which did you go with? How long have you had them?

[@iangrant9117]

@@nlrsystems I can’t remember the name. The guide ? Whichever ones are the most expensive .. I highly recommend

[@outfaded34]

Were you able to bring all that equipment with you on the plane?

[@redsflyshop]

I do not, I'm a checked bag guy for the big trips. Makes navigating the airport so much easier and less stressful. Once you add waders and boots I pretty much always check a bag.

[@4492573]

The Sage Large Arbor, in the video. 4.5.6 or 6.7.8 ?

[@redsflyshop]

4/5/6. Big ass arbor on that sucker. I really like that reel.

[@self-taught_angler]

Where are your readers? I assume you are over 40, threading size 18 midge does not get easier with age. Joking aside, there are extremely affordable and useful collapsible readers named ThinOptics. They are in keychain form and hangs on my chest too.

[@redsflyshop]

Noted. No readers yet haha but they're coming. Can't outrun Father Time.

[@CatDaddySteve]

Expensive Yuppie Gear

[@redsflyshop]

It's only expensive if you don't put it to good use. Use it a lot, worth every penny.

[@perrykomick9478]

Lol...its fun being a well paid Yuppie🤣

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

Sage r8 has horrible warranty. I went with the Orvis Helios

[@redsflyshop]

Well that's why we have choices, my R8's have been extremely reliable so I can't say I've had to test it yet but the good news is they will always build a custom section to match my rod for years to come so there are definitely tradeoffs.

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

@redsflyshop so, my point is: When you need to rely on the warranty, it's better to go with another brand like Orvis. The Sage warranty requires you to pay $200 upfront for fix/replacement. You forgot to mention that.

[@patrickm12345]

@@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if It depends on what Sage rod you’re having repaired. “Legacy” models (mostly 15 years old and older) appear to be 195 dollars but most current models within the past decade or so are only $50-95 dollars to repair. The info is readily available on their website. The rod repair handling fee for Orvis is $60.

[@johnkinsfather6369]

Great if you have a very big Budget. Never wear chest waders.