Jim Hendrick wrote an excellent series of articles on SW reels, rods and lines, scrutinizing their performance under the four headings tactical, functional, practical and optional.

The testing mix consisted of – the environment where we fish, the type of fish, price, functionality, longevity, personal experience over time, style and suitable application in a world where practicality is very important!

Tactical consider as my top recommendation, not necessarily the most expensive or indeed perfect solution but offering something truly special

Functional consider as an item that works, lasts and is not too expensive, and whilst it may not last forever it looks and feels a little different and gets the job done

Practical is a category that an item will fall under when it simply works, is very reasonably priced, will last but may not be the best looking item on the beach!

Optional Looking for something different that works and lasts and is immediately recognisable through design and function then this is it – a perfect alternative at times to tactical!

For Jim’s analysis of Saltwater Fly Reels ‘Click Here’

In Jim’s second article he evaluates Saltwater Fly Rods.

(1) G-Loomis Crosscurrent GLX #8

(2) ECHO Rajeff Sports – ECHO3

(3) TFO TiCRX

(4) Sage Xi3

(5) Redington CPS #8 and #7

For Jim’s analysis of Saltwater Fly Rods ‘Click Here’

 

In his final series he analyses Saltwater Fly Lines

(1) Guideline coastal series

(2) Rio outbound

(3) Airflo Sniper

(4) Bruce Chard bonefish line from Jim Teeny

(5) Rio Striped Bass Intermediate

For Jim’s Saltwater Fly Lines review ‘Click Here’

 

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