Fathers & Sons

I grew up fly fishing on the McKenzie River with my Dad. After work, we would grab the fly rods, check out the evening hatch and fish until dark.

I remember purchasing my first new fly rod. In the 1950's, there weren't a lot of fly shops and "name brands" to choose from. While our choices were limited, so was the cash! It didn't matter, I had picked beans all summer and had enough to get what I wanted.

Over the years, I have acquired a number of different fly rods, reels and fly lines. Quite frankly, lately I have been getting organized and trying to minimize my equipment. I have my "favorites", usually they are for bigger rivers and streams. Selecting the proper fly line that load a fly rod is a science that is ever changing.

This whole organizational process got me to thinking. If I had to do it over again, what would buy today? This was the beginning of my quest to find the "perfect Northwest outfit".

We were already developing the website for Joe Saracione, and it didn't take long to realize why he is rated as one of the best reel makers in the world. He suggested I contact Gary Anderson, an outstanding rod maker in Southern Oregon. I asked them both, if they could select one rod and reel outfit, what would they choose to fish?

Without hesitation they both said - 9' 6" six weight with a 3 1/4 Saracione reel loaded with Rio Line! It was my personal choice as well. I asked them if they would produce this outfit as a "Special Edition outfit to offer on the www.wolfpk.comcompany store.

Please visit us on May 1st, they won't last long!