An editor’s pick from the archive
TATULA FC LT2500SS-QD: first impressions, then second thoughts
A reel can be smoother and more modern—and still leave you missing its predecessor.
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Fast water. Finely felt tackle. A restless curiosity about what happens at the other end of the line.
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The 2025 Saltiga: balance, strength, and a few strong opinions
My preferences in large spinning reels—and why line lay still matters to me.
Sonio 93M Type R: a different kind of sports car
A comparison with the original Sonio 93M: a finer silhouette, a supple tip, and a very different feel.
A broken butt guide with PE #2
What happened on one full cast with an INQLUDE IS88-M9—and my own interpretation of the failure.
Beautifully rugged: Saltiga 30000H
The pleasure of metal, precision, and a reel that feels unapologetically substantial.
Made, modified, tried again
The workshop Ideas at the workbench.
Making a 20 g Moving Sinker
Two brass weights, one streamlined form, and an idea for reaching further.
Two soft lures. A different kind of bite.
How I rig a double soft lure on a Split Shotter #6 for strong-current ajing.
Colour, resin, and the feel of a rod
A little colour on the Yoihime end caps—and a very personal approach to grip design.
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“I like making rigs.”
Avantgarde Fishing brings our fishing world to readers overseas. Our Japanese-language journal, Passionable Fishing, is where these observations, experiments, and stories were first shared.
Why our Japanese journal is called Passionable
Along the coast of Amakusa, Japan.