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A Bike Fishing Field Day in Portland
A Bike Fishing Field Day in Portland
In June as we were all finding some safety to meet people in person and help get newcomers excited to be outside, we hosted a bike fishing clinic with Swift... Read more...
Bike-Fish Clinic Coming up!
Bike-Fish Clinic Coming up!
Fly fishing and bicycles have something mesmerizing in common: both deepen our experiences in the great outdoors, challenging us to listen, look and intuit our surroundings in a way that... Read more...
A Fly Gift, Fishin' with Mom
Mother’s Day is all about giving thanks to our Moms and celebrating those in our lives who have stepped in and shown us motherly care. While everyone has their own ways of showing appreciation on this holiday, at REYR Gear, we think our First Cast Fly Rod is a great gift, and Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to spend some quality time with the mothers in your life kickstarting a new summer hobby, or continuing one they love. That’s right, fly fishing! After more than a year of pandemic-living behind... Read more...
REYR Gear Has Gone Carbon Neutral!
REYR Gear Has Gone Carbon Neutral!
We started this company because we love and appreciate the outdoors, yet we are producing products and contributing to the world's greenhouse gases with each product we make and sell... Read more...
A First Time For Everything
A First Time For Everything
We have had a few friends interested in fly fishing and in early March we were able to take these excited first timers out. Below, our friend Chris Tran gives his perspective on... Read more...
The Gorgopotamos (Fast River)
The Gorgopotamos (Fast River)
By now, you likely know a few things about my trip to Greece - but in case you missed it, check out my discovery on the origin of the sport... Read more...
My Gatekeeper to Greek Fly Fishing
My Gatekeeper to Greek Fly Fishing
If you read the previous post, you now know that fly fishing started in Greece and that I was serendipitously due for a visit to see my fiance’s family there! In anticipation... Read more...
The Origins of Fly Fishing
The Origins of Fly Fishing
What do you think of when you envision the first fly fisherman/woman? I always imagined an English “gent” wearing a tweed outfit exploring their local riverways with his/her hunting dog... Read more...
Keep Calm and Cast On - Fly Fishing in the U.K.
Keep Calm and Cast On - Fly Fishing in the U.K.
Last September, my fiance and I moved to the United Kingdom for a quick year. She is pursuing a masters degree while I spend as much time as possible mountain... Read more...
Bike Fishing 101
Bike Fishing 101
The bicycle has been held by the world as one of humanities greatest inventions. It has given people freedom in transportation as they could travel longer distances efficiently, affordably and pollution... Read more...
Reflections and Horizons
Reflections and Horizons
After over a year of testing and prototyping, we successfully launched our innovative First Cast fly rod in July 2018. In just six months, our rods made their way across... Read more...
Fish Big and small!
Fish Big and small!
The First Cast rod is meant to be a rod that travels well, is always rigged and ready, and can be used in a wide array of situations.  We have... Read more...