The fly fishing blog by fly fishermen for fly fishermen

Simon Scodavolpe –

Simon Scodavolpe

Fly Fisherman, Fly tyer

Simon was born in the south of France and discovered fishing at the age of 10. Although he initially lived far from the Pyrenean rivers that are so dear to him today, he quickly developed into a dedicated trout angler. As a teenager, he explored the entire Pyrenean range, from the Pyrénées-Orientales to Béarn, fishing both streams and mountain lakes. For the past 10 years, he has been living in the southern Alps, where he has developed a deep passion for the different facets of fly fishing. He has published numerous articles in Salmonid Fishing Mag and is now editor-in-chief of Truites & Cie.

2026-05-29 29.05.2026 2026-05-29 Last updated on: 29.05.2026

With the Experience Chest Pack, Guideline expands its popular Experience range with a compact and versatile chest pack for fly anglers. Whether attached to your waders, worn on a belt or carried around the neck, this minimalist pack impresses with thoughtful storage, low weight and flexible carrying options for quick and spontaneous sessions on the water.

Simon Scodavolpe –

Simon Scodavolpe

Fly Fisherman, Fly tyer

Simon was born in the south of France and discovered fishing at the age of 10. Although he initially lived far from the Pyrenean rivers that are so dear to him today, he quickly developed into a dedicated trout angler. As a teenager, he explored the entire Pyrenean range, from the Pyrénées-Orientales to Béarn, fishing both streams and mountain lakes. For the past 10 years, he has been living in the southern Alps, where he has developed a deep passion for the different facets of fly fishing. He has published numerous articles in Salmonid Fishing Mag and is now editor-in-chief of Truites & Cie.

2026-05-22 22.05.2026 2026-05-22 Last updated on: 22.05.2026

Two modern 9' #5 fly rods, two different personalities, one shared goal: delivering versatile trout performance without breaking the bank. In this in-depth comparison, we put the Hotfly LITECRAFT FLYMASTER V3 and the Vision ONKII side by side, analysing their CCS measurements, action profiles, build quality and on-the-water behaviour to better understand where each rod truly shines.

Andreas Riedl –

Andreas Riedl

Fly fisherman, fly tyer

Job: Product Manager

Hobbies: Road bike, balcony gardening

He got in touch with fishing at the tender age of 11 and has been fishing mainly with flies for a good 20 years. As a self-taught fisherman, he is open to everything new and also fishes with artificial flies on sabiki rigs or with a spinning rod. He considers himself lucky to have such an understanding family with two time-consuming hobbies. Learn more about Andreas!

2026-05-20 20.05.2026 2026-05-21 Last updated on: 21.05.2026

How much backing do you actually need on a fly reel and which knot is best for creating a secure connection between backing and fly line? In this article, we’ll show you the most important connection methods, explain the advantages of Nail Knots and Loop-to-Loop connections, and cover everything you should know about backing capacity, breaking strength and properly spooling your reel.

Simon Scodavolpe –

Simon Scodavolpe

Fly Fisherman, Fly tyer

Simon was born in the south of France and discovered fishing at the age of 10. Although he initially lived far from the Pyrenean rivers that are so dear to him today, he quickly developed into a dedicated trout angler. As a teenager, he explored the entire Pyrenean range, from the Pyrénées-Orientales to Béarn, fishing both streams and mountain lakes. For the past 10 years, he has been living in the southern Alps, where he has developed a deep passion for the different facets of fly fishing. He has published numerous articles in Salmonid Fishing Mag and is now editor-in-chief of Truites & Cie.

2026-05-18 18.05.2026 2026-05-29 Last updated on: 29.05.2026

This test of the Vision Nymphmaniac Twintip series highlights the specific characteristics of the 10'9 #2, #3 and #4 models. Based on Common Cents System measurements, the comparison analyses power, action, balance, build quality and intended fishing applications. From delicate Euro nymphing setups to more powerful approaches for larger trout, this test shows which model best matches your fishing style.

Simon Scodavolpe –

Simon Scodavolpe

Fly Fisherman, Fly tyer

Simon was born in the south of France and discovered fishing at the age of 10. Although he initially lived far from the Pyrenean rivers that are so dear to him today, he quickly developed into a dedicated trout angler. As a teenager, he explored the entire Pyrenean range, from the Pyrénées-Orientales to Béarn, fishing both streams and mountain lakes. For the past 10 years, he has been living in the southern Alps, where he has developed a deep passion for the different facets of fly fishing. He has published numerous articles in Salmonid Fishing Mag and is now editor-in-chief of Truites & Cie.

2026-05-07 07.05.2026 2026-06-12 Last updated on: 12.06.2026

Two modern Scandinavian fly rods, one identical mission: delivering maximum performance in the highly competitive sub-€250 segment. In this in-depth comparison, we take a closer look at the Guideline Rivolt and the Vision Hero² in 9' #5 — analysing their true power, action, build quality and overall fishing comfort to find out where each rod truly shines on the water.