All posts by Leonard Schoenberger

Leonard Schoenberger is a fly fishing professional and gear specialist with over 20 years of experience on the water. As the manager of Heidarvatn, a world-class sea trout lodge in Iceland, his product recommendations and tactical advice are tested in some of the most demanding conditions on earth. His expertise has been mentioned in The New York Times, the Financial Times, and at the Outdoor Media Summit.

Best Waders for Women

For most of fly fishing's modern history, a woman in the river was wearing a man's wader cinched down with a belt. The fit problem is not cosmetic. A...

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Best Women’s Wading Boots

A wading boot is the half of the system that decides whether you stay upright on a slick streambed, and the women's-specific versions exist because the...

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Best Fly Fishing Hats

A fly fishing hat is the one piece of gear that stays on your head for the entire day on the water, and the day on the water is exactly where sun...

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Guide to the Best Neoprene Waders

Most fly fishers never need a pair of neoprene waders. The default choice today is a breathable, waterproof membrane (Gore-Tex or a proprietary...

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Best Fish Gripper

A fish gripper is a landing tool that clamps the fish by the lower jaw, letting you control a thrashing fish without putting your hand near its teeth...

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Best Wading Staffs

A wading staff is a balance problem before it is a gear purchase. Moving water exerts force in proportion to current speed and the area of your legs it...

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What to Wear Under Waders

Wear a moisture-wicking base layer next to your skin and add insulation on top of it scaled to the water temperature, never cotton. Modern waders are...

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