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Fly fishing rod weight Fly rod weight isn’t the weight of the rod itself, it’s a rating system that gives guidance as to the size of fly the rod is designed to work with. Fly reels and lines are similarly rated. You will want to make sure, if piecing an outfit together yourself, that all your components match. Having a mismatched part of your rig will lead to big headaches on the water. Keep in mind that you’re not casting the fly, you’re casting the line. Always match the weight of the rod, reel and line to create the best fly fishing rod outfit.

and 825 N. Monroe St. No one has ever accused Ruins chef Joseph O’Neal’s recipes of having a lack of spice. Now you can have that heat at home for the holidays. After years of calculating his craft of chilis, O’Neal is packaging his peppery passion. He has traveled all over the world learning flavors and techniques that give his new product line legs. More than half of his first batch has already been sold since launching last week. What to buy: All five of his current products for $60, but a single jar for $12.95 is a perfect stocking stuffer. Start with the Nashville Hot Chili Oil. Yo...

A t One Tree Hard Cider, there's a cider blend for every season. "We're definitely all about the flavor," says Grant Barnes, who co-owns the Spokane-based cidery with his friend Neal Hennessy. "Most ciders are lightly flavored and drier, but ours tend to be sweeter and more flavorful because we put as much real fruit as we can into every batch," he says. One Tree Hard Cider started with a cider-making kit gifted to Barnes for his first Father's Day in 2013. "I'd meant to try brewing beer, but it ended up spawning this hobby, and I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit," he says.