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Last year I had the opportunity to take a contract flying trip to Ogden, UT. I’d never heard of Ogden before and had only visited Salt Lake and Moab prior to this trip. All I knew was that there would most likely be some sort of fish-able water in the area. In my previous visits to Salt Lake City I had never thought to bring a fly rod and that was something I would remedy this time. My research showed that Ogden, as it turns out, is a vibrant town approximately ½ way between Salt Lake City and the southern...

My name is Dave and I love Scott fly rods.  My first "serious" fly rod was a Scott that I bought, with my own money, when I was in high school in the mid-90's.  You all have your brands that you're loyal to, I'm sure.  Scott is one of mine.  You never forget your first, amIright?!  I wear many hats during any given week.  My day job is being an Aviation Director for a small conservation non-profit.  I also co-own and co-manage Rent This Rod, LLC.  Oh - and I occasionally moonlight as a contract corporate pilot. I recently got offered a...

Thomas and Thomas Exocett and Nautilus CCF-X2 reel, shipped to a customer earlier this year prior to his trip to Mexico to chase Tarpon. Have you ever wanted to rent a Ferrari for a day?  Sure you have, don't lie.  If you live in locales like Miami, FL or Las Vegas, NV you can do just that - rent a super car for a day, or a week. Now, same question above, but replace "Ferrari" with the fly rod equivalent.  Rent This Rod aims to do just that - offer our customers the option of renting the highest quality fly...