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Fishing through climate change, with John Gierach

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

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How to Get the Best Rod and Reel for Bass Fishing in the Texas Hill Country

I am about to move from eastern Tennessee to the Texas hill country. There are some stock trout in a few of the rivers but most people chase farmouth bass and Guadalupe Bass. Is there a rod and reel set up that would work for both bass in the hill country and inshore saltwater fishing? Or would I be better off simply saving up and getting a dedicated rod and reel for each? P.S. Any tips on how to convince my wife that buying an Orvis H3 is an actual necessity or not just some new rod I want would be appreciated.

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