A Look at the New G.loomis NRX+ T2S | Fly Rod Perfection

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When it comes to high-performance fast-action fly rods, the G.Loomis NRX+ T2S is top of the list. As mentioned above in the video, this rod is a different beast made for anglers. The T2S (2-piece) replaces the beloved NRX Pro-1 (1-piece). The split sizing two-piece construction (only ferrule way down in the butt section) allowed for [...]

Fly Fishing The Mullet Run

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The Mullet Are Here What is the Mullet Run The Mullet Run is an event that takes place along Florida beaches and intracoastal waterways. A big bait migration coming from the north - traveling southbound in the months of September-November (more on times later). Stalked by the numerous predator fish that prey on the tasty [...]

What I Carry In My Wading Hip Pack – Bonefish Setup

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The Pack Starting with the pack, the Simms Dry Creek Z is by far my favorite go-to pack. A few main things about the pack, it's fully submersible with Simms TruZip zipper which is one of my favorite things over any other pack. The lightweight simplistic design of this pack makes loading it and throwing [...]
Fly Fishing South Florida Peacock Bass

Fly Fishing South Florida Peacock Bass

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South Florida Peacock Bass There's nothing like the vicious strike of a peacock bass. They roam the canals and backwater lakes of southeast Florida, making them extremely accessible especially on-foot. Miami-Palm Beach is a travel destination for freshwater chaos that will leave you smiling ear to ear about the memories made. What makes this fishery [...]

Product Spotlight | Simms Flyweight Pliers

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In the video above, we take a look at the all-new Simms Flyweight Pliers. These ergonomic pliers are going to be perfect for freshwater or saltwater inshore anglers. The Anodized aluminum body with stainless steel jaws and cutters make them extremely durable, made to last a lifetime. The unique ergonomic grip feels incredible in the [...]

Material Spotlight | Polar Goat Hair

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Polar Goat is a very long, natural material that works extremely well for long streamer patterns. It's much like Polar Fiber, just a lot longer at 6-8" of useable length. In comparison to the previous material spotlight, Icelandic Sheep, Polar Goat is more opaque, slightly thicker, and has more sheen. The material does contain underfur that [...]
Spotlight Icelandic Sheep

Fly Tying Material Spotlight | Icelandic Sheep

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Icelandic Sheep is a long, natural material that works incredibly well for larger streamer patterns. It feels like a combination of Craft Fur, Pseudo Hair, and Polar Fiber - but it's much longer and a bit softer, with 5-7" of useable length. The material itself does contain underfur that can either be combed out or [...]

The Beginner’s Guide To Fly Tying Material

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So you took the jump into tying your own flies, welcome! As you will quickly find, there are so many things to learn. This guide is to familiarize you with some of the more popular materials. Naturals Naturals are the foundation of tying materials. They include any material that came from an animal: furs, feathers, [...]

Waterworks-Lamson Cobalt Fly Rod Review

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The Waterworks-Lamson Cobalt is fit for a more relaxed casting approach. It loads easily, and it loads quickly. This makes it a favorite of ours for sight fishing, because most sight fishing shots occur at distances between 30-50ft, not a very long cast. So you have to be able to land your fly with a [...]

EP Standard Scissors Review

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Taking a look at the new Standard Scissors from Enrico Puglisi you will quickly see Enrico didn't cut any corners, pun intended. The two models of his new standard scissors are available in 4.5-inch and 6.5-inch models. The design These Scissors are made in Italy of high-quality stainless steel. Specifically made with the fly tier [...]