Our Top 10 Snook Flies

When it comes to catching large snook, there are a few flies that stand out. This list of the top 10 snook flies will give you some insight into how, when, and where to fish them for the best success. Snook are predatory fish that are normally eager to eat a fleeing baitfish. An important [...]
Top ten redfish flies

Our Top 10 Redfish Flies

Top 10 Redfish Flies From the lower east coast to the Gulf of Mexico, Redfish thrive and eagerly devour a well-presented fly. Below is a list of 10 redfish patterns that we personally use at the shop. Each of these patterns has certain characteristics that allow it to perform well in specific situations you'll encounter [...]
Close Call Blogpost

Close Call

Capt. Michael Passalacqua "Mike Sr and I were having a blast fishing down in Flamingo. Snook fishing was the name of the game. I was poling along this perfect mud bank with slightly off-color muddy water. Mike Sr was at the bow, and we had caught a few decent snooks laid up along the bank [...]

Sage Salt R8 Core

The R8 Core Salt is here. This fits into their high-end high category and incorporates their new R8 Core technology. A premium rod in Sage's offerings that feels like a fishing tool. Who is this rod for? To me, this rod is meant for someone who has a moderate action cast with a good understanding [...]

Why We Love Tibor

First let's start with a story: I caught my first true adult, big tarpon on a Tibor Riptide (the one pictured below with the "#olefloridaflyshop" nameplate). When I got the reel I had just started working at OFFS in the web development and marketing department, so at the time I thought the nameplate was fitting. [...]

An Overview Of The Scott Wave

The rod feels like a premium rod in your hand. The swing weight is the first thing we noticed. The rod is light and sharp with extremely fast recoil. This fast recoil allows for great rod tip tracking and control over your loops. In close (under 50ft) the rod is deadly accurate and is very [...]

AFFTA Line Weights And What They Do

When it comes to fly line weights, there is an organization known as AFFTA (American Fly Fishing Trade Association). In 1959 the AFFTA line standardization weights set a baseline for all lines to be measured. You might ask yourself why this is important. AFFTA gave us a reference range on what weights worked better at [...]
One Day A Year

1 Year In The Making | One Fly A Day

If you haven't seen our first blog post in regards to Shop Boy Richie tying One Fly A Day, check that out here. last year on New Years' day, Richie started off with his resolution to tie 1 different fly a day for a year. Above is a short Q&A with him and how he [...]

Two Resins Explained | UV Vs Epoxy

So, you are ready to start using resin and don't know the difference between Uv Cure and Epoxy? This is the perfect post for you! Resins/Epoxy has changed the fly tying world and is being widely used to create some unique, durable, and fishy flies. In the above video, Mike goes over a few key [...]
Mustad Launches AlphaPoint Fly Hooks

Mustad Launches AlphaPoint Fly Hooks | A Lifetime Of Hook Design

R&D Makes Perfection Rigorous testing with tons of research and development from fly tyers and fishermen has led us to the greatest iteration of Mustad hooks we have ever seen. When it comes to important gear, hooks are pretty high on the list. Sharpness, dimensions, weight, strength and cost effectiveness are key things anglers look [...]