Ewing Premium Bucktail

Posted on by Mike Pass (OFFS Team)
As mentioned in the above video, this new premium bucktail from Ewing is just that – premium. It isn't just a bucktail; it's a material that empowers fly tyers to push boundaries and innovate. Whether you're targeting trophy trout, bass, or saltwater giants, this larger, more full bucktail equips you with the means to craft [...]

Our Top 10 Tarpon Flies

Posted on by Mike Pass (OFFS Team)
When it comes to tarpon, they can be pursued and found in a tremendous variety of situations. Regarding fly choice, we need to select the right flies for the situation. This applies to most species of fish and their corresponding fly selection. Specifically, tarpon can be located everywhere from 100% freshwater back canals to the [...]

Our Top 10 Snook Flies

Posted on by Mike Pass (OFFS Team)
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

Posted on by Mike Pass (OFFS Team)
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

Posted on by Mike Pass (OFFS Team)
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 [...]
Our Top 10 Weight Reels

Our Top 10 Weight Reels

Posted on by Mike Mastropasqua (OFFS Team)
We love 10 weights, they're such a unique size. 8 and 9 weights are a class. 11 and 12 weights are a class. Then there's the 10 in between, in a class of its own. We use 10's in both difficult conditions for bonefish and permit, and friendly conditions for tarpon and pelagics. If your [...]

Sage Salt R8 Core

Posted on by Mike Pass (OFFS Team)
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 [...]