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Throwing Grey: Waterworks-Lamson Standard Seat Fly Rod Review

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

When you think of Waterworks-Lamson, you think reels and only reels. So if you were a little skeptical when you heard that they released their first saltwater rod a few weeks ago, you were not alone. We’ve seen it before; a company that is not known for rods imports a blank and puts their logo [...]

EP Sculpt-A-Fly Fibers Review

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

Whether you're wondering how Enrico Puglisi integrates the subtle flash into his baitfish patterns, or you've got it down but wouldn't mind eliminating this step: EP Sculpt-A-Fly Fibers and Sculpt-A-Fly Fibers 3D are the answer. With these fibers, which are just EP Fibers or EP Fibers 3D blended with EP Sparkle, you can achieve the [...]

South Florida Fishing Report October 2018

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

Here's what's going on in the waters of South Florida at the end of September, beginning of October 2018. In these reports our guides address the most current state of their specific fisheries and make short-term predictions based on their own historical experiences. Remember that there are many variables that can affect the fishing from [...]

Redington Grande Fly Reel Review

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

The new Redington Grande reel is Redington's best answer yet to the destructive forces of nature - mainly the salt and the power of the fish we need to stay connected to. The foundation of the equation is the fully machined aluminum frame and spool. This reel is going to hold up to time and [...]

Angel Silk Review

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

Everyone loves Polar Fiber for its movement, but its length limits how large of a fly you can tie with it. That was the main appeal in bringing in Angel Silk. It is a soft, silky fiber characteristically very similar to Polar Fiber but it is much longer (see the comparison in the video above). [...]

South Florida Fishing Report 8/30/18

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

Here's what's going on in the waters of South Florida at the end of August 2018. In these reports our guides address the most current state of their specific fisheries and make short-term predictions based on their own historical experiences. Remember that there are many variables that can affect the fishing from day to day, [...]

Gamakatsu SL12S Short Hook Review

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

We've been loving the Gamakatsu SL12S Short hook since its recent debut. With its short shank, and with everything else the same as the popular SL12S (except the dark finish), the Short's potential as a tarpon hook was obvious. Then the feedback we received on hookup ratio and fish retention really drove the point home, [...]

Sage Igniter Fly Rod Review

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

It's a lineage engineered for a specific purpose. To be the ultra-fast instrument that fears no wind, adds a new gear to line speed, takes distance the extra mile, and cannot be overpowered. It started with the TCR which was revolutionary for its time. Then came the TCX, then the Method which gained a cult-like [...]

IFTD 2018 – Calm Before the Storm

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

IFTD 2018 had a slightly different feel to it than past years. Spacier is probably a good way to put it. It was a smaller, sleepier show missing a few big players. You have to believe this was the calm before what would be the storm when the show moves to Denver next year. That [...]

South Florida Fishing Report – 6/19/18

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

Here's what's going on in the waters of South Florida in the middle of June 2018. In these reports our guides address the most current state of their specific fisheries and make short-term predictions based on their own historical experiences. Remember that there are many variables that can affect the fishing from day to day, [...]