Angel Silk Review

Angel Silk Review

Posted on 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

South Florida Fishing Report 8/30/18

Posted on 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

Gamakatsu SL12S Short Hook Review

Posted on 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 Review

Sage Igniter Fly Rod Review

Posted on 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

IFTD 2018 – Calm Before the Storm

Posted on 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

South Florida Fishing Report – 6/19/18

Posted on 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, [...]
South Florida Fishing Report 5/26/18

South Florida Fishing Report – 5/26/18

Posted on by Mike Mastropasqua
Here's what's going on in the waters of South Florida at the end of May 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, [...]
Five Tips To Feed More Tarpon

Five Tips To Feed More Tarpon

Posted on by Mike Mastropasqua
There's nothing like seeing a tarpon and successfully listening to what he's telling you to do with your fly in order for him to eat it. It's the greatest feeling in the world and the ensuing chaos is icing on the cake. Often easier said than done, but the good thing is, if you use [...]