Fly Fishing The Mullet Run

When And Where Timing the migration can be a skill of its own. The main thing that pushes the bait is the weather. From the end of August into November, bait that is off the coasts of the Carolinas and Georgia head south to Florida. Large storms, cooler weather spikes, and winds have a huge [...]

Frog Eaters – Fly fishing for Snakeheads

The Fish The bullseye snakehead is an invasive species in South Florida, originally from Southeast Asia. They thrive in shallow, weedy canals and backwater ponds, where they ambush prey from on the banks. They are air-breathers that can survive in low-oxygen environments, and they are highly territorial. These two factors make them an ideal fly [...]

Wintertime Bass Fishing

Why Wintertime Bassin' South Florida’s beautiful weather in the mid 50s in dead of winter - for all the northerners trying to get out of their below freezing temps and get on some fish, Florida's the place. Florida provides a good environment for largemouth bass, which are cold-blooded fish that slow down as water temperatures [...]
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 [...]

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. [...]
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 [...]

Offshore On The Fly | With Captain Scott Hamilton

Captain Scott Hamilton When it comes to offshore fly fishing there is no one else more experienced than Captain Scott Hamilton. Capt. Scott has had his hand in the salty waters of the Palm Beach offshore scene for over 25 years. He thrives in the chaos that is bluewater fly fishing and has established himself [...]

What To Expect When Visiting South Florida | Fly Fishing Opportunities

The Fishing Opportunites in South Florida. Whether it is running away from the cold, enjoying palm trees and light breezes, or tequila sunrises on the beach. Florida is a great escape and boasts world-class fishing that northerners vacationing south end up wanting to give a shot at. With so many options at your disposal you [...]

Tying A Different Fly Everyday For 1 Year Straight | Shop Boy Richie

Do you ever wonder what it would look like to tie a new fly every day for a year straight? Richie, AKA "Shop boy Richie" did and wanted to see if he could challenge himself. Challenging yourself can be a daunting task with anything in life. It takes dedication to keep trying new things or [...]

How we make destination boxes / How to build a fly box

Three factors You've seen our destination fly boxes, assorted flies suited for popular fly fishing destinations. Since many have asked, you may have wondered how we make these selections. The answer comes down to three factors: guide recommendations, personal experience, and customer experience/feedback. Guide recommendations For the flies the guides want, we rely on our [...]