Simms Vapor Elite Jacket And Bib Review | Stay Dry Stay Comfortable

"Don't the offshore guys only needs bibs?" "Its not wet enough to wear bibs on the skiff" "it's going to be way to hot in those things" These are the kind of things we heard when we brought in the the Simms Vapor Elite set.  After 4 months of very real world testing and wearing [...]

Abel Pliers | What’s New in 2025

Materials & Construction The originals were built from 6061-T6 aluminum with stainless steel jaws — tough, corrosion-resistant, and nearly indestructible. The anodized finish held up well over time, and you’d be hard-pressed to find one that didn’t still work after years of use. 2025 Abel Pliers:The new pliers stick with the proven aluminum body but [...]

Traveling With Your Fly Tying Material

Let me start by saying there’s no single “right” way to do this. Everyone’s needs are different, and travel styles vary widely—from the person who tosses everything into a box to the minimalist who keeps things ultra-organized. This post is simply a look at how I personally like to organize and travel with my fly [...]

MFC Galloup’s Fish Feathers – Arrowhead & Grizzled | A Fishy Fly Feather

When it comes to fishy feathers, this is what I think of: a multi-colored, blended feather that has natural movement and is perfect straight out of the pack. Choosing the right feather in fly tying is important—it directly affects the fly's appearance, movement, and effectiveness in mimicking natural prey. The texture, color, and transparency of [...]

Spiced Up Feathers | MFC Mottled Schlappen

Montana Fly Company has introduced their new Mottled Schlappen feathers, designed to enhance fly tying with their unique coloration and versatility. These feathers feature a distinctive mottled pattern, offering a natural and lifelike appearance that is ideal for creating realistic fly patterns. Available in various sizes, the Mottled Schlappen is suitable for tying a wide [...]

Tie Wildly – EP Animal Craft Fur

When it comes to making lifelike, flies, the right materials make all the difference. The new EP Animal Craft Fur is a versatile, natural-looking synthetic fur that brings your patterns to life with incredible movement and durability. Perfect for streamers, baitfish imitations, and crustacean patterns, EP Animal Craft Fur offers a soft yet strong texture [...]

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 [...]

Bauer’s Flats Crab meets Flexo Crab in Chicone’s New McFly Crab

Roots: Bauer's Flats Crab The Bauer's Flats Crab is a staple in the arsenal of Caribbean and Central American permit anglers & guides. This fly was popularized for its effectiveness in Belize and has become a must have fly for permit in lagoons and shallow, off-color water. Roots: Flexo Crab The Flexo Crab is a [...]
Spinner Olympics

Spinner Olympics – Sharks are back after 4 year hiatus

The migration One of our favorite migrations is that of the spinner sharks. Their migration is generally weather driven and they usually show up in Palm Beach in late winter. When they get here it's game on. The Spinner Shark experience These sharks have been referred to as "tarpon on steroids" and that's a fitting [...]

What size bite tippet to use for snook

The snook experience Trying to keep snook out of mangrove roots or from wrapping pilings is an experience that walks the thin line between anxiety and excitement. But when you pull it off and the fish is in hand you'll always remember it as exhilarating. Getting it right The right leader/bite tippet combo is extremely [...]