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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 [...]

Simms Solarflex Armor: Beating the Blaze

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Mike Mastropasqua

As we watched the introduction of the Simms Solarflex Armor shirt/hoody or whatever you want to call it, one very specific memory was pushed to the front of my brain. It was from a summer day in Everglades National Park. I don't quite remember all the details of the day, just the afternoon. If there [...]

Orvis Helios 3 Review: On The Water Biscayne Bay

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Mike Mastropasqua

Since its release, the Orvis Helios 3 has been marketed as the most accurate rod ever made. A bold statement. We definitely had to put this to the test and what better place to do it than Biscayne Bay? The Bay is one of the toughest fisheries on the planet where the difference between success [...]

Simms Guide Plier Review

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Mike Mastropasqua

Complete with rod racks, fly tying table, and paddle board, is the envy-inspiring Simms bus. The man behind the wheel is Dave Chouinard of Simms Fishing Products. Dave is an avid fly fisherman himself and is extremely passionate about the gear he showcases. In this installment of the Simms Bus Series, we’ll take a closer [...]

SALT HD, SDF, Helios 3 and the IFTD 2017 All-Stars

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Mike Mastropasqua

In general fly fishing is not as tough a sport as it is perceived. A decent cast can be developed with a fair amount of practice, and with a little help from your fly shop anyone can be put in a saltwater or warmwater situation filled with non-stop action. It's all fun. But the need [...]

How The Abel Super Series Was Revamped For 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Mike Mastropasqua

The Abel Super Series has always been synonymous with success. Its incredibly smooth premium cork drag system’s ability to protect tippet on quick stop and start runs, as well as it’s capability of being cranked down to wear out pelagic brutes, has made the Super Series a favorite of record chasers and hardcore anglers since [...]

Simms G4 Pro Tactical Hip Pack Review

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Mike Mastropasqua

Sage X vs. Scott Meridian Fly Rod Review

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Mike Mastropasqua

If you divided fly rods into a class of eight to ten weights for saltwater & warmwater, there would be two valedictorians - the Sage X and the Scott Meridian. So we decided to compare the two. This is the Yankees vs. the Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS, this is the battle of the [...]

New Battle-Ready Patagonia Gear

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Mike Mastropasqua

The Patagonia Spring 2016 Collection is here and the best way we can describe the saltwater fly fishing line is "battle-ready". All good armor has a job to do, the new Patagonia gear is no different. Spring and Summer not only bring hot fishing, but also blistering heat and torrential downpours that seem to come [...]

New Simms Protection From Sun & Swarms

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Mike Mastropasqua

Anyone who's ever pulled up to the Flamingo boat ramp before the sun came up, fished the Tamiami Trail around dusk, or got too close to certain keys and islands knows that swarms of mosquitoes and no-see-ums can drop morale in seconds. The fly line eating ingredients and nauseating odor of bug spray may have [...]