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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 [...]

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 [...]