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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Dr. Slick Cyclone Nippers | The Best Value Nippers

When it comes to high quality, you normally get a high price tag associated with that item, but not in this case. These have quickly become a shop favorite among employees and customers due to feedback. I want to keep this quick and concise, so let’s get right into it. These nippers cut like butter [...]

Orvis Helios D | An Intro Into Perfection.

In September 2017, the Ovis Helios 3D was born. After a 7-year run with incredible feedback and plenty of fish brought to hand, fast forward to February 2024, and the Helios D is here. All I can say is, wow... I don't want to say it, but I'm going to. In the past 4 years, [...]
OFFS Angled Flush Cutters review

Ole Florida Angled Flush Cutters | A Tying Desk Necessity

A Tying Desk Necessity Don't ruin scissors cutting bead chains and brushes, use these! When it comes to prepping material, cutting out brushes, rigging up leaders, or just having a sharp pair of angled cutters sitting around, these have proven themself countless times. These cutters are razor sharp, have a pointed tips (that allow you [...]

Abel Nippers | The On The Water Tool

This year, Abel has been raising the bar. First the release of the Rove in early 2022, and now in mid-2022 they have released their premier nippers. Taking feedback from the previous version and making all the proper adjustments to give you the right tool for the job on the water and at the prepping [...]

Abel Rove | A Replacement For The Super Series

When it comes to fit and finish we all know that Abel sits at the top of the food chain for premium reels. The Rove increases the bar. Design, industry-leading backing capacity and a full caged reel. Right away you will notice a partially ported frame for balance and visual appeal. A visually aesthetic eye-catching [...]

Three New AirFlo Superflo Lines

Airflo brings in the new year with three new Superflo lines. Airflo's three new Superflo saltwater lines are here and have you covered for any situation the new year brings. After a lot of R&D, Aiflo has released their best series yet - the Super flo series. The Power Taper, Flats Tactical Taper, and Universal [...]