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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 [...]

South Florida Fishing Report – 6/19/18

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

Here's what's going on in the waters of South Florida in the middle of June 2018. In these reports our guides address the most current state of their specific fisheries and make short-term predictions based on their own historical experiences. Remember that there are many variables that can affect the fishing from day to day, [...]

South Florida Fishing Report – 5/26/18

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

Here's what's going on in the waters of South Florida at the end of May 2018. In these reports our guides address the most current state of their specific fisheries and make short-term predictions based on their own historical experiences. Remember that there are many variables that can affect the fishing from day to day, [...]

Five Tips To Feed More Tarpon

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

There's nothing like seeing a tarpon and successfully listening to what he's telling you to do with your fly in order for him to eat it. It's the greatest feeling in the world and the ensuing chaos is icing on the cake. Often easier said than done, but the good thing is, if you use [...]

How to Prevent Rabbit Strips from Fouling with Pat Cohen

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

There's no doubt that everyone who attended Pat Cohen's seminars here went home with new tricks and ideas that'll make them better fly tiers. Whether you couldn't make it, need a refresher, or are just searching for solutions to common fly tying and deer hair work problems - this seminar highlights mini series provides some [...]

The Boys are Back in Town – Late Winter Palm Beach Report

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Mike Mastropasqua

Capt. Scott Hamilton reports on the Palm Beach fishing for late winter Hooking into a spinner shark on fly is one of the biggest thrill rides in saltwater fly fishing. I’ve heard spinner sharks be referred to as “tarpon on steroids” for these bruisers’ ability to wear you out while performing aerial acrobatics that will [...]

Super Spawn – Early Winter Everglades Report

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Mike Mastropasqua

Capt. Jason Sullivan reports on the Everglades fishing for late fall/early winter We're having 30-40 snook days. It has been the strongest showing of snook I've ever seen this time of year. Based on the average size of these fish I believe we can attribute this insanity to an awesome spawn two or so years [...]

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 [...]

How to Whip Finish Deer Hair/Bulky Flies with Pat Cohen

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Mike Mastropasqua

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