The Devil’s Daughter, tied by Drew Chicone, is a Tarpon Fly that’s ideal for low light conditions or other situations where Tarpon are finicky or picky. This pattern moves a lot of water and is great at triggering an instinctual strike by a wary Tarpon. Streamers can be difficult to tie but this one only uses a few materials and can also be used as a Bass Fly and a fly for other species. Follow along as Jared ties a must-have streamer for Tarpon anglers, Bass fishermen, and more.
The Scott Meridian was a much-loved rod series. In fact, it’ll probably go down in fly fishing lore as one of the best saltwater rod series ever. When we heard Scott was DQing the Meridian, the anticipation for their new saltwater rod series began. Well, the wait is over and we’re pretty excited about the result. Enter the Scott Sector. The Sector is a refined version of the Meridian, a rod series that prioritizes presentation, accuracy, and feel. This series is characterized by a progressive rod action, brand new rod tech, and elevated componentry like we’ve never seen before. The result is increased torsional stability thanks to Scott’s Carbon Web Tech, Ceracoil stripping guides for crush-proof performance, and a fly rod that’s lighter than its predecessor (the already-light Meridian). Read on to see what we thought about each individual rod model.
The Igniter is Sage’s ultra-fast rod series designed for technical situations. This rod is made for windy conditions, large flies, heavy lines, and highly technical fishing. It’s also great at carrying a lot of line in the air and the smaller models are ideal for presenting small dry flies at longer distances on large rivers like the Missouri. As a specialized rod series, this isn’t a rod for every angler. The Igniter caters to highly skilled casters who need over-the-top performance in technical situations. Read on to find out the quirks and features of each individual rod model.
If you’re targeting Snook in FL or beyond, this fly is a perfect small baitfish imitation and can be tied in a variety of sizes/colors. The fly moves water nicely and attracts the attention of Snook feeding from the mangroves or under dock lights. We fished this pattern in FL recently and CRUSHED Snook, Ladyfish, Snapper, and more. If you’re serious about the Snook game, this is an easy fly to tie and all of the products you need can be purchased from us. Follow along as Jared walks us through the steps to tie this saltwater fly pattern.
We get questions about specific rod models all the time. “How does the 3wt compare to the 4wt?” and “When should I use this rod?” and “What line works best on this rod?”. In an attempt to provide better info so you can make a more informed buying decision, we decided to start a ‘model-by-model’ blog series. We recently had the good fortune of having every model of the G. Loomis Asquith in our shop at the same time so we thought we’d cast and review them. This article is designed to pass that info along to you. Series Overview: The Asquith has been around for a little while now and certainly received a lot of hype in the series infancy. The Asquith offers new rod blank technology, cutting edge R&D, and an overall series that’s one of the lightest and most powerful on the market. Unfortunately, the Asquith is also known for a $$ high price tag $$. Is it worth the investment? Read on to find out.
We had the chance to take the Scott F Series 6′ 6″ 3wt out on the water the other day and thought we’d give you our opinion of the rod in a quick take format. Scott has been making fiberglass rods since the company’s inception in the 1970s. These rods feature beautiful construction, state-of-the-art componentry, and rod tech that’s been evolving with the times since the 70s. The newest version of the rod is a real pleasure to cast. Read on to find out what else we liked about this short 3wt fiberglass beauty.
The Hare’s Ear is one of the most popular nymph patterns in contemporary trout fishing. Many variations exist but this particular pattern, including rubber legs, is sure to fool any trout keyed in on stonefly nymphs. This nymph also works well as an attractor pattern, point fly, and single fly under and indicator. We’ve tied this fly with plenty of weight to sink quickly into a trout’s feeding zone to help you catch more fish. Learn the steps necessary to tie the Hare’s Ear in this fly tying tutorial.
The Royal Wulff is an attractor dry fly that’s great for any trout fishing scenario. Whether you’re targeting trout or bass, the Royal Wulff is a must-have in any angler’s fly box. This fly imitates a variety of insects and is an ideal imitation for large mayflies like Drakes. It can also be used to prospect small streams for native trout that aren’t as picky as technical tailwater trout. Follow along as Jared shows you how to tie a variation of one of the most popular dry flies in history – the Royal Wulff.
Winston has come out with another super-fast fly rod series designed for sinking lines, large flies, and the largest fish on earth. The Alpha + Series replaces the Boron III Plus rods as Winston’s big game series built to be durable, strong, and powerful. We’re happy to report Winston has succeeded in creating a rod that’s all three of those things. But how is the performance of this series different than the BIII Plus? Read our review to find out. Plus videos, photos, advice, and much more. Many anglers will overlook this rod because of the lack of ‘buzz’… don’t miss out on one of the best specialized rods on the market.
The Fenlite Salt Series comes with rods from 7wt through 12wt to cater to anglers chasing small Bonefish all the way through to Giant Trevally. In this review, we cast the 8wt version of the Fenwick Fenlite Salt at typical saltwater distances including 40-feet, 60-feet, and 80-feet. The 8wt is a hefty rod with lots of muscle. Read on to find out what else we liked about the rod and where the Fenlite Salt fell short.
