Jason du Pont

New lines always promise high floatation, extra distance and slickness to improve casting. One of the most recent lines to hit the fly fishing market is the Sharkskin Line in the Ultimate Trout Taper from Scientific Anglers. The blue heron colored line has a gritty feel, which is actually a precision textured pattern that raises the surface area of the line off the guides. The idea is that the less line surface area contacting the guides during casting will mean less friction and more distance. The first noticeable attribute about casting the line is that it creates a sound, as the fine grit on the …

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Airflo fly lines are our most popular lines in the shop and many are spooled on guide service and guide’s reels. The Airflo Ridge lines uses a design featuring small ridges, which run lengthwise down the surface of the line. These ridges raise the surface area of the line, which decreases friction and increases distance. The Airflo Ridge Line Tactical Trout Weight Forward lines also feature Airflo’s low stretch Power Core. The Power Core means better casting, because the line has no memory. This line is great for loading faster rods at short distances.The Airflo Ridge Line Tactical Trout Double Taper Fly Line is ideal …

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Bonefishing requires heavy duty rods, tippets and hooks to catch these powerful fish. Heavy duty foot wear is essential where shallow water flats present dangers like stingrays, sea urchins and sharp coral to the wading angler. Open toe sandals, flip flops or hiking sandals leave exposed skin and may be in adequate, for anything but soft white sand flats. The Chota Flats booties have an inseam zipper with sand guard and elastic upper to keep feet protected. The boots have a 5 mm neoprene ankle area and a 7 mm thick vulcanized rubber sole.This lightweight bootie is comfortable, and offers protection and traction on lava …

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