GEAR GUIDE
STRIP AND FEED RESEARCH BASKET
When stripping for big tarpon, stripers or any salt species from a boat it is crucial to have proper line managment. This basket is super stable and the dip in the front allows for easy access when doing ye ol’ two handed stripah strip. Plus the tarpon scale print is just awesome.
http://stripandfeed.com/
SENYOS LASER DUB
A must have for every fly tier. This stuff is like duct tape in terms of it’s versatility. Make heads for baitfish patterns, dub bodies for bonefish and redfish, wings for small bonefish flies . . . plus it comes in more colors than a raver’s pants.
https://www.flyfishbonehead.com/product/senyos-laser- dub/
NATIVE MILLER SHOES
Shoes? Yup. These shoes are the jam. Made from synthetic materials, these things can get wet and then dry in an instant. Perfect for the boat. Like Crocs, but a little more hip. Also easy to slip on and off when
it’s your turn on the bow, especially if you suffer from midwestern pale foot.
FISHPOND DAKOTA CARRY ON ROD/REEL CASE
When you receive it in the mail, you may think to yourself, “What a unique looking article of baggage.”
It certainly is. The usefulness and ubiquity of this case will become apparent on your next bonefishing trip as you sit in airports and relax knowing that your rods are well protected.
http://fishpondusa.com/product/detail/dakota-carry-on-rod- reel-case/1960
ORVIS FLOUROCARBON
Flourocarbon tippet material enjoys low underwater visibility. The knot strength and abrasion resistance
of fluorocarbon can be useful especially when fishing for toothy fish or around obstructions. One tip: tie your knots under running water and use dish towels to cinch them.
http://www.orvis.com/p/mirage-tippet-material/2ffl
CUT OFF JEAN SHORTS
With tarpon season starting up you know you’ll
need these. They helped Jimmy Buffet and Thomas McGuane catch some huge tarpon. Give them a try this season. If your friends laugh at you then they are fools because they are not in the know. SPF 50 by the way.
HATCH KNOT TENSION TOOL
This thing is straight out of a Batman movie. Besides the pure awesomeness of the aesthetics and it’s crazy usefull. When tying leaders with big bite tippets to class tippet this thing is incredible for getting equal pressure to make a perfect knot. Also eliminates having to use pliers which may put that dreaded kink in your leader.
PERFECTIONIST LEADERS
A good tapered leader is indispensable for turning over a fly. These will get the job done and save you the hassle of tying tippet sections together.
https://www.flyfishbonehead.com/product/leaders- perfectionist-monofilament/
PATAGONIA STORMFRONT HIP PACK
This hip pack is perfect for any wading senerio. The water-tight zipper will not only keep your gear dry, but will also make sure that roast beef sammy doesn’t get soggy in a freak storm. It has ample space that provides room for all your gear and a good size camera for the day’s outing.
