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Our shop likes Scott rods, that's no secret.  We feel they make a very nice rod and have a great range in price points all made in the USA (they start at $295).  They look and feel like a custom rod, and when you call Scott the same guy usually answer the phone and it's an actual person, and he fishes (rare).  We all know the cliche saying about "by fisherman, for fisherman," well we would say in Scott Fly Rods case this is true.  While there are a lot of great rods to choose from these days and we do fish with other brands as well, we have a lot of respect for Scott Rods and what they have been working on and we can't wait to see the new line up. 

Get the new Scott catalog free here

Solitude Fly Company's Sculpzilla has been a huge hit.  Streamers are like fads these days, however, some are here to stay.  The Sculpzilla has even founds it's way to its homeland in Japan.

Boats can take a beating. Freezing temps, punk friends, shot guns, boots, spills, UV, water, knives, brunton stoves, and so on. On our hard bottom the seat is spent. I was looking into a new seat for it because every time you sit on it rowers seat you have wet pants. I found in the farm section we have seats from 40 to 289. These seats are made to take a beating and a couple of them have a little bit better back support then what come stock with most boats. So come on down to Big R almost anything we've got it!
~KK

Here is an idea for a tippet holder. Depending on the size of the Snapper Pin. You can throw on about 4 RIO spools on a 2" pin. They have different size pins and shapes so I guess that they could fit whatever, Maxima, SA, WireBite, Shock Tippet or Salt lines. Some proper uses on the Snapper Pin Tippet Holder. You can have it snapped to your boat bag and say you want to get out and wade down stream a bit....... Take it off and snap it to your belt loop so you have it with you wading around. If you have a Shark Tooth tippet cutter on one of your spools it can reach all of them. For me it works pretty good for a boat bag organizer becuase I have tippet on my lanyard and then 10 different spools scattered in 10 different pockets.
~KK

Bring Alaska and the wilderness in to your daily routine with the new collection of Old Spice.

Here is a new video on Willy J's mag series packs.  

Mag Series from Collin Carlson on Vimeo.
 

Simms is currently offering a wader rebate program for recyclying you old waders.  Get up to $50 back for bring in your old waders.  To sign up and get your voucher code for this promotion follow the link here: 

http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/recycled_wader_program.html

We just received a new shrimpment of EP Spawning Shrimp in the shop.  The EP Spawning Shrimp has been a go to pattern for Permit, and especially in Belize.  We have in stock in the smaller sizes in tan, olive, and rootbeer for $2.99 a bug.  EP flies are time tested in the salt, look great, fish well and are durable.

Other bugs to ponder for the salt...

Bunny Gotchas... we got them in multiple colors and down to size 8's which are difficult to find since most bonefish bugs are made for the Bahamas it seems like.

The San Pedro crab... small crab patterns are also difficult to find.  We are going to San Pedro...if this thing is called the San Pedro crab...it's got to be good.  We also are going to be stocking EP's new Turneffe Crab which will also be a good choice.

Don't forget Tarpon/Snook flies...and Cuda flies for this trip.  We have Cochroaches, Deceivers, and poppers in stock with more coming.  EP is sending some called the Campeche Toad which is brand new for us to try for the trip...stop by and get some before you leave.

We are working hard on our saltwater selection this year, and are going to make it the most no nonsense, "here are the flies you need", well tied fly selection for saltwater there is.

Belize - always fish size 8's for the most part, which are sometimes more difficult to find because of the large Bonefishing market of Bahamas where sizes 4-6 are more common.

Gamakatsu hooks sizes are messed up...if the fly is tied on a Gamakatsu (which are great hooks) they are larger than normal.  A size 8 looks more like a size 6 in a standard saltwater hook.  Except for the Gamakatsu black bonefish hooks which are true to size ... and the only black saltwater hooks on the market and EP uses these on many patterns.

*** no matter what flies you bring, the guides will tell you don't have the right fly and you need to bring something different, so still bring your vise***

We have decided that all models of Loop Tackle must go to make way for new gear we have on the way.  This is a huge savings on Loop Tackle.  This will go pretty quickly at half off already marked down pricing. 

 We finally got our stock of the new line of Simms fishing shirts.  Yes, many of the names of the shirts have stayed the same but the material change that they made is a huge improvement.  They now fit correct, the material will not wrinkle and shrivel up in the wash, and they are lighter feeling on the body.  Their cotton long/short sleeve T's are better as well, instead of being short in length, too wide and have long arms.  They are now fit correct.  The new riffle stripe, checkered, headwaters, and the new saltwater long sleeve T's are all on my list.  They are all in stock at the shop now so come check out how Simms has re-designed their line of apparel for 2010.