Fly fishing is as much about the adventure as it is about the catch. The rush of standing on the bow of a skiff in the heart of the tropical marshes, casting to golden dorado lurking beneath the surface, is something every angler should experience. But with adventure comes challenge, […]
Scientific Anglers
If you are particular to Scientific Anglers fly lines for your adventures on the water, than you’re probably already aware of the new Scientific Anglers lines for 2023! A Redesigned Box SA is making a new statement with their redesigned box. In our opinion it’s the upgrade that was […]
To me, redfish (reds) are one of the top species to chase on the fly. Reds can either be a master class; testing every single skill you have developed, or overly aggressive and eager to eat whatever gets in front of their face. There is seemingly no in-between. Growing up […]
When you think of an R.L Winston Fly Rod, saltwater is the typically the last thing that you would think of. Winston’s previous Saltwater Big game rods have been considered by many anglers as too slow, too much swing weight, or too heavy. That is until now. Last season, the […]
Welcome back to the Fly Line Nerd Out! If you missed part one follow the link below to catch up: https://blog.fishwest.com/the-fly-line-nerd-out-part-1-the-difference-between-weight-forward-and-double-taper-fly-lines/ In this installment of nerding out on fly lines we will discuss different weight-forward tapers. Its another popular topic when it comes to a fly line conversation and will […]
I’m feeling spoiled. Genuinely spoiled. Putting a new fly line on a reel is such a great feeling. It is a magical feeling that left me feeling, like I said, spoiled! A quality new fly line makes such a difference over an old, cracked, beaten, and heavily used fly line. […]
The Fly Line Nerd Out – Part 1: The difference between weight-forward and double taper In the shop it’s a question asked often, what’s your favorite fly line? Besides being questioned about the “best” fly rod it’s an inquiry we receive on countless occasions throughout the year. Just like […]
Sight casting for bonefish one of the most exciting ways fish due to the fact you need to be ready at a moment’s notice. With that being said, it is critical to have gear that performs well and that you trust when that shot arises. The most important piece of […]
Fly line is an oft-overlooked part of an angler’s arsenal. After all, most fly lines are made equal, right? Well, that’s not true. Certain fly lines are just flat-out better than others, and certain rods demand a different type of line than others. That case is illustrated when you look […]
***The Scientific Anglers rep for Fishwest , Greg Pearson dropped off a few of these lines for us to put to the test. We now have the 5wt GPX and 8wt Saltwater taper to fish. Scoot will have the pleasure introducing the Sharkwave Saltwater to Andros Bonefish starting Sunday. That […]
Anglers today have a multitude of choices when it comes to choosing a fly line these days. They are bombarded with terms like AST or 3M Microballons just to name a few. What this means for anglers is that with every passing year manufacturers are pushing the limits in fly […]
We sat down with Scientific Angler’s Jeff Wieringa and asked him ten questions. If you don’t know Jeff, you should. You probably owe a lot of the innovations in fly fishing to his mad-scientist type mind. He is inventor of Sharkskin and the designer of the new Scientific Anglers waterproof […]
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