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When it comes to picking a fly reel that will be used in saltwater, there are some considerations to be made regarding build quality and features. In this video I'll talk about what makes a good saltwater reel, which ones have proven to work well for striped bass here in New England and elsewhere, and also the features we look for when choosing a good reel. Saltwater fly fishing can be punishing on gear. Here are some reels that have proven well for long days in the salt!

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Attaching stick-on (holographic) eyes can be a pain and they always seem to come off! In this video we show you a good way of making sure they don't fall off, plus it's also a good way of building heads with UV resin. All done with Solarez UV resins.

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The Sage THERMO fly reel is designed to handle the biggest fish and toughest fishing conditions. With updated and improved drag housing and drag system, combined with an improved rigid frame, there are many advantages the THERMO has when targeting the largest of fish species. In this video, Josh covers the ins-and-outs of this saltwater and big game worthy reel.  

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Using all synthetic fibers, the Brush Baitfish is a combination of Steve Farrar SF Flash Blend fibers and the SF Baitfish Brush. This pattern creates a large profile in the water and can be easily adjusted for various color options!

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Slightly different than the traditional clouser, we tie ours using no material along the bottom in a similar way many bonefish/tropical flats patterns are tied. This enables the fly to consistently ride inverted/hook-up and to also be much more durable. 

Clouser Fly Tying Kits Available HERE

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