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AFTER THE INTRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL FINATIC FIVE YEARS AGO WE FIGURED IT WAS TIME FOR AN UPDATE. Unbeknownst to most, there have been
Real change must be measurable,
stay on top of the innovation game
true value added for consumers. Changing
both now and in the future. And that’s
colors, or adding letters and number
exactly what we’re going to do.
designations to an existing product doesn’t,
continual running changes over the years
which is all too common in fly fishing, and
but nothing significant enough to warrant
amounts to nothing more than marketing.
any type of fanfare. Instead, we chose to quietly go about our business behind the scenes like we’ve always done. The best changes often go unnoticed and that’s a good thing. It means we can seamlessly incorporate new design ideas and technology while maintaining the integrity of our products. That said, every product can be improved.
It also illustrates that we need to
significant enough to matter and create
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making 2017 a year to remember. It’s
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amazing what happens to our sport and
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Lastly, we’d like to thank everyone for
for 2018 are significant enough to warrant
water. The amount of stoke brought on by
acknowledgement. They address everything we’ve learned about our products over
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heavy rain and snowfall changed the game, so
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let’s pray for another great season in 2018.
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See you on the water. Cheers! — John and Danny
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based on how fly fishing has progressed over the past decade. Fly fisherman are taking
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to the water (literally) like never before in a
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It’s the nature of progress and the only way
quest to push the boundaries of the sport.
any industry, or company, can survive. But
This is exciting, as it forces us to reimagine
change for the sake of change is pointless.
what a fly reel could be and should be.
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industry when we’re blessed with enough
Many of these changes have been made
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The changes we’ve made to the Finatic
the past 14 years, and then some.
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A MIST FINISH NEW! We’ve incorporated a mist finish on our entire line up of reels. Misting creates smoother edges and provides for a more consistent non-reflective finish throughout. Plus it looks really damn cool!
D MACHINED REEL SEAT
G MULTI-DISC DRAG
It’s our signature and we’re sticking to it. A solid is always stronger than two parts attached by screws. By doing this, it eliminates the common problem of screws rotting from corrosion and becoming loose.
A multi-disc drag cassette comprised of Rulon® and precision stamped stainless steel discs applies braking pressure and heat dispersion over several surfaces. This virtually eliminates start up inertia and stick-slip problems.
B FRAME FEATURES NEW! We’ve gone from seven windows in the Gen 1 Finatic to nine windows in the Gen 2, creating a concave frame that allows us to eliminate unnecessary weight without sacrificing strength.
E CRANKS+COUNTERBALANCE NEW! We’ve incorporated an Ultraflon sleeve between the aluminum crank and handle. By adding the sleeve it eliminates galvanic corrosion so your crank will spin effortlessly for years.
C FRAME+SPOOL CONNECTION Creating a bombproof frame-to-spool connection is essential for maintaining strength, and true-spin consistency.
F H O O K G UA R D Keep those hooks tucked into the arbor of the reel and out of the way of your hands.
H LIP SEALS+BEARINGS NEW! The amount of time anglers spend in the water has increased dramatically, so we’ve reimagined how our reels are sealed against extreme environments. We’ve added lip seals and sealed bearings as a one-two punch to protect against the elements and a whole new level of water protection.
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If your trout fishing takes you to remote backcountry creeks and fishing in tight cover, then this is your reel. The perfect compliment to your 2wt and 3wt rods.
Our favorite combo for dry fly fishing is a 3 Plus reel attached to a 4wt rod. This pairing simply cannot be beat for both balance and finesse.
3.0" WIDTH .875" 3.2 oz LINES 2–4 SPOOLS LARGE ARBOR ONLY REEL $430 SPOOL $200 DIAMETER
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If you could only have one trout reel for the rest of your life, this would be it. While the 4 Plus fits best on a 5wt rod, it also serves admirably on your 4 and 6wt rods as well. Dry fly or nymph fishing, the 4 Plus has you covered.
The 5 Plus is the size that started it all. Originally called the 56, this reel has been in our line up longer than any other—and for good reason. When the bugs you use, and the fish you catch, start getting a little bigger than you’re gonna want to reach for this reel. Perfect accompaniment for your favorite 6wt.
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If you were stranded on a desert island and had only one reel to bring it should be the 7 Plus. It’s the perfect crossover reel for both salt and fresh water fly fishing. From bonefish to permit, or steelhead to carp, this reel has got you covered.
9 PLUS
Whether you’re stalking the flats for large permit and tarpon, or swinging flies in your favorite spey haunt, the versatility of the 9 Plus can’t be beat.
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4.25" WIDTH 1.375" 10.3 oz LINES 9–11 SPOOLS LARGE + MID ARBOR REEL $800 SPOOL $380 DIAMETER
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4.0" WIDTH 1.125" 8.4 oz LINES 7–9 SPOOLS LARGE + MID ARBOR REEL $650 SPOOL $255 DIAMETER WEIGHT
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The 11 Plus was developed as a lightto mid-weight tarpon reel that could also serve double duty offshore. It’s reduced weight and oversize crank provide anglers relief from fatigue that’s typical with a fish fighting tool of this size.
The 12 Plus represents the benchmark in big game fishing. From tarpon to tuna and everything in between, you will not find a finer fish fighting tool on the market today. If your angling takes to you to gun fights—don’t bring a knife. Get a 12 Plus.
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WHICH D O YOU NEED ? Choosing one over the other is easier than you think. A large arbor spool will cover most of your fly fishing needs, but there are two main reasons for choosing a mid arbor spool.
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1. ADDITIONAL BACKING CAPACITY Some anglers just like using a little more backing than others, or they just may want a little more clearance between the fly line and the frame.
Still unclear about which is best for you? Check out our reel specifications on the next page, contact a Hatch Authorized Retailer, or call us at +1 (760) 734-4343.
2. SPEY CAPACITY Spey lines are traditionally longer in length, and larger in diameter, than regular weight-forward type fly lines. Thus, they need more room.
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Custom Shop products represent the best of the best of what Hatch has to offer. Whether it’s something as simple as a unique color, or mind blowing relief engraving, you will not find finer fly fishing products anywhere on the planet. Custom Shop products are typically of the limited edition variety. See the dates in the column to right or visit your Hatch Authorized retailer today to find out more.
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ORANGE SERIES
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RED SERIES
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GREEN SERIES
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PURPLE SERIES
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CYAN SERIES
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I HAVE A FAVORITE QUOTE THAT HANGS ON THE WALL ABOVE MY DESK. I CAN’T REMEMBER WHERE IT CAME FROM OR WHO ACTUALLY OWNS THE WORDS, BUT THE STATEMENT IS SIMPLE AND TO THE POINT.
DVENTURE WAITS WORDS + PICTURES: JIM KLUG
“GO… NO ONE EVER REGRETTED A LIFE OF ADVENTURE.” I have no idea where I first found these
Whether fly fishing is your profession or
words, but I do remember that I came upon
your passion, the call to explore—to venture
the world, we’ve discovered a number
the quote as a teenager. I pretty quickly
out into the world with fly rod in hand—is
of other important lessons that are as
learned to apply this concept of “adventure
strong for many of us, and rarely does an
relevant to fishing travel, exploration
with no regrets” to all things having to do
adventure disappoint when approached
and adventures as they are to life.
with fishing—something that seemed to
with the right attitude and expectations.
fit as I gradually broadened my angling horizons and ventured out into the world in search of new species and distant waters. Years later, I started Yellow Dog
come to expect total control and instant
or what type of fishing you’re after, chances
gratification with nearly everything, fishing is
are good that fishing will lead you somewhere amazing. From tiny mountain streams, to
we spend, pack, plan or prepare, there are
endless flats, to exotic jungle rivers, when you
company grew and our list of destination
still factors that can, in no way, be controlled.
pack your rods and go, you will inevitably find
philosophies and operational mindset.
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No matter what species you’re targeting
a great reminder that regardless of how much
always present, guiding our business
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Flyfishing Adventures, and as our offerings expanded, this quote was
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In our modern-day world, where we’ve
and sending thousands of clients all over
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After years spent traveling to remote destinations, fishing alone or with others,
yourself surrounded by beautiful scenery and awe-inspiring backdrops.
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RELAX AND HAVE FUN I always remind myself what led every one
IT’S NEVER ABOUT THE FISHING Of course we all want to catch fish
or number of fish caught. Never take what we
fact that fishing is fun. No matter where you
do for granted, and never be the person that
are fishing, be happy, keep calm, and learn
makes a statement like, “I’m over bonefish…
to accept the occasional blown cast, tangled
I never need to catch another bone again.”
line, straightened hook, or inadvertent
If you honestly and truly get to the point
“trout set.” Sometimes conditions are
where you’re over catching a fish, it may be
tough and things go wrong. Deal with it!
time to sell the rods and find another sport.
The more you stress out, the more likely you are to continue making mistakes and
adventure is always about so much more
having problems. It is no coincidence that
than putting a bend in the rod. When visiting
the most laid back, easy-going anglers are
a foreign country or a new destination, take
always the ones that seem to catch the
time to learn about the culture, the people
most and frequently the largest fish.
destination angling is the places that it takes us! Try new foods, learn some of the
EVERY FISH THAT YOU CATCH ON A FLY IS SPECIAL This may sound like a bad Hallmark card,
local language, listen to new music, and
but it’s absolutely true. Whether you’re
always, always, always immerse yourself
landing your first brook trout on a fly or
in the ethos of the area you’re visiting.
catching a trophy tarpon or permit, take a moment to appreciate every fish that comes
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help but enjoy your trip, regardless of the size
of us to this sport to begin with: the simple
whenever we can, but travel and true
and the region. The greatest thing about
your way. With that kind of mindset, you can’t
There is no doubt that travel—and adventure—make us more complete; both as people and certainly as anglers. And fishing new waters certainly challenges our skills and forces us to improve our game. Traveling to new places exposes us to amazing scenery, new cultures, great friends, interesting stories, and (if we’re lucky) maybe even a few big fish. Collectively, these are the things that make fishing travel and adventure so damn addictive. Adventure Awaits. Go find it.
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EX AC TLY WHE RE I WAS ME ANT TO B E WORDS: TOM COLICCHIO PICTURES: MARK LANCE, STEPHAN DOMBAJ, TOM COLICCHIO
ONE OF MY EARLIEST MEMORIES IS HANGING OVER THE SIDE OF
LIKE REVISITING A CHILDHOOD HOME, EVERYTHING ABOUT TROUT FISHING SEEMED SMALLER THIS TIME AROUND— THE FLIES, THE FISH.”
MY GRANDFATHER’S 25-FOOT ALUMINUM SKIFF WHILE HE WAITED FOR A BITE. I’d watch the green-brown waters
My home waters were the East and
of NJ’s Barnegat Bay sluice by, feeling
West branches of the Delaware up in the
in the water. Like revisiting a childhood
that I was exactly where I was meant
Catskills. Restless and seeking, I headed
home, everything about trout fishing seemed
to be. In those days we ate whatever
out West with my friends whenever I could:
smaller this time around—the flies, the fish.
clams, crabs or fish we caught; the crabs
Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Utah… those
ended up simmering all day in a pot of
spur-of-the-moment trips single guys take
red sauce on my Grandmother’s stove.
before the demands of work and family
I dream about that sauce to this day.
creep in and rewrite the laws of time.
I had other places to be, during my
When A River Runs Through It hit the
guy, I mused to myself as I placed it back
I caught a few more, stopped for lunch, then walked upstream where I saw a splashy rising out of a deep-water column. I worked a big one for over an hour, drifting patiently, but he wasn’t having it. I tied a sparkle
teen years; off chasing girls and doing
theaters, drift boats full of weekend warriors
pupa dropper onto the caddisfly and cast
things I’d rather not acknowledge in print.
began invading my quiet pools at dusk,
again, twitching at the end of the drift. Just
But in my early twenties, I started trout
scattering the fish like dandelion cilia on a
like that, he took it. That was the moment
fishing, this time in Stokes State forest in
breeze. I decided to move on to the more
I fell back in love with trout fishing.
New Jersey. A bunch of my buddies were
physical and immediate sport of saltwater
already avid fly fishermen, and one day
fishing, which suited my impatient nature.
a business partner of mine took me out on his lawn and taught me to fly-cast.
I made my way to the flats of Andros,
Unlike saltwater angling, fishing for trout invites introspection and quiets the mind. There’s an intimacy to it. Subtle differences
the Berrys, and Key West for bonefish,
matter. You have no choice but to take
tarpon and permit (seven to date, but who’s
your time. As a younger man, I thought I
counting?). I fished the blitzes in Montauk
had found my place in saltwater fishing,
for striped bass and false albacore, and
with its raw force and physical excitement.
offshore for skipjack and bluefin. Caught a
But with maturity I’ve come to see that the
150-pound striped marlin on a fly in Cabo.
joys of trout fishing, though gentler and
This felt like where I was meant to be—
more nuanced, are no less powerful.
brawnier fish meant bigger battles and better bragging rights. If asked, I would have told you my trout fishing days were behind me.
Like a long marriage or a slow-braised dish, some of life’s greatest pleasures get richer and deeper with time. They say that
This past spring found me shooting Top
one never fishes the same river twice, but
Chef in Colorado for six weeks. For the hell
as I waded and cast that day on the South
of it, I ambled into a fly shop and picked up
Platte river, I realized that, once again, I
some tiny nymphs and caddisflies. I threw in
was exactly where I was meant to be.
some blue-winged olives and pale morning duns, and headed to the South Platte to fish. At the first cast, muscle memory kicked in, and that familiar, syncopated back-and-forth rhythm took over. I caught a little cutbow and gently unhooked it. Nice colorful little
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TOM HAS BEEN HEAD JUDGE ON EVERY SEASON OF BRAVO’S TOP CHEF. HE CO-FOUNDED THE GRAMERCY TAVERN IN NEW YORK CITY, IS THE FOUNDER OF CRAFTED HOSPITALITY, AND HAS RECEIVED FIVE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS FOR COOKING ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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We get this all done before the sun starts to make its way up over the horizon. As the
I make my way to the bank and tie on my
sun begins to rise, the fog flows down the
carefully selected fly to start my morning—
mountains and makes its descent towards
the classic leech. As I make my way into the
the rivers and creeks. This is our cue to grab
water, I spot a nice tuck bank and proceed
our boots and waders, set up our gear, and
to make several casts. Suddenly, I find my
start the day. It is at first light that we begin
leech swept into an underwater log jam
our backcountry trek.
and—“SNAP!”—there goes that fly.
Our main objective is to leave civilization
A
It’s twilight and the river is off-colored.
As I tie on one pattern after another, I
behind, and find ourselves exploring
continue to find snags in the run. With my
new water. Once we have reached these
frustration level high and a hand full of flies
secluded river banks, we scout out the
donated to the river, I decide to give myself
different currents.
a time out before convincing Justin to move and head around the next bend.
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As I open up the truck door I am greeted with his Eastern Canadian accent—“Ready
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to go for a rip out to the mountains bud?”— as he hands me a double double from Timmie’s to keep me awake during the drive.
ITS 3:00AM AND THE ALARM HAS GONE OFF. MOST OF THE WORLD AROUND ME
There is no one on the roads at this
IS STILL SLEEPING AT THIS TIME, BUT
time, which makes it easy to head to the mountains and spot many animals along the
I ROLL MYSELF OUT OF BED AND GET
way. Some days we spot moose, fox, bears,
READY FOR THE DAY. MY GOOD FRIEND
deer, and elk. By the time we get to our
JUSTIN AND I HAVE UPHELD THIS
chosen destination for the day it is still dark,
TRADITION FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS,
and it gives us time to build a fire and make
AND, BEFORE 3:30AM, I PICK UP MY
a hearty breakfast of sausages, eggs, and of course our main food staple, maple bacon.
GEAR AND HEAD OUT.
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BONUS— A FEW COMMON SLANG WORDS CANUCK A Canadian DOUBLE DOUBLE 2 cream, 2 sugar— Specifically from Tim Hortons OUT FOR A RIP To go for a drive GIVE’R To give it all you got
The cool morning is starting slow,
We spot a “toad” and are cautious as we
with only a couple fish landed, so Justin
stalk the banks. We patiently plan our course
fish. I lock the tension, which puts the brakes
jokes keep on rolling throughout the day.
reaches into his pack and cracks open a
so I can carefully tuck a perfectly presented
on, and stops the brown trout from making it
It doesn’t seem like long before 10:00 PM
cold Molson Canadian and we continue
fly under a shrub hanging off the ledge, that
to the log jam. Justin hollers, “It looks like a
rolls around and the sun has set. I turn to
our way down stream.
is sheltering this fish. I lay the cast out under
gooder!”, and with those words the fish finally
Justin—“We should header, eh?” With those
the shrub and the elk hair caddis makes its
submits and is swept into the net.
words, we tear ourselves away from the river
The morning turns into the noon hour, the temperature begins to rise, and it isn’t long before caddis begin to fill the air. This change of events allows the fish the
way down the seam, then suddenly yellow lips break the surface and it disappears. A quick lift of the rod and my line takes off.
between the strength of my tippet and the
When it comes to fishing with friends there is an unspoken code. Any fish landed is a
Even when the fishing slows down, the
with great difficulty, and start the many klicks (kilometers) back to the truck.
team fish and can be celebrated as such. We
The days are long and the hiking is
opportunity to start looking up and take
Without a word spoken, Justin grabs
give each other a high five in celebration, both
tiresome, but we do it day in and day out.
flies off the surface. Justin and I cheer
the net and gets ready for any assistance I
of us with matching cheek-splitting grins. This
The drive back in the dark is full of stories
each other on in synchronized fashion with
may need during the battle. The fish rolls
pattern continues as we take turns spotting
and memories made that day.
a “let’s give’r, bud” as we change our setup
to the surface and continues to make its
and casting to rising browns, as we make our
to a dry-fly rig.
way towards the log jam. The fight is now
way down stream for countless hours.
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EH! Used to emphasize a question or exclamation mark. Can also be used to say hello. TOONIE Canadian 2 dollar coin MICKEY Flask-size bottle of hard liquor KLICKS Kilometers FOR SURE Definitely KEENER To be overly enthusiastic, or a brown-noser KERFUFFLE Disagreement BEAUT / BEAUTY Something done well, or an exceptional person
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demand would lead to more fishing pressure,
Havana Vieja is getting a facelift, mainly
time before the rusty old lady Havana Vieja
stay calm and rest assured that the marine
the tourist areas of course. Just get a
would lose her slowly decaying charm
park regulations will rule this out. There’s only
drink on top of either the Hotel Saratoga
and her old American dream cars along
so many boats officially allowed in each area,
or Parque Central, and you will get to see
the way. Cuba was an evergreen amongst
just showing up and hoping to “do your own
reconstruction happening on one side,
NEW THING AND HYPE IS NOT SO NEW
European and Canadian anglers—it was
thing” is not an option. The number of rods/
and what locals and Cuba long timers
AT ALL. IT HAS BEEN THERE FOREVER.
so readily available at a reasonable price
boats per area has increased moderately to
call “Little Baghdad” on the other.
that, as a matter of fact, most anglers
cope with the numbers of anglers, but it’s
didn’t really know how good they had it…
important to put the numbers in perspective.
A MERE 90 MILES OFF THE COAST OF THE U.S. LIES AN OUTSTANDING FISHERY THAT HAS OPENED UP TO THE U.S. MARKET. THE FUNNY THING IS, THAT THE GREAT
PASSION W I T HOU T BORDERS WORDS + PICTURES: STEPHAN DOMBAJ
Whereas anglers from all over the globe— except for the United States—could enter and indulge in the solitude that the restricted access to Cuba’s marine park had to offer
Many people wanted to see it one more
and they had it almost all to themselves. In this respect, men (mainly) never really
boom times, economic crises and
after Jardines de la Reina marine park is twice
many other highlights and downfalls…
mature at all. We get careless about people
as big as the entire Florida Keys area (356
now she’s licking her wounds.
a bit more complicated. But that doesn’t
and things, till someone else comes along
km2 without the Everglades)—a maximum
mean that it was “closed.” How else can you
and shows more affection or interest and
of 32 rods per week is allowed to fish it.
explain that, over the last decade, some of the
suddenly we are all ears again. Cuba was,
largest outfitters on the island’s clientele were
and still is, caught up in this love triangle
60-70% U.S. anglers? This was long before
and this is what happened: For the first time,
there was ever talk about Cuba opening up.
bigger outfitters have to deal with waiting
feared that the simplified access, and ultimately open gates, would flood the market with Floridian weekend anglers. That the prices would rise to a westernized standard
lists that reach as far into the future as 3 years for prime-time weeks. Low-season weeks are still moderately requested. This is slowly changing as demand grows. The potential restrictions on DIY angling
and that the fishing pressure overall would
in the Bahamas is also pushing this trend,
increase. This fear resulted in a run for
although DIY angling in Cuba, especially
the fishing spots like never seen before.
where it’s worth it, is highly restricted too. Anglers who have feared that the high
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seen a guerilla war, democracy, socialism,
with ease, our American friends found it
As this destination opened up, some
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The fly fishable part of the highly sought
The old lady has partied hard, has
H AT C H O U T D O O R S
H AT C H O U T D O O R S
And this is just one area of six that are
For some of you, reading this might be something fresh and new—an opportunity that’s lurking literally 90 miles around the
well known to fly anglers. Most smaller
corner, a tease. For others, it’s the same
areas like Cayo Cruz or St. Maria operate
good old very reliable fishing ground that
a maximum of 8 boats and 16 rods during
has stepped up a notch—and seriously, do
prime time. Do the math: there’s plenty
we ever get enough of flats fishing anyways?
of water to roam freely and undisturbed.
If your answer is no, then this article is just
Another bonus is, on the ocean and the
about the right thing to help you escape for a
flats, there are no weekend kite surfers,
brief moment into a world of white beaches,
boaters or jet skis detracting from your fishing
cocktails, warm weather, girls who like to
experience—they just don’t exist (yet).
fish and the hope of a grand slam. To make
As I sit down to write this article, I can literally see the foreign money at work.
a long story short, fishing is a great universal unifier, it’s a passion without borders.
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ACC E S S O R I E S
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The I-beam arms are crafted from 6061-T6 Aluminum and protected with Type II anodize. The cutters are made from tungsten carbide for abrasion resistance and reliable cuts through all fishing line material. The jaws are machined from 17-4 stainless steel, made for ultimate corrosion resistance. Nomad pliers come with a custom Hatch bungee lanyard and black leather sheath.
Crafted from 6061-T6 aluminum and protected with Type II anodize, Hatch Nippers feature replaceable cutters made from tungsten carbide for abrasion resistance and reliable cuts through mono and fluorocarbon materials. Hatch Nippers come with a handmade paracord lanyard.
6.25" WIDTH 2.0" (Closed) WEIGHT 3.9 oz COLORS Black, Blue, Red, Clear PRICE $300 LENGTH
BLACK LEATHER SHEATH
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K N OT TE N S I O N TO O L Properly tensioning large diameter mono and fluoro is no easy task, and can sometimes make the difference between winning and losing the fish of a lifetime. Our tension tool allows you seat those knots with ease. It also comes with a handy bottler and gas cap opener to boot. 4.3" WEIGHT 1.6 oz Clear w/ Red $40
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F LU O RO C AR B O N TAP E R E D LE AD E R
M E D/HAR D M O N O F I L AM E NT LE AD E R
M E D/SO F T M O N O F I L AM E NT LE AD E R
Manufactured in Japan using the highest grade fluorocarbon available, our leader has a consistent diameter, varying less than half the width of a human hair! The superior strength, low memory, soft texture, and durability of our Leader material makes it the ultimate choice for your big game leaders.
Manufactured in Japan, combining two of the best grades of fluorocarbon available, our saltwater tippet has a consistent diameter through the entire length, superior strength, low memory, and durability to make a reliable connection to the fly.
Manufactured in Japan using the highest grade fluorocarbon available, our shock tippet has a consistent diameter and advanced abrasion resistance. The superior strength, low memory, soft texture, and durability of our shock tippet makes it the ultimate choice for your big game leaders.
Manufactured in Japan using the highest grade fluorocarbon available, our leaders have low memory, high abrasion resistance, a hand-tied perfection loop, and consistent diameter. Every Hatch tapered leader is designed to make a superior presentation to your next targeted fish on the flats.
Hatch monofilament leader material is manufactured in Japan to our exacting tolerances. Our proprietary extrusion process achieves consistent diameters, smooth texture, excellent UV protection, and eliminates weak points. We’re confident you will experience better leader presentation using Hatch Medium / Hard Mono over competing brands.
Manufactured in Japan using the highest grade of nylon monofilament available, Hatch monofilament is given a proprietary surface treatment to provide reliable diameter measurements, smooth texture, and enhanced UV protection. The superior knot strength, excellent presentation, and durability of our monofilament leader material makes it the ultimate choice for your big game leaders.
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SIZES: WF7F-WF9F
COLOR: COOL GRAY / TURTLE GRASS
CORE: 28# BRAIDED POWERCORE
LENGTH: 100’
TYPE: TROPICAL FLOATING
SIZES: WF7F-WF9F
COLOR: COOL GRAY / TURTLE GRASS
CORE: 28# BRAIDED POWERCORE
LENGTH: 100’ 62’
1’ 6’ 23’ 8’ HATCH FLY LINE PROFILES WITH SPECIFICATIONS 1’
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6’
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8’
62’
WF7F–WF9F WF7F–WF9F
TYPE: FLOATING TIPTROPICALFRONT TIP 1’
SIZES: WF7F-WF9F BELLY
TAPER FRONT 6’ TAPER
COLOR: COOL GRAY / TURTLE REARGRASS
CORE: 28# BRAIDED POWERCORE
TAPER REAR 8’ TAPER
BELLY 23’
LENGTH: 100’ RUNNING LINE RUNNING 62’ LINE
HATCH FLY LINE PROFILES WITH SPECIFICATIONS WF10F–WF12F
7–12 CORE Braided Powercore LENGTH 100' or 110' PRICE $80 WEIGHT
WF7F–WF9F WF10F–WF12F
1’ 6’ TIPTROPICALFRONT TYPE: FLOATING 1’ 6’ TYPE: TROPICALTAPER FLOATING
23’ BELLY SIZES: WF7F-WF9F 23’ SIZES: WF10F-WF12F
8’ REARGRASS COLOR: COOL GRAY / TURTLE 8’ TAPER GRASS COLOR: COOL GRAY / TURTLE
CORE: 28# BRAIDED POWERCORE CORE: 40# BRAIDED POWERCORE
72’ RUNNING LENGTH: 72’ 100’ LINE 110’ LENGTH:
6’ TYPE:1’TROPICAL FLOATING
23’ SIZES: WF10F-WF12F
8’ GRASS COLOR: COOL GRAY / TURTLE
CORE: 40# BRAIDED POWERCORE
62’ 110’ LENGTH:
WF10F–WF12F WF7F–WF9F
SIZE
SINK RATE
1’ 6’ 23’ TYPE: TROPICAL INTERMEDIATE SINK RATE: 1.5 IPS TIP FRONT BELLY WF10I-WF12I 1.5 IPS TYPE: TROPICALTAPER FLOATING SIZES: WF10F-WF12F INTERMEDIATE SINK RATE: 1.5 IPS
CORE
LENGTH
PRO SALTWATER SERIES TROPICAL INTERMEDIATE FLY LINE
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8’ 72’ SIZES: WF10I-WF12I COLOR: AQUA / GHOST GRAY CORE: 40# BRAIDED POWERCORE LENGTH: 110’ REAR 40# BRAIDED POWERCORE 110' RUNNING AQUA / GHOST COLOR: COOL GRAY / TURTLE GRASS CORE: 40# BRAIDED POWERCORE LENGTH: SIZES: WF10I-WF12ITAPER COLOR: AQUA / GHOST GRAY CORE: 40# BRAIDED POWERCORE LENGTH: 110’ LINE 110’
GRAY
WF10I–WF12I WF10F–WF12F WF10I–WF12I
TIP FRONT BELLY 1’ 6’ 23’ TYPE: TROPICALTAPER INTERMEDIATE SINK RATE: 1.5 IPS TIP FRONT BELLY 1’TROPICALTAPER 6’ 23’ TYPE: FLOATING SIZES: WF10F-WF12F
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23’
RUNNING 72’ CORE: 40# BRAIDED POWERCORE LINE RUNNING 72’ LINE 110’ LENGTH:
LENGTH: 110’
CORE: 40# BRAIDED POWERCORE
8’
72’
REAR
RUNNING
WF10I–WF12I
TRO P I C AL I NTE R M E D IATE F LY LI N E
TIP
FRONT
BELLY
INTERMEDIATE SINK(TIP): RATE:6.5 1.5IPS IPS TYPE: TROPICALTAPER SINK TIP SINK RATE
LINE CORE: 30# BRAIDED SIZES:RATE WF10I-WF12I GRAY LIGHTCORE: BRAIDED LENGTH: 110’ SINK (INT): 1.5TAPER IPS COLOR: SIZE:AQUA 250G/ GHOST COLOR: BLUE /40# DARK GRAY POWERCORE POWERCORE
LENGTH: 110’
6’ TIP TYPE: TYPE:1’TROPICAL TROPICAL SINK SINK TIP TYPE: TIP SIZETROPICAL SINK TYPE: TROPICAL SINK SINK TIP
SINK 7.0 SINK RATE RATE (TIP): (TIP):23’ 6.5 IPS IPS
8’ SINK SINKRATE RATE(INT): (INT):1.5 1.5 IPS IPS
SIZE: SIZE:300G 250G SIZE: 350G CORE SIZE: 300G
COLOR: COLOR: LIGHT LIGHT GRAY BLUE // DARK DARK GRAY GRAY 72’ CORE: CORE: 30# 30# BRAIDED BRAIDED POWERCORE POWERCORE COLOR: DARKGRAY GRAY CORE: 30# LENGTH COLOR COLOR: CHARTREUSE/ LIGHT GRAY / DARK CORE: 30# BRAIDED BRAIDED POWERCORE POWERCORE
LENGTH: LENGTH: 110’ 110’ LENGTH: LENGTH: 110’ 110’
SINK RATE (TIP): 7.5 IPS
SINK RATE (INT): 1.5 IPS
SIZE: 350G
COLOR: CHARTREUSE/ DARK GRAY
LENGTH: 110’
SINK (TIP): SINK RATE 1.5 RATE (TIP) RATE (INT) SINK RATE RATE (TIP): 7.5 7.0 IPS IPS SINK SINK RATE (INT): (INT): 1.5 IPS IPS
TYPE: TROPICAL SINK TIP
Manufactured by BVG-Airflo to our specific design and spanning 10wt through 12wt, our focused range helps the angler dial in their saltwater rigs specifically for big flats fish. An all purpose taper punches easily through the wind to deliver the fly at a 1.5 IPS sink rate.
250G
6.5 IPS
WF10I–WF12I
1.5 IPS
250G
TIP FRONT 300G 7.0 IPSSINK RATE (TIP):BELLY 1.5 SINK IPSRATE (INT): 1.5REAR TYPE: TROPICAL SINK TIP 6.5 IPS IPS
250G TAPER TAPER TYPE: TROPICAL SINK TIP SINK RATE (TIP): 7.0 IPS SINK RATE (INT): 1.5 IPS 1’ 6’ 23’ 8’ 350G 7.5 IPSSINK RATE (TIP):300G 1.5 SINK IPSRATE (INT): 1.5 IPS TYPE: TROPICAL SINK TIP 7.5 IPS
CORE: 30# BRAIDED POWERCORE
30# BRAIDED POWERCORE
110'
LT BLUE / DK GRAY
PRO SALTWATER SERIES ALL WATER SINKING FLY LINE
30# BRAIDED POWERCORERUNNING CORE: 110'30# BRAIDED POWERCORE LT GRAY / LENGTH: DK GRAY SIZE: 250G COLOR: LIGHT BLUE / DARK GRAY 110’ LINE
SIZE: 300G
COLOR: LIGHT GRAY / DARK GRAY
CORE: 30# BRAIDED POWERCORE
LENGTH: 110’
30# BRAIDED POWERCORE 72’ CORE: 110'30# BRAIDED POWERCORE CHARTREUSE / DK GRAY COLOR: CHARTREUSE/ DARK GRAY LENGTH: 110’
SIZE: 350G
300G
10–12 Braided Powercore LENGTH 110' PRICE $80 WEIGHT
350G
CORE
250G 350G
TIPTROPICALFRONT TYPE: SINK TIP TYPE: SINK TIP TIPTROPICALTAPER FRONT
BELLY SINK RATE (TIP): 6.5 IPS
1’
SINK RATE (INT): 1.5REAR IPS
SINK RATE (INT): 1.5TAPER IPS REAR 10’ SINK RATE (INT): 1.5TAPER IPS
SINK RATE (TIP): 7.0 IPS BELLY 300G SINK RATE (TIP):24’ 7.5 IPS
1’TROPICALTAPER 5’ TIP TYPE: SINK 5’
24’
SIZE: 250G SIZE: 300G SIZE: 350G
COLOR: LIGHT BLUE / DARK GRAYRUNNINGCORE: 30# BRAIDED POWERCORE
LINE CORE: 30# BRAIDED POWERCORE COLOR: LIGHT GRAY / DARK GRAYRUNNING 70’ CORE: 30# BRAIDED POWERCORE COLOR: CHARTREUSE/ DARK GRAY LINE
10’
LENGTH: 110’ LENGTH: 110’ LENGTH: 110’
70’
350G 250G
TIPTROPICALFRONT TYPE: SINK TIP
BELLY SINK RATE (TIP): 7.5 IPS
COLOR: CYAN / DARK GRAY
SINK SINK RATE RATE (TIP): (TIP): 8.5 7.5 IPS IPS 300G SINK 10.0 IPS SINK RATE RATE (TIP): (TIP):24’ 8.5 IPS
SINK RATE (INT): 1.5 REAR IPS TAPER SINK SINK RATE RATE (INT): (INT): 1.5 1.5 IPS IPS SINK 10’ SINK RATE RATE (INT): (INT): 1.5 1.5 IPS IPS
SIZE: 400G
TAPERTIP TYPE: TYPE: TROPICAL TROPICAL SINK SINK TIP TYPE: 5’ TIP TYPE:1’TROPICAL TROPICAL SINK SINK TIP
SIZE: SIZE: 500G 400G SIZE: SIZE: 650G 500G
COLOR: / DARK GRAY COLOR: YELLOW CYAN / DARK GRAY COLOR: COLOR: GREEN YELLOW/ DARK / DARKGRAY GRAY
TYPE: TROPICAL SINK TIP
SINK RATE (TIP): 10.0 IPS
SINK RATE (INT): 1.5 IPS
SIZE: 650G
COLOR: GREEN / DARK GRAY
SINK RATE (INT): 1.5REAR IPS
SIZE: 400G
COLOR: CYAN / DARK GRAY
SIZE: 500G
COLOR: YELLOW / DARK GRAY
SIZE: 650G CORE
COLOR: GREEN / DARK GRAY
RUNNINGCORE: 50# BRAIDED POWERCORE LINE CORE: 50# BRAIDED POWERCORE CORE: 50# BRAIDED POWERCORE 70’ CORE: CORE: 50# 50# BRAIDED BRAIDED POWERCORE POWERCORE
LENGTH: LENGTH: 150’ 150’ LENGTH: LENGTH: 150’ 150’
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LENGTH: 150’
RUNNINGCORE: 50# BRAIDED POWERCORE LINE CORE: 50# BRAIDED POWERCORE
LENGTH: 150’
LENGTH: 150’
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TYPE: SINK TIP TIPTROPICALFRONT TYPE: TROPICALTAPER SINK TIP
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ALL WATE R S I N K I N G F LY LI N E Manufactured by BVG-Airflo, our sink tip lines feature fast sinking heads with intermediate running lines. Loaded with tungsten weight and evenly distributed for a gradual fall helps the fly angler stay in close touch with their fly even at great depths. Our 2017, 250G, 300G, and 350G sinking lines are the perfect matchup with 6–8 wt. rods.
SINK RATE (TIP): 7.5 IPS 400G BELLY SINK RATE (TIP): 8.5 IPS
SINK RATE (INT): 1.5TAPER IPS
500G SINK RATE (TIP): 10.0 IPSSINK SINK RATE (INT): 1.5 IPS RATE (TIP) RATE (INT) 24’ 10’
7.5 IPS
500G
8.5 IPS
650G
SINK RATE (TIP): 8.5 IPS1.5 SINK (INT): 1.5 IPS BELLY REAR 10.0 IPS IPSRATETAPER 500G
650G 400G 650G
1.5 IPS 1.5 IPS
TIPTROPICALFRONT TYPE: SINK TIP TYPE: SINK TIP TIPTROPICALTAPER FRONT
BELLY SINK RATE (TIP): 7.5 IPS
1’TROPICALTAPER 5’ TIP TYPE: SINK
SINK RATE (TIP):23’ 10.0 IPS
1’
5’
70’
500G
400G
23’
SINK RATEREAR (INT): 1.5 IPS
1’ SINK RATE (INT): 1.5 IPS TAPER
CORE: 50# BRAIDED POWERCORE LENGTH COLOR
LENGTH: 150’ LENGTH: 150’
40# BRAIDED POWERCORE
150'
CYAN / DK GRAY
50# BRAIDED POWERCORE
150'
YELLOW / DK GRAY
SIZE: 400G
COLOR: CYAN / DARK GRAY
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The touch and feel of Dacron® combined with the strength and diameter of gel spun in a single 8-braid polyethylene (PE) line. These lines are smaller in diameter and greater in strength when compared to traditional backing materials. They have greater abrasion resistance, are UV resistant, tie lower profile knots, provide less drag through the water, and are capable of lasting a lifetime.
100M
200M
DIAMETER
.015" / .37 mm
STRENGTH
68 lb / 30.8 kg
400M
1200M
COLOR
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White
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$53
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3.25"
3.425"
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.875"
.825"
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4.0"
4.25"
4.625"
5.0"
.90"
.9375"
1.125"
1.375"
1.50"
1.6875"
4.8 oz
4.9 oz
6.2 oz
8.4 oz
10.3 oz
11.28 oz
14.8 oz
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LA: WF4F-120Y WF5F-110Y WF6F-88Y
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Traditionally, Dacron backing has been made in loose weave configurations that are impossible to calculate accurate capacities and stack evenly on a spool. Hatch Dacron combines tight weaves and a consistent round diameter with the smooth feel of Dacron, making an ideal braided backing for all fly fishing applications. A proprietary cationic dying process makes our Dacron backing color-fast to reduce staining of your fly line.
100Y
200Y
300Y
400Y
MA: WF9F-300Y WF10F-280Y WF11F-260Y
68# HATCH PREMIUM BACKING (YARDS)
2500Y
.017" / .43mm, .023" / .58mm
STRENGTH
20lb / 9.0kg, 30lb / 13.6kg
COLOR
20lb Yellow, 30lb Orange
20LB
$11
$17
$24
$30
$138
$188
30LB
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$20
$27
$35
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LA: WF4F-120Y WF5F-110Y WF6F-88Y
LA: WF5F-120Y WF6F-100Y WF7F-80Y
LA: WF7F-260Y WF8F-240Y WF9F-220Y
LA: WF9F-300Y WF10F-275Y WF11F-250Y
LA: WF11F-400Y WF12F-360Y
LA: WF11F-400Y WF12F-360Y
MA: WF3F-155Y WF4F-140Y WF5F-124Y
MA: WF4F-165Y WF5F-150Y WF6F-120Y
MA: WF5F-130Y WF6F-115Y WF7F-100Y
MA: WF7F-340Y WF8F-320Y WF9F-300Y
MA: WF9F-400Y WF10F-380Y WF11F-360Y
MA: WF11F-500Y WF12F-450Y
MA: WF11F-500Y WF12F-450Y
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PROTECTION
All Hatch reels are protected with a Type 2 Anodize finish
COLORS
Clear / Red, Clear / Blue, Clear / Green, Clear / Black, Gray / Black, Black / Silver
NOTE ON BACKING SPECS 2–5 Plus measured with Airflo Floating Fly Line. 7–12 Plus measured with Hatch Saltwater Floating Fly Line.
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WE MET BRYAN ALMOST TEN YEARS AGO WHILE HE WAS LIVING IN ISLAND PARK, IDAHO. HE HAD BEEN GOING PRETTY DAMN HARD AT BREAKING INTO THE PHOTO BIZ FOR THE PREVIOUS FEW YEARS AND LIVING THE LIFE OF A STRUGGLING ARTIST.
PAR TI N G S H OT S
B RYAN G REGSON WORDS: JOHN TOROK
PICTURES: BRYAN GREGSON
Passion, technical skill, ambition, and talent were all there, but getting paid for it is something else altogether. Flash forward to today, and Bryan’s work is everywhere. His images and words have graced the pages of our catalog, and countless others, for years. My favorite piece is the one he did for our 2014 Anglers Annual on Argentina. The images told the story of the region and it’s
He’s the most tireless professional we
people and at the time it didn’t even occur
have come across in years and effortlessly
to me that it wasn’t really about fly fishing—
mixes a variety of styles and techniques
rather the journey.
into his work. Photography is hard if it’s done right, and Bryan’s a throwback to a time when professionalism meant something. You can see it in his work, and feel it in his dedication to the craft. We’re happy to showcase some of his images here, but more than that we’re lucky to have him as a friend. Thanks amigo! J+D
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WA R R A N T Y Hatch reels are carefully inspected to assure consistency and quality, and our reels are guaranteed against manufacturer’s defects in materials and craftsmanship for the life of the product by its original owner.
P H O TO G S Bryan Gregson, Jim Klug, John Torok, Stephan Dombaj, Paula Shearer, Mark Lance, Patrick Duke, Tom Colicchio
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