Catalogs by Tom Keer originally printed in J Fisher by Tom Keer

a division of Urban Angler LLC

2007 Summer Catalog

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come, I thank you, and here is a hearty draught to you, and to all the brothers of the angle wheresoever they beâ&#x20AC;? - Izaak Walton, The Compleat Angler, 1653

dakota angler II watch

fishpond bow wow travel food and water bowls (for dogs)

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prosek note cards

simms dry creek chest/hip pack

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brass d-ring nylon belt pages 22 bonefish

tarpon

striped bass

brown trout

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A note about our new catalog: This year we decided to redesign our catalog. Featured in this catalog are new products, best sellers, our personal favorites, and items that we consider great values. You will find icons on many of the products that mark them as NEW, PRO, and VALUE items.

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While I love to trout fish and bird hunt, I find the mountains limiting. When I look at a ridgeline I know that in a short period of time, be it a day, a week, or a month, I can get to the top. The beach is different for me. When I look out in the distance, the ocean seems to go on forever. I’ve never been in the desert, but I suspect I would have the same feeling. At first, the expansiveness seems daunting, but after a short while it becomes intimate. The feeling I get at the beach is one of infinite possibilities. Tom is a freelance writer who lives on Cape Cod.

indicates a product that is both a great performer and great value. *A top notch option that won’t require hiding the receipt.

pro to our new design and product selections, we also In addition wanted to create a catalog that was more than just a list of things to buy. Our goal was to incorporate a story and images that had nothing to do with selling. Content that would not distract from the products on the page but rather remind us why we love to be in or on the water, even when the conditions are less than comfortable. Diary of a Season: A Year on the Cape, by Tom Keer is a story that any angler can appreciate. Regardless of where you fish or what you fish for, Tom’s story will make you think about the time you spend on the water and what it is that draws us back to the water. The words and images remind us that fishing is not just about catching fish, it’s a state of mind and a way of being. Please let us know what you think. We encourage your participation and want to hear from you.

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Tom Keer Bio:

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sage Z-Axis pages 10,12

simms G4 waders page 16

ross pescador pliers

cloudveil zorro rain jacket page 5

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simms superlight shirt

sage performance taper II

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pring on the Cape is always worth the wait. I manage the winters hunting sea ducks, midge fishing for trout on the kettle ponds, and searching for a few salters in the Upper Cape estuaries. I chart time by objects, such as when the lobster pot buoys stop washing up on shore, and the high tides drag the saltcord grass out to sea. Then one day I walk around a marsh and the sand is beneath my feet and I know that it’s here.

Early to rise.

I don’t rely on the weatherman to say it’s spring. I just look out my window. The winds start to waffle, blowing sometimes from the North but more and more steadily from the South. Southern winds bring warmth and push the Gulf Stream’s water closer to shore. Evening temperatures change the most. Instead of temperamental mood swings of 50-degree days followed by 15-degree nights, there is consistency. And on a warm night the peepers peep. Peepers come out at twilight, and when I hear them, I look westward. The sunsets change with the temperature, too, and there is more orange and yellow than the previous purples, blues and grays. I walk around an estuary or a marsh. The birds are coming back. There are Common, Black-back, and Laughing gulls, terns, blue herons, and mallard and black ducks in these reaches. They’re feeding on Glass Minnows. One year in late April, maybe in 2001 or 2002, my neighbor hung a 57-pound bass near the big rock. The following year I was determined to get one myself. I fished every day for three weeks. I fished from mid-flood to mid-ebb, all the while looking for a cow of my own. I caught a lot of fish, mostly schoolies, and several decent fish. One Saturday I chose to take a break. My friend was getting married and I decided I should go. It was a terrible day for a wedding, rainy, overcast, no wind, but it was a perfect day for fishing. continued on page 5

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A redington gasparilla shirt

Staying cool is no problem with the fully vented, nylon, long sleeved shirt from Redington. UPF 30+ protects you from the sun, and handy front pockets hold your fly boxes. Builtin tippet dispensers make your fishing easier. S-XXL $39.95 #220100

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B cloudveil classic cool shirt

With a 45+ SPF rating these shirts are a staple in warm weather conditions. Designed with hidden mesh back-panel venting, a sunglasses/cell phone pocket set into right chest pocket, and a high sunshade collar. These shirts dry quickly and refuse to wrinkle. 7.5 oz

#222360 S-XL cedar, tourmaline

$68.00

C simms rogue river shirt

Style, function, and performance; UPF 30+ provides full coverage on the river or the flats. A concealed button down collar, mesh panels on the back, 2 vented chest pockets with zipper closure, and a 3M® stain resistant finish. Wow, that’s a lot of features.

#222390 S-XXL $69.95 blue, light green, lt khaki, yellow

D simms superlight shirt

The Solarban® fabric offers maximum sun protection UPF 50+, dries quickly, and is extremely durable. Additional features include stretch panels under arms for ease of casting and lightweight mesh ventilation at center-back. The lightest, most technical fishing shirt available; expensive but worth the cost.

#220090 S-XXL $99.95 light blue, light khaki, light green

Frustrate sea urchins and sand with these sneakers. Puncture-resistant, heavy duty urethane uppers protect while the perforated neoprene lining provides cushioned support. The tough rubber toe and heel stand up to even the roughest coral. Perfect with Simms Wet Wading Socks.

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Dealing with sun, bugs or brush in extreme heat? The Cool Pant is the solution. Equipped with removable magnetic-click belt, elastic cuff cords and self-draining hand pockets. Deep security pockets stow a wallet safely; the zip fly keeps pit stops quick. 13.1 oz

#222350 khaki

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$65.00

H simms 3XDry superlight pant

E simms flats sneaker

#220810

G cloudveil cool pant

$99.95

A perfect match for the Superlight Shirt. Features deep front pockets with key cord, zippered back pocket, zippered cargo pocket, elastic waist, zip fly and button closure, belt loops, and UPF 30+ sun protection. Simply great warm weather pants.

#222450 dark khaki

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I simms saltwater fishing hat

Made of 100% nylon with a Teflon water-and stain-resistant coating and a CoolMax sweatband to keep moisture away, while the large brim and stiff back flap protect your face and neck from the sun. The dark underbrim reduces glare. One size fits all, with an adjustable bungee cord lock cinch.

#220110

No more sand between your toes when you wear these socks. They fold over flats sneakers or wading boots to block debris and mud. Essential for wet wading flats or streams.

#220430

$59.95

With this multi-pocketed pant, you may be able to travel with only one pair. Wear them long, or zip off the bottoms for a cool pair of shorts. A mesh brief, elastic waist, and relaxed fit keep you extra comfy and cool.

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$24.95

J simms wet wading sock

F redington versipant

#220080 S-XXL barnacle, pebble

tan, loden

$29.95

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$14.95

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K cloudveil zorro rain jacket

This lightweight jacket provides instant personal shelter from any storm. Waterproofbreathable Cloudburst 2.0™ fabric sheds precipitation in liquid or frozen form. Two-way pit zips vent heat when on the move. A front storm flap and half-elastic cuffs make this jacket the perfect companion wherever you are going. Weight : 14 oz

#222380 S-XL $135 china blue, covert green

L redington topwater shorts

Made of 100% Dri-Core™ nylon. Features a mesh brief, elastic waistband, reinforced belt loops, and mesh-draining side cargo pockets for superior performance on the water. A rear security pocket keeps your keys and wallet safe. 7” inseam.

#220070 M-XXL barnacle, driftwood

M cloudveil cool shorts

Traditional looks, a conservative 7-inch inseam and a built-in, adjustable webbing belt define the Cool Short. Double-deep back pockets secure with a Velcro® strip and hold a single rear wallet pocket while front pockets let hands hang. Weight 8.8 oz.

#222370 tarmac

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Same features as the regular QuickGel but in a pump spray form. 5 ounces.

N simms 3XDry superlight shorts

#661450

All the same great features as the Simms Superlight pant, including the 3XDry® fabric finish for stay dry, quick dry, stain resistant performance. Inseam 10.5”.

#220020 dark khaki

BullFrog sun protection smells great, dries instantly, won’t leave your hands greasy, and is always in our tackle bag. To test how well it works, write “J Fisher” on your chest in BullFrog and fish naked all day. Be sure to send us a picture.

O quickgel spray SPF 36

S-XL

$24.95

continued from 3 It seemed to me the big fish were running late, and I felt a twinge of responsibility. I had second thoughts when I passed my waders and rods on the porch. Call it a gut feel, an intuition, whatever you want, I ignored it. I straightened my tie, got into my truck, and made it to church with time to spare. The service was wonderful, the reception rocked until early in the morning, and if I were further than four miles from home I’d have been in trouble. I staggered up the porch to the front door. There, woven through the screen with monofilament was a picture with a caption: “52 pounds, 6 ounces.” I decided then and there: no weddings when the big bass are in and no weddings during bird season. If anyone wants me there badly enough, the other 9 months are open. Spring means herring. Blue and black-back sea herring for sure, but alewives, too. The herring arrive much sooner than the fishermen, and they first show themselves on the first full moon in March. After the first schools arrive the striped bass aren’t far behind. There are many herring runs on the Cape, but none so famous as the run on the Canal. I watch some daytime anglers out and about, basking in the sixty-degree weather. Then the sun starts to set and the bikes roll in. Not Shovelheads, Softtails or Rice Burners, but women’s five-speed bikes with baskets on the front that are so big they’d make the Wicked Witch of the West green with envy. Ridden by old men. Some bikes have built in rod racks, others just a few strips of Velcro tape. Why a woman’s bike? Ask an old timer and he’ll tell you.

$50.00

bullfrog sunblock

$49.95

$11.95

P superblock SPF 45

Amphibious® Formula with Titanium Dioxide. Its waterproof, sweatproof, and provides UVA and UVB protection. A more conventional lotion type sun block, Superblock keeps your skin protected all day. 5 ounces

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S quick stick SPF 36

#661460

#661620

Goes on fast and dries instantly, providing UVA and UVB protection that lasts in or out of the water. Sweatproof, waterproof, non-greasy, it’s oil free and won’t clog pores. We love this stuff. 5 ounces.

$11.95

R mosquito coast SPF 30

A true two-in-one product; Mosquito Coast is both a sunblock and an insect repellent. Repels insects up to 8 hours without Deet, has a pleasant fragrance, and offers UVA/UVB protection. 4.7 ounces.

#661610

$11.95

BullFrog Quik Stick is quick and easy! The Quik Stick leaves no residue, is waterproof, sweatproof, and contains Aloe and Vitamin E. Dermatologist tested, it is PABA free and offers UVA/UVB protection. .53 ounces.

$6.95

T 3m ultrathon repellent

3M’s Ultrathon is so good, you will wonder what you did before it came along. Won’t hurt you or your gear, but keeps the bugs far away.

ultrathon lotion #661480 $9.99 ultrathon spray #661490 $8.99

$11.95

“I can’t get my damn leg over the bar of a man’s bike anymore,” he’ll say. “These waders don’t stretch much, or maybe I don’t stretch much.”

Off to the flat.

They peddle and fish, and peddle and fish, and I know when they stop without having to turn on a light. They clamor down the rocks to the Canal, and the sound from their cleats resembles a New Orleans Tap Dancer hustling for a buck. Down to the water’s edge they go with the alacrity of a Big Horn Sheep. At the water’s edge they cast into the darkness, waiting for their line to go tight. They don’t have to wait long because it is Spring. Don’t even think about making a joke about the bike. I saw it happen one time. Some guy with fancy new gear made a wise crack about a man riding a woman’s bike. Clearly a guy not using his noggin’. Anyone who fishes all night, then goes to work, eats dinner with his family, and comes back to fish deserves respect. “My daughter has a bike like that,” he said. Early in the morning, the fella got back to his car to drive to work. He made it about 5 yards before he realized he had a flat tire. Then he realized he had four flat tires, a handheld gaff was still stuck in the front right wheel. I’m sure he never poked fun like that again. Fog. Thick, heavy, salty fog rolls in and covers the Cape like a blanket. When the air becomes warmer than the land there is moisture and lots of it. Fog is like a tourist. Sometimes it comes from away, othertimes it comes from around the bend, but I like it best when I can see it roll down the coastline, a big bank of it. continued on page 7

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A cloudveil 8x jacket

Constructed of GORE-TEX® XCR® fabrics. Features include oversized chest pockets, pockets for smaller boxes and tippets, large stuff-it pocket high on back for deep wading, waterproof pit-zips, waterproof zippered handwarmer pockets, inner neoprene cuffs, drawcord at waist, dual adjustment hood, d-rings for retractors, tools, and net attachment, fly patch, fully seam-sealed. Wow.

#221050

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$395.00

B simms G3 jacket

If we had to choose a favorite, this jacket would be it. Featuring the ultra breathable 3-layer Gore-Tex® XCR fabric, the lined handwarmer pockets keep you toasty, and 7 more pockets hold everything you could possibly need. Adjustable storm hood and watertight stretch cuffs let you forget about the weather.

# 220340

S-XXL

$399.95

C simms windstopper® half-finger gloves

Redesigned for more anatomical, comfortable fit with less bulk. Palm features Polartec® Thermal Pro® for superior durability and minimal water absorption.

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D simms freestone jacket

The Freestone is a waterproof, durable, lightweight rain jacket that offers Simms quality at a great price. Adjustable stretch cuffs keep water out when casting, and the front chest pockets hold your fly boxes.

#220310 slate

S-XXL

$179.95

E simms windstopper stocking cap

This terrific Simms cap, lined with Windstopper® fleece, will make even the coldest day of steelheading more bearable. But of course, you can wear it when you’re not steelheading as well, and let the little fish logo remind you of your triumphs on the water.

#220410 $24.95 black, loden

$34.95

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F simms windstopper® double layer jacket

Super warm and windproof, this WindStopper® double layer fleece has a water-repellent finish, deep hand warmer pockets, a stand-up collar for additional wind protection, and nylon stretch woven elbow patches. Perfect under any wading jacket in the coldest conditions.

#220360 blue, slate

S-XXL

$199.95

G simms rivertek midweight zip top

Need a shirt that is both functional and comfortable? You can’t do better than the Midweight Top. It features a Polartec Power Dry stretch body to allow for maximum comfort, anti-odor treatment and superior ventilation.

#220220 S-XXL coal, coal/red

$69.95

H redington stratus jacket

An outstanding value and a great wading jacket. The breathable shell is waterproof and fully seam-sealed. Front and rear pockets hold all your gear. Fleece hand-warmer pockets and adjustable hood and cuffs make it easy to face any cold morning.

#20340 sage/black

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indicates a new product for the 2007 season. *For those of us who can’t satisfy our lust for the latest and greatest.

indicates a product that is both a great performer and great value *A top notch option that won’t require hiding the receipt.

indicates a favorite product of the J Fisher Pro staff. *Tested, loved, and never to be returned to the DEMO room.

cool weather I simms rivertek midweight bottom

A perfect match to the Midweight top, the Midweight bottoms sport an elastic waist, hidden fly, and stirrups to keep you snug. Like other great products from Simms, they’ll wick well, resist odor-causing bacteria and keep you super comfortable.

#220230

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J simms wading sock

Merino wool and nylon blended together create this mid-weight sock with terrific wicking ability for a diversity of fishing situations. Use the Simms sock with waders or as an all-purpose hiking sock.

#220440

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$19.95

K simms rivertek heayweight grid pant

Even under waders, these super durable pants resist compression and stay stretchy. An adjustable waistband and self-fabric ankle cuffs keep you feeling secure. And of course, they work well alone or over Midweight underwear. S-XXL olive $79.95 #220250

L redington I/O flece pant and fire hole river jacket

The pant and jacket duo are made of 100% non-pilling polyesters to keep you both warm and looking good. The jacket features front slash pockets, Lycra cuffs and waist, and an upper chest utility pocket to store all you need. The pants feature an elastic waistband, zip fly, side pockets, and a back zip security pocket. Lycra stirrups keep them safely inside your boots or waders.

#220200

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pant #220210

S-XXL

black

$39.95

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continued from page 5 It keeps coming until it engulfs me and my fishing buddies and my boat. Fog to a fisherman is like Jonah and the Whale; it swallows you up whole. I doubt my senses, I call reason into question, and concern, if not Fear Itself, strikes my soul. Thank God for compasses. I remember fishing on the bayside a few springs ago when a thick fog dropped in for a visit. I was poking around on my boat, checking out what kind of damage the Nor’easters had caused. The rising temperature warmed my face, but it also made the water seem much colder. Fog dumped in to the bay in seconds, and channel markers, bouys, and land all disappeared. I put my throttle in neutral, turned off the motor, and sat down. Fog muffles sound. The bell and hooter bouys that were a few hundred yards away seemed like they hitchhiked to the mainland. A gulls’ cry became an echo. The wind sat down, and the fog lasted for a while. I drifted with the current, reached for my Thermos and poured a cup of black coffee. Suddenly, geysers of water spouted everywhere. Blackfish! All around the boat! Hundreds of them, working into the current, surfacing, blowing water, and sounding. I was in the middle of them and watched them come and go, up and down. The pod drifted out to sea and then returned. American Indians, Wampanoags mostly, believed that whales were Guardians of the Sea, historical record keepers of sort, and that they beget creativity and rebirth. Some would return later in the year, not more than a few miles from here, and wash up on shore. In the past, settlers descended on them and stripped them of their blubber. continued on page 11

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A sage kit bag

The perfect traveling companion whether you are on a drift boat, a flats skiff, or just want to organize your tackle for a day on your homewaters. Dimension: 21” x 12” x 10”

#221630

$120.00

B sage lumbar pack

Another great new bag from Sage; comfortable, well designed, and a good value. Ideal for situations where a vest is not the best option. Dimensions: 14” x 7” x 6”

#222470

$80.00

C sage roller bag

The perfect travel companion; stow your 4 or 5 piece rods in the secure bottom compartment, pack the rest of your gear in large upper compartment, and roll away. You’ll never need to carry your gear again. Dimensions: 17” x 33” x 14”

#221650

D simms dry creek backpack

This pack has a roll top closure to keep the interior contents dry; a splash-proof zippered outer pocket opens into an additional convenience pocket. Padded shoulder straps, lumbar support, and built-in belt strap make it extra comfortable. Other great Simms packs strap on to build a complete storage system.

#220980-048 blue

$275.00

11” x 17” x 6”

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E simms dry creek duffel

Waterproof and practically weather-proof, this generous duffel has an interior capacity of 64 liters and opens with a wide-mouth roll top that seals against the elements. Constructed of 420-denier polyurethane coated nylon with extra layers under all handles for ultimate durability. #221530 23” x 13” x 13” $129.95

G sage wader duffel, small

Your waders and shoes will breath comfortably in the bottom mesh compartment while the rest of your gear stays dry in the large top compartment. Dimensions: 24” x 16” x 13.5”

#221640 orange, coal

$100

F simms dry creek chest/hip pack

H harding & sons soft traveler case

#220970 blue, green

#222510 4 & 5-piece $89.00 3-piece $99.00 olive, navy, orange, grey

Cleverly designed to switch from a hip to a chest pack according to your situation, this pack has a top zipper closure and stacked outer pockets for instant access. Accessories include two built in retractors and a removable foam liner. Attaches to the Simms Dry Creek Backpack and is just as watertight.

12” x 7” x 5”

$99.95

The three full-length pockets will allow you to carry all of your gear in one bag. Slip your rod tunes into the center compartment and fill the two outer compartments with your reels, fly boxes, or even more rods. These heavy duty courdura cases are designed simply and work perfectly. Handle and shoulder strap included.

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J fishpond blue river pack

A mini zip-down “fly bench” work area fitted with high-density fly foam facilitates changing flies. A padded and zippered main compartment keeps your fly box and tools secure. Four additional zippered compartments and five internal storage pockets hold more than you really need.

#221000-201

$69.00

K fishpond san juan vertical chest pack

Can be worn over the neck with its padded neck strap or used just as easily as a sling bag. Features a low profile design with expandable main pocket, a molded “zip-down” fly bench with replaceable high-density fly foam, two main storage compartments, and three interior organization pockets.

#222410 $49.00 sand, haystack (pictured), rust

L simms dry creek roll top

The Simms Dry Creek Roll Top is a durable waterproof storage bag for versatile gear storage and transport. A removable nylon carrying strap is included. 7 liter volume.

#221500

23” x 13” x 13”

$29.95

M richmond stripping basket

This reinforced mesh semicircular basket is water resistant and won’t snag your line. Two slip pockets in the back offer extra storage, while a quick release buckle makes for easy on-and-off.

#221900

$30.00

N brodin nets

From Brodin comes the Pro series and Streambase series. The Pro series is hand oiled Cocobolo wood, the Streambase is polyurethane finished Costa Rican hardwood. Brook trout: 18’ long, 7”x 11”hoop. Cutthroat: 22” long, 10” x 15” hoop. Trout: 20” long, 9” x 13” hoop. Catch and Release: 22” long, 10” x 15” hoop.

#221820 #221830 #221800 #221810

streambase trout streambase catch and release pro brook trout pro cutthroat trout

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A new rod is just another good reason to go fishing. new redington crosswater outfit

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Completely redesigned for 2007 with a new look and medium-fast actions. An all-around performance rod that is ideal for the entry level angler, or the avid angler who demands a quality rod and a greatpro value. Don’t let the price fool you, these are serious fishing tools. Every Crosswater outfit comes with the new Crosswater reel, weight-forward floating fly line, backing & knotless leader, and a rod sock.

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tfo TiCr

Model 590-4 690-4

Line Weight 5 6

Length 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4

Weight 3.70oz 3.80oz

Item # 111270-9-5 11270-9-6

Price $199.95 $199.95

sage FLi

Model 476-4 586-4 590-4 690-4 6100-4

Line Weight 4 5 5 6 6

Length 7’ 6” 8’ 6” 9’ 9’ 10’

Sections 4 4 5 6 6

Weight 3.13oz 3.50oz 3.56oz 3.63 oz 3.94 oz

Item # 111230-76-4 111230-86-5 111230-9-5 111230-9-6 111230-10-6

Price $295.00 $295.00 $295.00 $295.00 $295.00

sage TXL

Model 000710-3 0710-3 1710-3 2710-3

Line Weight 000 0 1 2

Length 7’ 10” 7’ 10” 7’ 10” 7’ 10”

Sections 3 3 3 3

Weight Item # Price 1.19oz 111260-710-000 $515.00 1.94oz 111260-710-0 $515.00 1.94oz 111260-710-1 $520.00 2.13oz 111260-710-2 $520.00

sage TCR

Model 590-4 690-4

Line Weight 5 6

Length 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4

Weight 3.38oz 3.50oz

Item # 111190-9-5 111190-9-6

Price $750.00 $750.00

r.l. winston boron IIX

Model 486-4 490-4 586-4 590-4 690-4

Line Weight 4 4 5 5 6

Length 8’ 6” 9’ 8’ 6” 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4 4 4 4

Weight 2.63oz 2.63oz 2.63oz 2.75oz 2.88oz

Item # 111160-86-4 111160-9-4 111160-86-5 111160-9-5 111160-9-6

Price $625.00 $625.00 $625.00 $625.00 $625.00

g. loomis StreamDance GLX

Model FR1085-4 FR1086-4

Line Weight 5 6

Length 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4

Weight - -

Item # 111020-9-5 111020-9-6

Price $625.00 $630.00

sage Z-Axis

Model 486-4 490-4 586-4 590-4 596-4 5100-4 690-4 696-4 6100-4

Line Weight 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6

Length 8’ 6” 9’ 8’ 6” 9’ 9’ 6” 10’ 9’ 9’ 6” 10’

Sections 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Weight 3oz 3.06oz 3.13oz 3.38oz 3.44oz 3.5oz 3.44oz 3.56oz 3.69oz

Item # 113090-86-4 113090-9-4 113090-86-5 113090-9-5 113090-96-5 113090-10-5 113090-9-6 113090-96-6 113090-10-6

Price $640.00 $645.00 $645.00 $650.00 $655.00 $660.00 $650.00 $655.00 $660.00

Lefty Kreh designed the TiCr to be a fast action distance rod. Using titanium and chromium to dampen shock and protect the rod from errant flies, it also integrates oversized super hard titanium oxide guides, a cork grip, and alignment dots for easy assembly. Smooth, powerful, and easy on the wallet. Both the 5 and 6 weight are equipped with a braided aluminum and graphite reel seat.

A fast-action taper, smooth power curve, advanced rod making technology, and an astonishing value defines the FLi. The balancing act of this rod means you’ll feel the line load, but still control a trout on the run, and then wonder how they did it all for the price. Sage didn’t scrimp on the details, including British-made snake guides and Portuguese cork grips.

These rods are a blast. The TXL is ultra light without sacrificing power, and is sensitive without giving up strength. Whisper thin snake guides, a micro stripping guide and a unique round tip top keep the rod light while providing excellent line control. There’s never been a lighter, more sensitive high-performance rod.

Walk softly and carry a big stick – or carry the TCR. This is the most powerful rod available from anyone, anywhere. Made to withstand wind, carry line impossible distances, and wrestle monster fish, the TCR may even be tougher than you are.

Crafted Winston from a boron/graphite composite, this rod loads easily to help you get off a cast to a fish near the boat yet is capable of long casts over 100 feet. By eliminating all unnecessary weight from the ferrules and using a graphite reel seat, Winston has built a powerful rod that is almost an ounce lighter than most of its competition.

The StreamDance GLX features the finest rod components available today and its proprietary GLX graphite. These rods offer a versatile stiff action that allows you to pinpoint your target. Offset oval sculptured barrel reel seat, California buckeye burl inserts, and nickel-titanium recoil guides make this rod beautiful inside and out. The 5 weight model comes with a standard trout reel seat while the 6 weight has a small fighting butt, as pictured.

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Fast action rods that are significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for anglers of all skill levels. The Z-Axis rods set a new standard of fishability with unprecedented line feel, response and performance. Sage does it again. See for yourself.

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A sage quiet double taper II

Designed specifically for 000- to 2-weight rods, this is the only choice for ultra-light presentations. It can even shoot line when needed.

Model DT000F DT0F DT1F DT2F

Description Blue Dun Blue Dun Blue Dun Blue Dun

Item # 112490-000 112490-0 112490-1 112490-2

Price $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00

A versatile line that suits most water conditions and casting distances. High floatation and low memory means great performance without compromises.

Model WF3F WF4F WF5F WF6F DT3F DT4F DT5F DT6F

Description Dark Willow Dark Willow Dark Willow Dark Willow Dark Willow Dark Willow Dark Willow Dark Willow

Item # 112250-3 112250-4 112250-5 112250-6 112260-3 112260-4 112260-5 112260-6

Price $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 $59.95

C rio grand

Ideal for stiffer/faster, high performance trout rods; a half-line weight heavier than standard WF lines. It will float high all day long and cast like a dream.

Model WF5F WF5F WF6F WF6F

Description Pale Green Camo Green Pale Green Camo Green

Item # 112000-5-1 112000-5-2 112000-6-1 112000-6-2

Price $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 $59.95

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Designed specifically for the tapers of Sage premium fly rods, these lines cast smoothly while offering great distance and accuracy. A true “performance” line.

Model WF5F WF6F

Description Yellow Yellow

Item # 112510-5 112510-6

Price $65.00 $65.00

E 3m mastery wet tip

No dry fly surface action? No problem. These short sink-tip lines will get your fly to where the fish are feeding. Sink Rates: Type IV sinks 3.75-5.25ips, Type V sinks 5.5-6.5ips.

Model Description WF5F/S Mist Green/Gray WF5F/S Mist Green/Drk Gray WF6F/S Mist Green/Gray WF6F/S Mist Green/Drk Gray

Item # 112350-5-IV 112350-5-V 112350-6-IV 112350-6-V

Price $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 $59.95

F teeny t-series

One-piece lines that perform like shooting heads; they cast far, sink quickly, and catch lots of fish. Sink Rates: T-130 4ips, T-200 5.5ips.

Model 130 grain 200 grain

Description Green/Brown White/Brown

Model

1.5 Reel 1.5 Spool 2 Reel 2 Spool

Item # 112470-130 112470-200

Model

1 Reel 1 Spool 1.5 Reel 1.5 Spool 2 Reel 2 Spool

continued from page 7 Nowadays they get put down by some animal rights group and scuttled at sea, like some decrepit old battleship. I recall another foggy spring day in Waquoit Bay several years ago. Waquoit is a big saltpond on the Southside, a good early season spot that loads up with herring. I met a man adorned with clamshell earrings and a Redtail hawk feather in his black ponytail. We were both catching lots and lots of schoolies. Nothing big, but fun. He was a full-blooded Wampanoag and he said his name was Phil. “Your God-given name is Phil?” I asked. “Actually, my real name is Little Scallop.” “How’d you get that name?” I asked. “My mom gave birth to me while she was scalloping,” he said. “You’re kidding,” I said. “Where were you born?” “Over there,” he said. “In Mashpee?” “No, on the beach, right next to that Locust. She hit a bay scallop motherlode and then her water broke.”

WF4 100yds WF4 100yds WF6 100 yds WF6 100 yds

Item #

110001-R-S 110001-S-S 110002-R-S 110002-S-S

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Price

$279.00 $130.00 $299.00 $140.00

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Weight 4.00oz - 4.25 oz - 4.60 oz -

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WF3 75yds WF3 75yds WF4 100yds WF4 100yds WF6 100 yds WF6 100 yds

Item #

110080-R-S 110080-S-S 110081-R-S 110081-S-S 110082-R-S 110082-S-S

Price

$219.00 $100.00 $229.00 $105.00 $239.00 $110.00

I tibor tailwater CL

Crafted to Tibor’s exacting standards, the large arbor Tibor Light Series offers a precise cork drag system that protects light tippets. The “CL” in the name stands for Tibor’s innovative ConstaLube system, an innovation that maintains watch-like performance at every level of resistance. Machined of bar stock aluminum.

Model

Weight

Reel Black 4.20oz Spool Black - Reel Gold 4.20oz Spool Gold -

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WF5 120yds WF5 120yds WF5 120yds WF5 120yds

Item #

110734-R-B 110734-S-B 110734-R-G 110734-S-G

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$352.00 $115.00 $352.00 $115.00

Price $55.00 $55.00

Offers a durable, precise DELRIN disk drag and graduated large arbor design. Fully ported to reduce weight, this remarkably light reel is perfect for both fine tippets and monster fish.

Model

1 Reel 1 Spool 1.5 Reel 1.5 Spool 2 Reel 2 Spool

Weight 3.60oz - 3.80 oz - 3.90 oz -

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WF3 75yds WF3 75yds WF4 100yds WF4 100yds WF5 120yds WF5 120yds

Item #

110520-R-B 110520-S-B 110521-R-B 110521-S-B 110522-R-B 110522-S-B

Price

$275.00 $143.00 $285.00 $149.00 $295.00 $154.00

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K abel super

Abel’s Super reel is not only super, it’s legendary. A large arbor design, ported to perfectly balance your favorite rod, complements an unstoppable cork drag. Machined from solid blocks of 6061-T prime grade aircraft-quality aluminum, which your grandchildren will appreciate one day.

Model

4 Reel 4 Spool 5N Reel 5N Spool 6 Reel 6 Spool

Weight 5.50 oz - 5.70 oz - 6.90 oz -

Capacity

WF4 100yds WF4 100yds WF5 125yds WF5 125yds WF6 135yds WF6 135yds

Item #

110211-R-GB 110211-S-GB 113130-R-GB 113130-S-GB 110213-R-GB 110213-S-GB

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Price

$480.00 $210.00 $550.00 $240.00 $630.00 $280.00

L g. loomis venture

Year after year, the Venture by G. Loomis proves itself to be the perfect blend of simplicity and craftsmanship at a bewildering price. A widely adjustable disk drag provides smooth line control. Quick change spool. Cast aluminum. 3 Reel 3 Spool 5 Reel 5 Spool

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Designed with value in mind, Lamson’s Velocity features a large arbor and a fully sealed conical drag system for less maintenance. Smooth, powerful, remarkably light, totally reliable and affordable, what more can we say? Quick change spool. Fully machined.

Model

Weight

J ross evolution

D sage performance taper II

The Lamson Litespeed is a true large arbor reel with the same fully sealed conical drag system used in the Waterworks reels. High performance and a great value, one of our favorites. Quick change spool. Machined of bar stock aluminum.

H lamson velocity hard alox

B 3m mastery trout

00-6 weight

G lamson litespeed hard alox

Weight - - - -

Capacity

WF3 150yds WF3 150yds WF5 175yds WF5 175yds

Item #

110180-R-G 110180-S-G 110181-R-G 110181-S-G

Price

$100.00 $60.00 $100.00 $60.00

Racer bluefish arrive in the spring. I remember catching my first racer a long time ago. In season the fish would’ve weighed 18 pounds or so. Heck, it was 38 inches long. This bluedog was a scant 8 pounds and a two-year old would’ve put up more of a fight. It had a big head, wretched yellow eyes, and it took forever to hook him up. The racers are finicky, not because they’re tough to catch but because they’re tired. I think I would be, too, if I just finished a thousand mile swim. After a week or so of rest they’ll find the squid that comes in to feast on the glass minnows, the alewives dropping out of the saltponds, and the silversides on the sandy bottoms in about a dozen feet of water. They’ll come out of their funk, I promise.

Flies de jour.

Big bass. Nothing like a big bass. I like the deepwater bass the best, particularly when they’re covered with sea lice. I like their colors, vibrant purples in sharp contrast with their black backs. After they’ve been inshore for a while their colors fade to a sandy brown. Natural camouflage to be sure, but I like them when they’re cold and firm. continued on page 13

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Completely redesigned for 2007 with a new look and medium-fast actions. An all-around performance rod that is ideal for the entry level angler, or the avid angler who demands a quality rod and a great value. Don’t let the price fool you, these are serious fishing tools. Every Crosswater outfit comes with the new Crosswater reel, weight-forward floating fly line, backing & knotless leader, and a rod sock.

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tfo TiCr-X

Lefty Kreh designed the TiCrX from Temple Fork Outfitters to be a fast action distance rod limited only by an angler’s skills. Using titanium and chromium to dampen shock and protect the rod from errant flies, Temple Fork also integrated oversized super hard titanium oxide guides, a cork grip, and alignment dots for easy assembly. Smooth, powerful, and easy on the wallet. Both the 5 and 6 weight are equipped with a braided aluminum and graphite reel seat.

Model 890-4 990-4

$190.00

Line Weight 8 9

Length 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4

Weight 5.40oz 5.60oz

Item # 111280-9-8 111280-9-9

Price $249.95 $249.95

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What do you get when you combine a fast-action taper, a smooth power curve, and advanced rod making technology? You get the Sage FLi, a terrific rod and an astonishing value. The balancing act of this rod means you’ll feel the line load, still control a trout on the run, then wonder how they did it all for the price. Sage didn’t scrimp on the details, including British-made snake guides, and Portuguese cork grips.

Model 790-4 7100-4 890-4 8100-4 990-4

Line Weight 7 7 8 8 9

Length 9’ 10’ 9’ 10’ 9’

Sections 4 4 4 4 4

Weight 4.00oz 4.44oz 4.13oz 4.50oz 4.19oz

Item # 111230-9-7 111230-10-7 111230-9-8 111230-10-8 111230-9-9

pro Price $305.00 $305.00 $305.00 $305.00 $305.00

new sage Z-Axis

Model 790-4 796-4 7100-4 7110-4 890-4 896-4 8100-4 990-4 9100-4

Line Weight 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9

Length 9’ 9’ 6” 10’ 11’ 9’ 9’ 6” 10’ 9’ 10’

Sections 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Weight 3.88oz 4.06oz 4.19oz 5.38oz 4oz 4.13ox 4.25oz 4.13oz 4.31oz

Item # value Price 113090-9-7 $655.00 113090-96-7 $660.00 113090-10-7 pro $665.00 113090-11-7 $675.00 113090-9-8 $655.00 113090-96-8 new $660.00 113090-10-8 $665.00 113090-9-9 value $660.00 113090-10-9 $670.00

pro sage Xi2

Model 790-4 890-4 990-4

Line Weight 7 8 9

Length 9’ 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4 4

Weight 4.00oz 4.13oz 4.25oz

Item # 111210-9-7 111210-9-8 111210-9-9

Price $660.00 $660.00 $665.00

Model 890-4 990-4

Line Weight 8 9

Length 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4

Weight 4.06oz 4.81oz

Item # 111190-9-8 111190-9-9

Price $775.00 $775.00

r.l. winston boron IIX

Model 790-4 7100-4 890-4 990-4

Line Weight 7 7 8 9

Length 9’ 10’ 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4 4 4

Weight 4.00oz 4.44oz 4.13oz 4.19oz

Item # 111160-9-7 111160-10-7 111160-9-8 111160-9-9

Price $645.00 $645.00 $645.00 $645.00

g. loomis Crosscurrent GLX

Model 790-4 890-4 990-4

Line Weight 7 8 9

Length 9’ 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4 4

Weight 3.13oz 3.50oz 3.75oz

Item # 111000-9-7 111000-9-8 111000-9-9

Price $630.00 $635.00 $655.00

Going for the big guys? Lighter than most saltwater rods, the Xi2 can still throw tight loops and cut through wind to deliver distance and accuracy, with plenty of lifting power. Whether you’re on the flats, inshore, or out on the open ocean, the Xi2’s are always up to a challenge.

sage TCR

Walk softly and carry a big stick – or carry the Sage TCR. This is the most powerful rod available from anyone, anywhere. Made to withstand wind, carry line impossible distances, and wrestle monster fish, the TCR may even be tougher than you are. Though built for the experienced casting arm, it will improve any angler’s game when matched with Sage’s TCR line.

The Boron IIx, crafted by R.L. Winston from a boron/graphite composite, loads easily to help you get off a cast to a fish near the boat, yet is capable of long casts over 100 feet. By eliminating all unnecessary weight from the ferrules and using a graphite reel seat, Winston has built a powerful rod that is almost an ounce lighter than most of its competition. Fast action, accuracy, precision, and the craftsmanship that made Winston famous.

The finest rod components available today with proprietary GLX graphite. If you’ve ever cast a GLX rod, you know what we mean. These rods pack a punch that can stand up to tough saltwater species, and are a joy to cast. An offset oval sculptured barrel reel seat and nickel-titanium recoil guides make this rod beautiful inside and out.

freshwater lines 3m steelhead

Made for big water, 3M Mastery Steelhead and Salmon lines offer the ultimate in long distance line control. If you’ve had trouble roll casting or mending line up to 70 feet, try this supple line and get more of the control and fishability you need.

Model WF7F WF8F WF9F

Description Item # Price Mist Green 111320-7 $59.95 Mist Green 111320-8 $59.95 Mist Green 111320-9 $59.95

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teeny t-series

The Rio VersiTip interchangeable-tip line system has stiff, non-hinging loops that allow the running line and 15 foot head to cast smoothly as a complete fly line. Packaged with 5 tips: a floating tip, a 15ft clear AquaLux Intermediate head (1.5ips 3.8cm/s), a Type 3 DC (3-4ips 8.9cm/s), a Type 6 DC (6-7ips 17cm/s), and a Type 8 DC (89ips 20.3cm/s) sinking tip.

Model Description Item # Price 300 grain Orange/Brown 112470-300 $55.00 400 grain Yellow/Brown 112470-400 $55.00

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rio versitip

An interchangeable-tip line system has stiff, non-hinging loops that allow the running line and 15 foot head to cast smoothly as a complete fly line.

Model WF7F WF8F WF9F

Description Item # Price Yellow 112040-7 $124.95 Yellow 112040-8 $124.95 Yellow 112040-9 $124.95

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A 3m mastery saltwater

A perfect all purpose saltwater line. Low memory in all weather conditions; striper flats one day and redfish flats the next, no problem.

Model WF7F WF8F WF9F

Description Item # Price Horizon 112380-7 $59.95 Horizon 112380-8 $59.95 Horizon 112380-9 $59.95

B 3m mastery bonefish

Excellent distance, turnover and control in warm weather conditions. A medium stiff tropical line, ideal for wading the flats.

Model WF7F WF8F WF9F

Description Item # Price Horizon 112390-7 $59.95 Horizon 112390-8 $59.95 Horizon 112390-9 $59.95

C rio powerflex core bonefish

Designed for long, accurate casts from the front of a skiff; the hard coating and stiff core translates to great performance on the hottest days.

Model WF7F WF8F WF9F

Description Item # Price Horizon 112140-7 $64.95 Horizon 112140-8 $64.95 Horizon 112140-9 $64.95

D sage equator taper II

The braided monofilament core and exclusive taper provides stiffness and accuracy in sweltering conditions. One of our favorites.

Model WF7F WF8F WF9F

Description Item # Price Marl 112500-7 $65.00 Marl 112500-8 $65.00 Marl 112500-9 $65.00

Description Item # Price Clear/Surf 113060-250 $59.95 Clear/Green 113060-300 $59.95 Clear/Orange 113060-350 $59.95

continued from 11 Then one day I notice what has been happening all along: change. The layers I wear under my waders cause me to sweat. They no longer keep me warm and instead, they make me overheat. From here on in I can hang my fleece jackets and my wool long johns on a peg in my basement until later in the season when the worm has turned. Summer, finally, is here.

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Capacity

WF8 200yds WF8 200yds

Item #

110182-R-G 110182-S-G

Price

$100.00 $60.00

Model

Weight 5.60oz - 5.90oz -

Capacity

WF7 150yds WF7 150yds WF9 200yds WF9 200yds

Item#

110083-R-S 110083-S-S 110084-R-S 110084-S-S

Price

$249.00 $115.00 $269.00 $125.00

3 Reel 3 Spool 3.5 Reel 3.5 Spool

Weight 5.60oz - 5.90oz -

Capacity

WF7 150yds WF7 150yds WF9 200yds WF9 200yds

Item #

110003-R-S 110003-S-S 110004-R-S 110004-S-S

Price

$319.00 $145.00 $349.00 $160.00

Weight 7.50oz - 8.10 oz - 8.40 oz -

Capacity

WF7 200yds WF7 200yds WF8 225yds WF8 225yds WF9 250yds WF9 250yds

Item #

110214-R-GB 110214-S-GB 110215-R-GB 110215-S-GB 110216-R-GB 110216-S-GB

Price

$680.00 $300.00 $740.00 $330.00 $790.00 $340.00

K tibor everglades & QC

Model

Abel’s Super reel is not only super, it’s legendary. A large arbor design, ported to perfectly balance your favorite rod, complements an unstoppable cork drag. A favorite of guides and quality fanatics alike, Abels are as good as they come. Machined from solid blocks of 6061-T prime grade aircraft-quality aluminum, which your grandchildren will appreciate one day. 7 Reel 7 Spool 8 Reel 8 Spool 9 Reel 9 Spool

J abel super

Model

I lamson litespeed hard alox

When big distance and deep presentations are required; features a 30’ fast-sinking tip. Sink Rates: TS-250 6ips, TS-350 7ips, TS-450 8ips.

Model Description Item # Price 250 gr Salmon/DarkGrn 112480-250 $60.00 350 gr Gold/Dark Grn 112480-350 $60.00 450 gr Grn/Dark Grn 112480-450 $60.00

Weight

H lamson velocity hard alox

Clear, slow sinking tip won’t spook fish and easily casts streamers and other big flies with minimal false casting. Intermediate running line keeps the fly below the surface and facilitates mending and quicker pickups. Sink Rate 1.75-2.25 ips.

F teeny TS-series

Model 7 Reel 7 Spool

E 3m streamer express clear tip

Model 250 gr 300 gr 350 gr

Tibor’s QuickChange Series has the same great features as the standard Tibor reels and also allows on-the-fly spool swapping. A great new advancement to an already remarkable series of reels. Tibor will engrave the attached name plate at no charge. Machined from solid bar stock aluminum. Weight Capacity Item # Price Model Black Reel 8.50oz WF8 200yds 110733-R-B $610.00 Black Spool - WF8 200yds 110733-S-B $290.00 Gold Reel 8.50oz WF8 200yds 110733-R-G $610.00 Gold Spool - WF8 200yds 110733-S-G $290.00 QC Black Reel 8.50oz WF8 200yds 110733-R-B $710.00 QC Black Spool - WF8 200yds 110733-S-B $347.00 QC Gold Reel 8.50oz WF8 200yds 110733-R-G $710.00 QC Gold Spool - WF8 200yds 110733-S-G $347.00

Worth the walk? Always.

Summer: Whenever I travel from home I pack a large, sea clam shell. I place it next to my bed in the dump hotel I rent for the night. Sometimes I put loose change or my wallet in the bivalve, but mostly I use it when I get homesick. I close my eyes, hold the shell to my ear, and am wisked away to the summertime sandflats and beaches half a mile from my home. June, July, and August. Who wants to be anywhere else than on the Cape? The sun is bright, the tides are strong, the winds are South-Southwest, and there are fish everywhere.

One of my little indulgences is to toss SPF ratings out the window. I throw a sweatshirt in my bag for sundown not because of chilly temperatures, but rather because of the chill caused by continued on page 15

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A abel super

C gulfstream & qc

A large arbor design, ported to perfectly balance your favorite rod, complements an unstoppable cork drag. Machined from solid blocks of 6061-T prime grade aircraft-quality aluminum which your grandchildren will appreciate one day.

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Item #

WF11 250yds WF11 250yds WF12 325yds WF12 325yds WF14 500yds WF14 500yds

110218-R-GB 110218-S-GB 110219-R-GB 110219-S-GB 102191-R-GB 102191-S-GB

Black Reel 11.00oz Black Spool - Gold Reel 11.00oz Gold Spool - QC Black Reel 12.00oz QC Black Spool - QC Gold Reel 12.00oz QC Gold Spool -

Price

$810.00 $360.00 $840.00 $370.00 $940.00 $420.00

Weight

Black Reel 9.50oz Black Spool - Gold Reel 9.50oz Gold Spool - QC Black Reel109.50oz QC Black Spool - QC Gold Reel 10.50oz QC Gold Spool -

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Item #

WF10 200yds WF10 200yds WF10 200yds WF10 200yds WF10 200yds WF10 200yds WF10 200yds WF10 200yds

110732-R-B 110732-S-B 110732-R-G 110732-S-G 110741-R-B 110741-S-B 110741-R-G 110741-S-G

Model 4 Reel 4 Spool

Weight 8.80oz -

Capacity

Item #

WF10 250yds WF10 250yds

110005-R-S 110005-S-S

Price

$399.00 $180.00

E lamson velocity hard alox

Price

$635.00 $300.00 $635.00 $300.00 $735.00 $362.00 $735.00 $362.00

Price

$698.00 $325.00 $698.00 $325.00 $798.00 $395.00 $798.00 $395.00

Model

Item #

110731-R-B 110731-S-B 110731-R-G 110731-S-G 110740-R-B 110740-S-B 110740-R-G 110740-S-G

D lamson litespeed hard alox

tibor standard & qc

B riptide and qc

Capacity

WF12 300yds WF12 300yds WF12 300yds WF12 300yds WF12 300yds WF8 200yds WF12300yds WF8 200yds

Model 4 Reel 4 Spool

Weight 7.25oz -

Capacity

Item #

WF10 250yds WF10 250yds

110085-R-S 110085-S-S

Price

$289.00 $135.00

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F sage equator taper II

The braided monofilament core and exclusive taper provides stiffness and accuracy in sweltering conditions. One of our favorites.

Model Description WF10F Moss WF11F Moss WF12F Moss

Item # 112500-10 112500-11 112500-12

Price $65.00 $65.00 $65.00

A perfect all purpose saltwater line. Low memory in all weather conditions; striper flats one day and redfish flats the next, no problem.

Description Horizon Horizon Horizon

Item # 112380-10 112380-11 112380-12

Price $59.95 $59.95 $59.95

H 3m mastery tarpon

Excellent distance, turnover and control in warm weather conditions. A medium stiff saltwater line, ideal for wading the flats or skiff fishing,

Model WF10F WF11F WF12F

Description Horizon Horizon Horizon

Item # 112400-10 112400-11 112400-12

Designed for long, accurate casts from the deck of a skiff. The hard coating and stiff core translates to great performance on the hottest days.

Model WF10F WF11F WF12F

Description Tan Tan Tan

Item # 112600-10 112600-11 112600-12

Price $64.95 $64.95 $64.95

J 3m streamer express clear tip

G 3m mastery saltwater

Model WF10F WF11F WF12F

I rio powerflex core tarpon

The 24’ clear, slow-sinking tip easily casts big flies. Stripers and tuna beware, this line is a pleasure to cast and hard to see underwater. Sink Rate 1.75-2.25 ips

Model 350 gr 400 gr

Description Clear/Orange Clear/Blue

Item # 113060-350 113060-400

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sage Xi2

Model 1090-4 *1190-4 1191-4 *1290-4 1291-4 *1390-4 *1480-4

Line Weight 10 11 11 12 12 13 14

Length 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 8’

Sections 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Weight 4.50oz 5.31oz 5.25oz 5.50oz 5.44oz 7.50oz 7.63oz

Item # 111210-9-10 111210-9-11 111211-9-11 111210-9-12 111211-9-12 111210-9-13 111210-8-14

Price $675.00 $705.00 $705.00 $715.00 $715.00 $725.00 $730.00

g. loomis CrossCurrent GLX

Model FR10810-4 FR10811-4 FR10812-4

Line Weight 10 11 12

Length 9’ 9’ 9’

Sections 4 4 4

Weight - - -

Item # 111000-9-10 111000-9-11 111000-9-12

Price $685.00 $715.00 $725.00

tfo TiCr

Model 1090-4 1290-4 *1486-3

Line Weight 10 12 14

Length 9’ 9’ 8’6”

Sections 4 4 3

Weight 5.60oz 5.80oz 7.70oz

Item # 111270-9-10 111270-9-12 111270-86-14

Price $229.95 $229.95 $249.95

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Lefty Kreh designed the TiCr from Temple Fork Outfitters to be a fast action distance rod limited only by an angler’s skills. Using titanium and chromium to dampen shock and protect the rod from errant flies, Temple Fork also integrated oversized super hard titanium oxide guides, a cork grip, and alignment dots for easy assembly. Smooth, powerful, and easy on the wallet.

*with foregrip

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spey sage tcr spey

Model 8123-4 9129-4 9140-4 10150-4

Line Weight 8 9 9 10

Length 12’ 3” 12’ 9” 14’ 15’

Sections 4 4 4 4

Weight 7.75oz 8.00oz 10.13oz 11.75oz

Item # 111200-123-8 111200-129-9 111200-14-9 111200-15-10

Price $815.00 $845.00 $870.00 $895.00

tfo pro spey

Model 8126-4 9140-4

Line Weight 8 9

Length 12’ 6” 14’

Sections 4 4

Weight 8.10 9.50

Item # 111290-126-8 111290-14-9

Price $274.95 $274.95

Created to push the boundaries of fast-action tapers and high line speed, while maintaining the all-important fishability. TCR stands for “technical casting rods”. Rods designed for skilled casters facing the most demanding conditions

Temple Fork Outfitters has taken their Western and Steelhead Series and merged them into the perfect rods for fly casters of all skill levels. At this price, you can tryout spey casting without breaking the bank. Comes with rod sock only (rod tube not included.)

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sage Z-Axis spey

Model 9143-4 10150-4

Line Weight 9 10

Length 14’ 3” 15’

Sections 4 4

Weight 8.88oz 9.44oz

g. loomis roaringriver series greased line series

Model Line Weight FR1688/9-4 Deveron 8/9 FR1688/9-4 GLX 8/9 FR18010/14-GLX 10/11

Length 14’ 14’ 15’

Sections 4 piece 4 piece 4 piece

Weight Item # - 111060-14-89 - 111050-14-89 - 111050-15-1011

Price $480.00 $815.00 $925.00

Model Line Weight FR1568/9-4 GLX 8/9

Length 13”

Sections 4 piece

Weight -

Price $795.00

Filling the shoes of the extremely popular Euro Series spey rods is a tall order. The Z-Axis have done far more than replace their predecessors, they have set an new standard for two-handed rods. Sage does it again. Try one, your only disappointment will be the sight of dust settling on your other spey rods.

Traditional style two-handed spey rods, these rods were designed to cast long belly floating lines. The ultimate combination of power and grace. The Deveron model features a special blend of graphic developed for premium performance at a moderate price.

Item # 113100-143-9 113100-15-10

Price $795.00 $825.00

g. loomis roaringriver stinger series

Just the right action for Scandinavian style spey casting, a powerful butt transitioning smoothly to a fast tip, capable of delivering razor loops. Designed to cast especially well with shooting head spey lines. If one spey rod could do it all, this may be the one.

continued from page 13 a good sunburn. I start the morning with the sweatshirt to offset False Dawn’s chill, but when the sun pops I take it off and enjoy the warmth. If you want to tell me about sunburns or skin cancer, to talk to the hand. Ain’t nothin’ like the hot, tight, salty feeling of roasted skin, except for maybe a little aloe applied by my girls’ delicate hands. In June, striped bass and bluefish roam the flats. On windy days I can get up on ‘em, on calm days I need stealth. I pack a day bag and go. Sometimes I take my boat, other times my kayak, it all depends on the fish. I’ll figure out an approach when I get to the flat, I let the fish do all the dictating. I always toss in a bull rake and a scratcher. If the fishing stinks, I might as well dig clams. Fish on a flat are predictable. They follow the bait that moves in and out with the tide. Sometimes they move into the wind and sometimes they move with the wind. They drift with the current when they’re bailing off a flat, but mostly they move into the current. Every day is a new set of conditions and it’s my job to figure it out. I spend my first hour of fishing puttering around. I stand on the console of my Maritime Skiff and drive with my feet. I do not cast to the first fish I see. I do not cast to the first few schools I see. I watch them and figure out the pattern du jour. Once I’ve got the drop on them, and figure out that they’re holding in 2.3 feet of water moving into the current on a 45-degree angle to the wind on the Southwest corner of a point bar, I then pick up a rod. I make my first cast when I get to the Southwest corner of every point bar, am in 2.3 feet of water and position my boat 45-degrees to the wind. Fish patterning. I prefer to pattern fish than to catch them. It’s hunting and its magical. Sometimes I spend the entire day trying to figure out their movement and never make a cast. Just when I think I know what the fish are doing they change the rules. It’s a game of sorts, and it’s the only way to get to know their behavior cold. On the best of days I come out of the harbor, go right to the school, and stay with them throughout the entire flood tide and then throughout the entire ebb tide. Spot fishing works, but more often than not it relies on luck.

A writer friend from Norway came out to fish last summer. I call him the Viking. The Viking loves Norwegian Sea trout to death, but he wanted to catch a bass. We went out on my boat, patterned the fish, and dropped the hook to wet wade. I tied on a pale chartreuse and yellow point fly and a bucktail as a dropper. He looked out in the distance to try and see the fish coming. “Can you see any? I think they will come up from the deeper water around that point and follow the line,” he said. “But I don’t see any.” “Why don’t you get ready,” I said. “Get some line on the water so you can water haul when you seen ‘em.”

Item # 111100-12-89

rio scandinavian shooting heads

T.K. multi-tasking…

The Viking laid about thirty feet of line on the water and resumed his vigil of about 75 yards.

WHAM. First one fish hit, then a second.

“I’m on!” he said. “A double. I didn’t even see them.” “Some Leif Erickson you are,” I said, “they’re right at your feet.” The beaches in the summer are better at night, but sometimes they’re lit up during the day. I drive to them in my unreliable Jeep. I have a 1978 CJ5 with a frame so rotted from sand and salt that it’s barely ok to drive on the road. I keep threatening to bring it up to speed, but I never do. A case of beer goes a long way towards getting an inspection sticker slapped on the windshield. So long as it gets me to a beach I’m happy. My fear is that some day I’ll be seven or eight miles out on the sand and the frame decides to give way. I’m not so worried about the rig. Eventually I’d like to sink it and make an artificial reef. But walking a mile on the sand is like two on Terra Firma, and eight times two equals a jam. I start fishing at twilight. I like easing into the darkness, and I’m happiest when the Western beaches hold bass. Watching the Golden Ball drop, and get replaced by a lavender and green sky is the best. I like Full Moons certainly because of the tides. continued on page 17

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A redington clark fork mesh vest

Made with 100% polyester mesh. Nine external zip and Velcro pockets, a fleece fly keeper, and three interior zippered pockets. A large rear storage pocket holds an extra jacket or even more gear. A fully loaded vest at a lightweight price.

#220930 $29.95 S/M, L/XL, XXL/XXXL

B simms freestone mesh vest

Ideal for warm weather, the Mesh Vest is super lightweight and ventilated for coolwear. Seven pockets and built in retractors keep your gear organized.

#220920 $79.95 S, M, L, XL, XXL

C simms G3 vest

With 21 pockets in all, the G3 Vest has a place for everything. The contoured spacer net between the shoulders provides ventilation, while the non-crushable knit collar repels water and keeps you dry. To meet any challenge you might face, the magnetic buckle and zipper closure features a whistle zipper pull and the retractors have magnetic tool catchers positioned just below them. Don’t forget the tippet pockets, molded foam pockets, handy floatant cap, and adjustable waist. #220910 S, M, L, XL, XXL $179.95

D simms G4 waders

Simply the most advanced fishing wader on the market. So many great features: 5-layer and 3-layer GORE-TEX® Immersion® Technology, a patented waterproof center-front zipper, adjustable stretch suspender system, zippered hand warmer pockets with micro fleece lining, adjustable and removable belt system, and 4mm high-density neoprene stockingfoot with hourglass seam design for more cushion and increased durability. Every pair manufactured and tested in Bozeman, Montana. Yes, they are expensive but you will use them more frequently than your favorite rod.

#222330 $699.95 S, M, MS, MK, ML, L, LS, LK, LL, XL, XLS, XXL

E simms G3 waders

Built with a combination of 5- and 3-layer Gore-Tex®, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more puncture-resistant, abrasion-proof, or breathable wader than the G3’s. They feature added protection in the seat and legs, built-in gravel guards and belt loop, and a flip-out tippet pocket. Repair Kit and nylon wading belt included.

#220730 $449.95 S, M, MS, MK, ML, L, LS, LK, LL, XL

F cloudveil 8X wader

GORE-TEX® Immersion® Technology fabric with 5-layer and 3-layer fabric on lower body, constructed for extreme puncture resistance, breathability and increased durability. GORE-TEX ® XCR® 3-layer fabric technology on upper body for enhanced breathability, packability and fold-down capability.

#220790 $425.00 S, M, ML, MK, L, LL, XL

G simms freestone wader

When value and quality matter most, these 4-layer QuadraLam breathable and waterproof waders are a great choice. Feature high-density neoprene stockingfeet with left/right design and a flip-out chest pocket for those incidentals. Repair kit and nylon wading belt included.

#220720 $199.95 S, M, MK, ML, L, LK, LL, XL, XXL

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H simms keen river sandal M

K simms wading staff

A heavy duty fishing sandal that features a rubber toe guard and textured rubber footbed. The felt and rubber sole is a combination that spells traction on both streambed and trail. A side release buckle and adjustable strap keep them snug even under the water.

#220840

8-12

Adds stability and safety to your time on the water. Breaks down to fit in a neoprene holster, a coated steel cable secures the sections.

#221110 $99.95 legths – 52”, 56”

$89.95

L simms hard bite studs

I chota abrams creek boot

A value-priced high-top wading shoe, these boots are both durable and comfortable. Incorporates a padded cuff, button hole drains, and arch and heel support, they’re loaded with features. Specially blended polypropylene felt soles lend traction and blend with the stream bottom.

#220870

5-14

$54.95

J cloudveil 8X boot

Tough, zinc plated screw-in studs. Can be used with any felt soled boots.

#221100

M simms G3 boot

The most serious wading boot you will ever met. Yes, the G3 boot is expensive but worth every penny. If there were fish at the top of Everest, these are the boots you would use to get there.

#222400

Innovative, lightweight and abrasion resistant materials combine to provide superior durability, wading stability and all day hiking comfort. Two different inlay soles to help insure custom fit while wet wading or wearing your waders. Extremely light and comfortable. 7-13 $125.00 #220890

I use my senses. I feel my line drift with the current, I follow up all hunches, and I move with the wind. Sometimes I leave my waders in the Jeep just to walk bearfoot on the beach. When I catch a striper, I rub my hand all over the fish, and hold my hand to my nose. After that, I smell for fish. I look for current points in the sand and I look for sand fleas dancing on the beach. When I find a bunch, I stop and work the water. That’s where the fish are. Sometimes the day beaches are worth fishing. I pick my spots carefully because lots of summer folks are around. One time I got lucky. I went to have lunch at a restaurant on the beach. It was a hot day and I wanted a bucket of steamers and a beer. I had fished all night and wrote all morning, so I was tired and lonely. It was a place where there were lots of people and a ton of girls in bikinis. Before I ordered my food I walked up to the beach. There were blitzing fish right at the water’s edge! A big school of ‘em, chasing sandeels. I ran to my Jeep, and tore ass back to my house. A 1978, inline four with a rotted-frame going around a corner at 65 isn’t pretty, but I grabbed a rod off the porch and bee-lined it back. I pulled up alongside a sanddune, and sprinted down to the water. “Current’s moving right to left,” a gray-haired surfer with a longboard said. “Thanks.” There was another fella in a Hawaiian shirt sitting in a chair drinking a Bud. He had a 30-35-pounder next to him.

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continued from page 15 I also like to watch the deer, skunks, raccoons, and the coyotes scavenge around.

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“One cast,” he said and pointed to the fish. “Let’s see what you got.” Mung. Ugh. Red ragweed all along the beach. Big schools of sandeels swimming, some silversides spraying out, and big bass all in between. I saw one pocket of open water and fired out a cast. Two strips, fish on! He ran up current, and my leader filled immediately with weed. Weed on a leader means lots of breakoffs. I waded up to my chest to get onto the offshore bar and fight the beast Ocean water temperatures are about ten degrees colder than on the bay side, and after the initial plunge I thought I had three Adam’s Apples. It didn’t matter, I wanted this fish. I’d been eating pasta with butter every night for about a week, and I drooled at the thought of a grilled filet. Ten minutes later I beached the fish in hand, about 20-21 pounds worth. I waded back to shore. Water poured off of me as I passed the Hawaiian-shirted angler drinking a beer. “Not bad,” he said, “but it’s not over 25.” “True, that, but it’s gonna taste every bit as good.” “Got that right,” he said. “It’s a good fish.” Walk up a beach with a fish and you’ll get comments from the peanut gallery galore. The loudest chatter comes from people who buy bass filets from Hatches Market and then tell me how wrong it is to kill a fish. I never respond to the “how could you” or the “who do you think you are” comments. I’m just a fisherman and I don’t see anything wrong with taking a few fish each season. Besides, I was too busy staring at the pretty redhead in the sundress standing next to my Jeep. continued on page 19

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A system x fly box

These waterproof box and inserts feature clear-walled construction that allows you to see what’s inside at all times. System X Box is 6” x 4” x 1.5”

#660840-175

$21.95

Four surfaces of 6 rows of system foam. Accommodates an astonishing number of flies.

4.88” x 3.70” x 1.25”

$37.95

C c&f system boxes

Features integrated stainless steel clips that lock two System Foam Inserts in place. 4.88” x 3.70” x 1.25”

#660940

black, light grey

$19.95

D c&f standard threader box

4.88” x 3.70” x 1.25”

#660950

$10.95

Without question, the mother of all fly boxes for streamers, bass bugs, and salmon flies. 100% waterproof and it floats.

#660900-019

7.75” x 4.48” x 1.65”

$42.95

Will hold all of your flies and more. 8-row Micro-Slit foam fits flies #10-16, plus 12 individual compartments for dries. #660890 7.75” x 4.48” x 1.65 $45.00

H c&f saltwater boxes

$49.95

#660910 #660920 #660930

bonefish box permit box tarpon box

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L c&f m-size waterproof boxes

The same great design and construction as the larger C&F waterproof boxes. These new M-Series boxes will hold your flies securely and keep them dry. All are 6.2” x 4.2” x 1.6”

#661630-8 #661630-10 #661630-14 #661630-S

8-row 10-row 14-row streamer

$39.95 $39.95 $39.95 $39.95

K okuma compartment boxes

A classic aluminum box that offers the same quality and workmanship found in boxes many times the price. Foam on one side, compartments with individual spring loaded doors on the other side. Black or silver.

#660970 6 window 3-1/2” x 2-3/8” x 1” $23.95 #660980 10 window 6” x 3-1/2” x 1-1/8” $34.95 #660990 16 window 6” x 3-1/2” x 1-1/8” $34.95

J meiho compartment box

G c&f 12 compartment 8 row box

100% waterproof boxes specifically designed for saltwater.

Made for flies size #10-24; 5 rows of Micro-Slit foam holds approximately 115 flies.

#660870

Snap into or out of the System Box to custom-build your fly selection. Streamer, 4, 5, 6, and 7 row inserts.

F c&f large waterproof box

B c&f 12 row box with flip page #660860

E c&f system foam inserts

$49.95 $49.95 $49.95

Rugged, high quality polypropylene construction and adjustable size design makes them a versatile must. Excellent latches and hinges.

#661080 small, 6”x 3 1/2”x 1 1/2” medium, 8”x 5”x 1 1/2” large, 10”x 7”x 1 1/2”

$8.95 $12.95 $16.95

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A umpqua eastern trout deluxe selection

#334100-ETD

22 flies

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B umpqua largemouth bass deluxe selection #334100-LBD

$29.99

C umpqua striper deluxe selection

#334100-STD

$29.99

D umpqua bahamas deluxe selection #334100-BHD

$29.99

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continued from page 17 “Nice bass,” she said. “Excuse me?” I said. “Nice bass,” she repeated. “Your fish.” “Oh, thanks.” “What are you going to do with it?” “Eat it for dinner.” “I love fresh striper,” she said, “especially if it’s done on the grill.” Angela and I are getting married next month. All because of a fish on the beach. And maybe a long, red ponytail.

bass

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saltwater

A green torpedo. Got backing?

The Fall Fall is like a Pu Pu Platter. If you can figure out how to get through it, let me know. There are lots of fish to catch, early season goose hunting, puddle duck hunting, grouse and woodcock hunting, turkey, deer good grief. Opportunity knocks, blessed are those who wait. There are three parts to every Fall run: early, middle and late. They are dramatically different from each other. In a way, I view them as a gradual decline that culminates with an abrupt end. I like it fine. Early fall means Indian Summer. It’s hot as August during the day, but drier and cool at night. Additional species show up, like Atlantic bonito, False albacore, and tuna. They fit right in with the striped bass and the bluefish that are starting to school up. They come to chase Peanut Bunker, herring, silversides, bay anchovies, butterfish, and sandeels. continued on page 21

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A rio trout leaders A

Designed and manufactured of a medium stiff monofilament with a supple tip, these leaders perform well with all types and sizes of flies. Available in 7.5’ leader single package, 9’ leader single package, 9’ leader 3-pack, and 12’ leader single package.

#440050-75 7.5’ leader (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x) 2x $3.95 #440050-9 9’ leader (0x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x , 7x)$3.95 #440051-9 9’ (3 pack) lLeader (3x, 4x, 5x, 6x) $9.95 #440050-12 12’ leader (5x, 6x, 7x)$3.95

B 3m mastery trout leaders

Knotless tapered leaders that turn over flies with ease and do not pigtail under stress. Clear mono with a light olive tint that allows the leader to drift invisibly through most rivers and lakes. Available in 9’ leader single package, 9’ leader 3-pack, and 15’ leader single package.

#440020-9 9’ leader (0x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x) $3.75 #440021-9 9’ (3 pack) Leader (3x, 4x, 5x, 6x) $9.95 #440020-15 15’ leader (4x, 5x, 6x) $3.95

#440120 4’ leaders (22lb) (60, 80lb shock tippet) $8.95

H 3m mastery striper leader

Not just for striped bass, these clear, tapered leaders are great for most coastal fishing situations. A heavy butt section and powerful front taper turns over heavy flies. Easy to straighten and abrasion resistant.

#440030 8’ leader (8-12, 16, 20lb) $3.95

I rio toothy critter leaders

An essential tool for pike, bluefish, barracudas, small sharks. Nylon-coated stainless steel wire shock tippet.

#440100 7.5’ leaders (15, 30lb) $4.95

J rio powerflex tippet

Made with a high tenacity copolymer, this tippet has great knot strength and is great for both trout and salmon. Interlocking spools.

#660110

$12.95

$7.95

#660400 original (S), midge (M), big bug (B) $19.99

S c&f design retactor

Patented 2 in 1 Retractor allows you to hold two tools and only make one hole in your vest. Permanent memory urethane curl cord. Pin closure.

#660280

$14.95

T palsa pinch-on strike indicators

Small size, high floatability, and ultra bright color allow you to detect the smallest strikes even under extremely low light conditions.

#661270

chartreuse, orange $2.25

U tipper indicators

These indicators go on quickly and will not damage or slip on your leaders. Place your leader in middle and twist into place.

#661280 mini, small, or medium (yellow or red) $4.95

V dinsmore tin shot

Environmentally friendly and reusuable. Comes in 6 different single shot sizes for all fishing conditions.

#661350, 5 shot 661350-5 (01, 04, 06, aa, ab, or bb) $5.95, $9.95

W gehrke’s gink

Our most popular floatant that works well with all flies.

#661150

$4.50

X frog’s fanny

Brush onto your flies so they float high and dry. Non-toxic.

#661210

$5.50

Y shimizaki dry shake #661200

$8.95

Z glide line dressing

K rio fluoroflex plus tippet

AA mayfly lanyard

#440320 30 yard spool (0x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x) $12.95

#661420

L rio fluoroflex tippet

Holds floatant upside down for quick dispensing. Attaches to a lanyard or to the D-ring on your favorite vest.

A harder, more abrasion resistant fluorocarbon for saltwater fishing. Ideal for bonefish, steelhead/ salmon, stripers, false albacore, and many other species. A very popular shock tippet for tarpon and billfish leaders.

#440330 50 yard spool (0x, 1x, 2x,) $10 .95 #440330 25 yard spool(15, 17.6, 20lb) $14 .95 #440330 20 yard spool (25, 30, 39) $19 .95 #440330 15 yard spool (44, 52lb, 60, 80lb) $21.95

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Sports Tools makes one of the most popular nippers out there. Made from stainless steel, the Clip & Knot features a built-in nail knot tool.

#440310 30 yard spool (0x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x) $3.95 #440311 110 yard spool (3x, 4x, 5x, 6x) $8.95

Made of a slightly softer, thinner fluorocarbon than standard Fluoroflex, but offers the same incredible strength and light refractive qualities, making it almost invisible when wet. Interlocking spools.

P sports tools clip & knot

Helps anglers remove the hook from their fish without any handling. Easily backs out the hook and won’t damage your flies. Midge for hooks smaller than 18’s, Original for size 18 and above, and Big Bug for streamers, hoppers and large flies.

As a sane alternative to tying your own tarpon leaders, Rio offers its own hand-tied leaders that feature 22 inches of class tippet placed between double biminis and a hard shock tippet.

$7.95

R ketchum release

G rio tarpon leaders

#660120

D rio steelhead/salmon leaders

Designed with a unique taper that improves turnover and is built to withstand abrasions and maintain knot strength.

Convenient clipper constructed from durable plastic. Uses a razor sharp surgical stainless steel blade to snip mono up to 150 lb.

#440040 9’ leader (8, 10, 12, 16lb) $3.95

O fishpond aussie clipper

#660290

Featuring a heavy butt section for added turnover power, these knotless leaders will deliver your fly to the fish in the stiffest breezes.

#440800 5 meter spool (17.6,26.4, 32.5lb) $12.99

#440130 9’ leader (0x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x) $7.95

F 3m mastery Bonefish Leader

Knots easily to leaders and flies. Micro Steel Tippet provides extra strength when fighting and landing those strong, toothy fish. Bluefish and barracuda beware!

Keep your nippers and other small accessories handy. Features a permanent memory urethane curl cord. Pin closure.

#440080 9’leader (8.8, 10, 13.2lb) $3.95 #440081 9’ (3 pack) leader (8.8, 10, 13.2lb) $9.95

N american fishing wire

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continued from page 19 Obeying channel markers as you come out of a harbor is a near impossibility. All you want to do is to slam down your throttle, kick up a wake and get on the fish. Nothing beats a big school of bones and albies ripping across the surface, shredding bait balls, and disappearing. On some days you can see the fish coming at you from a long ways away. Buck fever for deer hunters, hardtail fever for fishermen, it’s all the same. Your knees knock, your throat goes dry, and you persuade yourself that you’re different, that you won’t make a rookie mistake. You have one shot before the school is gone. What are you going to do? Stand on your line? Flub the cast? Find a windknot after you break off a fish? You have the entire winter to relive your mistakes. And during that long winter you’ll convince yourself that you somehow will do it differently next year. Maybe you will, but maybe you won’t. Run and gun. If it were so wrong, why does everyone do it? Do you wanna sit in a spot and wait for the school to come to you or do you wanna get in the pit? Sometimes you have to make long runs and in doing so you’ll find crashing gulls and diving terns. The saltspray feels good on your burned face. Guides as saltwater cowboys? Riddle me this: is it more fun to mend fences or to get into a gunfight? Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. Just make sure that you have the fastest boat.

I think bones and albies get more praise than they deserve. Fact is, for decades the first ones are caught off of Hedgefence and they’re caught on Umbrella Rigs trolled deep on wire. Any fish that hits a colored surgical tube ain’t smart. Conventional fishermen catch ‘em up six at a time. Use the right fly, get a proper drift, they eat, just like every other fish. Just because some of them are tough to catch doesn’t mean they should be canonized. They are fish and you can catch ‘em all day long and twice on Sunday. Not every one, but enough. Keep that in mind the next time you make a cast. Chances are you won’t be a victim of hardtail fever.

Waiting for the blitz.

At the same time is the Striper Moon, the first full moon in September. It is the time of year when the biggest bass of the season are caught at night on eels. They’re caught on the beaches and they’re caught at the same spots every year. While the southern winds mung up the beaches, the northern winds clean them up. Last year there were 14 over sixty-pound bass caught on the beaches. I find out about them by going to the tackle shops. Fishermen bring them in to be weighed at their favorite shop, so if you want to find out how many were caught you have to visit all the shops. I find out about the quiet fish from friends. They are the ones that never see a scale, but that my friends show me in my backyard. Some of these fish are the size of an eight-year old child. continued on page 23

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continued from page 21 I had a longstanding tradition during early September. Some pals and I were on a quest for the ultimate day, a castand-blast so to speak, and we found it. It started with setting goose blocks near our blind around 10 PM. We strung them on long lines so the high tide wouldn’t wash them away, and then went to work the beaches for stripers. Around False Dawn we’d stop fishing and go to our blind. Early season goose hunting. The limit was five each, but we’d only kill a couple. In September they haven’t been pestered so they decoy easily. The shooting is fast and furious. We’d pick and breast the birds, gather up our spread, and get the boat. Onwards to the South Cape where there are lots of breakwalls and depth changes, and the Gulf Stream pushes closer to shore. Bonito, albies, Spanish macks, and bluefish. We had the bass and birds under our belt, time for hardtails and bluedogs. Needless to say we were worthless by 8 PM. And I’d be lying if I didn’t say I slept through the next day. Fall bluefish. They’re bigger and meaner. Sure I catch some snappers and cocktails, but I love hooking the slammers that a few months ago were racers. Big bluefish in shallow water are like a tarpon. They run, they jump, they tailwalk. A 12pound bluedog is a treat, a 15-pounder is a luxury. Catch one like that on a fly and you’ll remember him for life. If you get him in…. They don’t call ‘em Appleknockers for nothing. When the apples fall from the trees in October’s middle fall, False Albacore split. They don’t like the cold water and after a Summer of wet wading I can’t blame them, it’s culture shock for me, too. The bonito and the bluefish and the tuna bale as well. They all leave ‘cause there’s not enough bait for a party.

Anything done in moderation shows a lack of interest. Staying with a quarter mile long school of blitzing bass and catching one after the other until your arms hurt, your fingers are bleeding, and your legs don’t work is what you get. The Fall run is an immoderate time, and if done right you’ll catch enough fish in a week to get you through a few months of rest. I go out early, I stay out late, I blow off work, I do whatever it takes. I catch small fish and big ones and all sizes in between. I catch a fish on poppers, flatwings, needlefish and tin. Throw a Goo-goo Eyes Big Daddy on a 13-foot surf stick, toss a slider on a ten-weight, but do it before it ends. It won’t be long before the Fat Lady sings, so I make sure I get a dance. Cold gray days and cold, black nights bring on the late fall. All that is left are stripers and birds. Most of the terns have left because the small bait has split, but the long, winged gannets are here. Gannets are some of my favorite birds and I can sit on the bow of my boat and watch them until I am frozen. I like how they move. They fly at a moderate range, they lift up in the sky, and then plummet, like Icarus down to the water. Then they swim. If you ever watched a gannet, they are as graceful swimmers as they are fliers. They spread their wings wide, cup them, and stroke with the grace of an Olympic breaststroker. When they have a herring in their pointy bills, they ascend and swallow their prize. If he were alive, Peter Bruegal would paint gannets. He’d be several hundred years old, but what the heck. The end approaches, the schools spread out. Instead of back-to-back schools of fish, there is more time and more space in between them. I cover more ground to find them, and when I’m on ‘em they’re small. Sometimes the schoolies

hold just beyond my best cast, othertimes they’re at my feet. The mornings are darker, the afternoons end earlier, and the ocean is clear and gray. Dropping tides on a North wind means jacked up seas. You can see bass scattered throughout the waves and if you lead a fish you’ll catch him. In between the schools I scavenge the beach. Instead of floating seaweed there are big hunks of broken saltcord grass, and lobster buoys. The strong seas bring in flotsom and in it are treasures in the form of striper plugs. When bales spring shut, plugs break. They tangle with kelp and grass, and the currents wash the grass and plugs on shore. When my eyes are sharp I can pick them out quickly and easily. One fall I found 38. A good percent of them were in excellent condition, nothing that new split rings and trebles wouldn’t cure. Others were junk, with lips missing from swimmers, balsa chewed by bluefish, or tail sections from broken backs gone. To my mind, those are the special plugs, and I hold them in my hand, lay back on the beach and think of a fish story worthy of the broken plug. A third group consists of plugs to catch fishermen. They don’t look right, they don’t swim right, and I wonder why anyone would bother to fish them? The popular Mambo Minnow comes to mind as one such plug. Looking for plugs is fun, and I’ve sure found some keepers. Some day soon I will go fishing and I will find nothing. The bass will be gone. The signs are everywhere around me and I know I’m close. Mercury is not as aggressive as he was in the early fall, he is sluggish. Lobster pots and buoys are neatly stacked like cordwood in the yards near my home. Boats are on blocks, all neatly shrinkwrapped like a big Christmas present. One of these days I’m going to have to put the deck furniture in the basement, and rake some pine needles and leaves, but not today. Today, I’m going fishin’.

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