Category Archives: The Hot Ticket
First Shot
By Justin Pickett "With an explosion, the water suddenly gave way to expose the shimmering scales and black fins of a perfect Everglades Silver King." The weeks of preparation, tying, and fantasizing had come to an absolute end as I found myself sitting in the backseat of...
New Fly Rods and Reels From Redington
Redington made a strong statement about identity at this years IFTD show. About their own identity, and about yours. The new I.D. reel is one of the smartest designs I’ve seen in years. The reel itself is simple, functional and affordable but what sets it apart...
Higa’s S.O.S Baetis
By Bob Reece It’s about time for baetis. As we move into the months of fall, water temperatures begin to drop along with the activity of insect life. While the larger mayfly moments of summer are gone, the always important baetis remain. Nymphing success during...
Fight Big Fish with the Butt Section of the Fly Rod Not the Tip
If you fly fish long enough and pay your dues, it's just a matter of time until you hook into a giant fish and experience defeat. I've always loved the saying, "It's always the big ones that get away", like it provides anglers a viable...
Help The Florida Keys Angling Community Recover From Irma
Images of the lower Florida Keys after the devastation of Hurricane Irma tell a bleak story. The image above is a spot which may be familiar to many anglers. The former site of the marina at old Wooden Bridge. Now a trash-strewn vacant lot. Scanning the...