Control the roll!  Too often I see a cast aimed on in a good line direction but the loop unrolls too high above the water. The result is that the fly and leader drift back or off to the side causing slack and a missed opportunity. Same thing can occur when you shoot all the line that's off the reel and it comes abruptly to the end jerking back at you. Practice adjusting the plane of your stroke to let the line and leader unroll just above the water. Then feather the line between your fingers to stop the forward progress.  You will end up with a straighter line from line hand to fly giving more control for instant stripping, plus you'll catch more fish! 

 

Sage Z-Axis Rods Almost Gone @ 40% Off

 

 

Z-Axis rods are made for easy casting really pleasant fishing! As Sage is coming with some new models we are moving out the Z-Axis to make room.  As of today we only have two 4 weights, great for brookies and small rainbows; one 7weight - great for throwing streamers or woolly buggers; and one 9 weight for salmon, steelhead or big bass bugs. Check them out and buy one here while they are still in stock at this super price.

 

 

Shark Tooth Tipper Cutter

 

 

 

Spend more time fishing and less time getting ready with the all-new Shark Tooth, a highly functional and easy tippet cutter. Simply slip elastic over your tippet spool and use the Tooth to cut tippet with precision. No more wasted time searching for nippers or using your teeth. The smooth cutting action leaves the perfect amount of tippet exposed and eliminates tippet waste. A very helpful tippet cutter that is only $5.95 and reusable from spool to spool.

• Small - Fits most spools from Umpqua, Cabelas and Climax
• Large - Fits most spools from RIO, Maxima, Scientific Angler, Orvis, Cabelas, Frog Hair and Umpqua

 

 

Aquabox - New!

 

 

This is one really nifty item providing waterproof protection for your iPhone, Blackberry or other touch screen smart phone device. Take photos underwater. Dial and converse or send & receive emails. A guide recently had it on the console while running and it went overboard...... came about and picked it up fine! Comes with float & lanyard & can buy now in yellow for $39.95.

 

 

Season End Special - All Tarpon Flies 30% Off!

 

 

 

We have plenty of really good tarpon flies for fall clearance sale @ 30% off. You can stock up for the spring now! Limit of 6 per pattern/color. To see and buy click here and use the code TARPONTAMER.

 

Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament:  June 20-24

ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys - Greg Smith of Laguna Vista, Texas, has dominated Florida Keys tarpon tournaments in 2011, winning his latest grand champion title at the prestigious Gold Cup Invitational Tarpon Tournament held June 20-24 in Islamorada.

 

Smith, fishing with Captain Bill Hagen of South Padre Island, Texas, posted five weight fish and 10 releases. Smith recently took top honors at the Don Hawley Invitational Tarpon Tournament and the Florida Keys' Outback Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament held in May.

 

Ned Johnson of Charleston, S.C., released 11 fish to land the tournament's title for most releases. He also scored three weight fish to end the tournament in second place. Johnson's guide was Captain Doug Kilpatrick of Summerland Key, Fla.

 

Mike Rioles from Richmond, R.I., took third place with one release and four weight fish. He also caught the tournament's largest tarpon, at 131.2 pounds, and was named the event's best new angler. Rioles fished with Captain Mark Krowka of Islamorada.

 

Twenty-five anglers fished the Gold Cup, capturing 108 tarpon counted as releases and 29 that weighed a minimum of 70 pounds each and were counted as weight fish.

 

The 2012 tournament is set for June 18-22 and pits 25 fly-rod anglers against the tenacious silver king for four straight days of fishing.  Tournament proceeds benefit children's charities in the Florida Keys.   Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio 305-942-0428 Email: csasun@aol.com

 

Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament:  July 17 - 20  Anglers targeted permit and recalled late angling legend Del Brown Sunday through Wednesday, July 17-20. The Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament honors the inventor of the Del Brown Permit Fly whose passion for the wily sport-fish led him to catch more than 500 during his lifetime. This year's fishing conditions were exactly opposite of what permit anglers like; cloud cover, light wind and neap tides! Over tough three days Greg Vincent with Capt Justin Rea managed to catch one on the final day to win. Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio 305-942-0428 Email: csasun@aol.com

 

Herman Lucerne Memorial August 26-28th

Set against the backdrop of Everglades National Park, the Herman Lucerne Memorial Backcountry Fishing Championship is to hold its 10th annual event Aug. 26-28 in Islamorada. 
For more information visit www.hermanlucerne.com. 

 

35th Annual Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Tournament Sept. 13-16  Since 1975, the names of the winners of the prestigious Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament have made up a virtual who's who in saltwater fly fishing.  The 35th annual event is set for Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 13-16.

The 2011 Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Tournament kicks off with a 6 p.m. welcome reception and captains meeting Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Islamorada Fishing Club next to the Lorelei Restaurant and Cabana Bar at mile marker 82 bayside. Contact Charlotte Ambrogio at 305-942-0428 or csasun@aol.com

 

Women's Fall Fly Classic Invitational Fall Fly Tournament Oct. 4-7

Formerly called the Women's World Invitational Fly Championship Bonefish Series, the revamped three-day challenge invites elite lady anglers to compete for points and implement their strategies for landing an elusive backcountry slam (tarpon, snook and redfish) or a flats slam (tarpon, permit and bonefish) to secure a tournament win.  Tournament information: Contact Charlotte Ambrogio at 305-942-0428 or csasun@aol.com

 

The Islamorada Invitational Sailfly is scheduled for January 11 & 12, 2012

 

 

Here we go again! Invitations will go out in August to 2011 Sailfly participants offering first opportunity to compete once again. This is an all release sailfish fly tournament using 8kg (16 pound class) tippet provided by the tournament. 2012 will be the 12th year of this fun and challenging event. For information Contact: Sandy Moret (305) 664-5423 ot

sandy@floridakeysoutfitters.com

 

View a complete listing of the 2011 qualifying events for the Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championships.  

 

For more tournament information see www.inshoreworldchampionships.com. 

 

Congratulations to John Shirley of Hardin, MT for submitting July's Photo of the Month. A great underwater shot of a Punta Allen permit! John will receive a $50.00 gift certificate from Florida Keys Outfitters. Great day! Great Photo! Happy Time!

 

Give us your best shot for August's photo of the month! Entries must be received via email, no later than 6:00pm EST the last day of the month.  Please include full name and mailing address.   Photos must be at least 300 dpi with minimum dimension of 3" x 5" (900 x 1500) and a maximum dimension of 8" x 10" (2400 x 3000) and submitted in JPG format.  
 
The staff of Florida Keys Outfitters will review all entries and determine the monthly winner. Consideration will be given to originality, composition and image quality. Their decision shall be final.  Photos submitted will become the property of Florida Keys Outfitters and used at its discretion.  Winners receive a $50.00 gift card from Florida Keys Outfitters.

Tight Loops,