Presenting the fly is more than just a pretty tight loop! Presenting is placing the fly in a position in which the fish senses the offering as easy prey. Of course it starts with your cast which depending on surrounding conditions of wind, current and sunlight may require a tight loop, a more open loop or something in between. The fly should appear harmless and nonthreatening to the fish. After all, who wants to eat something if it hurts? The fly should seem easy for the fish to catch without expending more energy than it will obtain from the meal. Tune your cast, control your loops and make it the fly look like a free lunch and you'll catch more fish!     

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Cool New iPAD & iPOD Covers just in time for Tarpon!

 

 

iPad Cover $59.99

iPhone Cover $29.99

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Not Fair To Fish! Cortland Liquid Crystal

 

 

 

The new clear Liquid Crystal floating fly line from Cortland is deadly in the hands of a good angler! Cortland has minimized the coiling for better line control on these new versions and they cast so smooth! A must for tarpon fishing in clear water.

 

Cortland Liquid Crystal $80.00

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The new two tone Bermuda Triangle Tapers from Royal Wulff cast super in the wind which always seems to be the case with us on the flats! They are built to withstand the wilting heat of tropical flats and blistering decks.

 

Royal Wulff - Bermuda Triangle Taper $79.00

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Quick Change Tarpon Tippets

 

 

 

 

Just tie on your favorite fly and loop to loop for a quick change! These are excellent tippets tied in our shop under proven specifications. Packaged in several line class & shock tippet choices.

 

Tarpon/Big Game Quick Change Leaders - 3 Pak $29.95

 

The Islamorada Sharkfly brought 18 captain/angler teams together in March for two days of fly fishing for sharks. 47 sharks were caught and released in the event which benefits "We Fish for Kids." a nonprofit organization, that supports athletic and educational programs for public schools in the Florida Keys. It was hosted by tournament director and creator Capt. Mark Johnson at La Siesta marina.

 

Defending champions Capt. Steve Friedman and his dad Greg Friedman, won first place honors  by releasing 12 sharks of various species. Second place, with 12 lemon sharks, went to Billy Brewer of Jupiter, FL, guided by Capt. Brian Gwilliam Third place honors were earned by guide Capt. Mike Kozma and his angler Wilson Langworthy of Ocean Reef, FL, with 5 shark releases.

 

Sponsors of the event are Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, AFTCO, Biscayne Rods, Markey Marine, Florida Keys Outfitters, Thomas & Thomas Rods and others. For information on the 2013 Islamorada Sharkfly contact Capt Mark Johnson @  tailspincharters@hotmail.com

 

 

(Left to Right) Capt Steve Friedman, Brower Moffitt of T & T Rods and Greg Friedman

 

The 17th Jim Bokor Islamorada All Tackle Spring Bonefish Tournament was held April 10th through 13 with excellent bonefishing conditions prevailing. The eight teams caught 14 releases and 2 weight fish on day one.  Day two proved brought 7 releases and 3 weight fish.  The final day saw a total of 8 release fish and 4 weight fish with Troy Pruitt of Naples, guided by Captain Brian Helms, taking Grand Champion honors with the most points scored since 2005! They also won the Most Releases Trophy with 12 bonefish. Frank Delucas of Plantation, Florida and Captain Mark Krowka took Runner Up to Grand Champion with 2 weight fish and 9 releases. For information on next year's tournament contact Betsy Bullard at fishnfever@bellsouth.net

 

 

(Left to Right) Capt Brian Helms, Jim Bokor and Troy Pruitt

 

Just in: The Keys Spring Fly Bonefish Championship was won by veteran angler Mark Richens of Islamorada and owner of T & T rods guided by Capt. Jared Raskob of Islamorada. Largest bonefish was a whopping 11 pound 10 ounce downtown fish caught by Brian Gabriel fishing with Capt Bo Bosso.

 

 

Brian Gabriel weighs an 11 pound 10 ounce monster before release!

 

 

On Saturday May 19 R.W. Oliver's will present an auction of the Historical Collection of the Late William "Billy" Pate at his home in Islamorada. The items are truly representative of the development and evolution of saltwater fly fishing from its infancy in the 1960's. For more information on the auction click here. 

 

 

Tarpon fishing can be so confusing! This month's photo was submitted by Ian Davis of Yellow Dog Outfitters and shows an angler hooked up to a tarpon, but not the one jumping in the photo.  There were tarpon flyin' everywhere! Ian will receive a $50.00 gift certificate from Florida Keys Outfitters. Great day! Great Photo! Happy Time!

 

Give us your best shot for May'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,