{"id":7621,"date":"2021-06-20T10:28:22","date_gmt":"2021-06-20T14:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tailflyfishing.com\/?p=7621"},"modified":"2021-07-18T02:09:40","modified_gmt":"2021-07-18T06:09:40","slug":"saltwater-fly-fishing-gear-june-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailflyfishing.com\/saltwater-fly-fishing-gear-june-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Saltwater Fly Fishing Gear: June 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some gear that might improve your fly fishing adventures this summer….<\/h2>\n

\"saltwaterSea Run Fly Fishing Travel Cases <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Adventurous anglers soon will be taking advantage of relaxed travel restrictions, and if you’re one of them, you\u2019ll appreciate the Sea Run Fly Fishing Travel Case. Made in Italy by Negrini, a company with a\u00a040-year history of manufacturing travel cases for fine shotguns and rifles, Sea Run cases are secure (TSA compliant), lightweight, and compact\u2014perfect for itinerant anglers. We\u2019re very impressed by the quality of\u00a0construction and the thoughtful interior layout. The bottom of the case contains recessed, padded compartments for storing reels, spare spools, leaders, fly line, fly boxes, and other gear. A divider wall\u00a0separates\u00a0the top of the case, which has space for four to five fly rods plus additional storage. We haven\u2019t been this excited about a new piece of fly fishing luggage in years. (searuncases.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

$499-$569<\/span><\/p>\n

\"saltwaterVR Reels Salar Perfection<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

VR Reels are uber high-quality reels made in the Ukraine by designer, areospace engineer, and angler Vladamir Rachenko. The Salar (Spanish for \u201csalt\u201d) is one of the finest reels we\u2019ve ever fished. In addition to its incredible functional capabilities, the Salar boasts an impressive aesthetic that cannot be ignored. With a diameter of 5 inches, it retrieves line well, and easily holds 260 yards of 30-pound backing, a 10-12 line, and\u00a0room\u00a0to spare\u2014while weighing a mere 13.7 ounces, not much for a reel of this sizer and strength. The Salar is cut from premium-grade titanium, which is stronger than aluminum and\u00a0other\u00a0alloys. The sealed drag has almost no start-up inertia and is buttery smooth.\u00a0It doesn\u2019t creep when casting, and the handles and knobs are comfortable and easy to manipulate, even while fighting fish.\u00a0It\u2019s a stellar reel in every sense of the word and a highly recommended addition if it\u2019s within your budget. (vr-reels.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

$1,800<\/span><\/p>\n

\"SaltwaterUmpqua LT Large Baitfish Foam<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The large baitfish box is a new product for this year, but it\u2019s actually a retread from years past. Umpqua brought it back into the lineup for 2021 because it\u2019s an excellent baitfish box that easily holds 18 to 24 large flies, and people\u2014including us\u2014kept asking for it. We like it for tarpon flies, especially backwater and worm-style patterns that run 2 to 2.5 inches and take up a lot of room in boxes. The layout and cut of the\u00a0foam keeps flies organized and accessible\u2014and spaced the way you want them. The best part is that, unlike many well-made sturdy boxes on the market, this one isn\u2019t heavy. It\u2019s\u00a0lightweight, has a clear top for instant identification, and packs a highly functional foam. What\u2019s not to like? (umpqua.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

$29.99<\/span><\/p>\n

\"saltwaterIceMule Classic<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A good day on the water becomes a great day when there\u2019s a cold beverage waiting at the end, and the IceMule Classic makes it easy to enjoy an icy drink without sacrificing the space and weight that come with a traditional hard-sided box cooler. The Classic is available in four sizes\u20149, 10, 15, and 20 liters\u2014and they\u2019re all easily slung over a shoulder or stowed in an out-of-the-way place in the boat. IceMule\u2019s proprietary technology includes a layer of lightweight\u00a0 <\/span>insulation sandwiched between extremely durable outer and inner fabric layers. An air valve lets you create airspace between the layers for additional insulation, and when not in use, you can deflate the cooler and roll it into a tight bundle for storage\u2014perfect for a far-flung fishing getaway where baggage space is a consideration. Its roll-top design functions like a dry bag and keeps the cold inside. We\u2019ve put ours to the test in tropical conditions and can attest that the beer\u2019s still cold after eight hours on the flats. (icemulecoolers.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

$49.95-$79.95<\/span><\/p>\n

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Black Diamond Storm 400 <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Storm 400 is built for all conditions, and even though it\u2019s usually associated with hunting, camping, and climbing, there\u2019s a place for this tool in fly fishing\u2014like one of the nighttime striper fishing excursions featured in this issue. The Storm 400 has a robust waterproof and dustproof housing and casts 400 lumens of light. Its updated user interface includes a secondary switch for easy mode selection, allowing users to toggle between the bright light needed to navigate a darkened path to the shoreline and a dimmer setting for switching out flies and leaders. The device\u2019s \u201cPowerTap\u201d technology provides access to maximum brightness by simply touching the side of the housing. Three low-light color settings\u2014red, green, and blue\u2014are available for those times you\u2019d rather not attract attention. Updated optical efficiency provides brighter light and saves battery. We love the-LED battery meter on the side to keep tabs on battery life instead of guessing about the need to change the four AAA batteries. <\/span><\/p>\n

blackdiamondequipment.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

$49.95<\/span><\/p>\n

\"saltwaterSunray Competition Float Fly Line with Overhang Marker<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

We like the Sunray Competition Float with Overhang Marker for a number of reasons. First, the design combines the best aspects of both conventional weight-forward fly lines and integrated shooting heads. The Competition Float sports a 40-foot head backed by an ultra-thin shooting line, much thinner than conventional running line, which allows for longer shoots. Provided you can comfortably carry the entire head outside the rod tip, this line allows for your ultimate distance cast. To aid with this, the Competition Float features an Overhang Marker. Several feet of blue line at the end of the head section lets you know when the entire head is just outside the rod tip\u2014no guessing at the sweet spot. Simply get the Marker outside the rod tip and let it fly. Perhaps most noticeable, Sunray coatings are made from special polymers\u2014not PVC. Designer Tom Bell explains that these polymers lower the impedance of energy as it travels along the line. Analogous to a fly rod being fast, Sunray\u2019s fly lines are fast. The head of the Competition Float is configured as a Spey taper; that is, the bulk of the weight is concentrated at the rear of the head, near the rod tip, for a smooth turnover of both large and small flies. The Competition Float will perform in fresh water or salt in temperatures from 14 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius). The line is ivory in color and gray at the tip\u2014very visible on the water. Welded loops at each end allow for quick attachment of leaders and backing. Available in weights from 5 to 9. (sunrayflyfish.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

$90.70<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fly Lines – A Fly Line Primer part 2<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n