{"id":8744,"date":"2022-10-19T01:12:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T05:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tailflyfishing.com\/?p=8744"},"modified":"2022-10-19T01:20:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T05:20:51","slug":"saltwater-fly-fishing-gear-september-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailflyfishing.com\/saltwater-fly-fishing-gear-september-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Saltwater Fly Fishing Gear – Fall 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the Tail Fly Fishing Magazine 10-year anniversary issue, the September\/October 2022 gear guide.
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\"SaltwaterFishpond Thunderhead Backpack<\/b><\/p>\n

Most of us know Fishpond for its\u00a0impeccably made products\u00a0with unique\u00a0design features. They\u2019re\u00a0made to tackle some of the harshest environments an angler can expect to encounter. The redesigned and updated Thunderhead series of packs and slings certainly lives up to demanding standards. We finally had a chance to put the fully submersible backpack through its paces. The biggest brother of them all did not disappoint.\u00a0The pack\u2019s sheer toughness is impossible\u00a0to overlook. Being made from 1680D TPU coated nylon, it looks and feels bombproof. What really sets it apart from its competitors is the waterproof TIZIP zipper\u00a0closure system. While other packs utilize a roll-top enclosure, the Thunderhead zipper offers conventional top access using finger loops on either end to slide the mechanism. It just feels completely\u00a0impenetrable, and on our tests in the elements, it was.\u00a0Like most waterproof gear, the backpack has a simple interior. The only extra storage is a removable zipper pocket for small items\u00a0like cell phone or wallet. The exterior, however, has a number of gear attachments and ergonomic\u2014and surprisingly comfortable\u2014shoulder and hip straps. It can be integrated with other Fishpond\u00a0products like the chest pack. It also has attachment points for Fishpond\u2019s Quickshot Rod Holder for wet wading with multiple rods.\u00a0The Thunderhead Submersible is a versatile, highly durable, backpack that maintains comfort and fishability while offering uncompromising\u00a0protection from the elements. Thumbs up! $299.95 (<\/span>fishpond.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"SaltwaterScientific Angler Regulator Spool<\/b><\/p>\n

Switching out fly lines from reels and spare spools and keeping them tidy and organized is a headache all fly anglers experience. Well, Scientific Angler just made our lives a little less complicated. The Regulator Line Winder is an ingenious device that allows seamless line removal and storage in kink-free coils. Its retractable inner pegs fold in once the line is wound, and notches in the housing keep pipe-cleaner twist-ties in place to secure the line in a neat bundle. The housing disassembles with an easy twist, retracting the inner pegs, and voil\u00e1, your wound line is perfectly delivered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Its light compact design makes it an easy addition on travel trips. And with no metal parts, it\u2019s completely saltwater-proof.\u00a0Our only suggestion would be\u00a0another model with a bigger overall diameter, as many prefer to store lines less-tightly wound to prevent memory.\u00a0$29.95 (<\/span>scientificanglers.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Loon Quickdraw Rod Sleeve and Ergo Quick Release<\/b><\/p>\n

\"SaltwaterLoon Outdoors has been making\u00a0industry standard fly-tying tools and adhesives for more than 20 years, but if we thought fly tying was their only bag, we\u2019d be wrong. Loon has released a number of cool gadgets that we think fly rod owners will love\u00a0as much as we do. One of our favorites, the Quickdraw Rod Sleeve, allows anglers to store\u00a0rods fully rigged and ready to go. It ensures the rod\u2019s finish, guides, and lines won’t get damaged, whether\u00a0they\u2019re on the floor\u00a0of a skiff or in the back of a truck. It\u2019s a great way to keep multiple rigged rods from having their lines become twisted when walking out to the boat or through\u00a0the woods. They\u2019re available\u00a0in a variety of sizes and lengths, easy to use, and take up very little space in a boat bag. The Ergo Quick Release is a hook-removal tool with just the right angles and edges. It allows an angler to efficiently\u00a0unhook landed fish with minimal handling. While there are many similar products\u00a0out there, we really like this tool\u2019s ergonomic handle,\u00a0durable stainless construction, and versatility. We also appreciate its ability to handle a variety of hook sizes and flies.\u00a0$13 and $19 (<\/span>loonoutdoors.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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MacKenzie\u2019s Hand Scrub and Salve<\/b><\/p>\n

The folks at MacKenzie\u2019s like to say that this stuff will liberate the stinkiest of blood, scales, and slime from hands. And even though fly anglers may aren\u2019t usually handling bait and bloodying fish, we all can benefit from this hand soap\u2019s perfect blend of scouring walnut husks and pleasant deodorizing essential oils. Whether oil and grime embedded from a garage project or garlic\/onion essence from the preparation of a fresh fish dinner, Mackenzie’s will keep hands feeling smooth and smelling fresh. Their hand salve is able to tackle the driest cracked palms and fingers. We keep a supply at the kitchen sink and the boat bag\u2014and use it regularly. $9.95-$46.95 (<\/span>fishermanhandscrub.com<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"SaltwaterSkwala Fishing<\/b><\/p>\n

Skwala Fishing, based in southwestern Montana, is a fledgling apparel and gear company focused on fly fishing. The founders bring years of high-level industry experience and meticulous attention to detail to their design features. We couldn\u2019t be more excited about a new player in the business and welcome the fresh perspective on products we all use on the water. We recently got our hands on two items in their Sol Collection: the Sol Tactical Hoody and the Sol Wading Pant. The durability and quality design hooked us first. These feel like huge upgrades from the average solar shirts and pants. The hoody has moisture-wicking, quick-drying breathable fabric and 50 UPF sun protection that we\u2019ve come to expect from high-end products. But these items stand out from the crowd because of unique features like the Primeflex\u2122 ultra-durable fabric in high-wear areas and low-profile pockets in key areas that don\u2019t compromise mobility. Likewise, the wet-wading pants are made from a microporous unique fabric that feels solid enough to slog through the flats all day but light and liberating enough to remain comfortable and unobtrusive. Skwala also offers a full line of fishing jackets and waders, and we look forward to field testing them. $119 each (skwalafishing.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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