Snowbee 3-in-1 Trout Landing Net

Snowbee 3 in 1 Trout Net
The Snowbee 3 in 1 Trout Net comes complete with two telescopic aluminium handles.

  • The shorter model is only 12″ (30cm) when closed, providing an ideal river ‘scoop’ net, particularly for competition fishing. This telescopes out to 18″ (46cm) for additional reach and fits neatly within international competition rules for overall length.
  • The second telescopic handle extends from a closed length of 25″ (64cm) to a fully extended length of 45″ (115cm), providing an ideal river bank or small Stillwater net.

Both handles are fitted with high-density foam grips. This versatile net really is a 3-in-1 for the river or bank angler.

The D-section aluminium frame is ultra lightweight, yet offers amazing strength and rigidity. Attached to this is Snowbee’s new hexagonal Rubber-Mesh knotless net, which has a flat bottom panel for the fish to lie in – ideal for catch & release, as this design minimises scale damage.

Frame size: 16″ x 20″ (40 x 50cm).           Price £39.99

Available from Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

Spooling Stations from Berkley

Berkley Classic Reel Spooling StationLine management made easy from Berkley! For loading line onto your reels these two Spooling Stations are among some of their best-selling classics, easy loading and supreme line lay guaranteed!

Berkley Portable Reel Spooling StationThe Classic Reel Spooling Station is intended for home use, while the Portable Line Spooling Station does what it says and can be used anywhere. They are both easy to use, produce excellent line lay and make line loading very easy.

Check out the Berkley Spooling Stations along with other Berkley Products at Fly Fishing Co UK

Spotting fish at Eye Level

Eye Level Waters Edge SunglassesAll fishermen should wear glasses, prescription or Polaroids, ordinary sun glasses just will not cut it.
You need polarised glasses to stop glare and to allow you to see fish.
In New Zealand they swear by amber lenses to spot fish in their incredibly clear waters, so if you are heading of to fish waters that are clear try these Eye Level glasses, they won’t break the bank.

Check out the full range of Eye Level Polaroid Sunglasses

Smith & Wesson Watches

When you are out in the elements as we fishermen usually are, you want a timepiece that is  robust and weatherproof, easy to read and visually pleasing. Smith & Wesson have a range of watches to suit your needs and pocket! Made using Swiss components.

Smith & Wesson Amphibian WatchSmith & Wesson Military Watch

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first two have luminous dials.

The next two have Tritium self illuminating dials.

Tritium Logo

Smith & Wesson Soldier WatchSmith & Wesson Ambassador Watch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out our full range of  Smith & Wesson Watches

William Joseph Coastal Pack

William Joseph Coastal PackWilliam Joseph Costal Pack BackThe William Joseph Coastal Pack combines a really comfortable backpack with a removable chest pack. The backpack is big enough to take your waterproofs, lunch, photographic gear and a few other items inside, outside you can carry rod tubes / water bottles and your landing net. On the front of the shoulder straps are fixing points for accessories. The chest pack has room for two fly boxes, work stations and more attachment points. The overall capacity is excellent making this the most advanced combo Willy J has produced.

Visit our online shop for our full range of  William Joseph Fly Fishing Products.

Protect your Rods

This follows on from the previous blog, having spent a lot of money on travelling to a destination to fish, be it Scotland ( if you’re Scottish read Devon ) or some far-flung exotic venue ( not that Scotland or Devon aren’t exotic in their own way ) you need to protect
your rods from air travel. Just relying on your rod tubes will not cut it. I have lost two rods this way! Still you live and learn.
One answer is a Flambeau Bazuka Rod Carrier.  There are two models, the 6095 and the 6085. Just pick the model to suit the length and amount of rods you are travelling with.

Flambeau Bazuka 6095• Extra Large Capacity.
• Large Diameter case holds many rods for extended trips.
• Perfect for Saltwater rods and other rods with oversized guides.
• Telescopes from 73″ to 102″.
• One piece construction for high-end performance at an economical price.
• Contoured, blow moulded construction
• Hinged-in handle for maximum durability
• Completely lockable for added security
• Foam padded at both end for maximum rod protection
• Airline Approved
• Size: Diameter 6″ x Length 73″ – 102″

Flambeau Bazuka 6085• Telescopes from 63″ to 87″ for maximum versatility
• Holds up to six 6.5′ one piece rods
• One piece construction for high-end performance at an economical price.
• Contoured, blow moulded construction
• Hinged-in handle for maximum durability
• Completely lockable for added security
• Foam padded at both end for maximum rod protection
• Airline Approved
• Size: Diameter 4″ x Length 63″ – 87″

Check out all of our  Flambeau Bazuka Rod Carriers.

Loop Opti Dryfly Reel

loop_opti_reel_blackBack from Scotland, a good trip, spent in good company. The fishing I did, the wife, non-fisher person had priority on my time, was very good considering the weather. Had some long walks to some amazing Lochs where the trout fought like tigers, a nine-inch fish put a good bend in my Loop Cross S1 6# rod, I’m glad I was using 6lb Maxima line. The only downside of the trip was my 4# Orvis LA Battenkill reel falling out of my rucksack somewhere on a mountain track! Looking for a replacement as Orvis no longer make this reel, I have decided to get a Loop Opti Dry Fly to replace it, having looked at all the other reels we have, yes I will have to pay for it and no I will not claim on insurance, my fault for not securing it, if more people accepted responsibility for their own stupidity, insurance would be a lot cheaper! Wouldn’t it?

Check out the full Loop Tackle, Maxima Line and Orvis FishingTackle ranges.

Vision Loikka Boots in T&S

Vision Loikka GUMMI Wading BootsTrout & Salmon have reviewed the Loikka Wading Boots from Vision, the sole’s GUMMI rubber offers better grip than the industry-standard Vibram, the sole pattern of raised discs of different sizes makes it easier to change direction in the river, thirteen tungsten studs on each sole  have a low profile so parts of the rubber are always in touch to stop sliding. Subtle features but they make a difference. The sole extends to make a front bumper to stop anything forcing its way between sole and midsole. They are light and very tough and reinforced from above the ankle and all along the sides.

For more information on these Wadding Boots and other Vision Products visit
Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK

 

Loon UV Fly Finish

Tying up Saltwater or Pike Flies? Then at some point you will need a UV varnish or be prepared to wait 5 mins for your epoxy to harden. With the Loon UV Fly Finish it hardens in seconds in direct sunlight or with the aid of the Loon UV Torch.

Loon UV Fly Finish Clear Thin and StandardLoon Outdoors UV Fly Finish
Use it to stick eyes on, as a head cement or as a shrimp back, in fact it has numerous uses. Build up fly heads and bodies, instantly cures in UV light, bottle includes needle tip for precision placement.
Comes in Loon Ultra Violet TorchStandard or Thin.

Loon Outdoors UV Torch
Will set Loon UV Fly Finish, Loon UV Knot Sense and the Loon Wader Patch, which makes invaluable for the travelling fly-fisher who ties flies!

For more information on Loon Products visit Fly Fishing Tackle Co UK