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Probably the most important thing that an angler can do is practice a proper saltwater cast which can be done well before you ever step onto the boat.

The team over at Hell's Bay Boatworks has shared an interesting short video from one of their Pro Staff Members Chico Fernandez as he discusses another one of his favorite fly patterns The Baitfish Fly.

Elements of Saltwater Fly Design

Brother Travis is back in the house, and you will hear a quick slice of our funny but educational sound bite!

In this volume, you will hear a quick slice of our fantastic show with Doctor Ashley Dentler about her favorite fly to cast to Stripers and Flounder in New Jersey.

On recent island trips to Abaco's Green Turtle Cay and Grand Cayman, a finesse fly had to be utilized to outsmart the surprisingly-not-so-unspoiled bonefish...The Cayman Sleek!

Whether you are targeting Permit in South Florida and the Caribbean or Sheepshead in North Florida, Señor Crab is here to help!

This versatile fly was inspired and tested in the chocolate milk waters of Everglades National Park

I am Fly Shop Junkie and I visit, and have visited them, from Coast to Coast / North to South when traveling.

The inspiration for this fly was to outsmart the smartest and biggest Biscayne Bay Bonefish in my home waters of Miami.

as advised, it is not any formal training or classroom type of instruction (more social), but I am pretty sure you will pick up some Tips and Tricks simply by watching and asking questions!

one of South Florida's Fly-Fishing gurus. Share some of his patterns and the modifications he has made to them to help increase your hook-up ratio!

We can't forget about our friend (Brother) Travis Sands, The Flats Phantom, whom I call the Permit Guru of the Bahamas!