- IF4, International Fly Fishing Film Tour, a special Saltwater Cut for us here in Florida.
- Very Cool trick try this it works awesome.
- Dragon Fly paddle boards in South Carolina Show this weekend.
- Real truth about SOPA
- Natural Laws
- Clay Dyer, can’t help but to be inspired by this guy
- Invisible to the Naked eye water proofing you iphone
- Tuna gets over $700,000 at the fish market
- Real Cyclops Shark found
- White Pelican eating a pigeon
Aquaz Kenai rain/wading/fishing jacket review video
Aquaz, a Korean based company that makes waders. I first saw these guys at the Fly show in New Orleans and to be honest did not pay much attention. Mainly because there are many apparel companies out there, they just get lost in the mix of things.
Aquaz found out about the Salty Fly and wanted to send over some products to raffle off. It was a good opportunity for me to check some of their products out. After a little research, I come to find out that they make waders for other “well known” companies as well. I checked the Aquaz website out and it looks like they have some cool gear other than waders. However, looks are one thing but feeling it is another though.
When I got the box in for the product give away I was surprised that they sent me a jacket as well as waders. Though it was a give away and not for mine to use, like any gadget guy I had to check it out. I must say I was pleasantly surprised how well thought out the jacket really was.
First the jacket was very light weight but very useful. The gear pockets in the front were expandable(for fly boxes, lures etc), situated high, water proof zippers with pull tags, Velcro enclosure, with drain holes. The side pockets were high so no water gets in while wading, waterproof zippers w/ pull tags, and has wool material inside for hand warming. The vents in the back the same way, water proof zippers all the way. The cuffs are Velcro with neoprene cuffs to keep the elements out. D rings around the pockets to clip things on. Many jackets in this price range do not offer this. The hood has a visor and there’s bungee cords all the way around the hood as well as the waist. This allows for fitting adjustments quite easily.
Most of the jackets available in our area never consider many of the functions I’ve mentioned. Usually they are made in the traditional non fisherman configuration. Flat pockets, pockets lower the waist, no hand warmers, no neoprene, no zipper pull tags.
Overall the Kenai jacket is a well thought out and functional piece of foul weather fishing garment.
Ashley of Don’s Bait and Tackle Fly How to Series 1: Dubbing head, shallow water fly
Ashley of Don’s Bait and Tackle is an awesome fly tying machine. He is starting to do some video tutorial to share with us here on Saltyshores. Here is the first of what I hope is be many to come.
You can tie them right off the video. The materials needed are listed bellow.
All of the flies you seen here can be seen at his shop down in Homestead, Florida.
Recipe:
Hook: Gamakatsu B10 stinger #1
Thread: Match Head color
Tail: Finn Raccoon or Mag Zonker
body: artic Fox, Scalapen
Head: Senyo’s Lazer Dub
Eyes: bead chain and 3-D epoxy red
New Waterproof iphone 4 and 4s case, 2012 Surf Expo by Dri Suit Technology, Dri suit endurance
1.18.2012
When I had a chance to walk around to see new stuff at Surf Expo I came across new waterproof iphone 4 case. As you guys might know I own an iphone 4 with lifeproof case.
Since I already own one I almost just walked passed but I i figured I stop and give it a chance. At first glance it’s nothing special, just another waterproof case. But talking to the people and looking at the product more closely a few things I really like was evident.
It had a special held phone adapter which allows for much better audio. I have muffle issues with the lifeproof at times but using bluetooth it does not bother me that much. However for the times I do not have a bluetooth handy it can get frustrating. This built in adapter is also waterproof. So all you have to do is plug in head set and you are ready to go and it will still be waterproof. On the Lifeproof I would have to use a different headphone adapter to use one and it can be a bit cumbersome.
Taking the case off was quite easy with a couple clips that locks. The opening allows for any type of charger adapter. They tell me it has been test 20+ feet no problem at all. The LP on the other hand is rated to only about 6′.
Another interesting point is that there is gel like covering on the screen. What this is does is allow for full operation even when wet or underwater. Most waterproof cases this was an issue. You would have to start the recording or use another way to activate taking photos while wet or underwater besides the touch screen.
Best of all they tell me the retail value when it comes out late February will be $59 25% cheaper than the Lifeproof.
This all sounds great, I would love to get ones in my hands to test out for you guys. Meanwhile here’s a little video I shot at the Surf Expo 2012.
DriSuit Endurance Waterproof Iphone 4/4s case
Kayak fishing Tampa to the Dry Tortuga by my buddy Slik Nik
My buddy Nick put together this video. Included are some Dry Tortuga fishing footage we got last summer. Nicely done Nick.
How to tie a knot to a hook in 5 seconds with the knot less hook
1.17.2012
I just had lunch with Captain Oliver O’Riordan about an hour ago here at Circles. He showed me this hook that can be tied on in like 5 seconds by a company called Easy 2 Hook.
I tried it real quick over lunch it was pretty damn easy. Check out the quick video I did demonstrating it. This would be great for beginners that don’t know many knots or people that needs assistance.
It also test at 100%, meaning the line breaks before the knot will.
Update 1.18.2012
So apparently I did it wrong..here’s the correct way to do the wrap.
Here’s the wrong way I tied it… leaving it up here just for reference purpose.
William Joseph Mag series chest pack, Winter low tide fishing accesories
1.17.2012
Before I had left for surf expo last week I had been on the water with kayak a bunch. I choose the kayak because besides being more stealthy it allows me to get super shallow this time of year.
With the cooler temperature the fish just hangs out shallower much longer than they would in the summer time. More oxygen in the water etc.
Wading fishing is the key to covering more area and stealth once I get to my fishing location. Sure I can stay in the kayak but I feel I cover the area better if I wade fish.
One of the accessories I like to use if I’m out on a long day is the chest pack. It allows me to bring more gear like leaders, extra lures, pliers, cutters, jig heads etc.
The chest packs is awesome but some of the ones I use to use in the past would have a bunch of zippers in them. This was great in freshwater but once you start using it in saltwater it gets ruined pretty easily. If you’re like me, I use the products, I do not buy them to look pretty and put them away. I actually use the products, wow what a concept!
Sometimes I forget to rinse the items I use(which you should do always when fishing in saltwater). For zippers this becomes a disaster as they corrode and render your expensive pack virtually useless.
William Joseph, one of the leaders in fishing packs, has came out with the Mag Series of packs. These packs utilizes naturally occurring long lasting magnets to open and close the bags. To me this is genius, and perfect for a guy like me that often forget close them at times. No more slinging lures all over the place because i forgot to zip up the bag. The mag series virtually closes itself.
The mag series essentially solves many of my issues with 1. forgetting to rinse after fishing 2. forgetting to close latch after grabbing something. I plan on replacing my boat bag with the mag technology as well. Nothing more annoying than running in a boat, forget to close your bag and all your stuff spills out all over the darn place!
William Joseph Mag Current Chest Pack
New Fila Skela-toe shoes for fishing, Surf Expo 2012 Fila skele-toe watermoc, fila watermoc 2.0
1.16.2012
Eddie and I dropped by the Fila shoe booth while at the Surf Expo 2012 to see what they got that was new for 2012. I was glad we did. With the craze of the five fingers I always wanted to try them. They are kinda goofy but friends tells me they are great. However with the prices reaching $80-$100+ for experimental shoes I opted not to.
Fila has a similar concept and this year they are have out the new Watermoc skeletoe water shoes. This shoe is made specifically for the water life style which is right down my alley. Eva foam so it floats, light and comfortable. Toe finger style so it allows for better feel as well as lower your center of gravity. There are also drain holes to allow water to leave your shoes.
The Columbia drain makers I got last summer are holding up great and they go with me every time kayak fish. These Fila watermoc will be great especially when I do the Stand up Paddle board fishing. And best of all they retail for only $49.95 which is 1/2 the price of the competitors.
fila watermoc 2.0
fila watermoc 2.0
Surf Expo 2012, Bote Board stand up paddle board design for fishing
1.15.2012
One of the SUP (stand up paddle board) I checked out during the expo was company called Bote Board. The company is based out of Destin Florida. From the quick look over I did it seems like they got some really nice fishing amenities on board. The cooler is used for sitting down, storage, as well as being able to stand on to see fish better. A leaning post allows for an easy to reached rod holders and can accommodate a backpack for more storage.
At 12′ long and 32 inches wide it is very stable to fish out of. At just a bit over 30lbs could be easily carried around and put on a skiff for portage to a remote destination.
THE SPECS
- 12 Feet Long
- 32 Inches Wide
- 33 lbs.
- 5 Inches At Thickest Point
- 1/4 Inch Balsa Stringer
- Double Concave Bottom
- High Quality EPS Foam Core
- High Quality Fiberglass Skin
- High Quality Epoxy Resin & Paint Shell
- Poly-urethane Rubber Coating
- Deck Pad**
Here is an interview we did at the booth at surf expo 2012 w/ our host Leslie from SUP Radio.
Will have to demo one soon.
Surf Expo 2012, Costa Del Mar’s 2012 line up, Double Haul and Clear frames
This video we shot at the Surf Expo 2012 in Orlando Florida.
Costa’s new Double Haul frame as well as in the first ever “Clear” frame versions. Available in all lens types.
I tried it on it actually fit my large melon pretty good. I might have to get me a pair of these this season.
Costa del mar double haul clear