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Signature Series 8500 .8

October 27, 2017

Condition: Used, with some boat rash on the frame and spools Retrieve: LH, non-convertible Drag Material: Cork Serial Number: SS9154 Description: This reel was part of Jacks personal collection, and is a used reel. It is an early model cork drag reel, likely produced in 1995. The reel comes with its original pouch. If you…

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Flies

September 28, 2014

Like most destination fly shops, we do a brisk business fly business. Given the great variety of target species in The Keys and the complexities of our fisheries, we have taken it a step further than your standard mass produced fly selection. We are constantly looking for new flies and twists on old favorites to…

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Fly lines

September 28, 2014

We carry fly lines from Scientific Anglers, Rio and Airflo. The number of options is great and varied, and too many to describe each in detail. That said, we can easily answer your questions about what line would be best for you if you give us a call or send us an email.

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Rods

September 28, 2014

Given that we’re a fly shop in the middle of the most vibrant fishery on the planet, it’s no surprise that we carry a ton of fly rods. We stock Hardy, Sage, G Loomis, Echo, Clutch, Winston and Scott, and are always looking for new and interesting fly rods from both our existing vendors as…

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Rigging

September 28, 2014

We like to rig every reel that leaves the shop. We also prefer to rig reels that you intend to use here, and there are a number of reasons for this. Any reel you buy from us comes loaded with either 20# or 30# dacron, and we will discount 50# gel-spun polyethylene (GSP) at 50%.…

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Hatch

September 28, 2014

Hatch reels are made in the USA, and have been making the rounds in south Florida for a few years now. They have a Rulon stacked drag, which is completely sealed, and are easy to maintain. Unlike other reels, the reel foot is a permanent part of the frame, which eliminates the corrosion often associated…

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Kapusta

September 28, 2014

A few years ago, Tom Kapusta walked in to the shop and introduced himself. He is a (semi) retired machinist from the northeast, and he worked with Tim Borski to design a reel for use in the Keys. Our involvement with Kapusta has spanned a few years now, and we are proud to be working…

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Nautilus

September 28, 2014

Another south Florida native, Nautilus has put together two of the most reliable drag materials together in their reels: cork and carbon fiber. They are the lightest large reels we’ve seen, and as such a lot of people are falling in love with them. We stock the NV series, and have found it to be…

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Tibor

September 28, 2014

Tibor produces reels here in south Florida, and they have caught everything from trout on 8x to giant billfish on 20# tippet. We carry both the Signature Series and the standard Tibor reels, and usually have a large inventory on hand. If you want a special color or engraving, we are easily able to provide…

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