New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008

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2007/12/19 09:20:09 (permalink)

New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008

I have to admit I'm a bit of a gear pig when it comes to new, better fly fishing equipment.  That doesn't always mean that I'm in the market to purchase anything specifically.  I just want to keep up with the latest market of fresh gear.  Please add your opinions and experiences with any new fishing products.
 
Anybody ever use a strike indicator made by the Ohio based company Float Master?
http://www.floatmasterco.net/
I've noticed their products at our local fly shops.
 
Another product I'm interested is the redesigned studded Aquastealth Simms Guide boot.  I think now the cleats can be replaced after they wear down.  Any opinions?.....formerguide.

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    beerman
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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2007/12/19 15:16:10 (permalink)
    Here is a link to new fly fishing product reviews:
    http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/gear/cutchin_fourfeet_08.aspx

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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2007/12/19 15:21:42 (permalink)
    Greg I saw the Floatmaster floats on some Ohio Fishing show..  The only drawback is they are set up so your leader enters and exits from the bottom of the float.  I think that would add extra drag ...  and we all know the less drag the better
     
     

     



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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2007/12/20 16:36:29 (permalink)
    Aquastealth Simms Guide boots are the best.
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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2007/12/20 18:01:52 (permalink)
    Beerman
     
    My friend pulled these floats off a rack at poor richards and showed em to me, there kinda hidden up there and I never noticed them before.  I used them with sucess, and so does he.  I like them and I hate indicators of any sort for the most part.  The right angle technique doesn't drag like you think they would, the indicators were great, offered in some neat color combinations and didnt pop off the leader.  just my 2 cents.
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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2007/12/20 22:22:43 (permalink)
    Our local shop's got a ton of the Float Masters.  I'm gonna give them a try.

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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2007/12/20 22:52:09 (permalink)
    Got a pair of the new Korker guide boots..so far so good.
     
    Like the sole options and the lacing system is cool.
     
    http://korkers.com/product.php?recKey=38

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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2007/12/22 00:29:07 (permalink)
    Gregg, I liked the photos! Do the girls demo them?:

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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2008/01/15 20:40:14 (permalink)
    wats the difference in floats
     
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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2008/01/16 07:49:27 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: atpeacock

    Aquastealth Simms Guide boots are the best.

     
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    RE: New Fly Fishing Gear ~ 2008 2008/01/16 12:17:13 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: Loopy

    Our local shop's got a ton of the Float Masters.  I'm gonna give them a try.


    I bought some float masters, steve is a cool dude(owner)

    Ill be driving a helios here soon, ill let you know my thoughts.


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