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The Patagonia Riversalt II
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Posted: March 02, 2026Read moreWords by Sam Wike
IT'S QUITE A STATEMENT TO MAKE A LIST OF THE TOP 10 TARPON FLIES, SO LET ME QUALIFY THE PARAMETERS OF THIS ROLL CALL...
This list was put together by the collective knowledge of the House of Fly crew, including members of our staff who reside in south Florida, and our guide/ambassador team who also live in that idyllic area. I just want to be clear: this isn’t just a bunch of Montana guys taking a stab at a tarpon fly list. We’ve seen that before and it’s not pretty.
Also important to note: this is not a list of the top 10 tarpon flies of all time, although we did include a couple classics that our crew insisted on. This is a list of flies we would take with us today, whether fishing the Keys or anywhere else the silver king swims. Also, this list is only....
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Posted: February 27, 2026Read moreSage's new Arrow fly rod is a modern tool for anglers who value versatility over specific applications, which means this rod serves well in varied conditions and for numerous species. Need a one rod do-all solution. You may have found it here. -
Posted: February 13, 2026Read moreTop Sage Fly Rods rep Kurt Krueger explains in this video how the new Power R8 is the tool you need to cast far, even in challenging conditions, and tame some of the largest freshwater and saltwater species on the planet.
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Posted: March 16, 2026Read morePatagonia's new Riversalt II boot thrives in fresh and salt water, making it the most versatile fly-fishing footwear on the market and an increcible value for those who ply rivers and flats and all other environments between. -
Posted: March 13, 2026Read moreThere are thousands of great bonefish patterns. So many, in fact, it would be difficult if not impossible to find a group of saltwater buffs who could agree on a Top 10 list. -
Posted: March 09, 2026Read moreThe Missouri River Fly Fishers hosted its State of The Rivers conference in Great Falls, Mont., in February, which is an annual event that focuses on the health of the Missouri River. Author Sam Wike details what was said, and how Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks believes the fishing will pan out this year. The good news? Lots of large fish in good numbers.