In the shop there are those awesome items that just don't get their due. The Fish Tales team has compiled this collection of the very best items that aren't the most popular (see this collection for those), but are the things we've tried and loved.
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Simms Wool Half-Finger Gloves $44.95 A lot of us fish the shoulder seasons when the temps are cooler, and we like a glove that still insulates when wet. The go-to choice for high dexterity and low bulk warmth, these Simms Wool Half Finger Gloves offer the highest value versatility in the Simms glove lineup. Available in both a small and a large size accommodate anglers with different sized hands. |
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Hareline Mega Tying Mat $52.99
A lot of us at the shop tie a large volume at flies and we all have and love this mat! Hareline has made the ultimate tying mat, with a textured surface that catches small items like beads and hooks but can easily rinse or wipe clean. Epoxy spills when allowed to dry will peel right off. Beads don't roll away to be eventually swallowed by the vacuum.
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Fishpond Natural Lip Balm $6.99 Fishpond Lip Balm offers SPF15+ for on the water or every day wear. Protect yourself from harmful UVA/UVB rays with all natural sun screen, sun stick, and lip balm. Fishpond has developed these products with Joshua Tree, an industry leader in organic skin care. in a delicious Mountain Mint! |
Fishpond SPF50 Face Stick $16.99 This 100% natural, dry-touch stick is designed for an active life under the sun. Weighing in at SPF 50, this stick carries the highest water resistance and UV strength the FDA will approve. Applies with a slight white tint, then rubs in clear. This formula is much easier on Reefs around the world. |
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Textreme Standard Tying Thread $3.50
Many of the staff have switched to using the Textreme Tying Thread that we started carrying last winter. It has excellent tensile strength in relation to size, is suitable for tying uniform bodies, and the rough texture works well with dubbing. Plus, this thread is available in more than 20 colors over 3 sizes.
Patagonia Men's and Women's Terrebonne Joggers $125.00
Add a pair of lightweight performance pants to your summer wet-wading kit with the Patagonia Terrebonne Joggers. This Fish Tales staff favorite features breathable and quick-drying material with a comfortable waistband and cuffs, and a bit of protection from the elements, thanks to a PFC-free DWR finish.
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Ketchum Release Tool $25.99
The Lamson Ketchum Release Tool makes low-mortality release easy, plus allows you to retrieve your fly without damage. Use of this tool will preserve protective coatings on fish and eliminate air exposure. It even keeps your hands high and dry. Fish Tales staff highly recommend that every angler have a tool like this.
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SA Regulator Ergo Hemos $42.99 Several of our team members love the comfort and ease with which these hemos operate. They squeeze open easily like mitten clamps. Scientific Anglers Regulator Ergo Hemo is the ultimate multi-function fishing clamp. Hemostats upgraded! |
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Cling Mag Temperature Tape $10.99 This thermometer securely fastens to your fishing net or any other smooth surface and tells you the exact water temperature within 1-2 degrees. Features a "safe zone" outlined in green, a "warning zone" outlined in yellow, and a "danger zone" outlined in red to ensure the user is aware of when the water temps are safe for trout and when they're not! |
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Loon Ergo Bobbin $29.99 The Loon Ergo Bobbin is the perfect balance of heavy-duty and comfort, and an ergonomic and high-performing update to the indispensable tying tool. Features an ergonomic powder-coated handle, a spring steel spool holder for easy adjustment in tension. The high gauge tube works well when tying small flies, and the tube is long enough to tackle large patterns as well. |
Loon Rogue Mitten Scissor Clamp $29.99 Loon Rogue Mitten Scissor Clamps are open and closed with the same squeezing motion, making clipping them to a pack or vest extra convenient. Made of the highest quality surgical steel, they are precise enough to use year ’round, but designed to be used while wearing gloves or mittens. |
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Stonfo Compact Disc Drag Fly Tying Bobbin $29.99 This stainless steel bobbin is very compact and many of us Fish Tales team members have multiples of these. The disc-drag allows a perfect thread tension and is easily adjusted for delicate or strong threads. Plus, this little bobbin is suitable for every size spool. The short tube means tighter turns around the fly. |
Dr. Slick Tungsten Carbide Fly Tying Scissors $44.99 Quite possibly the favorite scissors among Fish Tales staff, these scissors from Dr. Slick have tungsten carbide blades welded onto the scissor blade frame. Tungsten carbide is 7x harder than stainless steel and holds an edge longer. These can handle all types of tying materials, but were created to tackle modern synthetic materials. |
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Protective Finger Wrap $4.99 Fish Tales staff have long used Coban finger wrap and other brands like this reusable one for salty streamer fishing. Individually packaged rolls of finger wrap material sticks to itself and protects skin from damage. Wrap fingers to protect from fly line and backing burns. A perfect fitting stripping guard every time and a must have for saltwater fishing environments. |
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