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Explorer Tackle Stainless Steel Double Sleeves Crimper is a tool for crimping double sleeves (or crimping tubes) to make shock-tippets in fluorocarbon, nylon-coated steel or titanium wire for fly fishing for freshwater carnivores (pike, musky, wels catfish, etc.) and saltwater carnivores (jacks, red carp, etc.)To produce particularly accurate, precise and...
Explorer Tackle Precision Stainless Steel 7.5” Pliers are CNC machined stainless steel multi-purpose fishing pliers.Ideal for both fresh and saltwater predatory species fly fishing.Line-cutter for shock-tippet line: thick fluorocarbon, nylon coated wire or titanium.My professional and personal choice as fly fishing guide for pike and in saltwater.
Accessories
Explorer Tackle Line Dragger
The Line Dragger from Explorer Tackle is a tool for tightening knots without hurting your hands.The skin lesions generated by the tightening of knots are often long to heal, especially when operating in marine environment.Ideal for the construction of predatory and saltwater leaders, both temperate and tropical waters.Allows for optimal tightening of...
Saltwater fly hooks
Gamakatsu F314 Saltwater Fly Hooks
One of the most used hook for predator flies all kind of sea trout patterns like shrimp. Ultra sharp hook!The Gamakatsu F314 is a long shank hook with a wide opening, straight gap and slightly turned in point.Gamakatsu F314 hooks have an incredible bite and a stealthy black nickel finish.They have a bend and shank perfectly suited to tying pike and...
Saltwater fly hooks
Gamakatsu SS15/T Saltwater Fly Hooks
A standard size hook for inshore and surface patterns, the Gamakatsu SS15/T saltwater fly hook is a great all around hook for streamers, inshore patterns and surface flies.
It’s a standard shank so most classic patterns work well on it.Super sharp point needs no sharpening out of the pack. A superb hook to tie sea trout flies, one of the most suitable on...
Saltwater fly hooks
Gamakatsu SC15 Saltwater Fly Hook
Wipe gap for better staying power. The Gamakatsu SC15 saltwater fly hook is a short shank, wipe gap hook with a super sticky point.The shank length works well on hi-tie style baitfish patterns like the Runar's Deceiver.The smaller sizes are great for small streamers for Trout.The Gamakatsu SC15 also works well as a tube-fly trailer.
Saltwater fly hooks
SL-12S Gamakatsu Saltwater Fly Hooks
The SL-12S from Gamakatsu is a big game, short shank hook to be used when a little extra stoutness is needed.Ultra sharp and resistant to marine corrosion, it is THE reference for tying flies for big saltwater fish.It is logically recommended by most saltwater fly fishing guides.Worried about hooks opening? No risk with the SL-12SMy choice of professional...
Fly tying tools
Simon-Fly Wishbone Bobbin Holder
This is not an average bobbin holder!The Simon-Fly Wishbone Bobbin Holder is a patent pending design that combines a unique set of features for the first time, in order to offer precise thread tension control, comfort, and a really smooth drag.A real innovation in the world of bobbin holders and a pure delight to use.
Smith Creek’s FlyVue™ is a premium-quality chest pack system that is loaded with smart features. If you have ever struggled to tie fine gauge tippet line while out on the water, FlyVue can help (even if your eyes are fine and you don’t wear glasses).FlyVue’s integrated 3X Fresnel magnifier gives you a generous field of view to tie even the smallest of...
NEW FOR 2025
The Smith Creek Rod Clip+™ is based on our classic Rod Clip, but adds a second, alternative attachment method via a sturdy zinc carabiner. Rod Clip+ frees up your hands to tie on a fly or show off that trophy fish you've just landed. Our patented fishing rod clips hold your fly rod securely and out of the way, keeping it from being accidently...
Accessories
Smith Creek Rod Clip™ with zinger
Smith Creek Rod Clip™ with zinger is a very practical accessory that allows you to have your hands free, even in the middle of the river, and avoids the inconvenience potentially generated by a rod placed on the ground or stuck under your arm or between your legs.My personal choice as a professional fly fishing guide
Tippet materials & leaders
Yo-Zuri H.D. Carbon Clear fluorocarbon shock-tippet material
100% super fluorocarbon leader material.A top-of-the-line clear fluorocarbon material that provides a degree of invisibility matched by none in the industry.The exclusive Yo-Zuri H.D. Carbon Clear fluorocarbon shock-tippet material formula maximizes the advantages of the natural properties of fluorocarbon which have nearly the same light refraction index...
Tippet materials & leaders
Yo-Zuri H.D. Carbon Disappearing Pink fluorocarbon shock-tippet material
100% super fluorocarbone leader material.Yo-Zuri HD Carbon is a fluorocarbon leader that is practically invisible underwater, has superior abrasion resistance, very low stretch with less memory than other fluorocarbon leaders.This pink color is totally stealthy and particularly recommended in brown, peaty waters and for deep fishing.The ideal material for...