Varivas Super Fluorocarbon tippet material is in our opinion the finest fluorocarbon material available for making fluorocarbon leaders and tippets for saltwater fly fishing. Astonishingly flexible, and extremely strong with a smaller diameter compared to other leading fluorocarbon brands. Saltwaterflies.com's team of anglers has used the Varivas Super Leader material for several seasons now, and we have enjoyed excellent success rates in fooling, hooking, and landing tough fish. Varivas Super Leader material is easy to tie with, and has excellent knot strength - try it - we think you'll agree that Varivas Super Leader is simply the best.

The new Super fluorocarbon material features a unique "non-stress coating" for unrivalled abrasion resistance, which helps it to stand up to line-tearing fish teeth, rocks and coral, and other hazards found in so many saltwater fishing locations. With a special emphasis on balancing overall strength and diameter, ease of knot tying, and wet knot strength, Varivas Super Leader Fluorocarbon is the best choice for many saltwater fishing situations.

Varivas Super Tippet material (25 Meters/spool) $9.95 ea:

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Maxima Clear and Ultragreen Leader materials Old standbys for many saltwater fly rodders are the premium quality Maxima Leader materials. The "Clear" is the perfect choice as an all-around leader material, with excellent knot strength and abrasion resistance, and a medium flexibility/suppleness - all the things many top anglers look for in saltwater fly leader material. The "Ultragreen" has a bit more stiffness, and is a preferred by many anglers needing a truly tough material for tough fighting fish or rough fishing conditions, as well as for good camoflage when fishing in stained or off-color water.

Maxima Clear
8# (27 yds) $4.50 Add to Cart
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Maxima Ultragreen
10# (27 yds) $4.50 Add to Cart
12# (27 yds) $4.50 Add to Cart
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20# (27 yds) $4.50 Add to Cart
25# (27 yds) $4.95 Add to Cart
30# (17 yds) $4.95 Temporarily out of stock
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See photos and other info on Maxima leader materials at the Manufacturer's Website.

Ande Leader Materials are the choice of a huge number of anglers worldwide, and one of our new favorites for quality and value. The new Ande Fluorocarbon Fluorocarbon and Clear Leader materials are both spooled on convenient wrist spools, and these 50 yard spools are priced quite reasonably when compared with some other varieties of fluorocarbon and other leader material. The Ande fluorocarbon leader materials have excellent knot strength, and are more flexible and easier to tie with than many "hard-type" fluorocarbons. We stock a full range of Ande Fluorocarbon for building complete leaders, including all of the heavy guage material needed for shock tippets. For general purpose shock tippets where fluorocarbon is not required, the "Clear Leader Material" and "Clear Leader Skeins" are an excellent value - these are also great for fly tying applications requiring heavy guage monofilament leader material.

Ande Fluorocarbon Leader (50 Yards - color is Clear)

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Ande Clear Leader Material (50 Yards)

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Ande Clear Leader Skeins (100 Yards)
100# $11.95 Add to Cart
150# $19.95 Add to Cart

See photos of Ande leader materials and and other info at the Manufacturer's Website.

Sandy Point Fluorocarbon Fly Leaders are traditional hand-tied monofilament knotted tapered leaders with a 100% fluorocarbon tippet. For the price of a standard monofilament leader, you get one with a fluorocarbon tippet - fluorocarbon offers the angler a huge advantage in invisibility over standard monofilament leaders. Sandy Point is the first company we know of to offer a guarantee on their leaders! (see the Products page at www.sandypointco.com). These leaders feature a 24" fluorocarbon tippet.

Sandy Point Flurocarbon Tippet Fly Leaders (all Sandy Point leaders shown are $3.99/ea):

Climax Striped Bass Saltwater Leaders (all Climax leaders $3.95/ea):

Tie-Fast Knot Tyer

The Tie-Fast Knot Tyer is a simple, effective tool for tying nail knots and performing many of the other general rigging jobs required for saltwater fishing. With no moving parts, and clear, simple instructions, the Tie-Fast Knot Tyer is one tool that no angler should be without. The Saltwater Tie-Fast is a larger version of this tool for heavy-duty rigging with lines testing 80-100# or more.

The best anglers in the world know that rigging lines and leaders properly is one of the critical elements in landing big fish, and this excellent book by Mark Sosin and Lefty Kreh is one of the key references that will help you learn how to rig effectively for saltwater fishing. Clear instructions and line drawings help you to learn even the most challenging knots - this book helps to make learning saltwater fishing knots enjoyable! Learn all of the really cool knots like the Bimini Twist, the Huffnagle, the Albright, the Nail Knot, and the Non-slip Mono Loop (one of the very best knots for tying on your fly). Also includes Blood Knots, Surgeons Loops, rigging wire leaders, and much, much more. This book is in our kit whenever we travel for saltwater fly fishing - we don't leave home without it! Click blue dot for photo and more information.

Pliobond is preferred by many anglers as a top adhesive for coating knots, repairing waders, and other tasks for which a tough, flexible, and durable coating is required. Packaged in a convenient 1 oz squeeze tube. Click here for photo. Note: Solvent based products like this are restricted from international shipping - please do not order if you are outside of the United States - we apologize for any inconvenience - thank you! Pliobond (1 oz tube) $5.99 Add to Cart

Caring for your fly lines properly is one of the keys to making casting smooth and effortless. Every angler can benefit by keeping his or her fly lines in good shape, and Loon's line care products are one of the very best ways to keep your lines clean and lubricated for long, tangle free casts. Line Speed is our favorite line cleaning/lubricating product - it cleans your line and contains special additives which protect your line from harmful UV rays.

The Line Up kit is an even better way to care for all of your fly lines...it includes a bottle of the Line Speed, and a cleaning tool which features two soft cleaning pads sandwiched between hinged wooden blocks. Simply squeeze a little of the Line Speed onto the cleaning pads, draw your line through the tool, and you're in business!

Most top saltwater fly anglers believe that braided loop connectors are an ideal way to rig the ends of fly lines, allowing for a quick loop-to-loop connection to both the backing and the leader system so that lines and leaders can be changed quickly when necessary. These "Perfect Loops" are long (10 inches) and straight (not curled into the pack like some others), for easy rigging to the fly line. Includes a full range of line size labels allowing you to easily mark your line size right on the line at the loop. 2 sizes: these loops made of 50# braided monofilament will easily rig lines from 9-13 weights (8-15 according to the manufacturer), and the 35# loops are suggested for rigging line weights 6-8 (1-7 according to the manufacturer, but we have rigged plenty of 8 weight lines with this size loops). Requires Softex (sold separately) or some other flexible coating (we prefer Aquaseal - see our Fly Tying Materials Catalog) as well as a nail knot to complete the rigging. If you don't know how or don't have the tools to make a decent nail knot - please consider the "Tie-Fast Nail Knot" tool shown above on this page, which contains one of the best nail knot tools as well as excellent instructions for making nail knots and other important saltwater knots. Each pack contains 4 braided loops and plenty of line size labels...color is Clear/white. If you're not sure exactly which size you want, you can order a pack of each and save a buck (see below).

Guides' Boat Bag

We’re always on the lookout for a boat-friendly bag, and this one is very nice. Made from tough, waterproof, durable PVC with a roll-up, velcro style closure. Easier to use than "duffel" style bags which only have a narrow opening at one end, this bag features a wide opening at the top to let you find your stuff more quickly. Though it's not exactly a "dry bag" of the sort that one might take on a whitewater rafting trip, this bag is nonetheless a great boat bag - roomy enough to hold extra fishing gear, camera, spare clothes, snacks, etc. Dimensions: 22"wide X 16"long X 16"high (56cmX40cmX40cm).

Polar Eyes Premium Polarized Sunglasses

Saltwater anglers know how important good sunglasses are for reducing glare and spotting fish, and these Polar Eyes wraparound sunglasses offer excellent relief from searing solar rays! Polar Eyes will help you keep your cool while you stalk giant fish - we have enjoyed using these Polar Eyes polarized lenses for three seasons now, and we have found them to be lightweight, comfortable, and durable glasses perfect for saltwater fishing (and all other activities). PolarEyes sunglasses are designed to deliver the best in advanced UV Protection, and these lenses also feature patented Flex2Fit™ temples and thermal venting to prevent fogging. Each pair of Polar Eyes glasses comes complete with a case and lens cleaning cloth. Black frame, gray lens; click here to view a closeup photo from the manufacturer's website.

Dr. Shade Universal Sun Shade

The Dr. Shade Universal Sun Shade provides instant relief from the searing rays of the sun - just slip this convenient shade over your cap, and your neck and ears will thank you! This Sun Shade folds up into a very small size, and can easily be stuffed into a pocket, or stowed until you need it. Anyone who spends a significant amount of time in the sun will benefit from using the Sun Shade - fishermen, golfers, gardeners, etc. Great for a day at the beach or the ballgame. Why suffer the uncomfortable and potentially damaging rays of the sun, when you can easily enjoy the benefits of the Dr. Shade Universal Sun Shade. Click here for another view.

Dr. Shade Universal Sun Shade: $12.95 Add to Cart Dr. Shade Fingerless Sun Gloves These Dr. Shade Sun Gloves were designed with fishermen in mind. Lycra back w/synthetic leather palm provides protection from the sun for the backs of your hands, and protection from line cuts & blisters for your palms. In sizes Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large. Dr. Shade Model #007TN. $17.95/pair. Which size to buy? Click here for sizing info. Size Small Add to Cart Size Medium Add to Cart Size Large Add to Cart Size X-Large Add to Cart View Cart Top of Page Princeton Tec Lights for Outdoorsmen Princeton Tec continues to set the standards for outdoor sports lights! Saltwaterflies.com's team of anglers has come to rely on the Princeton Tec lights as the most user-friendly, convenient, and durable sport lights available. New models include the Impulse, the Attitude sport light, the Scout Headlamp, and the Aurora Headlamp. All of these lights feature L.E.D. technology to burn brighter and longer than any flashlights made before now. These lights are made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty - the Princeton Tec sport lights offer the highest power to weight ratio of any headlamp or flashlight brand in their class. Impulse. This featherweight light is our new favorite for attaching to a keychain, or clipping onto the brim of a hat - this is absolutely the best hat light we have seen yet, bar none! LED color is white, the color of the plastic housing is green. The single LED bulb provides plenty of light for tying on a fly, walking the dog after dark, etc! Be sure to get one for your spouse's keychain - we guarantee you they'll thank you for it! Turn it on with the press of a button - 3 power modes, and 2 emergency signalling (flashing) modes too! Burn time on two coin cell batteries (included) is 24 hours at medium power mode! Includes detachable hat clip and Lifetime Warrantee! (Click the blue dot for photo of light). Impulse: $14.95 Add to Cart #2016 Coin Cell replacement Batteries (2/pack - for Impulse and Led Hedz Hat Lamp): $3.50 Add to Cart Scout. The Scout is a super lightweight headlamp that can be worn with the included elastic headstrap or removed from the elastic headstrap and clipped onto the brim of a cap. Light as a feather at 1.6 ounces with the headband - 1.1 ounces without! Featuring 2 L.E.D.'s, the Scout is powered by 4 lithium coin cell batteries! LED color is white, the color of the plastic housing is blue. Turns on with the press of a button - 3 power modes, and 2 emergency signalling (flashing) modes too! Burn time on four coin cell batteries (included) is 36 hours at medium power mode! Lifetime Warrantee. (Click the blue dot for photo of light and packaging). Scout: $21.99 Add to Cart #2032 Coin Cell replacement Batteries (4/pack - for Scout Headlamp): $5.50 Add to Cart Impact II. The Impact II is a compact handheld light that reaches a new level of LED power! With an optically enhanced white L.E.D., the Impact II projects a focused beam (click the link to view a photo of the lens) over 50 yards, and features 75+ hours of burn time on 4 AAA batteries (included). We have these lights on our boat, in our truck, and there's even one in the kitchen for the lady of the house in case of power outage or other emergency - we believe you will not find a better handheld light for night fishing or any other use. The Impact II features a lifetime warranty, and is waterproof to 500 feet. Impact II: $25.99 Add to Cart Aurora. The waterproof Aurora is perhaps the best headlamp for night fishing that we've ever seen. Weighing in at a mere 2.8 oz with the batteries installed, you'll hardly notice that you're even wearing it! Included with the lamp are 3 AAA Duracell Batteries. Simple waterproof switch turns the unit on and off, and allows the light to operate in 5 different modes, including low, medium, and bright output, as well as slow flashing and a fast flashing modes for emergencies or signalling. We have used Princeton Tec Solo head lamps extensively, and found them to be the most dependable and useful we have ever used. Lifetime Warrantee. (Click the blue dot shown above to see the Aurora headlamp, or click here for closeup photo of product/packaging). Aurora: $29.99 Add to Cart For more info and to see all of the cool lights made by Princeton Tec: PrincetonTec.com Saltwater Fly Boxes Our Saltwater Fly Boxes are durable plastic boxes with a full-length corrosion resistant brass hinge. The Large foam lined box measures 8 1/8" x 4 1/8" x 1 3/4", and will hold long streamers, snake flies, poppers, and a variety of other large and medium sized saltwater flies. The Medium size foam lined box measures 5 5/8" x 3 3/4" x 1 3/8", and is more suitable for bonefish and other small to medium sized flies. The Medium box will hold streamer flies up to 5" long. The foam lined boxes are lined with one ripple side and one flat side durable closed cell foam. Color of the foam lined boxes is green. For more photos and information about the foam lined boxes, please see the manufacturer Mill Stream's website (these are the MSB-300 boxes): www.millstreamproducts.com/boxes.html. The Medium Clear box is a transparent box featuring three long open compartments and which measures approximately 5 5/8" x 3 3/4" x 1 3/8". For photos and information about the clear boxes, please see the following photo page: (these are the MSB-603 boxes): www.millstreamproducts.com/603lg.html. We also feature a "Large Boat Box" which is an oversize foam lined box made by Bonnand, and which measures 13 1/4" x 10 1/2" x 2 1/2". This box will hold all of the flies that you might need for a day on the boat, and will hold large streamers and offshore flies, flies rigged with leaders, and more. This box which is a favorite of ours can easily hold hundreds of flies, and is a wonderful way to show off any angler's prized collection of saltwater flies. In addition to our Large Boat Box, we offer a "Large Fly Storage Box" which is a simple transparent plastic box with 6 trays useful for organizing your collection of saltwater flies. The Large Fly Storage Box measures 10 3/4 inches long by 7 inches wide, by 1 3/4 inches deep. Foam Lined Boxes Saltwater Fly Box Large (foam lined) $14.95 Add to Cart Saltwater Fly Box Medium (foam lined) $9.95 Add to Cart Clear/Transparent Boxes Saltwater Fly Box Medium Clear (3 long compartments) $9.95 Add to Cart Boat Boxes Large Boat Box $34.95 Add to Cart Storage Boxes Large Fly Storage Box $7.95 Add to Cart Big Ripple Foam Boat Patch Large ripple foam patch features adhesive backing to easily attach to boat or other surface for fly storage - we use these in our own tying room for flies that are in the process of drying. Can be cut to size to replace worn-out foam in fly boxes, etc. Extra-large patch measures 12" by 15" (30cm X 39cm). Big Ripple Foam Boat Patch $10.95 Add to Cart Finsport Fly / Accessory Wallets Many anglers prefer to carry their streamer flies packed in mylar bags in a "wallet" style pack - these new Finsport Fly & Accessory wallets are perfect for carrying flies, leaders, spare lines and shooting heads, and any other kind of terminal tackle (hooks, swivels, soft plastics, etc.) for fishing in general. These are the most attractive accessory wallets we have seen to date. The "8X4" model (click for photo) features a dozen 8"x4" (20cm x 10cm) ziplock mylar sleeves to carry most streamer flies - this wallet is also perfect for spare leaders. The "12X7" model features a dozen 12"x7" (30cm x 18cm) ziplock mylar sleeves - ideal for very large streamer flies and spare lines/shooting heads. The ziplock mylar sleeves are attached to inside of the wallet with velcro and are removable and replaceable, and there is a velcro strap to close the wallet. If you are constantly digging through big piles of tangled flies trying to find the right one, these wallets will help you get organized. We also sell small loose mylar fly sleeves to pack your loose streamer flies in - two sizes available (2"x4" and 2"x8"; 100 sleeves per pack - see below). Finsport Fly & Accessory Wallet 8"X4" (model #6008L): $19.95 Add to Cart Finsport Fly & Accessory Wallet 12"X7" (model #6012L): $29.95 Add to Cart Finsport Fly & Accessory Wallet 8"X4" Refills (model #6008R): $9.99 Add to Cart - These are the velcro-edged ziplock mylar sleeves which can be added to or used as replacement for the sleeves in the 8"x4" size Finsport Fly Wallet. Mylar Fly Sleeves: 2X4 (100/pack) $4.95 Add to Cart 2X8 (100/pack) $6.95 Add to Cart Fly Carrier / Leader Stretcher The Mill Stream Fly Carrier Stretcher offers one of the best designs we've seen for carrying rigged billfish, tarpon, and other flies that require pre-rigging with leaders and/or shock tippets. Keep your rigged flies organized and protected with this excellent stretcher. Rigid aluminum stretcher back, with a super tough Propex III cover. Holds up to 24 pre-rigged flies...dimensions (closed) are: 22"long X 5"wide X 3" deep (56x13x8cm). Click here to see a photo of the closed stretcher. Mill Stream Fly Carrier Stretcher: $114.95 Add to Cart Note: Due to size & weight, we must charge an additional $4.95 shipping when sending this item overseas - you will not see this charge on the shopping cart or checkout screen, but we will add it when we process your order. Nylon Tape Measure Check the size of your catch with this non-rusting nylon tape measure. This simple, retractable tape measures up to 60 inches. The reverse side of the tape is metric (centimeters), and measures up to 150 centimeters. Nylon Tape Measure $3.95 Add to Cart Dexter-Russell Sani-safe Utility Knife The Dexter-Russel S151 utility knife is an item that finds a wide variety of uses on our boat as well as in our kitchen. From dressing a fish, to quickly clearing a fouled anchor line, this super sharp knife is indispensable. Slip-resistant sanitary handle, with high-quality high carbon steel for the ultimate edge. This knife makes quick work of plenty of kitchen chores, and the serrated edge stays sharp far longer than most small straight-edged utility knives. Get one for yourself and one for your spouse - they'll thank you for it! You'll be amazed at the sharpness of this knife, and a better knife for the price would be nearly impossible to find anywhere. (Knife measures approx 8 1/2 inches long; blade length is 3 1/2 inches. Sheath included) Sani-safe Utility Knife $13.95 Add to Cart Saltwaterflies.com T-shirts Front Wear our "Team Saltwaterflies.com - Got Backing?" 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