Monthly Archives: January 2013

Pompano are Powerful on a Fly Rod

Some species are inherently strong, well out of proportion to their size. Pompano are surely one of them. Recently I’ve had the good fortune to be catching a few pompano.  Man, for a small fish they can run, pull, dive, and change … Continue reading

Posted in Flies and Fly Tying, Fly Fishing in Salt Water | Leave a comment

Securing the Larry Chair to your Diablo Adios

I love the Larry chair. Its cool, comfortable, easy to cast from and makes it easier to stand. Beautiful. Still there is one issue. In factory form it doesn’t lash real tight to the deck. Its always slip sliding around. Backward … Continue reading

Posted in Diablo Adios & Chupacabra, Kayak / SUP Fishing | Leave a comment

How to Properly Maintain Your Diablo Adios – Part Two

A good look at the deck of your Adios will reveal an array of hardware. There are 5 handles, 1 forward hatch cover, 2 rear hatch covers, 14 anchor brackets, 4 anchor hooks, 2 adjustable foot pegs and 1 drain … Continue reading

Posted in Diablo Adios & Chupacabra, Kayak / SUP Fishing | Leave a comment

Properly Maintaining Your Diablo Adios – Part One

I bought an Adios back in the spring of last year. Since then I have used it in salt water nearly every day. After 8 months, I have some ideas on keeping this hybrid kayak in good working order. Yes, … Continue reading

Posted in Diablo Adios & Chupacabra, Kayak / SUP Fishing | Leave a comment

Good Tides, Great Weather, Lousy Fishing

Well, we just went through a string of good tides coupled with record breaking warmth. Beautiful, beautiful  days on the flats – air temps in the 80’s. How’s that for the middle of January? I figured conditions were ripe for … Continue reading

Posted in Environment, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Kayak / SUP Fishing, Looking Upward | Leave a comment