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Tail Fly Fishing Magazine - Issue 60 July/August 2022

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CELEBRATING 9 YEARS AS THE VOICE OF SALTWATER FLY FISHING

FLY FISHING MAGAZINE

MONEY CAST SUSTAINABLE STRIPED BASS READING THE WATER SAN PEDRO, BELIZE ASCENSION BAY ONCE A BOY TRIPLETAIL

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Big migratory tarpon showed up early this year in Ascension Bay, Mexico, just in time for El Palometero 2022. And while it’s always a thrill to catch a triple-digit Megalops atlanticus, excitement grows exponentially when it happens in the final hours of a fly fishing tournament. Photo by Trey Reid

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Fly fishing for permit bruises ego and shatters dreams, but sometimes magic happens. Belize was nothing short of magical during Tail Fly Fishing Magazine’s hosted trip to El Pescador on Ambergris Caye. Photo by Captain Gordy Marin

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The moment of truth arrives under a dark sky on a Belizean flat. Photo by Trey Reid

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READING THE WATER - Nick Curcione A lifetime of fishing—first on commercial tuna boats and later with a fly rod in hand—has informed Nick Curcione’s perspective on having the right perspective. There’s more to seeing fish than randomly scanning the water, and whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these tips and suggestions will help you find more fish. FLAT OUT FREAKY - James P. Spica Jr. From the pages of the weird-fish chronicles comes James Spica’s piece about flounder. Despite the strange looks he receives from other fly anglers, our intrepid scribe is steadfast in his zeal to tangle with bizarre fish, and when it comes to saltwater fly fishing, we can’t imagine it gets much weirder than prowling the banks of muddy ditches at low tide to cast for swimming doormats. ONCE A BOY - Aaron Wood Fly fishing for permit is a peculiar addiction, a “luxurious form of self-flagellation” that some might label an obsession. For many, it’s the ultimate evolution of an angling journey. But inside every dedicated permit angler resides a childlike passion that cannot be put off and must be exercised.

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GEAR GUIDE - TFFM Staff We have the guide to the goods you need and want, including new apparel—12 WT sun gloves, Duck Camp pants, and a new jacket from Patagonia that’ll be out this fall—and accessories such as solar-powered chargers and lights. There are also reviews of the Sage R8 Core rod and a new Patagonia rod case in which to store it, as well as brews from a new philanthropic coffee company that supports conservation.

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INSIDE THE BOX: SHRIMP VS. CRAB - Trey Reid The eternal conundrum of permit fishing is whether to throw a crab or a shrimp. We don’t promise to resolve this debate, but we’ll throw in our two cents on the subject and show you a few patterns you’ll want to have in your fly box regardless of which of these artificial crustaceans you like to tie on your leader.

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TRIPLETAIL ON THE FLY - Chico Fernandez Shaped like a giant panfish and inhabiting tropical and subtropical waters around the globe, the tripletail likely isn’t the first species that comes to mind among saltwater fly anglers. But Chico Fernandez loves fishing for them, and in this piece he shares with you all you need to know about the species and how to catch them on the fly.

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BELIZE TRIP DOESN’T DISAPPOINT - TFFM Staff During the Tail Fly Fishing Magazine hosted trip to San Pedro, Belize, the bonefish, permit, and tarpon were almost as accommodating as the staff at El Pescador Lodge and Villas. It was a steady hit parade for the TFFM crew, with numerous firsts, multiple Grand Slams, and more permit in a week than we ever thought possible.

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ON THE PLATE: WHOLE FRIED SNAPPER - Jennifer Matsu Inspired by an overdue family get-together in Turks and Caicos, Jennifer Matsu shows us how to fry up a whole snapper, a perfect communal dish to share with family or friends while shuffling your feet in the sand after a long day of flats fishing.

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CHERRY BOUNCE AND COCKTAIL CHERRIES - George Roberts Our acquisitions editor always has a vat of Cherry Bounce to serve guests at his Colonial home on Massachusetts’ South Shore, and he shares his take on the popular Colonial beverage that melds the flavors of your favorite rum or whiskey—George prefers black rum—and fresh cherries. He’s also found that the fruit itself makes a perfect addition to Manhattans and other cocktails that call for preserved cherries.

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PUPPY DRUM - E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Giant redfish pulled from featureless waters rightly command the attention of those in search of big fish, but if you’re looking for an experience that’s rooted in more than a bull red, look inshore and follow the lead of Don Thomas. The fish may be smaller, but the inshore scenery is more interesting, and a 6-pound redfish still puts up plenty of fight on light fly tackle. The fish are abundant, the action is fast and furious, and tailing redfish provide an inscrutable appeal.


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FLY TYING: THE HAPPY CRAB - Jesse Males This realistic crab fly can be tied in a variety of colors and used for species such as bonefish, permit, redfish, golden trevally, and triggerfish. Take your seat at the vise and make this one happen. PUNTA ALLEN, PERMIT, AND EL PALOMETERO - TFFM Staff It isn’t easy to get to Punta Allen, Mexico, but serious anglers seem to find a way to get there to experience the incredible fishing of Ascension Bay. So did the participants in the 2022 El Palometero, a permit fly fishing tournament that benefited the residents of Punta Allen by raising money for important community projects and shining a light on a special place with a vibrant fly fishing culture and way of life.

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE MONEY CAST? - Jim Solomon A master casting instructor, Jim Solomon likens casting to a trophy fish to athletic competition. In this instructional piece about making the cast when it counts the most, Solomon provides a step-by-step approach to getting the most out of your cast when it matters.

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LAST MAN OF THE SALT - Erin Woodward First-time contributor Erin Woodward uses colorful and poignant imagery in this piece to paint a picture of salty places and people while conjuring forlorn memories that spawn aspiration.

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SUSTAINABLE STRIPED BASS - Al Quattrocchi Our West Coast editor dishes on a sustainable striped bass farming operation off the Baja California coast that’s providing quality seafood in a way that isn’t harmful to the world’s oceans. He also shares traditional recipes for the fish from Chef Colin Sako.

Photo: Trey Reid

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by Nick Curcione

dreaded every time I had to climb and

action far off on the horizon. The

spend time in that tuna boat’s rocking

viewing advantage afforded by the

Much like hunting, fishing relies

tower. The headaches that resulted

elevated position of the tower was

heavily on visual input, a fact that was

from an hour or two of scanning an

supposed to make that unlikely, but

driven home to me many years ago

unsteady horizon were an added

it did happen occasionally when the

when I began to spend considerable

discomfort. Complaints about this

spotter let his attention lapse.

time offshore fishing in Southern

task were either ignored or laughed

California and Baja. As part of a

at. Instead, you were reminded that

Staying visually alert is good advice

crew on the commercial tuna boats,

your sole responsibility up in the tower

anytime and anywhere you fish, but

everyone was required to pull lookout

was to remain visually alert. This was

it’s a bit more complicated than it

duty on the boat’s tuna tower.

neatly summed up in the directive the

sounds. Similar to hunting game on

hardened skipper constantly yelled at

land, the trick is to know what to look

This was something I disliked

me when it was my time in the tower:

for and how to look. In the fishing

immensely. I have a fear of heights

“Keep your eyeballs on.”

world, it’s part of a process referred

stemming from childhood when I was

to as “reading the water,” and it

stuck at the top of a Ferris wheel for

And pity the poor lookout if someone

involves learning to recognize and

what seemed like an eternity. So I

on deck was the first to spot potential

interpret the signs nature presents

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us. It is most exciting when you can

safety, even if you don’t need them

an amber shade would be a better

actually see the fish, of course, but

to improve your vision. Fly fishers

choice. If you have to limit yourself

unfortunately that isn’t always the

seem particularly prone to eye injuries

to one pair, try to select a color that

case. You have to be attuned to less

resulting from imperfect casts, so

is best suited to the type of fishing

dramatic signs that indicate fish

you should always include eyewear as

you do most. (Regardless of the tint,

are likely to be in the area. As any

part of your tackle.

wearing a hat with a dark under-

accomplished guide knows, to be good

brim will improve your vision.) Since

at it you have to spend considerable

And because you’re working in a

polarization doesn’t provide optimum

time on the water.

water-based environment, polarized

visibility at every angle, a useful trick

glasses are a must. They cut through

when you’re having difficulty picking

Historically, anglers and hunters had

surface glare and make it possible

out a particular object or form is to

to rely solely on their eyeballs. Today

to more clearly distinguish objects

tilt your head slightly to one side. This

there are all kinds of eyewear and

in the water. Bear in mind, however,

helps alter the polarization and can

vision-enhancement devices that

that varying water conditions will

provide a clearer picture of what you

enable us to see even in the dark of

require different shades or tints. For

are looking at.

night. It’s always prudent to wear

example, a gray tint may work well

glasses when fishing—for the sake of

offshore, but for shallow-water flats

the

Regardless of your visual acuity, a

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scattered or haphazard approach to

approximately 30-foot intervals, start

feet from where I was wading, I

scanning a body of water is not the

looking farther and farther out to just

thought I caught a glimpse of a

best way to proceed. Although few

about the limit of your vision. Once

reflection on the surface. I wasn’t

anglers do so, a more productive way

you reach this point, start the process

sure if it was sunlight reflected off

to look for fish (or the signs thereof) is

all over again.

of a mangrove leaf, or better yet, the

to adopt a strategy used by search-

tail of a bonefish busily rummaging

and-rescue operations and scan the

This method served me well a while

the bottom for food sources. The

water in a methodical pattern: Begin

back on a bonefishing trip in Hawaii.

sun was intermittently obscured

your search close to your position. At

In the distance, approximately 60

by rapidly moving clouds, so it was difficult to get a fix on the object being highlighted. I began carefully scanning the surface in front of me, gradually increasing the distance, and finally spotted the object in a brief burst of sunlight. The reflection showed movement, which rules out mangrove leaves unless there’s a distinct breeze blowing. There wasn’t, and one of the locals I was fishing with confirmed what I was hoping: The object out there was indeed a feeding bonefish. Now all I had to do was get into position to make the proper presentation with my fly. If you are in shallow water and can clearly see the bottom, that should be your focus. Whether it’s permit in the Florida Keys, bonefish in the Bahamas, or Northeast stripers on the

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flats, most gamefish are constantly

inclined to track it very far. Too close

present significant wave action—the

swimming; any movement above

or in the wrong direction, and the fish

type that would actually attract

the bottom can usually be readily

will usually spook. Seldom do you get

surfers. This consideration eliminates

detected. If the depth is only a couple

a second shot.

coastlines like those along South

of feet, you’ll also want to be alert

Florida’s Gulf Coast, where the

for surface signs like small wakes and

Sight fishing the surf presents its

conditions are often as placid as you

fins protruding from the water. As in

own unique set of challenges. Similar

find on lakefronts, and sight fishing

the Hawaii experience above, these

to flowing streams and rivers, there

for species like snook is comparatively

visual cues provide some of the most

are currents to contend with—but in

easy from a visual standpoint. Even

exciting moments in shallow-water

the surf this water movement is also

novices generally have little difficulty

fishing, but you have to be on your

augmented by tides, making it the

detecting fish like snook, jacks,

game and learn to deliver the fly

most dynamic environment of all. In

pompano, and sharks that cruise the

quickly and accurately. Fish seldom

common parlance, the word “surf” is

shoreline.

remain stationary for long. And the

a generic term used to denote any

presentation can’t be haphazard: Too

stretch of beachfront facing open

Wave action, however, makes sight

far away from the target, and the fish

water. Here, I’m restricting the term

fishing more challenging. Occasionally,

may not even spot it or may not be

to refer to water conditions that

shore-bound anglers may experience

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shadows on the bottom that you would swear were cruising corbina. (In this situation, present the fly even if you’re not completely sure of what you’re throwing to; more often than not, you’re casting at a figment of your visual imagination, but sometimes.…) In relatively short order, strong tidal wave action also can change a crystal clear bottom into a murky mess, with stirred up sand particles that obliterate any hope of spotting fish. Despite all this, waves can be a great help in fishing a coastline. Learning to read the pattern of wave action will tell you a great deal about the conformation of the bottom that you can’t actually see. Tremendous variation exists; most beach dramatic scenes like diving birds

like these, but when a wave rolls in

bottoms are riddled with all sorts of

and breaking fish, but more often

with the accompanying foam on the

depressions like holes and troughs.

the signs of potential fish action are

surface, suddenly you’ve lost sight

Bait such as crabs and small fish tend

much more subtle. A prime example

of everything. By the time the water

to be swept into these depressions,

is tracking the movement of corbina

clears, the fish have typically swum

and that’s where you’re most likely

off Southern California beaches.

away and you have to start searching

to find larger predatory gamefish.

This highly prized surf species often

again.

The way to recognize these bottom

swims the shoreline literally inches

depressions is to observe how waves

from the dry sand. They’re usually

Patches of surface foam can also

roll into shore: Waves tend to break

easy enough to spot in conditions

make things more difficult by casting

over shallow-water areas, whereas

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they tend to roll over deeper sections

importance. Any type of unusual

They literally attacked everything

of the bottom. Once you become

surface disturbance can be a tip-

you threw at them. This was all as a

adept at this, you’ll find yourself

off that fish may be in the area.

result of large pods of small baitfish

spending more time fishing high-

For example, baitfish may reveal

congregated under the carcass; the

percentage productive water.

themselves by means of small

dorado came in droves for the feast.

wavelets or ripples on the surface,

This lasted for weeks until sharks and

In deeper water in which you can’t see

often referred to as “nervous

sea birds decimated the few ragged

the bottom, most of your searching

water.” Color changes can indicate

remains.

efforts will be directed at the surface.

temperature breaks, and fish like

Aside from the fish themselves,

tuna are known to congregate near

To the untrained eye, one stretch of

perhaps the most telltale sign to

the edges where these changes occur.

water may look pretty much the same

watch for is the presence of sea birds:

Any type of floating surface structure

as any other. With a little practice,

frigates, terns, jaegers, seagulls, and

is worth looking at because in open

however, you’ll begin to see subtle

pelicans. One of the laws of nature is

expanses of water it often serves

differences and find more fish. You’ll

that life form follows life form; birds

as a haven for a variety of baitfish

also begin to experience a significant

foraging and diving on the surface

that attract larger predators. I’ve

improvement in your ratio of hookups

are typically feeding on bait. And

experienced some incredible offshore

to time spent on the water. As the

wherever you find concentrations of

action on species like yellowtail and

old saying advises, “Seek and ye shall

bait, inevitably there are schools of

dorado that were congregating under

find.”

larger predatory gamefish ready to

kelp patches not much larger than a

dine on them. If you are fortunate

doormat.

enough to experience it, you’ll agree

Nick Curcione is a writer, instructor, lecturer, and tackle consultant

that the sight of large pods of baitfish

Some of the most incredible action

with more than 40 years of angling

being pursued by the birds above and

I ever experienced with dorado took

experience. He has written several

the fish below is an event that can

place out of Loreto in Baja California.

books, including the Orvis Guide to

blow your emotional circuits.

A whale carcass floated offshore, and

Saltwater Fly Fishing, The Saltwater

although the stench was terrible when

Edge: Tips and Tactics for Saltwater

Other signs may be less dramatic,

you were within casting distance,

Fly Fishing, and Baja on the Fly.

but do not underestimate their

the dorado fishing was red hot.

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GEAR GUIDE GUY HARVEY RINGS BY GROOVE LIFE

Wearing a metal wedding band on the job is often a safety hazard—particularly around machinery, electricity, or caustic chemicals. For sanitary reasons, foodservice workers should refrain from wearing metal rings on the job, as they can provide hiding places for bacteria and the potential to spread food-borne illness. Groove Life manufactures several lines of silicone rings that eliminate the dangers of wedding bands in the workplace, including a collection of four handsome designs by world-renowned marine artist Guy Harvey: Tropical Turtle, Slammed, Mahi Skin, and Blue Marlin. These medical-grade silicone bands feature breathable grooves on the inside, keeping your ring finger dry and comfortable. The company offers discounts for military, healthcare workers, and first responders. An impressive 94-year warranty covers for lost rings as well. $39.95 (groovelife.com)

ALL-WATERS COFFEE

Coffee is critical to many of our fly fishing adventures–if you’ve ever been around our editorial staff before they’ve had a cup, you’ll understand–so we were delighted to stumble across All-Waters Coffee Co. It’s damn good coffee, and better yet, the company donates 3 percent of every bag of coffee sold to conservation groups such as Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Save Bristol Bay, and Wild Steelheaders United. A guide buddy recently returned from a Laguna Madre fly fishing trip with one of All-Waters’ owners and put a two-pound bag of the Bristol Bay Bold in our hands. With a growing number of new coffees being marketed to outdoors enthusiasts, we weren’t sure what to expect. But we found the brew to be strong and tasty, with hints of dark chocolate and nutty undertones. The company’s other offerings include the medium roast Captains Brew Blend, the medium-dark roast Wild Run Blend, and the light roast Mayfly Blend (proceeds from this version benefit The Mayfly Project, which works to change the lives of children in foster care through fly fishing and mentorship programs). All-Waters Coffee Co. also offers a subscription service that delivers their coffees straight to customers’ doors at desired intervals from weekly to monthly. $15-$35 allwaterscoffeeco.com

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PATAGONIA SWIFT CURRENT JACKET Patagonia touts the new Swiftcurrent jacket as a rugged, waterproof/breathable technical shell outfitted with fishingspecific details and built for steadfast performance and advanced storm protection– tested to withstand the harshest weather conditions. We agree. While not specifically identified as rain gear, the Swiftcurrent has kept us dry and comfortable on skiffs running full tilt through tropical downpours. Conveniently located pockets both inside and out and adjustable velcro straps to keep out the wind and water– and it’s made from recycled fish nets. The Swiftcurrent will be available in the fall of 2022, and it’s definitely worth the investment. $399 patagonia.com

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GEAR GUIDE

REVEL GEAR DAY TRIPPER SOLAR PACK We’ve all been there: On the water with a dead cell phone or camera. And Murphy’s Law dictates, of course, that those are invariably the times you land the one you’ve been waiting for. But with no picture, it might as well never have happened, right? The Day Tripper Solar Pack solves that problem. It’s a battery pack that can be charged in civilization with a micro USB cord or in the wild via a built-in mini solar panel. Sealed in a shock- and moisture-proof housing, the 8,000-mAh battery charges cell phones, handheld GPS devices, portable speakers, head lamps, cameras, and more. Simply plug your devices into one of the two USB outputs and power up from the sun’s rays (even two devices simultaneously). Operational at up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit, you can hang the Day Tripper from the included carabiner clip on your backpack or on your boat console and keep it charged all day. It even has a 1,000-lumen LED grid light that will blow your headlight or flashlight away. $49.99 (revelgear.com) 34 TAIL FLY FISHING MAGAZINE

DUCK CAMP DRIFTER PANT The Drifter is Duck Camp’s signature fishing pant. Made from a two-way stretch nylon fabric with UPF 40+ sun protection, these pants are light enough to keep you cool on the flats but substantial enough to not feel like your pajama bottoms. The moisture-wicking material dries quickly when wet. They sport a variety of zippered pockets as well as a couple of pockets that have cool magnetized snap closures rather than traditional buttons. The articulated knees and gusset crotch provide more room in those important places. Available in three colors and two fits: regular fit for a slimmer athletic cut, and a relaxed fit for, well, you know, those of us who need a more forgiving cut. If you’re looking for a solid-performing pant for both wading and boatfishing applications, we’re sure you’ll find it in the Drifter. $89 (duckcamp.com)


SAGE R8 CORE The R8 Core represents the first release of a high-end, medium-fast action, multi-purpose fly rod in more than five years. Designed to replace the ubiquitous and beloved Sage X, the R8 Core has been at the center of an intense buzz and excitement. While rumors swirled around the development of the R8, Sage says the aim was to produce a rod with maximum versatility using

new revolutionary material technology, including new graphite consisting of high-density fibers with improved sintering. The result combines feel and responsiveness in a smooth, efficient, easy-casting fly rod that will adapt to a variety of casting styles and fishing techniques. We took the 9-foot 9-weight to fish the El Palometero tournament in Ascension Bay, Mexico, and put it through its paces chasing permit on the flats. We paired it with the Scientific Angler Amplitude Grand Slam fly line. Overall, the R8 was a pleasure to fish with. It loads quickly and allows precision at short casts inside 40 feet. With longer casts, we found it takes a bit longer to load than the traditional fast-action, saltwater-specific favorites, but the reward is unparalleled feel with plenty of power. After a few casts with it, our boat partner shelved his favorite “go-to” 9-weight, marveling at the R8 Core’s capabilities. The R8 Core is indeed a freshwater/saltwater crossover, and an R8 Core Salt series is an expected future addition to the lineup. But don’t discount the upper end of the Sage R8 Core current releases to perform well in a variety of saltwater applications. $1,050 (farbank.com)

12WT SUNWT GLOVE 2.0 12WT Fishing Apparel always combines Teflon-tough resistance to the elements with ultra comfort and performance. The SUNwt Glove 2.0 is certainly no exception. Utilizing lightweight stretch polyester fabric boasting 30+ UPF sun protection, the glove design is as light and unobtrusive as anything we have encountered. Let’s face it: Fishing gloves can be downright uncomfortable, especially in direct rays of the equatorial regions where your hands need sun protection the most. We recently fished these gloves in Ascension Bay, Mexico, and found them surprisingly easy to wear and use. Each finger has a small elastic band at the tip producing a snug fit that eliminates snags or catches. The fit seems almost tight when first donned, but the gloves quickly stretch out and relax to the right feel. Comfortable for all-day use, quick drying, and breathable, the SUNwt Glove 2.0 doesn’t compromise dexterity or function in the slightest. Bravo, 12WT! $29 (12wt.com)

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GEAR GUIDE MPOWERD LUCI LIGHTS Luci Lights have been around for a decade, but the product lineup keeps getting better–and the company behind these inexpensive but powerful personal lanterns continues to make a difference in the fields of sustainability and social impact. Mpowerd offers a range of products, but the small, inflatable solar-powered lanterns that launched them into the market remain the core of their lineup. The Luci Original features a pair of small solar panels on the top of the 5-inch diameter lantern that can be fully charged in seven hours. The lights, which weigh 4.4 ounces, can run up to 24 hours on a single charge, illuminating the darkness with 65 lumens. Other models feature USB charging ports, string lights, and even a Bluetooth speaker. The Luci Base Light has a USB charging port and shines at up to 360 lumens. We’ve used the Luci Color Essence lights for several years; they’re invaluable for backcountry camping and fishing and have traveled around the world with us on far-flung fly fishing adventures in remote outposts with off-grid electrical situations. Best of all, Mpowerd, the company behind these innovative lights, works with hundreds of NGOs and nonprofit organizations to put their solar-powered lights in the hands of remote communities around the world, where access to affordable, solar lighting truly can change lives. Mpowered also has a program to distribute products for disaster relief and humanitarian aid around the globe. $19.95-$74.99 mpowerd.com PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE ROD CASE The flexibility of the interior spaces may be the defining feature of this case. The design isn’t rigid, so all of the interior spaces can be customized to fit your gear. It’s a soft case, so it doesn’t afford the protection of a rigid molded frame, but it has accommodated just about everything we’ve needed on a slate of recent trips. It’s perfect for travel, but it’s also great to store and keep your gear ready to go in the car or garage. $249 patagonia.com

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