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Chota Flats Bootie:
Both Judith and I wear these booties and always seem to compliment ourselves on such a good choice. They are reasonably priced at around 54 bucks and are snug fitting, sand proof and light. The soles are very tough, the zipper doesn't get fouled and they are easy to pack.
Scott S3s Fly Rods:
We took four Scott rods to Ascension Bay. All were in the new S3s (saltwater) series. All were 9 feet and in line weights 7, 8, 9, and 10. We had days that were a bit windy, so the fast action was ideal. On days which were best described as having an average breeze, the light weight feel really came through. They would load easy and early, and carry a lot of line when the time came. The "Baja Blue" color looked great and the guides, lodge managers and other guests liked them also.
Scientific Anglers Saltwater Quad-Tip:
I put this multi-tip flyline on my 10 weight rod/reel and found it to be extremely useful in a wide variety of conditions. For example, when we poled into some deep, mangrove lined cuts, I rigged up the "type 5", sinking tip and got my fly down to the tarpon, snook and jack crevalle. These fish were hanging in the slightly off color and deeper water. The conditions were full sun in the middle of the day, and I don't think we would have done nearly as well with just a floating line. Incidentally, the fly that day in Ascension Bay was a red and black tarpon fly. Then down in Santos Bay a couple of days later, we fished classic, shallow, clear tarpon flats where the same line with the floating tip was perfect. Later than day, when we saw some 20 to 30 pound permit in 6 foot deep water, I made the change to the clear tip and a crab fly. No biters, but the stealth and slow sink looked good. These lines have the AST coating/formulation that shoots like crazy and repells salt build up.
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