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We’ve entered November and the first cold front of the year just moved in. One of the questions we hear most often, and one that some struggle with is: “What kind of fly should I use to catch [insert species here]?  It’s a valid question, because if you have researched fishing in Southwest Florida and the Everglades on the Internet, or have been to a fly shop, the possibilities are seemingly endless. To the beginning fly angler it's almost overwhelming trying to understand what flies to purchase or begin to tie. We hope, in this, we do well to simplify things for yo

The Challenge of Fly Fishing In Winter You leave the ramp, idling toward the channel, anticipating a great day on the water. Hot coffee in hand, you look down at your console - and realize the water temperature has dropped since the last time you were on the water. It’s a little windier than you expected, and the tide is lower than it was supposed to be. Welcome to wintertime fishing!

Welcome to the first-ever Mangrove Outfitters’ blog post! In this space we plan to share shop news, fishing reports, fly fishing techniques, product reviews, and more!