Gear Guide: Tackle & Accessories - Part 3

By Perry Mack

Tacky Dry Fly Box

This box is designed with hackle and tails in mind. Most boxes smash the hackle when anchoring a fly, but our patent pending 3D mat design, that’s no longer an issue. It allows more space for hackle and ensures room for downward facing tails on curved shank hooks. Its strong and durable poly carbonate shell is ready to stand up to anything. The strong magnetic closure holds the box tightly closed so you don’t have to mess with a clunky latch system.

MSRP: $30 USD - Tackyflyfishing.com

Trapper Box Hooks

Trapper Tackle has developed a revolutionary line of hooks that solve two problems that plague every angler. The patented Trapper Box design restricts the hook’s ability to rotate out and creates a series of right angles that are nearly impossible for fish to overcome. The same unique feature that holds fish in place also holds all manner of baits in place so anglers spend less time adjusting baits and more time making perfect presentations that trigger strikes. Simply put, the ICAST Best in Show Award Winning Trapper Hooks help anglers make more casts and land more fish.

MSRP: $3.39 - $26 USD - trappertackle.com

Ultimate Line Winding System

The Ultimate Line Winding System won the Best Fishing Accessory at ICAST in 2012 and is still their best seller. It features adjustable spool pressure and the rotating carriage virtually eliminates line twist. Load big or small spools of lines with this accessory constructed of high strength graphite then enjoy its compact size for easy storage and transport.

MSRP: $35 USD - www.americanpremiercorp.com

YakAttack Leverage Landing Net

The revolutionary forearm grip featured on the net offers unparalleled stability and control, while the hinged design allows the handle to fold alongside the net for compact and easy stowage. The high level of control and accuracy offered by the forearm grip means you don't need a giant hoop to net your next big fish. This net features a foam covered extension on the handle allowing it net to be stored in a tube style or flush mount rod holder. Models are available with two hoop sizes and three handle options.

MSRP: $70-80 USD - www.yakattack.us