11319 fish hook pl gibsonton Gamakatsu SC17 Saltwater steel hook for saltwater fishing applications SC17 Tarpon Fly

Light enough to not effect bait action while strong enough to hold onto fish

While some people are crazy strict in their interpretation of Tenkara philosophy and gear, I'm more of a pragmatist, willing to use whatever gear and flies work for my local mountain streams

I especially like to try new products that look like they might be an outstanding value

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Pro Tip: Add your own flair such as Silver Flashabou or rig a soft plastic on the hook to make your bucktail more appealing to fish

For those that know me, you know I'm not one to buy combo's but instead pair a Tica Cetus reel with a nice rod, in this case I decided to give the combo a shot and I was impressed with the drag and overall performance