In this category, all components of the outfit are profoundly important…but, the fly line choice may be the most critical. We must be able to put the fly in front of our target and the greater the depth is, the more challenging that objective may be. We also need to decide between tropical and cold water line categories. This may seem straight forward but some species occur in both environments. Regarding the expenditure on each outfit component, the reel to rod ratio will creep closer to 1 since the fly reel is of greater importance in salty environs than in the pursuit of trout.
THE HERITAGE OUTFITS
Experience the heritage of great American craftsmanship and precision technology. These rods and reels are the finest around, and they are still built the old fashioned way, by hand, and one at a time.
ORVIS HELIOS 3D & HATCH FINATIC 7 PLUS
Possibly the finest bonefish outfit to grace the earth! Super light and crisp rod matched up with the finest saltwater reels ever machined. To top it off you need the best line available to match this ultimate setup!
- Orvis Helios 3D 908-4 $949.00
- Hatch Finatic 7 Plus $650.00
- Scientific Angler Amplitude Bonefish Line $129.95
- 250 Yards Gelspun 35 lb backing $27.50
- 1 Nylon leader $4.95
- 1 Roll of fluorocarbon tippet $14.95
- 1 Mystery Hat $24.95
Total: $1801.30
Dry Creek’s Price: $1615.93
THE EXPLORERS OUTFIT
Take advantage of the previous generations of fly rods technology at a great price. When fly rod companies make new advances in their building process, they continue using the previous generations technology in newly offered models as well
SCOTT TIDAL + REDINGTON GRANDE
Our favorite mid-priced saltwater rod hooked up with the strongest in its class machined aluminum reel.
- Scott Tidal 908-4 $495.00
- Redington Grande 7-8-9 $299.00
- Rio Bonefish Line $99.95
- 250 Yards Gelspun 35 lb backing $27.50
- 1 Nylon leader $4.95
- 1 Roll of fluorocarbon tippet $14.95
- 1 Mystery Hat $24.95
Total: $966.34
Dry Creek’s Price: $847.77
THE UTILITARIAN OUTFIT
Unbeatable prices on quality gear. We always offer our packages with premium fly lines so that you can get the most out of your fishing experience.
ORVIS CLEARWATER + SAGE SPECTRUM C
A solid entry level outfit to get you on those saltwater species or to bring as a backup.
- Orvis Clearwater 908-4 $249.00
- Sage Spectrum C 7/8 Reel $175.00
- Scientific Angler Sonar Titan Full Intermediate WF-8-I $89.95
- 250 Yards Gelspun 35 lb backing $27.50
- 1 Nylon leader $4.95
- 1 Roll of fluorocarbon tippet $14.95
- 1 Mystery Hat $24.95