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KYLE SCHAEFER
GEAR & EXPERIENCE GUIDE:
KYLE SCHAEFER'S
GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
T&T Exocett 88
The new Exocett™ 88 is built to handle a wide variety of fishing situations with precision and ease. With its easy-loading, progressive action, it’s designed to adapt seamlessly—whether you’re lifting and aerializing heavy sinking lines or delivering accurate floating line presentations.
At 8'8" with a steep taper, the Exocett™ 88 offers ultra-fast recovery, enabling effortless long-distance casting.
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T&T Sextant 909-4
As technology and performance continue to push the limit of possibilities, the end goal for a fly rod remains the same. We seek to cast a fly line with ease and accuracy – to deliver our best artificial imitation at the right time and in the right place to convince the fish to eat. In saltwater fly fishing, fly presentation and placement are often as critical as when casting tiny imitations to fussy selective trout. But there is also a need for power; both to face into the wind so commonly encountered and to turn the heads of the largest fish.
Nautilus X-Series Reels
The Nautilus X-Series is an open-frame reel designed for lightness, strength, drag smoothness, and fast line pick up. The X-Series design has strong beams that extend from the center to a wide line guard. These angles allow for rear spool rim protection where the reel typically contacts the ground when the rod is leaned up against a wall or a car.
Nautilus CCF-X2
The newest addition to the Nautilus family is the CCF-X2. The multiple award winning dual action CCF-X2 drag system features twice the drag strength (20lbs+), twice the smoothness and half the startup inertia as the former CCF.
Costa Reefton Pro Sunglasses
(green or silver mirrored lens)
Named after the iconic New Zealand fishing town, Costa’s classic Reefton frame just got some serious PRO upgrades. The large frame loved by anglers now carries our new PRO Series fit and features: sweat management channels and eyewire drains, improved Hydrolite® rubber, fully-adjustable nose pads, top hooding and side shields and metal keeper slots. Keep your frames on your face, your vision clear and your eyes on the fish.
SA Magnitude, Amplitude and Sonar Series
RIO Flouroflex Tippet
Fluoroflex Strong is an ultra-strong, 100% fluorocarbon tippet with high tensile strength, easy knot tying, and a smooth finish. It is available in half sizes.
Patagonia Long-Sleeved Self-Guided Sun Shirt
The do-it-all Men's Long-Sleeved Self-Guided Sun Shirt combines intuitive, on-the-water/trail performance with 40+ UPF sun protection and breezy, all-day comfort. Stretchy, quick-drying 100% recycled polyester fabric moves athletically, stays cool and looks snazzy in any situation. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
Patagonia Swiftcurrent Travers Zip Front Wader
Built for years of work and engineered to reduce weight and bulk without sacrificing durability, these ultraversatile waders have a 4-layer, 5.6-oz 100% recycled material package treated with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS; an intuitive feature set; a YKK® waterproof zipper; and an innovative evolution of sizing, patterning and fit. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
KYLE SCHAEFER'S EXPERIENCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Soul Fly Lodge
"An Immersive Bahamas Fly Fishing & Lodging Experience Targeting Bonefish & Permit On Great Harbour Cay in The Berry Islands"
From stalking bonefish on firm white sand to chasing elusive permit in the ocean-side shallows, every day is sight fishing at its finest. Whether you're wading or on the bow, our guides will put you in the zone. This is technical, rewarding fishing in the Berry Islands, Bahamas.