Anyone who has ever tied with epoxy knows the apprehension that comes with mixing up a batch you know mostly goes to waste. You often have to mix so much that you tie multiple flies hoping to coat several at once, but inevitably the mix hardens before you can finish. Besides, eventually it yellows and cracks anyway. You either need more hands or a better solution. We can’t help you with more hands, but Renzetti can now offer you a better solution – Tuffleye.

In an effort to continue bringing you the finest in fly tying tools and accessories, Renzetti proudly announces that it will begin distributing Tuffleye – an epoxy alternative created by Wet a Hook Technologies. “I have searched for years to find a material that outperforms epoxy in all facets, but unfortunately, every alternative would be deficient in some critical area,” says well-know tier and epoxy user Bob Popovics. “I have finally found a material I can honestly say surpasses epoxy.”

Tuffleye is a special light-cured acrylic that hardens in less than 20 seconds and ends up harder than epoxy and never yellows. Unlike epoxy, Tuffleye does not require mixing and comes in four consistencies, including gel, liquid, putty and elastic. The best part -- it won’t harden until you apply the proper wavelength of light, and you apply only what you need when you need it. The material can be colored and even weighted and remains totally insoluble in both fresh and saltwater forever.

Pricing for complete kits, including the special light and several tubes of the acrylic, begin at $88.95, but individual syringes of Tuffleye retail between $9.95 for a 10cc Tuffleye Finish to $19.95 for a 30cc syringe of Tuffleye Core. For more information about Tuffleye or to order, simply log on to www.renzetti.com. 

There's a new fly fishing TV show on the Versus channel called Dollar Wise Fly.  The show is hosted by veteran fly fisherman and TV host, Conway Bowman.  Below is a detailed description of the show.

"“Dollar Wise Fly” is a comprehensive field sports program, taking viewers to some of the most sought after fly-fishing destinations for a fraction of the cost. An entertaining, yet practical approach for viewers to see first hand that fly-fishing is not only suited for the Rich and Famous. An adventure based show using a wealth of research on how to fish those fantasy waters without spending the fantasy money. Each week viewers will be left with usable information on locations, equipment, and techniques that the everyday outdoors man and woman can utilize on trips they have always dreamed of taking."

We'll be kicking off our second annual Warm Fly Photo Contest on June the 1st.  Prizes and new contest rules will be announced then.  So, get those photos ready... you might just be our next winner!

Last years winning photograph by Michael Bell:

Yep, that's right... It's bluegill time!  Love to catch those gills!  Take a look at my post in the "Fishing Reports" board in the Warm Fly Forum.  You'll get to see Uncle Larry in action!

We have several new quality items listed in the “Classifieds ” board in the Warm Fly Forum.  You might just find that bargain that you’ve been looking for!  Have a fly fishing related item for sale?  List it in the Warm Fly Classifieds!  (Be sure and review the “Rules for Posting ” in the Classifieds.)

Be sure and view the thread Lon Teter started in the “Photos” board of the Warm Fly Forum.  The thread is titled; “Nice to stand in warm water for a change.”  If his photo doesn’t get your warm water fly fishing juices going… you need to call Dr. Larry!

Take a gander at Gary Troutman’s post titled “An evening of GlassNBass.”  He has some wonderful photographs of his latest catch of bass that he caught on his newly purchased glass!  His post is located in the “Fishing Reports” board in the Warm Fly Forum.