BlackJawTackle.com is proud to be the endorsed guide service for Delamere & Hopkins. Delamere & Hopkins has been outfitting the Cincinnati sporting community with the best quality gear for over 30 years. Whether fly fishing locally for smallmouth, grouse hunting the briar covered hills, chasing trout in Montana or fly fishing the flats in the Bahamas for bonefish, D&H has the gear to help you enjoy your pursuits to the fullest. Please let us know if you have any questions about Delamere & Hopkins services.
BlackJawTackle.com is proud to use Scott Fly Rods when out on the water pursuing fish. Scott Fly Rods have been building some of the finest handcrafted fly rods since 1973. The Company quickly became known for fine fiberglass fly rods, which happen to be some of our personal favorite rods to catch fish on! Scott Fly Rods has a full array of rods to pursue both Freshwater and Saltwater fish, as well as 2 handed spey rods. The company focuses on designing functional fishing tools, using both technology and art, and building them by hand with meticulous detail. Please let us know if you have any questions on which Scott Rod would best suit your next Fly-Fishing Adventure.
Scott Fly Rods Mission Statement: To handcraft high-performance fly-fishing tools with benchmark quality through a combination of over 50 years of design experience and an unwavering commitment to quality and detail.
BlackJawTackle.com is proud to use Patagonia outdoor clothing and gear when we are out on the water and in the elements. We have been field testing Patagonia gear for over 30 years and without a doubt we can say Patagonia makes some of the best outdoor clothing and gear in the industry. Their warranty, repair program and customer service is top notch. Please let us know if you have any questions on what gear would best suit your next Fly-Fishing Adventure.
Patagonia’s Mission Statement: Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.
At Fishpond, they have a passion for creating products that stretch the boundaries of traditional product design and set new standards for functionality. The modular and interchangable ways to use many of Fishpond's gear make their gear and tackle very unique. Their passion for protecting the natural resources has become equal with thier commitment to design innovation. Their focus on tough construction has enabled them to evaluate the performance they build into each and every one of their products. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding any Fishpond tackle or gear.
Fishpond’s Corporate Philosophy: Fishpond is excited and proud to be the first fly fishing business to become a certified B Corporation. Together with 2500 other companies in 50 countries, we are a diverse community with one unifying goal: to redefine success in business by making our world a better place to live within, not only for humans, but for all species. B Corporations compete not just to be the best in the world, but also to be the best for the world.
BlackJawTackle.com is proud to be on the Pro Staff of Engel Coolers. Engel Coolers have been innovators in the cooler business for the past 50 years. We have been field testing Engel Coolers for years and are happy to say that these coolers have always held up to our abuse and kept all our food and drinks icy cold. We find their coolers to be versatile and certain models serve double use as seats on our rigs. Please let us know if you have any questions on which Engel cooler or drybox would best suit your next Outdoor Adventure.
If in fact you would rather fish without a reel then we suggest the simplistic method with only a rod, line and fly: Tenkara. TFO makes some of the best built Tenakara rods and the Black Jaw Pro Staff has been field testing their rods for years. In fact, we have caught and landed Salmon on them. Based on a traditional Japanese method of fishing using only a rod, line and fly, Tenkara fishing permits anglers to make precise casts and delicate presentations, and manipulate their fly with extreme ease. Telescoping down to 20 and 20.5 inches, the Temple Fork Soft Hackle rods are perfect for the backpacking angler. The rods come with a spare tip, second section and line holder built into the rod sock to help organize your line when not in use. Available in three lengths and actions to match any type of fishing. Please contact us about selecting the proper Tenkara rod for your next adventure.
BlackJawTackle.com is proud to use Abel and Ross fly reels when out fishing for trophy fish. Abel and Ross reels are proudly made in the USA and are tank tough! The first time you use a Abel or Ross Reel you will recognize the fine craftsmanship and dependable drag that these Reels have always been know for when catching trophy fish. Fly reel prices can range from cheap to rather expensive and the options are limitless. We suggest matching the fly reel to the rod for proper balance and maximum efficiency. Once the proper reel is selected we would then assist in helping you choose the right fly line and rigging. We have access to many makes and models of fly reels, so as it's said, "Choose Wisely." Please enquire on which reel would best match with your Fly Rod or if you need a Reel and Rod package.
Abel's Mission Statement: Our mission at Abel is simple: Design the best, most dependable products in the world.
Ross's Mission Statement: Our mission at Ross Reels is to inspire adventure. All of our products are 100% Made in the USA and built to last a lifetime.
The Black Jaw Pro Staff has been thoroughly field testing Fishpond Landing Nets for the past 15 years. These nets are built with the angler in mind and will stand up to any Fishing Adventure. The nets float and are constructed of carbon/ fiberglass/ kevlar composite. Fishpond Landing Nets have made many innovations over the years and continue to define what a landing net should be. Let us know what type of fishing you plan to do so we can help you pick from the many options of Fishpond Landing Nets.
Our Flies are so super hot we should change the sports name to "Catching with a Fly" instead of Fly-Fishing. Please let us know the what, where, and when so that we can suggest the proper patterns for your fishing destination.