D&H Hosted Trip to the Bahamas

Fly Fishing in the Bahamas

Join Delamere & Hopkins on the trip of a lifetime!

Come fish the beautiful Bahamas:

Andros Island Bonefish Club  

February 24th-March 2nd, 2014

You can stalk the seemingly endless flats by boat or.......

 jump out and do some wading!

We will primarily fish for Bonefish,

but there are also plenty of other fish to enjoy such as .......... 

 Barracuda!

shark, and more!

The more the merrier! All skill levels welcome, I will do everything possible to get you ready for your trip including casting lessons. Come join us on this saltwater adventure that you will never forget. Stop in the shop and see Chip Pauly to help you with any questions and book your trip! Also you can email Chip at shop@bestgear.com or call 513-871-3474    

click here for all of the details

Patagonia Summer Shirts

    

      I hate being hot. No two ways about it. Luckily, for me, Patagonia has a few summer shirts that make the summer much more comfortable. These are shirts that I can wear all day in the store, grab a beer in, and still feel great when it comes time to sneak away and fish for bit. Here are a few of my favorites, and a new one.
 

Additional Montana Dates, September 7-13, 2013

     
         Mark filled up our original Montana trip dates and felt like we might be leaving some people out, so we have added an additional set of dates.  Luke will host a group the week of September 7-13, 2013 at Upper Canyon Ranch.
         We look forward to a great week of classic Montana fishing.  For more information or to check out more pictures, look here: Montana Trip details and Pictures.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mark or Luke at the shop 513-871-3474.

New Rio Product for the Big Fish Guys!

        We just brought in some of the Rio Saltwater versi-leaders. This is a new product for 2013.  These are sink leaders that have a 24 lb. monofilament core. In the past I felt "iffy" about using the trout versi-leaders for big fish, since they only had a 12 lb. core. I guess I wasn't the only one.

Little Miami Hybrid Fishing

Fortunately, I have had some time to fish the last couple days. All of us at the shop have been hitting it pretty hard. I have fished every day so far since the 3rd in a few different spots and the little Miami has been on fire! All together I’ve caught two hybrids; the bigger of the two was around 8 lbs, some decent white bass, half a dozen respectable Smallmouth and one Largemouth in the mix! The Gizzard Shad are definitely around and in huge numbers, you can sense the fish can feel it and are excited about it. 

Fly Fishing Gear ON SALE

We are doing some spring cleaning at the Hyde Park Square shop in Cincinnati and we have a number of fly fishing items to put ON SALE.

Patagonia has done some tweaking on the famous Rio Gallegos waders.  These are the waders with the neoprene booties that are lined with a merino wool grid and removable knee pads.  Winner of Field and Stream’s Best of the Best Award, Fly Fusion’s Editors’ Choice Award and the EFTTEX Best New Clothing Product Award.  We have three pairs remaining.  The regular price is $449 and we have them on sale for $295.  click here to read all about the waders

The Simms Headwater wading boots with felt bottoms are on sale.  We have three sizes remaining.  The regular price is $129.95 and we have them on sale for $90.

click here to read about the wading boots

We have two pairs of the Patagonia Guidewater Waders remaining.  The regular price is $425 and we have them on sale for $297.  click here to read about the waders 

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The Patagonia Riverwalker wading boot in both felt ($159 for $99) and sticky rubber ($169 for $105) are on sale.  I have been wearing both of these for the last three seasons and I really like how light they are.

We have a couple of pairs of saltwater flats boots on sales.

The reel case has a number of reels and spools in the Sale Corner.

There is a Thomas & Thomas Helix 9' #10 fly rod: regulary $760 for $532.

Stop in the shop and gear up for the coming fishing season.

Barbour Peel Jacket

As the weather is starting to get warmer, I have been reaching in the coat closet and looking for lighter options.  One of my favorite is a Barbour waterproof/breathable Bedale jacket from many years back.  I am always amazed how light and breathable this jacket is.  I wear a number of Patagonia shells and fishing jackets and they are great, but when I want to hit the streets and be a bit dressier, this is my jacket of choice.

This year Barbour has come out with a new version of my old jacket.  The technology has been updated and the jacket is being offered in three colors.  Stop in the shop on Hyde Park Square and try one on.  If you are not in Cincinnati, you can go on the Delamere & Hopkins' e-commerce site and we will ship the jacket to you:  http://www.bestgear.com/barbour+mens+peel+waterproof+jacket+2