Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Fly Fishing”
Congratulations to our long-time good friend, guide and fly-fishing educator Jake Jordan, for earning the 2022 IGFA Chester H. Wolfe Sportsmanship Award! He’s pictured here (center), fishing with our Release Boatworks founder Jim Turner (left of Jake) and Capt. Mike Sheeder 15 years ago, before Jim started building boats! A renowned fly-fishing guide and instructor, Jake Jordan has been in the business for over …
Here’s a story for you! Release Boatworks founder, Jim Turner, had his first shirts made for the name of his original 37’ Merritt, which turned out to be the inspiration for our current builds. The shirts originally had 15 release flags on each sleeve, with the goal being to be the first boat IN THE WORLD to catch 30 sailfish …
There are only 158 people in history who’ve accomplished a Billfish Royal Slam on conventional tackle. Only 4 people exist who have done it on fly. There is only ONE person who has done it more than once. His name is Roy Cronacher, IGFA trustee, and he’s achieved this feat 3 times. Very dedicated, persistent, pretty work Roy! Thank you to …
Photo Credit: Pat Ford Here’s the story behind one of many of Pat Ford’s IGFA fly-fishing records for white marlin, as told by Release Boatworks founder Jim Turner. Yesterday my friends Herb Rosell, Chris Sheeder and I were able to spend the day peacock bass fishing on the “world famous” E-Lake in Miami. We were hosted by our friend Pat …
