A must have for anyone who fishes tandems of flies, the Arcay fly holder eliminates the chance of tangles of flies tied on droppers.
Leaders do not dig into these and they are easy to pass through the guides and place where you need them on the rod.
Welcome @marco.petraglia.7 to our crew of Smart Angling Ambassadors! It is only natural - Marco has been as close as family for us!
Fly fishing is more than a pastime for Marco, itâs a lifelong pursuit that connects him deeply with nature and carries him to some of the most beautiful places in the world. Marco purchased his first fly rod in 1995 and quickly became drawn by the challenges, nuances, and continual learning the sport demands. From early mornings on cold rivers to quiet evenings as the water comes alive, Marco cherishes every day spent on a river or lake, whether alone or in the company of friends, always with deep respect for the fisheries that make it all possible.
In recent years, Marco has begun competing as a way to further his neverâending education as a fly angler, using competition to refine his skills and deepen his understanding of the craft. Along the way, fly fishing has introduced Marco to wonderful lifelong friends and mentors who continue to shape his journey. Whether exploring new waters or returning to familiar ones, fly fishing continues to ground him, challenge him, and inspire a lasting curiosity.
A revolutionary all-carbon rod designed for ultimate sensitivity, performance, and control.
The blank, handle, fighting butt, and guide bindings are made entirely of graph-carbon and 45° carbon, creating a seamless connection between angler and rod for amplified feel and precise presentations.
In addition to a classic hollow tip, the Full Contact has a second XUL solid carbon tip. The solid tip makes possible and easy the casting of very small and light nymphs and reliably protects ultra-thin tippets from overloading, a clear advantage in competition fishing and in any situation requiring ultra delicate approach.
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Figuring out the right weight of the flies is a perennial dilemma in nymphing. Five-time #flyfishing world champion David Arcay explains his approach.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the annual @thefranklinclub tournament. Thrilled to see our Pro Staff @mclean6892 and @imtroup take the individual đ„ and đ„. Arcay, Hanak and Soldarini equipment from Smart Angling were involved;) Congrats to our good friend Julio Rodriguez for an impressive individual đ„.
Imagine you are into soccer and get a chance to spend a week training with someone of Messi's caliber. In #flyfishing, this type of experience is actually accessible and affordable. We still have a couple of spots for the fall 2026 edition of our World Class Fly Fishing School in Spain with five-time world champion David Arcay. Guaranteed to make you a much better angler! The hospitality and the food are off the charts, too.
Fair-priced, affordable, top performance #flyfishing equipment and world class instruction continue to exist. This is how we do business at Smart Angling! We are immensely grateful to the growing, loyal customer base who make this possible.
The Arcay Spanish nymph line has sold out...yet another time. We are bringing more at the end of April. You can pre-order if you want to make sure one is set aside for you!
