{"id":89996,"date":"2026-04-22T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemouching.com\/?p=89996"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:57:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:57:51","slug":"shopping-mouching-12-the-flats-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lemouching.com\/en\/2026\/04\/shopping-mouching-12-the-flats-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"SHOPPING MOUCHING #12 &#8211; THE FLATS &#8211; GEAR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Last week we introduced you to <a href=\"https:\/\/lemouching.com\/en\/2026\/04\/shopping-du-mouching-n11-les-flats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">tropical outfits<\/a> (don&#8217;t forget your sunscreen, minimum SPF 50!) and now we&#8217;re going to suggest what we consider to be the best options for saltwater fishing. We will present 3 models, but there are others that might suit you better, whether in terms of their action or their price \u2014 because it&#8217;s true that if you only go flats fishing occasionally, you don&#8217;t necessarily need to buy a super expensive rod, reel included&#8230; so here are our picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowdogflyfishing.com\/collections\/sage-fly-rods\/products\/sage-salt-r8-790-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"89961\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orvis.com\/product\/helios-d-fly-rod\/3E7Z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" data-id=\"89963\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=1170%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=1400%2C1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=720%2C720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=770%2C770&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tforods.com\/product\/mangrove-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1422\" data-id=\"89965\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?resize=1100%2C1422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?w=1100&amp;ssl=1 1100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?resize=278%2C360&amp;ssl=1 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?resize=768%2C993&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?resize=770%2C995&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldausable.com\/sage-spectrum-lt-reel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"89972\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=637%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?w=637&amp;ssl=1 637w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=358%2C360&amp;ssl=1 358w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamsonflyfishing.com\/products\/guru-s?srsltid=AfmBOoqJJ0x0PJLoVBxMtfieVxe5LR-2I8xcgMQ8TwTb5bNxISYPyc0N&amp;variant=38884883497145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"89974\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=720%2C720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=770%2C770&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orvis.com\/product\/mirage-lt-reel\/2MTS.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"89976\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=540%2C540&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanangler.com\/products\/van-staal-van-staal-titanium-plier-set?_pos=7&amp;_sid=a9c51226f&amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"90001\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=720%2C720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=770%2C770&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loonoutdoors.com\/products\/nip-n-sip-xl?srsltid=AfmBOoq0JexULAWf5dPu77MlxPYYZyYo2-KHtLLH34St3YYSu3IQjPeR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"89982\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/F1025.jpg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/F1025.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/F1025.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/F1025.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/F1025.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/F1025.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/F1025.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avidmax.com\/dr-slick-hook-files\/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3aEO4-iVVBkE7WQl6rOIpbOKc3W8YfiGaXGODtWt8aTt4h5CD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1113\" data-id=\"89999\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/205-3-965-hookfiles-p__1__10352.jpg?resize=1170%2C1113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/205-3-965-hookfiles-p__1__10352.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/205-3-965-hookfiles-p__1__10352.jpg?resize=360%2C343&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/205-3-965-hookfiles-p__1__10352.jpg?resize=768%2C731&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/205-3-965-hookfiles-p__1__10352.jpg?resize=770%2C733&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowdogflyfishing.com\/products\/sage-salt-r8-890-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sage R8 Salt 9&#8217;#8:<\/a><\/strong> This is undoubtedly the model where it&#8217;s worth investing, even if the price tag might make you wince&#8230; If you&#8217;re heading to the flats for Bonefish, you&#8217;re going to cast, cast, cast \u2014 and this will be your go-to rod. We chose the #8 as it can also be used for Permit&#8230; or Snook, Jack, and Snapper. But if you prefer the comfort of a powerful #7 rod, it works perfectly as well. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowdogflyfishing.com\/products\/sage-salt-r8-890-4\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">993$<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowdogflyfishing.com\/products\/sage-salt-r8-890-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/canne-mer-sage-r8-salt_0.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orvis.com\/product\/helios-d-fly-rod\/3E7Z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Orvis Helios D 9&#8217;#7<\/a><\/strong> The new generation of the D series, it is light and powerful. As with all saltwater rods, we leave the choice of power up to you, but keep in mind that you&#8217;re going to cast, cast, and cast some more&#8230; all with double haul&#8230; so this Orvis is worth the investment if you frequently head out to the flats.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orvis.com\/product\/helios-d-fly-rod\/3E7Z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">1198$<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orvis.com\/product\/helios-d-fly-rod\/3E7Z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1170\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=1170%2C1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=1400%2C1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=720%2C720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=770%2C770&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hd1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tforods.com\/product\/mangrove-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">TFO Mangrove 9&#8217;#7<\/a><\/strong> This is one of the most affordable saltwater rods, perhaps less powerful than the previous ones, but lightweight and well-proven. The late Flip Pallot was its ambassador and helped develop it. It is a perfect rod, and above all, great value for money! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tforods.com\/product\/mangrove-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">400$<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tforods.com\/product\/mangrove-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1422\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?resize=1100%2C1422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?w=1100&amp;ssl=1 1100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?resize=278%2C360&amp;ssl=1 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?resize=768%2C993&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cannes-a-mouche-tfo-mangrove-coast.jpg?resize=770%2C995&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldausable.com\/sage-spectrum-lt-reel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">SAGE Spectrum LT WT 7\/8<\/a><\/strong> This reel is versatile, you can use it both in saltwater and freshwater. Less expensive than the <a href=\"https:\/\/farbank.com\/collections\/sage-enforcer-saltwater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Enforcer<\/a> from the same brand \u2014 which is exclusively designed for saltwater \u2014 it is almost as robust. In any case, it allows you to have a backing reserve (180m) to handle the dynamism of saltwater fish accustomed to running across the flats, and a powerful enough drag to rein them in progressively! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverstones.fr\/moulinets-de-peche-sage-spectrum-lt,c4,pr1730.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">375<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldausable.com\/sage-spectrum-lt-reel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">$<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldausable.com\/sage-spectrum-lt-reel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=637%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89972\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9952880859375;width:636px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?w=637&amp;ssl=1 637w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=358%2C360&amp;ssl=1 358w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sage_SPECTRUM-LT_Ember_Angle_637x640.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamsonflyfishing.com\/products\/guru-s?srsltid=AfmBOoqJJ0x0PJLoVBxMtfieVxe5LR-2I8xcgMQ8TwTb5bNxISYPyc0N&amp;variant=38884883497145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">LAMSON Guru S 7<\/a><\/strong> Without doubt one of the best value for money! We have been using this reel at Mouching for years on the flats and have never had the slightest problem. The drag delivers on its promises, it holds 200yrds of backing, it is lightweight (143g in #8) and comes in three different colors. It is a great investment for heading to the flats from time to time. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamsonflyfishing.com\/products\/guru-s?srsltid=AfmBOoqJJ0x0PJLoVBxMtfieVxe5LR-2I8xcgMQ8TwTb5bNxISYPyc0N&amp;variant=38884883497145\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">360 to 380$<\/a><\/strong> depending on the size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamsonflyfishing.com\/products\/guru-s?srsltid=AfmBOoqJJ0x0PJLoVBxMtfieVxe5LR-2I8xcgMQ8TwTb5bNxISYPyc0N&amp;variant=38884883497145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=720%2C720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=770%2C770&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GS-5_REEL_OG_HERO_FR-WEB.png?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orvis.com\/product\/mirage-lt-reel\/2MTS.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ORVIS Mirage IV<\/a><\/strong> Perfect balance for the Helios rod, large arbor where you can fit 180m of backing, progressive and powerful drag \u2014 all reviews speak highly of it. Comes in 3 different colours don&#8217;t forget to specify Left or Righ handle. Price for WT 7\/9: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orvis.com\/product\/mirage-lt-reel\/2MTS.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">598$<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orvis.com\/product\/mirage-lt-reel\/2MTS.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=540%2C540&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moulinet-orvis-mirage-midnight-black.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other saltwater reel brands \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/allenflyfishing.com\/collections\/fly-reels?srsltid=AfmBOoplCvbWdjJbUmzH7TrLJ9AmJxJ6_rMcRROfgkmXm7MN0LNqt3E8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Allen<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mayflyoutdoors.com\/pages\/abel-reels?srsltid=AfmBOop8s2iZSm5DVPn_x5IpqXaIcGqh99iqInyalyM8Ohh63-rU9Aty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Abel<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tiborreel.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOooR_29Bjivr1tmNNKgWWmRSEEM7l-sXBbP3vw9CNtQecEF8oIKU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Tibor<\/a><\/strong>. Allen is an excellent deal, It has its die-hard fans, and Tibor, although a little retro, remains the reference with its Everglades model \u2014 it&#8217;s a tank! There are also plenty of other reels that will do the job, especially if you fish the flats occasionally. The most important thing is the fly line, and making sure you rinse and maintain your reels properly! For years we have also been fishing with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.looptackle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Loop<\/a><\/strong> gear, which is among the best, whether rods or reels \u2014 powerful rods, but above all available in every line weight. For example, the #11 line weight, perfect for big Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Snapper, and Jacks. It saves you from wrecking your shoulder with a 12-weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanangler.com\/products\/van-staal-van-staal-titanium-plier-set?_pos=7&amp;_sid=a9c51226f&amp;_ss=r\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><strong>VAN STAAL <\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanangler.com\/products\/van-staal-van-staal-titanium-plier-set?_pos=7&amp;_sid=a9c51226f&amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Titanium<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanangler.com\/products\/van-staal-van-staal-titanium-plier-set?_pos=7&amp;_sid=a9c51226f&amp;_ss=r\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>Plier Set<\/strong><\/a> Van Staal pliers come in 3 sizes, we picked the 6inch one. Those pliers are a reference, they are an essential item to have on your belt. They fit extremely well in the hand and will allow you to pull on your leaders, as well as cut your tippets and wire if you are going after barracuda! You can go for them with your eyes closed! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanangler.com\/products\/van-staal-van-staal-titanium-plier-set?_pos=7&amp;_sid=a9c51226f&amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">350$<\/a><\/strong> with the leather holster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanangler.com\/products\/van-staal-van-staal-titanium-plier-set?_pos=7&amp;_sid=a9c51226f&amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=360%2C360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=240%2C240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=720%2C720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=770%2C770&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lemouching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vans-plier-6.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loonoutdoors.com\/products\/nip-n-sip-xl?srsltid=AfmBOoq0JexULAWf5dPu77MlxPYYZyYo2-KHtLLH34St3YYSu3IQjPeR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">LOON XL Nipper <\/a><\/strong> Essential around your neck (that&#8217;s what I find most practical) \u2014 your line cutter needs to be large enough and fit well in the hand. There can be choppy conditions and you want to know what you&#8217;re doing, and it needs to be able to cleanly cut all heavy line diameters. 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