Bruce Chard and Kelly Galloup Join Airflo Design Team

Airflo has announced Bruce Chard and Kelly Galloup will join their Design Team in 2015. Both Chard and Galloup have new lineseries available in the 2015 product lineup.

Read more in the press release below.

Bruce Chard and Kelly Galloup Join Airflo Design Team

We’re very pleased to announce two new additions to the 2015 Airflo Design Team. With fresh ideas, unique insight, and unparalleled experience, Bruce and Kelly have made an immeasurable impact on the 2015 product lineup.

Both Kelly and Bruce’s new lines are in stock and available to ship. Call Rajeff Sports at 360.694.2900 to place your order today!

New: Bruce Chard Super-DRI Tropical Punch

There’s nobody quite like Bruce. If you’ve had the pleasure of spending time with this dude, I bet you’d agree. He’s passionate about what he does, and truly loves this sport

We feel extremely fortunate to have Bruce’s experience to draw from. 23 years of full-time bonefish, permit, and tarpon guiding will teach you a little something about saltwater fly fishing, and certainly a thing (or two) about the gear you need to make the day productive. Clear water, searing sun, and walloping wind makes enticing these tropical titans “challenging” to say the least. When it comes to flats fishing, tossing the right line can make all the difference.

“Tropical wind is no joke. We deal with it daily fishing the flats. Often, clients struggle to lay out long leaders and big flies casting into the wind. Our goal was to develop the new industry standard “go-to” saltwater line to help anglers overcome this obstacle, and be more effective on the water. Airflo’s Super-Dri technology coupled with a proven, award winning taper makes this the best saltwater fly line ever made. I’m so excited about these new lines. Having the opportunity to work with Airflo and Rajeff Sports is a dream come true”.

Bruce Chard Super-DRI Tropical Punch 

Using the latest materials technology our newest Tropical line packs a punch. Developed with the help of Bruce Chard, one of the most sought after guide in the Florida Keys, this line will help you deliver your fly to your target quickly and accurately. The secret to this line is its compact front taper and extended rear taper. For the average fisherman who only gets a few weeks a year to chase a grand slam; wind, big flies, and knocking knees can get in the way of their goal. The Chard line uses the latest super-DRI technology, ultra quiet ridge technology, and low stretch power core to get your fly to the fish, stick it, and stay stuck. Available in weights 8-12 MSRP $84.99.

New: Kelly Galloup Tactical Series

Kelly’s unique (and productive) method of targeting aggressive, carnivorous trout changed the way many of us fish for these bronze monsters. Over the course of his career Kelly has modified/refined tactics and gear to improve his chances of bringing these burly toads to hand. One thing’s for sure: nothing beats experience. To be successful, you’ve got to have the right gear. Whelp, you’re in luck… 

Available Now:  Airflo Kelly Galloup Tactical Series

“The decision for me to move to Airflo was a simple one.  My fishing is not casual, it is an intense hunt for the biggest bad ass predator that swims and I want the very best product and technology in everything I use. Simply put that is what Airflo delivers.  The performance and durability I get is unmatched by any other line.  I demand that in the products I fish, and more importantly on the products I put my name on. When you use one of these lines you will know it will perform the way I want it to and it has been tested by a people who fish, not by a guy in a lab coat.”

Galloup Super-DRI Nymph/Indicator

A good Nymph and Indicator line needs to be able to form efficient loops that can straighten out heavy flies and large indicators. Kelly’s new line has a larger tip diameter and more aggressive front taper to handle even the heaviest junk. Even with a good cast, many struggle mending the line and controlling the drift. The Super-DRI Nymph / Indicator has an extended rear taper and a high floating front section to help mend and manage the line more effectively.  With our original low stretch power core, you’ll be able stick fish at distance, and with our Ridged surface the line won’t slip out of your hand while doing so. Available in weights 3-6, MSRP $79.99.

Galloup Super-DRI Streamer Float 

A line designed to cast anything in your fly box…especially those triple articulated monsters Kelly’s become famous for!  Aggressive taper helps turn over heavy and wind resistant flies at any distance. Slightly over-weighted head is designed to easily load today’s high performance, fast action fly rods. The Streamer Float is built on our low strech PowerCore technology, so you’ll be able to sense subtle strikes and secure the hookup when it counts. Available in weights 5-7, MSRP $79.99.

Kelly Galloup Streamer Max Long  

Sinking lines get your fly to the target and keep them in the zone

while aggressively stripping line. A smooth transition from full sink to intermediate running line keeps you in direct contact when working the fly. 200 / 250 / 300 grains. MSRP $84.99.