Shoreline Flags’ inshore fish flags are poised and ready to take the fishing world by storm. Well, maybe storm isn’t the most fishing friendly term. Either way, we’re pretty dang excited about them.
What are Fish Flags?
Fish flags, also known as release flags, are traditionally flown by large offshore sport fishers that spent the day chasing marlin, sailfish, and other large pelagics. Not too long ago, we were admiring the flags flying in as boats came in on our trip down to Islamorada Dive Center at the Postcard Inn (which is, for what it’s worth, our happy place). As the flags and boats came in, I found myself wondering if I could find some flags for the species I liked to catch. After consulting the all-knowing google and a few other sources, I came up short. Nada. If those guys could fly their flags to show of their catch, why can’t I? And idea was born
Our Flags
Not only do our inshore flags feature the species we love like the snook flag, redfish flag, seatrout flag, and tarpon flag, but they are made specifically for the way we fish. After trying out dozens of different materials for our flags, we honed in on 110g/sm polyester. This allows for the perfect balance of strength, color, durability, and weight. Our UltraLight(TM) flags are specifically made to flap in the slightest breeze. Inshore guys know shallow flats, idle zones, and long canals where the maximum speed is 5-6mph. Normal flags hang out limp as a bizkit at that speed. Our flags are flying high, highly visible to passers by.
Why you need a set Inshore Fish Flags
With the advent of social media (and all that comes with it), one thing has become painfully obvious. Us anglers love to show of our catch. But even as my catch envy grows with every scroll down our Instagram Feed, my 40 followers don’t really care about or appreciate my catch. My fish flags let just the right people know that I’ve not only caught fish, but that I’ve safely released them. The pride I feel cruising home up the canal flags hoisted high is real, and it’s the cherry on top of a great fishing day. Fishing can be tough, especially when you’re first starting out. That’s why every catch deserves some special recognition.
Conservation
There’s a lot that’s cool about flying our colorful flags high, but one of the best things about it is that it encourages the preservation of our most valuable asset: the fish we catch. While flying fish flags and practicing catch and release are not necessarily mutually exclusive, they certainly encourage the practice. With enough encouragement and voices, our fisheries will grow stronger, healthier, and more enjoyable for us and future generations. If you are interested in learning more about conservation in our area, we recommend starting by checking out Captains For Clean Water and CCA Florida. Get involved, do your part, keep our fisheries beautiful and bountiful!