Derby Support Letter

Color Development

Some Of The Best

Branding Evolution

Working on some new branding for 2017 (Woven label and Heat transfer)

Tip Of The Cap

The folks at Kayak Angler Magazine gave our 5-Panel Cotton/Linen Hat some exposure in the Early Summer 2016 Issue. They gave us some nice ad placement as well.

OCEANwt Hoodie Press

Up In The Air

Shallow Minded - Fly Fishing the Kennebec River in Maine

Style and Protection

Let us help you stay comfortable and protected in the sun. 12wt has got you covered with Costa eyewear. Call us for a consultation to determine what would be best for your style (207) 518-9069

Full Kit

Frank Smith is shown here in a full sun protection kit that includes the S/S FREEwt. Shirt, FREEwt. Mask, SUNwt. Gloves, SUNwt. Sleeves and the 5 Panel Cotton/Linen Hat. Short clip shot by World Angling

Slow Release

Bass Dog

Sea Run

Capt. Martin Carranza fishing for sea run brown trout in Kau Tapen lodge in Argentina.

Be In A Better Spot

Looking To The West

For many of us, fly fishing is all about curiosity. The curiosity of what it might be like to catch a species that we never have before, or travel to a fishery that we've never been to. Horizons explores the inherent desire to conquer the unknown that consumes us, the places it takes us, and the experiences it leads us to.

Going It Direct

Can today’s outdoor start-ups get by without retailers?: http://t.co/YgRqodsjMn #sunprotection #fishing #flyfishing #apparel #portlandmaine
— 12Wt., LLC (@12weight) March 23, 2015

Casting a 12wt.

12wt. staff Ryan Brod is back in the latest issue of The Drake with a short essay about imagination, tarpon, and staying positive while in pursuit of the ultimate game fish. Check it out on newsstands now, or order a copy here.

Blixt Wins Drake's Quarterly "Big Year" Contest

Who says SoCal is just for surfers?

California-based angler and 12wt. customer Nicholas Blixt (above wearing the L/S FREEwt. Shirt) recently won the Drake Magazine's quarterly "Big Year" contest, landing more than twenty different species on the fly over the course of a few short months.

During that time, Blixt, who calls L.A. home, was fortunate enough to throw flies in Southern California, the Eastern Sierras, the Baja Peninsula, and Western Massachusetts. Blixt's most memorable fish? A 10" rooster from the trip to Baja (below).

still counts…

Here is the impressive species list that helped Nicholas beat out numerous other anglers:

Barred Surfperch, Barred Pargo, Calico Bass, Blue and Gold Snapper, Blue Mackerel, Pacific Bonito, Cabrilla, Jack Crevalle, Dog Snapper, Dorado, Green Jack, Green Sunfish, Ladyfish, Largemouth Bass, Needlefish, Panamic Grasby, Roosterfish, Skipjack Tuna, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Trumpetfish and Yellowtail Amberjack

dorado, Baja 

To learn more about the Big Year contest and the prizes for the winners, check out the Drake's Facebook page.

All photos courtesy of Nicholas Blixt

New Hat for the Holidays

We're excited to roll out the new TWELVE Limited Edition hat from 12wt.  This is a durable all around hat for use on and off the water. Features an adjustable buckle closure and a wide fit range.

Support "90 Miles" on Kickstarter

12wt. ambassador and Key West guide Will Benson needs your support to help complete his latest film project, "90 Miles," a documentary about the complex relationship between the lower Keys and Cuba and the vast but susceptible fishery they, as neighbors, share. Check out the trailer below and donate to help "90 Miles" get to the big screen. For contributing to the fundraiser, you'll receive a unique reward.

 

CARPLAND Glove Love

New 1976 Hat Color

We're excited to roll out a new color choice for our popular 1976 hat - moss & khaki.

12wt. on "The Wilderness Journal"

Ted Putnam, owner at Hawk Lake Lodge in northwest Ontario, has been wearing our WORKwt. gloves for a few years now. Here's a video of Ted fishing on the T.V. show The Wilderness Journal, sticking some smallies and big walleye. Not exactly flats fishing under a hot sun, but the gloves are still getting it done.

Small Pond Bassing

Achigãs à Pluma em Lagoas Pequenas from BlueTail Films on Vimeo.

"Sun Ensemble"

Ric Burnley is a skin cancer survivor, angler, and editor at Kayak Angler Magazine (Rapid Media). He recently wrote a stellar review of our growing line of sun protection apparel. Ric took to the water sporting our new FREEwt. mask and short sleeve FREEwt. shirt, along with our "famous" WORKwt. gloves. Read his full review here.

photo from Rapid Media