From Scuba Diving To Fly Fishing

Being a manufacturer of scuba diving gear and coming up with innovative designs might help you break into the fly fishing market.  Omega Aquatics Inc is doing just that with their new Navigator FlipFins™, fins that will apparently make it easier for anglers that use float tubes when fly fishing.  Blades can be flipped up or down, and when up, the angler can comfortably walk on ground while wearing them.

According to the press release:

“Navigator’s revolutionary and durable Aqua-Hinge mechanism, highly efficient blade and raised slip resistant thread designs provide an essential combination of performance and safety for all float tubers and pontoon fisherman. Prominent central web configuration contributes to increased propulsion and reduces load required during sustained kicking, while providing maximum power and comfort. Stainless steel torsion springs push the blade up against the shins while fishermen are walking around on shore and flip down into swimming position once they’re in the water. This switch can be done by actually locking the latch into place manually or by giving one swift kick in the water.”

Looks interesting and very convenient to me!  The website for the FlipFins is located at www.Flipfins.com.

But, the suggested retail price of FlipFins is 169.00US. That’s quite a bit more than the $46.99US that Bass Pro Shops is asking for their
Turbo Thruster Float Tube Fins.