Permit Pin S039

Known as the "Blacktail Comber" or "Palometa," the Permit is a highly coveted saltwater game fish renowned for its challenging nature and impressive fighting ability. Characterized by its sleek, silver body and distinctive black tail fin, the Permit is a prized catch among anglers. It shares its habitat with other sought-after species like the Bonefish and Tarpon. Permits are commonly found in the warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. They are known for their exceptional speed, agility, and elusive behavior, earning them a reputation as the "ghosts of the flats." Permit fishing is often considered one of the ultimate challenges in saltwater angling, requiring skill, patience, and precision. These intelligent and wary fish have a keen sense of their surroundings, making them a thrilling quarry for fly and spin fishermen alike. Their distinctive tailing behavior on shallow flats adds to the excitement of targeting Permit. Whether you're a seasoned angler in search of a thrilling battle or a fly-fishing enthusiast seeking the ultimate challenge, the Permit's tenacity and elusiveness make it a prized catch in the world of sport fishing.

Details

• Material: certified American pewter, lead-free, with a traceable alloy test for every order
• Finishes: antique pewter ($18), copper-plated ($24), gold-plated ($30), hand-painted ($70)
• Made: hand-finished in Port Gamble, Washington, USA, from a line of pewter jewelry crafted in America since 1991

Questions

Is it lead-free? Yes. The pewter is certified American pewter, sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers, and each order includes its alloy test result.

Who is it a gift for? For saltwater anglers. It wears well on a jacket, hat, or bag.

How fast will it ship? We ship six days a week, and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.

Craft & construction

Built to stay put. Our pins have two posts and clutches which hold it flat and ensure a spin-free application wherever you display it. It solves a common pin complaint. The 1/4-inch steel tacks are long enough to pass through most fabrics, about 1/4 inch, yet short enough to sit flush. And each clutch seats into a small groove on the post with a firm, satisfying click — haptic feedback that tells you it's locked, and a detail cheaper pins skip.

Hand-painted, marine-grade finish. Each hand-painted piece is carefully painted by an artisan right in our studio in Port Gamble, WA. The proprietary multistep process includes priming each piece followed by meticulous painting by hand in acrylics with fine detail work to bring the item to life with incredible detail. The final step adds a coating of marine-grade epoxy — a hard, clear finish that protects the artwork so our product can be used on a boat, outside, or other conditions highly resistant to fading or wear.

Certified American pewter. The antiqued finish is completely safe to touch — and the craft behind it has been refined over three decades. Each batch of pewter that arrives at our shop in Port Gamble, WA from an American supplier comes with a lab test showing the material is lead free.

Ready to give. Every item arrives attached to a backing card and sealed in plastic — clean, protected, and presentable as a gift the moment it arrives.