FATC "Fly Shop"
Like any good fly shop that is filled with fisherman and their stories, here you will find tidbits of information related to our wonderful sport of Fly Fishing. Come here to find information that you may not find elsewhere.
Although, unlike most fly shop “tales”, this is all true…
Winter Fly Fishing Tips – Again
Winter Fly Fishing: Expert Strategies for Success As temperatures drop and rivers quiet, winter fly fishing offers unique rewards for those prepared to face the cold. Here are essential tips to ensure comfort, safety, and success on the water this season. Dress for the Elements Safety First Tackle and Technique … Read More…
Fly Shop Tips: Catch more Fish!!
On many FATC trips, when I ask our FATC guys how they are doing I usually hear, “Caught five fish but lost around ten” or something like that. Yes, we don’t catch every fish we hook – who does. But it made me think about how we can improve our … Read More…
Fly-Shop: There’s Fungus Amung Us!
Houston, we have a problem. Words we don’t want to hear whether we are in outer space or on the river. Several of our FATC members were fishing Lake Taneycomo (LT) recently. Although they found the rainbows to be feisty, the browns were lethargic and were covered in a fungus. … Read More…
Better Photos on your Fishing Trips!
A couple quick tips to up-level your photography on your next fishing trip. Article written for Epic Fly Rods by Jess McGlothlin, a Montana-based writer, photographer, and traveling fly angler. Spend enough time on the water fishing with friends and, at some point, someone is going to want pictures of their … Read More…
Fly Shop Tips: What Gear is a Must Have?
Now having taught some 33 fly fishing classes and graduated over 300 members, I am sitting here reflecting on what has turned out to be an unbelievable adventure for me and I hope for you too. I bought my first fly rod, a Fenwick fiberglass rod in 1971 when I … Read More…