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…
Tips: Mend, Mend, Mend!!!
Mend, Mend, Mend!!! How many times do you hear me say that when I’m with you on the water. Well, here are some great points to consider to get a top notch mend (and me to leave you alone for once.) Here is an awesome article about mending that is … Read More…
Tips: Fishing Straight Runs
Here is a short article on how to fish a straight stretch of stream by Kent Klewein of Gink and Gasoline. What do you think? We all love to fish the bends of a river but what do we do in the straightaways? It’s your lucky day. You’ve somehow … Read More…
Tips: Keep Your Gear Clean
Keeping your gear clean will help make your gear last longer and work better. This means keeping all your gear clean. There are a lot of opinions on how to clean your gear but here are a few of mine to “keep in your backpack”. Let’s start with one of … Read More…
Tips: What Flies to Use in Winter
Winter is here and if you look at the Missouri hatch charts they end in October. So, does that mean we should stop fishing? Obviously, the answer is a loud NO. Winter fishing, here in Missouri, can be the best and most rewarding time to fish. The number of fly … Read More…
Why Browns in the Meramec?
A couple of years ago I caught a very “lethargic” looking trout swimming near the shoreline. He took my fly immediately but then gave no fight to my net. The trout looked sick and as I checked it out, the gills were full of some type of parasite. I took … Read More…