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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…

Fly Shop: Something to Think About!

Well, this year, due to the coronavirus, we have had many of our members fishing with just two or three others to be “safe”.  Because of that, it has been a little harder than normal to track and get trip reports.  But by word of mouth, I am hearing that … Read More

Fly Shop: Royal Flush

Todd Tanner is an accomplished angler, a former fly fishing guide, a longtime outdoor writer, and the founder of the School of Trout. Do you want to hit the jackpot when you’re on the river? Then you’d better deal yourself the right cards. CARD #1: FISH CLOSE There’s an old … Read More

Fly Shop: Redington Strike Euro-nymphing Rod Review

I was flattered to be asked to test and review the latest in a line of many Euro-nymphing rods being made these days.  Redington has finally made a rod specifically for euro nymphing. As many of you know Redington did turn their Hydrogen rod into a Euro rod by extending … Read More

Fly Shop: New Weighted Hook System

During our zoom class on fly tying we discussed the best way to weight hooks. One of our sponsors, Firehole Outdoors, has come up with an interesting weighting system for hooks. Check out their website link at the end of this “Fly Shop” blog. Firehole Outdoors Hook-Based Weight Management System … Read More

Fly Shop: Unusual Browns?

Many of you know that the latest conversation within the FATC is about the unusual brown trout that we have been catching in the Meramec river. With most of the parks closed or stocking shut down many of us have been fishing the Meramec river. Using the right flies and … Read More