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…
Fly Shop: Rock Treads – Get ‘Em
I met the Rock Treads guys about three years ago at the ICAST convention in Orlando. It is the biggest fishing show in the U.S. and only for companies, salesmen and purchasers. I was there as a Compass 360 rep (another one of our FATC sponsors). As I walked around … Read More…
Fly Shop: My Finger Tips are Freezing!!
It’s winter time in Missouri and probably the best time to fly fish for trout here in our state. But, many do not venture out because of the cold. One of the biggest complaints I hear is that my hands and finger tips come close to getting frost bite when … Read More…
Fly Shop: Winter Midges and BWO
Landon Mayer, named one of the 50 most influential fly fishers by Fly Fisherman magazine, has just completed his latest book “The Hunt for Giant Trout”. One of his winter tips on matching midges should help us catch more fish in the winter months here in Missouri. Here is what … Read More…
Fly Shop: Winter Fishing Survival
With that title I have just scared off many of you in fishing this winter. Yes, it’s a little harsh to use the word “survival”. Maybe I should call this blog “Winter Fishing is AWESOME”, because it truly is awesome if you are prepared for it. I just completed a … Read More…
Fly Shop: Missouri Trout History
Here is a very interesting article that was posted on Ozarkanglers.com from Spence Turner. It’s a great read about the history of the beginning of trout stocking in Missouri. “A fisheries biologist friend asked if I had any information about the origins of Missouri’s brown trout and rainbow trout. After … Read More…