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: Winter is Coming!
Believe it or not, the winter catch and release season is here. It’s probably the best time to fly fish in Missouri; very few fishermen venture out, the trout are beautiful colors and are hungry. But we must be prepared for fishing in the winter; cold temperatures, cold water, just … Read More…
Fly Shop Tips: Rod Position & Fighting Big Fish
Rod Position – Fighting Big Fish I have had a lot of discussions lately relating to rod position when fighting big fish. I thought it would be a great topic for our FATC fly shop tips. We all see the pictures of the guy in the fly-fishing catalog with … Read More…
Fly Shop Event: First FATC Advanced Casting Class is in the Books
Our first FATC Advanced Casting class wrapped up last week. 5 FATC members completed all 4 sessions with a few others that attended most sessions. The advanced casting class consisted of 4, 2 hour sessions over the last 8 weeks. Participants were provided a plan of skills to work on … Read More…
Fly Shop Tips: Drag is not your friend
One of the biggest mistakes I see on the water by our guys is allowing drag to destroy their drift. Drag is not your friend when it comes to dead drifting nymphs or dry flies. After working with new guys and watching “experienced” guys, I feel that many still don’t … Read More…
Fly Shop Tips: Magnifiers for Fly Tying
Lately I have been researching “portable” magnifiers that I can use while tying flies. I do have a very nice desktop magnifier with a florescent light that attaches to my fly tying table. It works great but is too big and bulky to take with me when I tie away … Read More…