Feature Story
Branson’s Oldest (And Best) Fly Shop
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guess you didn’t want that one, huh? The quip from the back of the boat as I whiffed on a hook set. “Have to watch out for the quick release button on the side of the reel.” The dry and unmatched humor of Chuck Gries, owner of Angler’s Outfitters fly shop and guide service, is something clients and customers have been subjected to for 26 years on Lake Taneycomo.
Origin Chuck and Lynn Gries moved to Branson from Iowa in 1994 and opened the first, true fly shop in the Branson area soon after. After spending money to vacation and fish in Branson for years, the Gries decided it was time for a move. They moved to the area in 1994 and opened the shop in 1998.
The friendly, welcoming atmosphere at Angler’s Outfitters is unlike any you will experience in the region. The shop is an authorized dealer for Simms, Patagonia, Fishpond, and countless others adorn the walls and open space. (Photo: Ryan Miloshewski)
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The Shop All the flies available at the shop are tied in the shop at the bench by Lynn and Chuck themselves. If you have any questions as to what is working best, both are happy to show you the flies and how to rig them on your fly or spinning rod. Scuds, midges, dry flies, and an assortment of nymphs are available. She averages 50-75,000 flies tied in a year. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere at Angler’s Outfitters is unlike any you will experience in the region. Helping folks catch fish is the main goal of the Gries. “I love the shop. It's a MUST stop if you're fishing Taneycomo for the first time or the hundredth,” said Nathan “Shags” McLeod of Driftwood Outdoors. “Even if it's just to stop by and ask what the fish are biting on, they have the knowledge and the equipment to make your trip a success.” You can find the best of the best at Angler’s Outfitters. The shop is an authorized dealer for Simms, Patagonia, Fishpond, and countless others adorn the walls and open space.
