April, 2025, marks The Fly Shop’s 47th year of business!
WE’VE BEEN HOOKING fly fishermen up with the best tackle in the sport, guiding anglers to the finest Northern California fishing, and helping travelling fly rodders connect with the top saltwater & freshwater destinations in the world for nearly half a century.
Since we first opened our doors in 1978, thousands of fly rodders have turned in our direction for answers and learned to trust our advice about the next place on the angling map they should head with their fly rod (and what they’ll need to take along).
Along the way The Fly Shop® built an unparalleled reputation for delivering honest advice, great products, first-class service, and set the “gold standard” as advocates for our travel clientele.
Over the course of that time the retail landscape has changed dramatically. Most of the big names in fly fishing when we opened our doors aren’t in the game any more, and hundreds of other once-prosperous fly fishing specialty shops nationwide have closed theirs.
Our big mail-order catalog competitors are now all gone. Kaufmann’s Streamborn, Bud Lilly’s, Herter’s, Fly Fisherman’s Bookcase, and Fireside Angler are all out of business. Even Orvis, America’s oldest mail-order retailer, has printed and mailed their last, non-digital catalog.
The Fly Shop® continues to succeed largely because we’ve got a talented team, fishing just beyond our doorstep, a great bunch of guides, the most popular website in the sport, and this catalog.
Mike Michalak Owner & Founder
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We’ve been mailing these retail catalogs, our fly tying, and our travel magazines for nearly half a century. If you want to receive or continue to get ‘em either: s Place an order s Use our Travel Service s Book one of our guides s Or scan the code, and choose your publications and method (mail or digital)!
From Alaska, Canada, and Rocky Mtn. trout to Louisiana redfish and Florida tarpon.
Our local guide service and private angling.
Angling Guide
A brief introduction to our portfolio of the planet’s best fresh and saltwater lodges.
The highest quality selection of flies ever assembled in one store or catalog. 76
New rods from Sage, Winston, and Scott.
Quality reels for everyone and every budget.
New, high-tech lines deliver your fly easily.
The best two-handed tools in our sport!
Waders & Wading Accessories
Simms, Patagonia, Skwala, Korkers, and all the finest brand waders and accessories.
A dozen pages of fly fishing luggage, nets, rod cases, hemostats, and other goodies.
An introduction to our new, expanded, on-line and digital fly tying catalog.
Accelerate the learning curve, get rid of your bad habits, or start your kid off right!
The Fly Shop’s travel destinations are a well-vetted cross-section of lodges, guides, and outfitters in Alaska, Canada, and the lower 48 states!
LITTLEOTHERFISHING in the world compares to what we often find near home – and when you step out of your car or off the plane anywhere in the USA you won’t be asked for a passport or a visa. You won’t have to speak another language, go through customs, or exchange your dollars. You’re already home!
The list of domestic angling The Fly Shop endorses and represents includes some of the most outstanding lodges and famous fly fishing on the North American continent. Some belong to friends we’ve trusted to care for our clientele for generations. All of them are places our travel team has visited, vetted thoroughly, and meet the highest standards in the world of fly fishing travel. Ours.
s Trout & steelhead destinations in California, Canada, Washington s Florida flats fishing
s Fly fishing Montana, Idaho & the rest of the Rockies s Redfishing in Louisiana & Texas
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north America fly fishing destinations
WE ’ VEBEEN to every single one of these places and are confident they rate as among the best in the world of North American fly fishing travel.
Each spot we represent carries The Fly Shop’s total endorsement, along with our iron-clad guarantee that the quality of the experience is going to be exactly as advertised.
Fly Fishing Northern California
The Golden State’s top trout & steelhead destinations!
Private angling near The Fly Shop®
Some super fishing, all to yourself, behind locked gates!
Fly Fishing the Rockies
Big Sky Country spreads throughout the Rocky Mountains!
Montana
The best fly fishing lodges, wilderness pack trips, guides, and outfitters from Yellowstone to the Canadian border.
Idaho’s top fly fishing lodges
Top tier angling from the Henry’s Fork to the Tetons.
Colorado
The ultimate Rocky Mountain fly fishing experience!
Wyoming
Beautiful lightly-touched fishing.
Washington
Big rainbows on the Upper Columbia River.
Canadian trout fishing
Top trout fishing destinations north of the 54th parallel
California Steelhead
Trinity River winter steelies just an hour west of Redding.
British Columbia steelhead
Steelhead Mecca!
Washington Steelhead
A couple of the top steelhead spots in the Lower 48!
Alaska trout & salmon fly fishing
Our 49th state’s top fly out lodges, float trips, and camps.
Texas & Louisiana redfish
Destinations for fly rodders in Red Drum Country.
The Florida Keys
North America’s number one choice for migratory tarpon.
DURINGTHEPANDEMIC angling travelers learned some difficult lessons and the importance of having a professional in their corner to help with problems.
The Fly Shop®has proven there’s no outfit in the sport you can trust more to have your back when you need help selecting, planning, preparing – and dealing with the unexpected!
Fly Fishing Northern California
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Trout & Steelhead fishing near The Fly Shop ®
An hour north of Redding, the ice-cold snowmelt of Mount Shasta collects in subterranean pools far below the mountain’s massive volcanic peaks, giving rise to aquifers which help form the headwaters of the Sacramento River, the McCloud River, the Pit River, Fall River, Hat Creek, and some of the most famous fly fishing in the American West.
THREEOFTHOSE rivers converge in the steep foothill terrain just minutes north of town, creating a massive reservoir with nearly 400 miles of shoreline above Shasta Dam. The huge lake began filling in 1945, completely submerging the town of Kennett on its Sacramento River arm, many villages of the Wintu people on the shoreline of the Pit River, and inundating the historic Baird Station fish hatchery ( America’s 1st National hatchery ) on the lower McCloud River below Bollibokka.
Originally focused on the collection and distribution by railroad of Pacific salmon eggs to the rest of the nation, the Baird Station Hatchery was singularly responsible for the spread of the river’s brilliant rainbow trout to much of the American West, New Zealand, and Patagonia.
In the 1880’s, prior to the Baird Station Hatchery, rainbows were found only from California to Alaska along the Pacific Coast. The now-famous rivers of the Rocky Mountain watershed (Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and Alberta ), the rest of continental America, and other now trout-rich fisheries like Chile, Argentina, and New Zealand had no rainbow trout.
The construction of Shasta Dam also signalled the beginning of a downward spiral of the Sacramento River’s magnificent, annual runs of Pacific salmon. Ironically, heroic efforts to improve the plight of those fish in the late 1970’s resulted in the unintentional creation of a phenomenal, 50 mile-long, tailwater rainbow trout fishery below Shasta lake.
Other local angling options include terrific winter steelhead fishing on the Trinity River, dozens of seldom-visited, small streams, and a plethora of nearby stillwater fisheries.
Most of The Fly Shop’s angling targets are a pleasant, 2 or 3-hour drive north of Sacramento through the farm country of the Central Valley, and we’re only 3 hours northeast of San Francisco Bay. We have a few fine hotels, a couple of wonderful restaurants and, because we’re blessed with a very temperate climate, (and two of the west’s finest tailwater fisheries ), we’ve got great trout or steelhead fishing nearly every day of the year. Certainly we have the occasional winter storm but, on the average, our talented guides are out on the water an average of three hundred days of each calendar year.
Admittedly (like the rest of the Sacramento Valley ), Redding has a couple of mid-summer months of hotter-than-hell weather. But the predictably productive July and August fishing on the Lower Sacramento is good enough to merit serious attention, and it’s only a short drive in any one of three directions to higher elevation angling in one of our nearby alpine rivers, spring creeks, wilderness areas, or stillwater trout fisheries.
The best time to head in our direction for steelhead on the Trinity, or to combine trout and steelhead fishing on the Sacramento is from early November through the end of March or early April. And while the Klamath remains on our angling horizon, recent removal of the river’s historic hydro dams have effectively closed the river while we await what anglers hope will be a reincarnation of a world-class salmon run.
Upper Sacramento River
Year ‘round pocket water wading less than an hour north of Redding
Lower Sacramento River
One of America’s finest tailwater rainbow trout fisheries
Trinity River
Ultra-productive winter steelheading just west of Redding
Fall River
The largest spring creek in the American West
Hat Creek
Selective trout fishing at its best, just an hour to the east of The Fly Shop®
McCloud River
A breathtakingly beautiful and world famous rainbow trout fishery
Pit River
Rugged, rewarding, deep canyon, freestone angling east of Redding
Klamath River
Recent dam removal will usher in a new generation of steelhead fishing!
Antelope Creek Lodge
Northern California’s finest angling resort
Clear Creek Ranch
The longest privately owned stream in California is exclusive to our clientele Circle 7 Ranch on Fall River
Riverside accommodations onthe Golden State’s largest spring creek
Oasis Springs Lodge
Fantastic private stream that’ll be availabile again in 2026
Rock Creek Lake
Our most popular, productive, and private stillwater
Battle Creek Ranch
6 miles of a rugged, small stream jammed with trout
Luk Lake
Our local mid-winter and spring trout & bass
The Fly Shop’s Guide Service
Our guides are local experts who live here in Redding or nearby. They’re all year-round professionals. They’re not part-timers from out-of-the-area, out-of-the-state, or out-of-school for the summer. Many of these guys have been with us for decades and, to a large degree, they’ve been responsible for putting our outstanding regional angling on the fly fishing map.
THERE ’ S NO ADEQUATE substitute for experience in this business and we’ve been guiding anglers longer than most of our competitors have been alive. In fact, one of our guides, Ernie Denison, has probably been “on the oars” and netting trout and steelhead for The Fly Shop’s clientele longer than any of the other independent guides.
The Fly Shop’s guides work together as a team, sharing information about where they’ve recently found action, successful techniques, and “hot” flies. They’ll often coordinate schedules, timing their day and target areas in an effort to avoid crowding the most productive locations.
An action-packed day on the water with them is the perfect way to learn the local water, improve your fly fishing skills, and have fun doing it.
Whether you plan on trout fishing from a drift boat on the Lower Sacramento, steelheading on the Trinity River, or wading one of our regional streams, the techniques our guides have developed and refined over the years, along with their experience and the specialized knowledge of the waters in and around Redding, will ensure that fly fishers of all skill levels enjoy a productive and fun experience.
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Guided Fly Fishing near The Fly Shop®
The Lower Sacramento between Shasta Dam and Red Bluff is a super-productive, year ‘round trout fishery. The starting line for most of the angling begins only a rifle shot from our parking lot, and there are no more experienced, talented, or better guides than The Fly Shop’s!
Our guides use drift boats to cover approximately 50 miles of the broad, rainbow trout-filled river. Steelhead become a target each fall and offer a chance to chase fish in relative solitude with either a single-hand or spey rod.
Trinity River Steelhead return each fall and winter in often impressive numbers. It’s a terrific, “go-to” destination for western steelhead addicts and anglers wanting to whet their appetite for sea-going rainbows without having to travel thousands of miles.
Peak season on the Trinity River begins is October thru February.
The Klamath River is our guides most distant destination. The season begin each year in late summer. The first run of fish to arrive from the Pacific are the “half-pounders’’, a unique strain of fly-friendly steelies.
Fall River, in the northeastern part of our county, is renowned for it’s prolific hatches and as the birthplace of many of today’s best known spring creek patterns. This is Western selective trout fishing at its finest!
The Upper Sacramento is a favorite walk-and-wade destination featuring nearly 40 miles of classic pocket water, riffles, and pools. Though most of the river is easily accessible from Interstate 5, it’s a surprisingly uncrowded fishery with isolated sections and a great deal of solitude.
The river is open year ‘round, and is best from May through December.
McCloud River rainbows are unquestionably the most famous trout on Earth, and its hefty browns are the reward for those anglers willing to engage the rugged river canyon. Spring, mid-summer and fall angling on this famous freestone river is excellent and the scenery is superb.
The Pit River is notorious for both tough wading and broad-shouldered rainbows. The Pit is now open year round, with a recent flow regime that makes it well worth exploring in the winter months. Normal summer flows are projected to return in 2025 and conditions should translate into productive, season-long access to the entire river.
Hat Creek is renowned for great hatches, selective rainbows and is an experience that defines the classic chess game of spring creek fly fishing. It’s also where a quality guide will help anglers accelerate the learning curve.
The Fly Shop’s Private Waters
The Fly Shop®has a half dozen modestly-priced, very private fisheries near Redding where you can be sure you and your buddies, friends, kids, or family are going to have great fly fishing and a swell time – without anyone else around!
ANTELOPECREEKRANCH is California’s finest fly fishing resort. The historic ranch is located just 2 hours from Redding on the lower north slope of Mount Shasta.
Fly fishermen usually enjoy non-stop action in the ranch’s two trophy trout lakes and more than a mile of serpentine, meadow stream.
Guests may choose either of four charming suites (with fully-equipped kitchens, private patios, and a common BBQ area ) or opt for exclusive access to the ranch and the owners’ deluxe, 8-person, 4-bedroom ranch house (with massive vaulted ceiling, fireplace, sunken bar, fully-equipped commercial kitchen, streamside deck, hot tub, BBQ, and fire pit ).
Open from May thru October, and limited to no more than 8 anglers, catchand-release, fly fishing only.
It doesn’t get any better than this!
ROCKCREEKLAKE is our most popular stillwater fishery, offering superb float-tubing for large trout and a fully furnished, 2-bedroom, lakeside cabin.
CLEARCREEKRANCH is in a sheltered, isolated canyon upstream from French Gulch, west of Redding, upstream of Whiskeytown Lake.
It’s the longest (9 miles) privatelyowned stream in California and has three fully furnished streamside cabins on three-mile long beats. The intimate creek offers excellent mid-summer trout fishing.
BOLLIBOKKA borders more than 3,000 acres and seven ultra-private miles of the famous McCloud River.
The Fly Shop® offers weekly spring/summer/fall guests exclusive use of the historic accommodations, property, and angling – and limited winter (guided) access to the river.
BATTLECREEKRANCH is wild trout fishing at it’s best! The shallow, freestone fishery is in the bottom of a steep, rugged, roadless, canyon just an hour east of Redding. The isolated creek is jam-packed with aggressive, native browns, rainbows, and the occasional steelhead.
The experience is ideal for the physically fit fisherman whose dream stream includes wet wading, dry flies, and a rare, solitary, experience.
LUKLAKE is part of the Paskenta tribal rancheria near their Corning casino. The large, low-elevation lake is stocked with trout annually. Access is limited and it’s a great mid-winter fly fishery less than three hours from the Bay Area.
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Katie Falkenberg photo
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Make The Fly Shop® the search engine
AlaskaTrout & Salmon
The travel team here at The Fly Shop® knows about as much as is possible to understand about fly fishing opportunities in Alaska. Our staff has owned several Alaska lodges. We’ve guided there for decades and spend more time exploring the fishing in our 49th state than anyone else in the travel business. Experience is the reason anglers have turned to us for travel advice for decades. We know what we’re talking about. We’ve been there. We represent some of Alaska’s finest lodges and camps, and can help you choose between the many and sometimes complicated fishing options. Give us a call if you want honest answers and advice about your selection. We’re here to help you put together a trip you’ll never forget.
Choosing from among the best fly fishing lodges & camps in Alaska
THEPLACES we work with in Alaska represent our 49th State’s “honor roll” of lodges, camps, and outfitters.What we offer is a terrific portfolio reflecting a wonderful cross-section of Alaska’s fly fishing geography, a wide assortment of angling options, and a broad range of price tags.
The people here at The Fly Shop® know what we’re talking about. Over the past 47 years The Fly Shop® has become the recognized authority on Alaska fly fishing travel. We accomplished that by personally visiting every single lodge we represent, often dozens of times. We know the details about each and every one of those places (and the people that operate them) intimately.
Iliamna River Lodge
World-class flyout lodge with amazing fishing and non-angler adventures.
Outpost on the Nush
Same camp – they just changed their name to Outpost on the Nush.
A true Alaskan wilderness trout fishing experience.
Royal Wolf Lodge
Rated by our travel veterans as one of Alaska’s top fly out lodges.
A perfect location with superb guides and trophy trout.
Royal Coachman
It doesn’t get much better than this isolated, riverside fly-out lodge in the heart of the most prolific salmon and rainbow fisheries in our 49th state.
Talaheim Lodge
Helicopters, planes, and great rainbow trout fishing nobody else can get to.
Hoodoo Lodge
Kings and silvers ‘til you drop in a river custom-tailored for fly fishing.
Goodnews River Lodge
Super-productive rainbow, silver, and king camp in the middle of nowhere.
Hidden Cove Lodge
Hard-core silver salmon from dawn to dark and a no-frills lodge.
Aniak River Lodge
The focus at Aniak is mouse-eating rainbows, Dolly Varden, salmon, sheefish and pike. One of Alaska’s most comfortable tent camps.
Lava Creek Lodge
This kick-ass king and silver fishery only has room for 8 anglers each week.
Trotter’s Baranof Wilderness Lodge
A great fishing destination for the entire family.
We’ve learned, first-hand, the best times to be at these places and, because we’ve been nearly everywhere else in Alaska, we understand the differences between the lodges we work with and the other spots that aren’t on our list.
Our travel staff knows what to take, how to prepare, and we’ll make sure you do too. We have helped thousands of clients choose their Alaska destination and outfitted tens of thousand of other fly rodders for their trips north.
In all of this we’re your advocate, focused only on your best interests, and not distracted by other motivation. We offer a level of expertise, familiarity, in-depth knowledge, and objectivity that you won’t find elsewhere, or for a cent less.
Copper River Lodge
Great guides and lodge on the 49th State’s most beautiful trout river. Undoubtedly Alaska’s number one dry fly river.
Duncan & Sons
Two superb mobile camps and a float on the Chosen River with trout, Dolly Varden, grayling, silvers, and kings in a remote setting.
Rainbow River Lodge
Hardcore trout and salmon flyout fishing with luxurious accommodations.
Jack’s AK Kvichak
Steelhead-like rainbows just downstream from Alaska’s biggest lake.
The Ridge
Exclusive 6-person fly-out lodge on a hill overlooking the Copper River.
Bear Trail Lodge
Its King Salmon location is a dead-center base for silvers and rainbows.
Sandy River King Salmon & Steelhead Lodge
Arguably the absolute top steelhead river in the entire United States.
Ayakulik River Camp
Phenomenal silvers and some of Alaska’s best steelhead fly fishing. This is Alaska the way most people imagine.
Rapids Camp Lodge
One of Alaska’s premier fly fishing, fly-out lodges.
Alaska Steelhead Company
Road and heli access to some of Cook Inlet's best steelheading.
Duncan's Kodiak Camp
Remote wilderness camp on the banks of a small river filled with steelhead.
Some sage advice from an expert on the decision-making process and your options in our 49th state.
Making the Right Alaska Choices
I WASN ’ T OLDENOUGH to vote and had just started to shave the first time I got off a plane in Anchorage. Most of the guys I was with on that trip were at least twice my age, and I couldn’t join them in the airport bar to celebrate our arrival or accompany them after dinner on their tour of the city’s nightlife. So, I just stayed in my hotel room and tied the flies I thought I’d need the next day on Lake Iliamna’s famed Copper River.
I didn’t know it at the time, but Alaska was destined to become a passionate and near-annual pilgrimage for the next forty-plus years and the cornerstone to my career here at The Fly Shop®. Because two decades later, with several years of varied world angling experience under my wading belt, I transitioned from managing the company’s retail division to promoting angling travel sales and was assigned what I knew best – Alaska float trips, camps and lodges.
Since the mid-nineties I’ve been instrumental in helping select The Fly Shop’s Alaska destinations, a portfolio which includes a diversity of angling locations stretching from the Bering Sea to the Alaska Panhandle, and accommodations ranging from canvas tents to deluxe facilities, with corresponding price tags. I’ve chosen a variety of different trout and salmon experiences and built a selection that many feel encapsulates the very best fly fishing our 49th state has to offer.
Every single place we represent is a four-star experience and, not surprisingly, several are found on the websites of the sport’s other fine angling travel agents.
It’s a short trout and salmon season in Alaska, extending from early June through late September. Just fifteen or sixteen weeks between opening day and the end of the practical season.
The fishing is legendary and a bucket list item for most serious fly fishermen. Testimony to its popularity are the 243,000 out-of-state fishing licenses (and 327,000 resident licenses) sold in Alaska last year. Every one of them wants to be there for the best trout fishing, or the peak of the king or silver salmon run, and the most reliable weather.
The situation is further complicated by veteran Alaska anglers who know the ropes, focus on peak weeks, and return each year like Capistrano’s swallows. That translates to a lot of anglers in pursuit of premium reservations at the top fishing operations.
The truth is that Google isn’t going to provide an avenue to welltimed or top quality reservations at any of Alaska’s premium fly fishing destinations. To get those things you need help from someone who has been there, and knows what they’re talking about.
There’s no business in the sport with more experience in Alaska, with better connections, or is better able to put together a great Alaska fly fishing trip than the experts surrounding me here at The Fly Shop®.
If you’ll give us a call, we’ll help create a terrific Alaska fly fishing holiday, tailored to your budget, interests, and expectations.
THAT ’ S WHERETHE FLY SHOP ® COMESIN ... We’ve been representing an elite cross-section of Alaska’s finest destinations since 1978. We’ve sent thousands of fly fishermen to our lodges, camps and on float trips in the rivers of our 49th state, and outfitted tens of thousands more with the tackle they needed for their trips north.
Our experts here are the only angling travel agents you’ll find who aren’t commissioned. Their job is to share their wealth of experience with inquiring anglers, work with our partner fishing operations, and stay within your budget while we search for well-timed reservations at a great fishing location.
EXPERIENCE Members of The Fly Shop® travel staff have spent a large part of our adult lives in Alaska. We’ve lived and guided there, owned and managed Alaska lodges, and organized, planned, and outfitted thousands of trips for fly rodders headed north, and collectively have more than two centuries of Alaska angling experience.
We’re well-travelled, hard-core fly rodders with a wealth of Alaska experience, and it’s fair to say that we know as much or more about the fly fishing there than any other business in the sport.
In the course of nearly fifty years of Alaska travel we’ve carefully selected and fully vetted nearly two dozen of Alaska’s top fishing destinations to partner with and represent. They’re a terrific cross-section of locations and a variety of different types of lodges, float trips and camps that can be tailored to your interests.
We’ve been to these locations repeatedly and fully understand the intricacies of their operations.
We’ve got their season schedules at our fingertips, and can cross-reference them immediately to search out the dates and ensure the experience you’re after.
OURSERVICEDOESN
’ T STOPTHERE .
Once the location has been decided, we’ll counsel you regarding the selection of the date that best suits your interests and meets your expectations – then use every bit of our influence to guarantee that you get the best available week.
Our team will make sure your travel arrangements dovetail with the outfitter’s schedule, and that you show up well-prepared and properly outfitted for success.
You’ll have exactly the right flies, clothing, and the appropriate rods, lines and terminal tackle.
Nobody in the angling travel industry does a better job of helping you after you’ve chosen a destination. We’ll check and double-check with you at every step of the planning and preparation process to ensure that your angling holiday is successful.
TRUST No angling travel agency has done more, and for as long, to earn the trust and confidence of the community of fly fishermen.
– Mike Mercer
Author Mike Mercer is one of the sport’s most popular personalities and part of a team of six Alaska Angling Travel Specialists here at The Fly Shop® He is a noted author, fly tier, and was recently inducted into the California Fly Fishing Federation Hall of Fame.
Collectively, Mike Mercer, Justin Miller, Pat Pendergast, Eric Ersch, Erik Argotti, and Mike Michalak have more than two centuries of Alaska fly fishing experience under their belts. It makes sense to have them give you a hand with your choices.
Arian Stevens photo Courtesy of Lava Creek Lodge
Pacific Steelhead
Carrie Collingwood photo
The Fly Shop® has limited access to some of the most famous and sought after summer, fall, and winter steelhead fly fishing destinations in British Columbia, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest.
MOTHERNATURE created far fewer steelhead rivers than she did great trout, salmon, and saltwater fisheries. It is a facet of our sport considered by some to be the ultimate freshwater fly fishing challenge. There are those who focus maniacally on catching steelhead, believing them to be the ultimate prize in our sport. They are fly rodders cut from a different bolt of cloth, willing to work harder and endure more than the casual angler. Just for the chance.
suskeena lodge is halfway between the Sustut’s confluence with the Skeena, and the deadline, a hundred plus miles from any road, separated from civilization by impenetrable wilderness, accessible only by plane, with no outside pressure. The Sustut is a classic steelhead river, unique in that it runs clear and fishable in all but the worst of weather, and boasts some of the largest steelhead on Earth.
s 7 night/6 day fishing package $8,464-$8,884 USD
skeena spey lodge is prime steelhead real estate near the mouth of the famed Copper River. This section of the lower Skeena is strategically positioned to intercept the giants headed to the upriver tributaries (Kispiox, Babine, Sustut) while they’re still silver-bright and packed with power.
s Custom packages are available thru The Fly Shop® from late July through the end of October. Call for more information, pricing, and available dates
babine steelhead lodge guests can plan on shaking hands with some of the biggest steelhead on the angling map after arriving by helicopter from Smithers. This is one of the best trophy steelhead fisheries in the world, a cozy lodge, and an extremely talented team of hardworking guides.
s 7 night/61⁄2 day fishing package
$8,779 USD
copper bay lodge offers winter steelhead fishing in several nearby rainforest streams that seldom see an angler. These small coastal rivers draw dime-bright fish on every tide, and harbor giants over 20 pounds each season. Limited to only 4 anglers each week, Copper Bay Lodge guests feel as though they have the entire archipelago to themselves. And they often do.
s 7 night/61⁄2 day fishing package $7,060 USD
the evening hatch lodge is based on the bank of the Bogachiel River near the historic timber town of Forks in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula – the last stronghold of big, chrome, winter steelhead in the lower 48. They’re within easy striking distance of half a dozen famous fisheries (include the Sol Duc, Hoh, Calawah, Quinault and Bogachiel ), and return each winter evening to hearty homestyle meals, and unpretentious accommodations at the Bogey House. s 4 night/3 day double occupancy package $2,235 per person
the alaska steelhead company guests target three relatively isolated steelhead rivers within easy striking distance of the Kenai Peninsula lodge and return each evening to superb meals and excellent accommodations.
s 6 night/5 day fishing packages with a day of heli-fishing. $7,895
s Longer stays and spectacular daily heli-fishing options are available.
duncan’s kodiak wilderness steelhead camp is located on a short, shallow coastal stream in the middle of nowhere on Kodiak Island. The river is small, no boats are used, and it is walk-and-wade fishing at its best (and best suited to physically fit anglers. ) Early season chromers share the water with notoriously large Cohos and Dolly Varden. These Kodiak steelhead are red-hot, average 6-12 pounds, and the number of daily hookups is legendary!
s 7 night/6 day Camp packages $6,900 plus airfare from Kodiak to Camp.
The Fly Shop® team has shared that passion for more than four decades and lead in the search to find, fish, and help protect all of our remaining steelhead fisheries. Our support of CalTrout, The Conservation Angler and The Wild Salmon Center has made us even more intimately familiar with these fisheries. From California to Kamchatka, we know all about steelhead.
We’ve been there and done the homework, so you don’t have to.
frontier steelhead experience is an over-the-top operation based on the Bulkley and run by hard-core steelheaders with permit access to a super slice of the finest steelhead fishing in Canada. Anglers choose daily between jet boat trips, raft trips, drift boat trips, heli-fishing, or overnight float and camp trips in the wilderness portion of the Bulkley, and further improve their odds for success by splitting their week between the Bulkley and Morice Rivers.
This is an unforgettable steelhead destination that The Fly Shop® staff rates at the very top of the pile of choices.
s 7 night/61⁄2 day package $8,905 USD
frontier steelhead bulkley basecamp anglers are lodged at a permanent camp on a private tributary of the Bulkley, with access to the mainstem of the Skeena and the Morice during this action-packed week, and may add an optional helicopter flight to some of the most isolated stretches of steelhead water in all of British Columbia.
Guests enjoy an ultra-comfortable, modern camp, with large, heated canvas wall tents, hot showers, flush toilets, and hearty home-cooked meals.
Their fishing days are limited only by thier stamina and enthusiasm, with access to spectacular home water within a stone’s throw of the tent flap. Every inch of the fishery has the potential to deliver bright fish and super-sized models of magnificent steelhead during all of September and October.
This is one of the premier steelhead destinations in the world of sportfishing. The camp is ideal for fly rodders who place more value on the quality of the fishing experience than the quality of the linen.
s 6 night/6 day fishing package $7,235 USD
the steelhead ranch on the Klickitat is one of the top summer steelhead spots in the Pacific Northwest. It is an All-American fly fishing experience that’s only a two hour drive from Portland and less than four from Seattle.
The river is the only major tributary of the Columbia without a dam, and home to a powerful strain of steelies averaging 8 to 12 pounds, with enough true trophies in the mix to make you plant your feet solidly after every cast. s 4 night/3 day double occupancy packages $2,235
wild ayakulik steelhead camp is only a short cast from Kodiak’s classic, 28-mile long river. All of it is easily waded, and the only way in or out is with a float plane. Guests enjoy swift, jet sled access to the river and score routinely with brilliant, chrome fish averaging 8 pounds, with an occasional trophy.
s 7 night/6 day package $7,800
hoodoo lodge on alaska’s sandy river is considered isolated, even by Alaska standards and accessible only by private charter. The Sandy is clear, shallow, easily wadeable and notorious for super-charged ocean-fresh steelhead. In the fall, anglers often average between three and six wild steelhead hookups a day. The river is a steelheader’s dream come true with 15 river miles of riffles, pocket water, deep holes, classic runs, and tailouts full of red-hot fish.
s 7 night/6 day package
$8,850 plus a $2,400 charter fee
The Fly Shop’s International Fresh & Saltwater Destinations
For nearly half a century The Fly Shop® has been searching out planet Earth’s top fly fishing destinations – separating the great spots from what is often a confusing, crowded list of lodges, camps, and guides. We’ve done the work, so you won’t have to!
We’ve been there! Each year our travel staff revisits many of the destinations in our portfolio, evaluating every aspect of the places we represent and keeping our finger on their pulse.
In that vetting process, we’ve become thoroughly familiar with all the details – the hotels, the airline connections, the flies, the tackle, and the techniques that’ll ensure your trip will be a complete success.
We are your advocate! We’re the only team of fly fishing travel agents in the entire industry whose pay checks aren’t based on commission.
Our mission is simple – to help you select the fly fishing destination that best matches your interests, your budget, and your expectations.
Price – We guarantee there’s no less expensive way to book any lodge, camp, or outfitter in our portfolio than directly through The Fly Shop®.
Experience – more than 200 years of collective fly fishing travel under our belts! We’re the most seasoned angling travel agency in our sport.
Trust! – We represent every destination honestly and we’re there in your corner to help if things go wrong. We proved that in spades during the pandemic and have been proving it since we first opened our doors in 1978.
We’ve been in the fly fishing travel business since we opened in 1978, and we’ve made more fly fishing travel dreams come true than anyone else in the sport!
A BUCKETLIST is a checklist of things you’ve never done, places you’ve never been, and experiences you’d like to repeat before you die.
Most of us have some informal, unedited “bucket list’” tucked away in our brain. And, unless you’re a real fishing nutcase, that itnerary of things to do and places to go includes the people you’d like to have along, and a lot more than just spots to go fishing.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have already checked off most of the places I wanted to wet a line in my nearly eighty years on this Earth. That list includes everywhere listed below and a lot more that aren’t.
So, during whatever time I have left on this Earth, I’m focusing on getting back to the spots where the memories I cherish most were created. Though when I shared the bucket list travel itinerary with my wife, Bertha, she said, “It (the fishing part) is way too long”.
A couple destinations on my list are tough to visit right now. But I promise to be on the first plane (if I’m still healthy enough to wade Kamchatka’s trout streams) when Russia allows me back in the door, and if I can still shuffle across the flats of Los Roques when Venezuela travel comes back on line.
I’m kicking off this new year with a February trip to a part of Cuba I haven’t seen before, an August trip for peacock bass, and firming up plans for six or eight weeks in Patagonia to celebrate my 80th birthday in 2026. And by the time this catalog is printed, I’ll have told my wife.
Mike Michalak
Owner
& Founder
of The Fly Shop®
Do yourself a favor...put The Fly Shop® and all we have to offer to work for you the next time you’re considering crossing a fly fishing trip off your bucket list!
alaska trout & salmon
Our choices among the long list of fine lodges and wilderness camps in our 49th state
canada trout
Terrific trout fishing in the Western Provinces lake of the woods
Canada’s trophy musky fishery
kamchatka’s trout & steelhead
We’ll be ready when we can once again visit the most talked about trout fishing on Earth!
pacific coast steelhead
We’ve got access to some of the top sea run lodges in B.C., Washington and Alaska
mongolia’s taimen
Monster fish in the land of Genghis Khan
atlantic salmon on the kola peninsula
We’re all holding our breath ‘til we can return!
argentina
Your guide to the best trout fishing on the eastern slopes of the Andes
tanzania trophy tigerfish
Africa’s most ferocious freshwater predator
jurassic trout
Lago Strobel is, unquestionably, the world’s top trophy stillwater fishery
tierra del fuego south america
The southern tip is the ultimate spot for searun browns
chile patagonia
Our selection of the top lodges and outfitters offering America’s premier trout fishing
best of new zealand
Your guide to the North and South Islands
peacock bass, payara & arapaima in brazil
We know all about the Amazon’s most productive fly fishing destinations!
south america
golden dorado hotspots
The meanest sport fish in freshwater
indian ocean flats fishing
Navigating Mauritius, Farquhar, Providence, and the best fly fishing in the Seychelles
mexico yucatan
The top fly fishing flats prospects
fly fishing in belize, honduras, & the rest of central america
Bonefish, tarpon, and permit in the Caribbean
bahamas
More than 40 years of experience chasing bones and permit in the shallow sea
baja california
Roosters, sailfish, saltwater dorado, and a bunch of other hot fly rod gamefish
guatemala
The global hotspot for billfish on a fly!
pacific ocean bonefish
Xmas Island remains a great bonefishery
lower 48 freshwater
A master list of great North American outfitters and lodges
australian saltwater
The newest buzz destination in saltwater
the flats of cuba
Fishing Castroland with people you can trust!
florida tarpon
Our top tarpon choice in the Sunshine State
iceland trout & atlantic salmon
With Russia closed up tight, these are the best Atlantic Salmon destinations on Earth
texas & louisiana redfish
The absolute best spots for reds in the Gulf!
H2O Bonefish photo
Chile &Argentina
THE FLY SHOP ® has been part of the cutting-edge of South American fly fishing for more than 40 years and our travel staff has spent a collective lifetime searching out the best Patagonia options.
Our first forays to Chile, nearly four decades ago, took us to the historic Lake District near Puerto Montt, made famous by Joe Brooks and Ernie Schweibert in the 1960’s. From there we expanded our search for great fishing south beyond the Strait of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego. Now, with forty plus years of experience under our belt, we’re pretty confident that The Fly Shop® staff knows more about fly fishing in Latin America than any other angling travel agent in the business.
We’ve chosen the lodges, guides, and the outfitters we work with carefully and have done our homework, so you don’t have to.
Many of the outfitters we work with are those same pioneers who opened the Latin American fly fishing frontier. Often, we were there to help them. Together we brought the first float plane to Chile and explored the uncharted angling of its rugged Patagonia coastline for rainbows and sea trout.
The Fly Shop® was instrumental in developing the great fishing of Aysen, far south of Puerto Montt. And most veteran Patagonia fly fishermen would agree that our portfolio of lodges and outfitters is the finest in all of South America.
We continue to visit most destinations each year and keep our finger on the pulse, remaining intimately familiar not only with each of the exclusive operations we represent, but all of the fishing destinations around the globe.
We’ve been proving for forty-seven years that there’s no one better prepared or more capable of helping plan a successful fly fishing holiday in Chile or Argentina than the travel experts at The Fly Shop®
Give us a call and let us help you with your fly fishing reservations.
Our help doesn’t cost a dime.
Our South America Lineup
We’ve been to every one of these places and worked with most of the lodges, outfitters and guides for decades. They represent a well-vetted, cross-section of Chilean and Argentine fly fishing geography, a broad range of price options, and a wide variety of different angling experiences.
They’re, hands down, the top-rated sportfishing destinations in all of South America.
In fact, none of the fishing lodge packages we offer can be found anywhere else in the world for less. 6
El Saltamontes
Chile’s most famous trout fishing lodge
Patagonian BaseCamp
This deluxe Aysen Lodge has something for every angler, and a different river every day
Trouters Patagonia
Terrific guide & lodge in Chile’s angling Mecca
Los Alerces National Park
Argentina’s top-rated public trout fishery
Estancia de Los Rios
The largest fly preserve in all of Chile
Tipiliuke
Superb, private angling on the Chimehuin
Estancia San Huberto
Miles and miles of the Malleo River
Estancia Arroyo Verde
Luxury, private trout fishing on the Traful Estancia Quemquemtreu
Gateway to drifting the Collon Cura River
Arroyo Pescado
Argentina’s absolute best spring creek
Patagonia River Guides
The most popular lodge east of the Andes
Estancia Laguna Verde & Lago Strobel Lodge
Monster rainbows at the world famous Jurassic Lake
Estancia Maria Behety Lodge
The best value on the #1 sea trout river in the world
La Villa de Maria Behety
The Rio Grande’s most luxurious sea trout lodge
Estancia Pilolil
Jorge Trucco’s top-flight fly fishing destination
Las Pampas Lodge
Small stream fishing for big browns, bows, and brookies
Collon Cura Lodge
Spectacular dry fly, drift, & wade fishing
Dorados on the Fly
The birthplace of Dorado fishing in Argentina
The Dorado Cruiser
Liveaboard on the Parana
Pira Lodge
Dorado fishing in luxurious style
Limay River Lodge
Argentina’s fabulous dry fly fishery
THEREAREFEW places on this map where we haven’t left our tracks; few rivers or streams where we haven’t wet a line; and there isn’t another company in the fly fishing world with as much experience in Patagonia as the travel team here at The Fly Shop®!
A NUMBER of the Patagonia lodges we represent are exclusive to The Fly Shop®. These “Signature Destinations” carry our total endorsement, promise of satisfaction, and iron-clad guarantee that the experience will be exactly as advertised.
Like all the places we promote, they’ve met the highest standard in the industry. Ours.
Patagonia is a faraway world of gauchos and estancias, where Christmas comes in the middle of their summer and the night sky is full of constellations that can’t be seen from home, and their rivers and lakes are often full of California’s rainbow trout!
FORTHOSE WHO take pleasure in a self-reliant approach to their trout fishing, there are several places in Argentina where you can “do it yourself.” The Patagonia portion of the country is about the size of a couple of combined western states and the options aren’t that complicated.
Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes, and Esquel resemble variations of West Yellowstone. They’re the trout fishing centers, complete with sporting good stores and guide services. There are a few well-managed national parks that offer public access to some great rivers and, if that’s what you’d like to do, the travel team here at The Fly Shop® will be glad to help you get hooked up.
Like at home, if you’re at all concerned about time and don’t want to waste a precious minute of it you’ll get a guide. He’ll provide transportation and assist you with local lodging to match your budget.
The most popular Argentina fly fishing holiday itinerary usually involves guided fishing while spending a few days at one or more of the famous fly fishing estancias. They’re much like regional fishing lodges, and usually have near-exclusive access to the water on their property.
Typical angling vacations in Patagonia can, and usually do combine a few days at several elegant estancias and perhaps a float trip or an overnight fishing, floating and camping adventure on a more remote Patagonia river.
Each of the three great fishing regions of Argentine Patagonia (Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes, and Esquel) is unique, and each area has its own menu of fishing and accommodation options. Choosing the right destination or the best combination of estancias, lodges, and guide services involves a lot of legwork. It requires experience, and well-developed contacts. On your own, the process can be complicated, time-consuming, and overwhelming.
That’s where we can really help. Collectively, The Fly Shop® travel staff has spent a lifetime exploring Patagonia and have cultivated relationships with the estancias of San Huberto, Arroyo Verde, Tipiliuke, Collon Cura, Limay River Lodge, Chimehuin, and Tierra del Fuego.
Our fly savvy, English-speaking Argentine guides move with their anglers from location to location and provide more than transportation and watercraft. They’re veteran, licensed guides and are true professionals with deep-rooted local relationships and a wealth of regional trout fishing experience.
Give our experienced travel team a call and we’ll help you sort it all out, and help you make the choices that will insure a successful angling holiday.
We’ve done the work, so you won’t have to.
Eric Schroeder photo Courtesy of Limay River Lodge
Chile’s Finest Trout Fishing
The best of Chile’s fly fishing destinations are far off the beaten path, in the most remote parts of the country, away from the cities and population centers. The best often require a key to the gate, rafts, drift boats, or four-wheel drives.
OURFIRST visit to Chile, more than four decades ago, was as the guest of their Minister of Tourism. The county’s military dictator, Augusto Pinochet, had recently commissioned construction of the Carretera Austral (Southern Highway ) to connect Santiago, in the north, with the sparsely populated Patagonia districts via a 770 mile-long path through thick forests, fjords, glaciers, and steep terrain. Chilean Army engineers used more than 10,000 military conscripts to complete the project, which was finally finished to Villa O’Higgins in the year 2000.
The primary purpose of the road involved military strategy, but our task was to explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjordlands, rivers, and streams, and report on the angling tourist potential to the south of “the lake district” .
The government gave us a Bell Jet Ranger, pilot, jet boat, and little in the way of instruction. So, with the helicopter, Chile’s first float plane and no supervision, we just screwed around for the South American summer, looking for trout.
What we experienced was memorable. Breathtaking scenery, some coastal fishing for sea run browns, a bit of spectacular brook trout fishing, and a number of small streams stuffed with small rainbows and browns. But it wasn’t until two years later when, at the invitation of the white water rafting pioneer Art Bloom, we ventured farther inland and farther south to the Aysén District and began to discover Chile’s finest trout fishing.
Since then,The Fly Shop® staff has spent a collective lifetime exploring trout fishing in Patagonia on both sides of the Andes. We’ve been part of the cutting edge and got cut a few times. But all the while we’ve remained passionate about Patagonia and kept our finger firmly on the pulse of Chile’s trout fishing.
The Fly Shop® travel team has been instrumental in helping to develop the great fishing of Aysén, far south of Puerto Montt, and most veteran travelers would agree that The Fly Shop® is unquestionably Chile’s angling travel expert and represents the absolute finest lodges and outfitters in all of Patagonia.
The people we’ve chosen to work with are skillful angling pioneers. Many were among the first to cross the Patagonia fly fishing threshold and open new fly fishing frontiers, or were standing at their gate to greet them.
Art Bloom, John Jenkins, Rex Bryngelson, the late Monte Becker, the Dufflocq family, Jose Gorroño, Alex Prior, Marcel Sijnesael and others all helped jump start Patagonia’s trout fishing popularity decades ago in what is now considered the epicenter of Chile’s quality angling.
Put all that experience to work for you if you are interested in fishing there. We truly are in touch with Chile’s finest trout fishing.
The Fly Shop’s Chile Lineup
el saltamontes 2.0
Chile’s most famous lodge and fly fishery just got better with a deluxe remodel of the lodge, new vehicles, an expanded angling schedule featuring regional float trips on nearby blue ribbon fly fisheries, and the addition of several of Latin America’s finest guides.
trouters patagonia
This modestly-priced team of local fly-savvy natives is the top independent guide service in Chile. Using 4WD vehicles to get to remote regional rivers, and state-of-the-art rafts to drift water that’s too deep or too wide to wade these fly fishing shepherds have become one of the most popular outfits on the west side of the Andes.
estancia de los rios
You can’t miss with the most experienced guide team in Chile, superb lodging, and exclusive access to 14 fabulous miles of river in the nation’s largest fly fishing preserve.
patagonian basecamp
A one-of-a-kind fly fishing paradise! Featured in the sidebar to the right.
Where Chile’s Trout Grow Fat
Patagonian BaseCamp
THEBASECAMPLODGE in the heart of the beech, evergreen, and bamboo forest that makes up most of the Province of Aysén is hardly a camp but rather a base situated in the center of Chile’s finest, though seldom-seen fishing.
It was constructed nearly two decades ago by a hard-core fly fishermen on the shoreline of the Rio Palena, features every imaginable comfort, and it’s only a stone’s throw from the lodge dining patio to excellent, after-hours trout fishing.
There’s no detail that is left to chance at this over-the-top operation, and it all reflects the uncompromising standards of the owner, Marcel Sijnesael. BaseCamp guests enjoy superb lodging, outstanding guides and, arguably, some of the finest fishing that Chile has to offer.
The BaseCamp’s fishing map is dotted with floatable streams, and large, freestone rivers. There are few people in the region and angling pressure is all but non-existent on the spider-web of rivers and trout streams that are within easy driving distance of the lodge. Some fishing is protected from pressure by rugged, difficult-to-maneuver rapids requiring whitewater rafting skills or technical jet boat experience.
And, when guests return in the evening, dog-tired from an exhausting day of catching fish, they’ll arrive at one of the top lodges in Patagonia.
It all adds up to Patagonian BaseCamp’s rating as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier lodges!
Val Atkinson photos
Photos courtesy of veteran angler Andrew Chad
Argentina trout fishing
This is trout country, much of it reminiscent of an old western movie. It’s a place where people still don’t lock their doors when they go to the market. In some ways it is a journey into our own past!
THEARGENTINESIDEOF the Andes is a landscape filled with picture-perfect streams where the trout thrive without much angling pressure and lack 21st century sophistication.
Like home, the best of the fishing is often found behind some locked gate, tucked away in a roadless canyon, or in a river that is difficult to access.
Patagonia’s trout fishing is largely catch-andrelease only because the fish are not native to that part of the world, because trout fishing is not yet a part of their sporting culture, and because the distances from the major population centers to those streams and rivers is enormous.
And just like home, a great Patagonia fly fishing vacation requires good planning.
Each of the three great Patagonia trout fishing regions on the Argentina side of the Andes (San Martin de los Andes, Bariloche, and Esquel ) have unique topography, with thier own menu of fishing and accommodation options.
The sport of fly fishing is much more established in Argentina than Chile and, until very recently, this was reflected in the superior quality of angling accommodations, and sophistication of guides.
The most popular angling itineraries usually involve a few days of fishing at one of the famous fly fishing estancias or a combination of a few days at
two or more of those elegant lodges, with guides providing transportation from one to another.
The Fly Shop® has partnered with a number of independent estancias as well as Argentina’s two major outfitters, Jorge Trucco (Patagonia Outfitters ) and Patagonia River Guides.
With our combined experience and contacts we can script and coordinate your perfect Argentina fly fishing holiday. Our experienced travel team will work to coordinate your arrival and internal travel schedule, reservations for guides, and one or more of the estancias or lodges that interest you. We’ll offer our advice and the wisdom gained from having helped thousands of other Argentina-bound anglers marry their interests, skill level, and budget.
We offer hotel accommodations in Buenos Aires, airport reception and hotel transfer services, and professional tours of the capitol.
We’ve been to Argentina dozens of times, know the country intimately, and are prepared to assist you with recommendations for visits to Calafate and the glaciers, Mendoza wine tours, Iguazu Falls, or any cultural tours that might also interest you.
Bucket trips for monster Jurassic Lake rainbows or Tierra del Fuego’s magnificent sea run brown trout can easily be combined with a visit to any of Patagonia’s superb trout estancias or lodges.
Brian Grossenbacher’s brilliant photo of a small stream in Los Alecres Nat’l Park Courtesy of Patagonia River Guides
The Fly Shop’s Argentina Lineup
collon cura lodge
Montana-style drift boat angling. This is Patagonia dry fly fishing at it’s best.
limay river lodge
Master angler, Jorge Trucco, pulled out all the stops when he created Argentina’s new standard of lodging and guiding excellence.
estancia arroyo verde
With exclusive access to 12 miles of the Traful, Forbes called it “The finest fly fishing lodge in the world. Period!” No argument.
san huberto
Fine food and lodging, with dawn-to-dark, dry fly fishing on miles of the Malleo River made this one of Patagonia’s top lodges.
las pampas lodge
Bordering Chile on the Rio Pico with access to countless private estancia spring creeks and lakes that seldom see other anglers.
estancia pilolil
Offers daily options for both floating, or wade fishing the countless riffles, pools, and runs of their famous home river, the Rio Alumine
estancia laguna verde
This massive ranch surrounds most of what is known as Jurassic Lake and offers guests access to over 15 miles of shoreline, a half dozen protected bays, and the largest rainbows on planet Earth.
lago strobel lodge
Estancia Laguna Verde’s more modest lodge option to the phenomenal Jurassic angling. tipiliuke
Instant access to the best of the fabulous Chimehuin,top echelon lodging and guides
patagonia river guides
Our Argentine outfitter/partner packages combos of Patagonia’s most sought after trout fishing lodges and quality guides.
estancia maria behety lodge
This 275,000-acre ranch is a bucket list destination where the average sea-run brown trout is the fish of a lifetime.
la villa de maria behety
Tierra del Fuego’s magnificent sea trout estancia combines world-class angling, top-knotch guides and luxury accommodations.
The Sea Run Browns of Tierra del Fuego
This river forever changed what trophy trout fishing is all about, and re-defined what fly rodders used to think of as big
THIS IS MORETHAN just another fishing trip. It’s a chance to meet and challenge the fish of a lifetime with nearly every cast, every day on the Rio Grande.
A visit to the trout fishing of Tierra del Fuego is an opportunity to test your skills in a part of the world that, in its own way, is beautiful beyond comparison. It’s a chance to disconnect with your normal angling routine and, unless you return to the Rio Grande, these fish will probably be the largest you’ll ever lift out of freshwater.
Average Rio Grande browns tip the scales at 9 pounds. One in five is over fifteen pounds. And one in fifty will be a river pig that weighs in between twenty and thirty. An average fish here would be the fish of a lifetime on any other river in the world.
Anglers at both La Villa de Estancia Maria Behety and the Estancia Maria Behety Lodge enjoy terrific lodging, excellent cuisine, and a level of old world hospitality and comfort that might be equalled, but not surpassed in Latin America.
The two lodges are nearly 18 miles apart, and together they host a total of eighteen guests with access to 102 pools. Each of the fly fishermen on the estancia is teamed with talented, English-speaking, Argentine guides, and has access to the best river beats.
Give us a call and let us hook you up!
Val Atkinson photo
The Bahamas has it all!
WHENCHRISTOPHERCOLUMBUS landed in the Bahamas in 1492 he was glad to see terra firma. He knew where he’d been, but not where he was. Days later, after gathering fresh water, Chris sailed away in search of where he wanted to be (Spice Islands) without knowing the globe was a lot bigger around than he thought, and he didn’t have a prayer in hell of hitting his target.
Fast forward five centuries and the Bahamas is now the top target on Earth for travelers – at least for those of us searching for great bonefishing with a fly rod.
It seems that Mother Nature custom-tailored this island nation for our sport by creating the plethora of shallow flats surrounding more than 700 islets and 2,400 cays (only about 30 of which are inhabited).
In fact, it’s a fishing area that dwarfs the combined size of all the flats of Belize, Honduras, and the entire Mexican Yucatan – with bonefish that are, on average, larger than are found in any of those other places.
Outstanding lodges, skilled guides, and saltwater fly fishing that’s perfect for both beginners and experts t Call or E-Mail if you’d like to get a FREE copy of The Fly Shop’s Guide to the Bahamas
Flats fishermen whose idea of heaven is wading or poling for bonefish without another angler in sight will find all the solitude they can handle. There are more that 200 square miles of fish-covered flats surrounding just the one island of Andros. What little competition there is anywhere in the Bahama’s “Out Islands” is so widely dispersed that it is considered rare to see any other footprints in the sands or boats on the horizon that aren’t friends from your lodge or members of your party.
Add to all this that few great fly fishing destinations beyond our coastal borders are easier to reach. There are convenient daily flights and regularly scheduled charters from Florida, New York, and the eastern seaboard directly to the main Bahama islands.
Several Bahamian lodges can be easily reached in a single day from nearly anyplace in the Lower Forty-Eight. Returning travelers often clear U.S. Customs and Immigration while passing through Freeport or Nassau, and hit the ground running in the States.
No lines; no waiting; no hassle with connections.
The Fly Shop® doesn’t pretend, or try to be all things to all anglers. Our roster of top-tier Bahamas lodges includes only time-tested destinations we’ve visited and have proven to be up to the most discriminating angling travel standards — ours.
– Mike Michalak
There’s very little argument among experienced anglers that the chances of landing a trophy bonefish (8 - 10 pounds) is probably better on the flats of Grand Bahama Island, Andros or many of the “Out Islands” of the Bahamas than at any other saltwater destination in the Western Hemisphere.
There’s a destination in the Bahamas that will match every traveler’s skill set and meet their angling holiday objectives. Hardcore fishermen can find the challenging, trophy action they’re after; those who are new to the saltwater facet of the sport can usually count on the assistance of talented, fly-savvy, guides to help them master the flats; and the angler traveling with his family or non-fishing companion will have choices that will put a smile on everyone’s face.
Mike is the proud owner of The Fly Shop®. He began fly fishing the salt and took his first trip to the Bahamas (right) and the west side of Andros in 1978, not long after expanding his retail and catalog operation to include what has since become one of the sport’s largest fly fishing travel agents.
The Fly Shop® has been instrumental in the development of a number of popular saltwater lodges in the fly fishing world.
Barry & Cathy Beck photo
Courtesy of our friends at Bair’s
THE FLY SHOP’S SELECTION OF THE BAHAMA FLY FISHING DESTINATIONS
Abaco Lodge
Beautiful, new, post-hurricane lodging in a geat location that has easy access to the famous “Marls of Abaco.” Andros Island Bonefish Club
Surrounded by hundreds of square miles of bonefish flats, Andros rates as the Bahamas #1 trophy spot! Andros South Lodge
Easy access to Andros’ remote “West Side,” spanking new Hells Bay Skiffs, single occupancy accommodations, and great guides combine to make this place special.
Bair’s Lodge
Superb lodge operation situated on the east side of South Andros, between Deep Creek and Little Creek.
Crooked & Acklins Trophy Lodge
You can wade forever on the seemingly endless miles of shallow, firm flats surrounding these side-by-side islands and expect to encounter huge schools of bonefish that will average three to four pounds, and find permit!
A modestly-priced, cozy little lodge, with no neighbors.
The Delphi Club
This lap of luxury on the east side of Abaco is only minutes away from the fabled Marls, and more than 200 square miles of backcountry bonefishing flats.
East End Lodge
Ultra-talented guides in a comfortable lodge just a stone’s throw from Deep Water Cay Club’s site and the flats that made this location famous.
H2O Bonefishing
This upscale Grand Bahama getaway is ideal for hard-core fishermen, angling couples, and families.
Joulters Fly Fishing Adventures
The northernmost tip of Andros Island features excellent wading, massive schools of bones, and trophy fish on the remote flats of a seldom-fished corner of Andros.
Little Abaco Bonefish Lodge
Located in the quaint fishing village of Crown Haven on Little Abaco Island with herds of bonefish, barracuda, permit, and the occasional tarpon.
Mangrove Cay Club
Everything here is top tier! Lovely cottages, a high level of service, amazing food, and some of the finest bonefishing to be found on Andros Island.
Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge
Mars Bay, at the southern end of Andros, has nearby, easy access to miles and miles of hard sand flats, huge schools of bonefish, and shots at trophies.
North Riding Point Club
This elegant, beachfront lodge on Grand Bahama’s pristine, southern shoreline features private access to some of the island nation’s finest flats fishing.
Soul Fly Fishing Lodge
This highly acclaimed lodge finally affords anglers the opportunity to fish the hard white sand flats of the famed
Islands.
Swain’s Cay Lodge
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Belize
THEREREALLY IS something for everyone in Belize. From the southern Mexico border to Honduras, the seashore is littered with tiny keys and dotted with fishing lodges. Inland Belize is believed to have been the true heart of the Mayan world and it is thought that there are more unexcavated ruins in the country than in all the rest of Central America.
Formerly British Honduras, the country has a very diverse racial mix. Everyone in this narrow, sparsely populated coastal country speaks English and is somehow connected umbilically to the Caribbean, either as commercial fishermen or in some tourism related industry that counts on the sea as a resource.
It is no wonder then that the government monitors passed, in 2009, the most comprehensive catch-and-release fishing legislation in the saltwater world – designed to protect and ensure that their sportfish (bonefish, permit, and tarpon) will continue to thrive and entertain anglers for generations. Now, sixteen years later, much of what conservationists hoped for is coming true.
The entire coastline of this small, former British colony is protected by the second largest, most biologically diverse coral reef in the world. This 240-mile long sea wall rises up to form dozens of small islands, a spectacular natural aquarium, a thousand square miles of uninterrupted, fishrich flats, and a harbor for bonefish, permit and tarpon.
Most Belize resorts take advantage of the incredible reef and provide snorkel, kayak and world-class SCUBA diving activities in combination with angling. Just a few also offer top tier fly fishing.
The Fly Shop® doesn’t represent every lodge in Belize, only those with a focus on fly fishing that we can count on to deliver the goods for our clientele.
We’ve worked for decades with our lodges and have an intimate understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. Every lodge we promote has its own unique character. Some are simple fishing camps with world-class guides while others combine angling with a variety of guest-oriented activities, or emphasize their deluxe accommodations and multi-star culinary experiences.
Belize is the ideal place for fly rodders in search of constant challenge, whether they’re experts or totally new to the saltwater flats. It is renowned for its challenging permit fishing and an abundance of bonefish that are guaranteed to put a bend in any fisherman’s rod and a smile on his or her face.
The Fly Shop® has been going to Belize since before Belize was cool. Give us a call when you’re ready. We’ll flood you with answers to your questions about features, availability, and pricing. Then hook you up with the best that Belize has to offer!
Brian O’Keefe photo
The Fly Shop’s line up of Belizean destinations all emphsize the angling and includes what are, arguably, some of the most famous and popular fly fishing holiday resorts in the Caribbean!
turneffe flats lodge is one of the Caribbean’s most famous fly fishing destinations. Its remote, off-shore island location is surrounded by more than 300 square miles of the archipelago’s reefs, creeks, lagoons and fish-covered flats.Turneffe’s seasoned guides are expert at connecting anglers with bonefish, permit, and tarpon – and the fishing begins right at the dock.
Fishermen relax at the end of every exciting day in private, beachfront, airconditioned cabanas just a barefoot stroll from a colorful dining room and bar where the beers are ice-cold, the cocktails are strong, the food is terrific, and the spectacular view of the flats is memorable.
Non-fishing companions are only a few swim strokes from what is regarded as the Caribbean’s best snorkeling, and the lodge offers world-class SCUBA diving, instruction, and certification.
s 7 night/6 day $5,890- $5,190, varies seasonally
belize river lodge guests have a near-limitless menu of daily angling options. Adult tarpon are regular residents near the river’s mouth, and a few more minutes in the skiff puts anglers dead-center in the midst of some of the best bonefish, permit, tarpon, and snook fishing in Belize.
Daily destination decisions are made easy with the help and advice of a cadre of talented, experienced, hard-working guides, who’ll do whatever it takes, day in and day out, to ensure every guest has a great trip.
s 7 night/6 day
$5,775
el pescador is one of the Caribbean’s most popular angling and holiday resorts and serves as an ideal destination for both serious anglers and those looking to enjoy a combination of fishing, relaxation and eco-touring. Just a short commuter flight from Belize City on the romantic island of Ambergris Caye.
This beachfront lodge has a well-earned reputation for comfort, accommodations, and first-class fly fishing.
s 7 night/6 day $5,745
copal tree lodge combines excellent fishing with high-end lodging and the place rates among the top accommodations in Belize. This is Belizean-style luxury, with suites built into the embrace of the verdant hillside jungle and private bungalow lodging options. The surrounding terrain is constantly alive with the motion of forest and the sound of birds and wildlife.
This southern Belize resort is the complete Caribbean experience with easy access to the permit and bonefish covered flats of Punta Gorda where anglers get routine shots at tarpon, and snook.
Non-angling companions can relax in plush accommodations and delight in the full-service spa and a menu of eco-tour options that includes market trips into Punta Gorda, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, optional SCUBA diving and excursions to the regional Mayan ruins. s pricing varies, please inquire
tarpon caye is a comfortable fish camp nestled in a grove of coconut palms on a tiny private island in the heart of some of the most prolific permit grounds in Belize. It should really be named Permit Caye. The closest flats are only a short cast from the bar and it’s not uncommon to see permit tailing from your cabaña porch. The private bungalow accommodations are very comfortable and the Belikin beer in the oceanside bar is ice-cold.
Tarpon Caye guides fish the tides, not the clock and are largely responsible for the lodge’s stellar reputation among hard-core anglers. They have a dawnto-dark work ethic that has made them some of the most productive and popular flats guides in all of Belize.
s 7 night/6 day $5,200
blue horizon lodge it would be hard to imagine a destination more perfectly suited for permit fishing. Each day anglers are within minutes of a vast array of flats which, in rising and falling tides are loaded with tailing permit. Besides the world-class permit fishing, anglers can also choose to target bonefish flats, as well as having access to a mix of resident and migratory tarpon.
s 7 night/6 day $5,300
Cuba Fly fishing you can trust!
FORTHEFIRST time since the United States imposed a draconian economic embargo on Cuba in 1962, the political climate appears stable, travel restrictions have been relaxed, and Yankees are pouring into Havana in numbers that actually exceed tourism prior to the Cuban revolution.
Gone too, is the The Fly Shop’s rigid reluctance to promote Cuba’s phenomenal flats fishing, and our modern advice is to put aside whatever reservations you might have had about travel to our island neighbor, disregard whatever negative comments you may have heard about the place, and get on board with us.
After a number of visits to Cuba, some intense research, and a vetting process even more thorough than normal, our travel team has chosen to recommend what we believe are Cuba’s two best fly fishing destinations. Both offer more than great fishing. They’ve got experienced, fly-savvy, English-speaking guides, swift, modern, powerful flats skiffs, and exclusive access to absolutely prime flats locations. Equally important, these two operations have honest management that we know we can count on to deliver on their promises, and are worthy of our unqualified endorsement.
This is Caribbean bonefish, tarpon, and permit fishing at it’s best. This is Cuba fly fishing you can trust!
Cayo Cruz
CAYO CRUZ guests have exclusive access to 144 square miles of the famous Jardines del Rey (King’s Gardens) Nat’l Park with it’s massive flats and spiderweb of interconnected lagoons and estuaries.
This area held every single bonefish world record prior to Cuba’s revolution. It is designated as a fly fishing only, catch-and-release fishery and been off-limits to commercial fishing for more than three decades.
Anglers enjoy beachfront marina resort accommodations with every amenity one would expect Stateside: two swimming pools, a bar, lounge, spa, and a choice of several restaurants. It is an ideal location for those who don’t want to spend a week on a liveaboard and is appropriate for non-fishing companions.
In our experience the Cayo Cruz fishing can be fantastic. The bonefish are plentiful, very large on the average, and there are shots at true trophies! Permit fishing there can be outstanding. The boats are fast and well-equipped, the guides rate as among the best in Cuba, and aren’t allergic to long days or hard work! fishing cayo cruz & cayo romano
▲ 8 night/7 day $5,150 - $7,350 package varies seasonally
Cayo Cruz photo
Cayo Cruz photo
Zapata Peninsula Preserve, Cuba
UNESCO created The Zapata Preserve as a World Heritage Site more than thirty years ago, which permanently protects a huge portion of Cuba’s pristine offshore habitat. The government later designated a 6,500 square-mile area (The San Lazaro Reserve) inside the Preserve as one of the largest fly fishing only, catch-and-release marine fisheries on Earth.
The only angling operator allowed inside the 3,200 square-mile, West Salinas portion of the Reserve, is Christian Rodriguez Oro. His fiveaboard lodge, the MV Georgiana, has exclusive access to every inch of the massive, internationally protected saltwater wilderness.
The ultra comfortable MV Georgiana live-aboard accommodates only eight weekly guests, and gets The Fly Shop’s vote as the number one liveaboard in Cuba! The houseboat is crewed by a team of English-speaking, fly-savvy guides, with six single and double skiffs.
The variety of skiffs is key to fishing the tides from their mobile base in the heart of the Preserve. Guests enjoy three days fishing with a single skiff and guide. It’s the perfect way to access super-shallow flats in advance of the rising tide and bushwhack any incoming bones or permit. The three days with a double skiff and guide are ideal for ambushing fish on the falling tide, tarpon in deeper flats, and exploring water farther from the yacht.
This unique fishing program guarantees anglers at least half of the fishing week in a single skiff with a private guide – and 100% of shots. Nobody else in Cuba offers a sweeter deal, and at no additional cost.
Daily commercial jet flights from Miami route through Havana, and interested travelers can add a few days of cultural exploration in the historic capitol to either end of their Cuban fishing holiday. fly fishing the run
▲ 7 night/6 day $4,000 - $6,000. Cost of the package varies seasonally and includes Havana hotel en route, reception, and all transfers
Honduras
Guanaja
THEFOURTH and final time Columbus sailed to the New World, his first landfall, in 1502, was the drop-dead gorgeous island of Guanaja in what’s now known as The Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras. After gathering fresh water, he left, still searching for the Spice Islands.
The Fly Shop® travel team didn’t get there until 1979. We found plenty of bonefish and juvenile tarpon, but didn’t know about the permit fishing.
Now, nearly forty years later, Fly Fish Guanaja has confirmed the spot is a world-class permit fishery and built a terrific fly fishing lodge just a short skiff ride from half a dozen different permit-covered flats.
There’s no rush to get to any of the Guanaja flats early, because the Fly Fish Guanaja guides are the only ones on the island, and you’ll be the first, the last, and the only fishermen on them.
Each day anglers have their choice of a vast array of picture-perfect flats which often afford a couple of dozen shots at tailing permit. Typically, the angling schedule is based on the tides, and the hard-working guides are willing to start early or work late in order to ensure success.
If the best tides are at five in the morning, that’s when you’ll find your guide ready and waiting at the dock. These guides routinely give anglers eight to nine hours of fishing time, beginning early in the morning or staying late into the evening, to be on the flats for the best fishing possible.
Fly fishermen can season Fly Fish Guanaja’s action-packed, world-class permit fishing with as much bonefish action as they can handle, and often wrap up the day with a juvenile tarpon to complete their Grand Slam, or some of the most spectacular snorkeling in the Caribbean.
Guests enjoy drop-dead gorgeous scenery, fine food, an air-conditioned lodge, excellent guides and a Yankee-friendly atmosphere.
Getting to the sleepy, safe, all English-speaking island is easy. Guests are met after direct, daily, non-stop flights from Miami, Houston, or Atlanta to nearby Roatan Int’l where they clear customs and then ferried to the lodge. fly fish guanaja
▲ 7 night/6 day $4,650 for the all inclusive package
Zapata Preserve photo
Guanaja photos
The best of Mexico’sYucatan
Ascension Bay & Espiritu Santo Bay
have wide corridors connecting them to the Caribbean that constantly replenish both of these giant saltwater nurseries with fresh fish from the sea and fill these fisheries to their shorelines with huge schools of unsophisticated bonefish, juvenile tarpon, snook, and fly-friendly permit.
MOTHERNATURE did a great job when she created these two fly fishing playgrounds.There are more than a hundred miles of mangrove shoreline habitat, and seemingly endless shallow flats connecting the bays with their surrouonding islands and jungle preserve.
The region is, in fact, one of the sport’s most popular fly fishing destinations, visited by thousands of sportfisherman each year. Despite pressure on Ascension Bay, the flats fishing remains excellent due largely to the combined efforts of The Nature Conservancy, The World Heritage Foundation, The Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, and Mexico’s environmentally conscious, progressive government. Together they established strict regulations severely limiting development and they enforce very restrictive commercial and sportfishing rules within the Sian Ka’an Reserve’s immense boundaries.
Experts estimate there are more bonefish and permit hooked, and more grand slams recorded in Ascension Bay and Espiritu Santo Bay than anywhere else in the world.
The Fly Shop® has been fishing the waters of the Yucatan Peninsula for more than forty years.We’ve cruised every mile of the coastline and waded every inch of the flats. To claim we’re intimately familiar with all of the Yucatan lodges isn’t bragging, it’s an understatement.
We know the differences between the luxury bonefish lodges and the hardcore permit operations and we can help you choose the right spot for you and your friends or family.
We’ve done the work, so you don’t have to.
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casa blanca, ascension bay
Casa Blanca rates as one of the finest, most deluxe and best-equipped angling resorts in the Mexican Yucatan. No corners are cut and nothing is spared here when it comes to quality. First-class skiffs, fine lodging, well-trained guides, a superb chef, and an almost irrefutable claim to the finest margaritas in Mexico.
Don’t let all that luxury fool you, Casa Blanca is a high-class fishing lodge first. Testimony to that is their success and reputation. Casa Blanca is the most popular and productive bonefish, permit, and tarpon operation in Ascension Bay. There’s no argument from us or from the majority of fishermen that return there year after year.
playa blanca, espiritu santo bay
Playa Blanca is the sister lodge to Casa Blanca. Located ten miles south of Punta Pajaros and resting amongst the palms and white sand beach, this Caribbean paradise affords prime access to the famed Espiritu Santo Bay
Surrounded by the 1.3 million acre Sian Ka’an Biosphere preserve, Playa Blanca provides endless opportunities to pursue the coveted grand slam of salt water fly fishing. The waters of Espiritu Santo Bay are one of the greatest saltwater wildernesses left in the Caribbean. The beautiful lodge facility sits on a white sand beach and features private deluxe cabanas with breathtaking views of the Caribbean, gourmet Mexican cuisine and world-class service. It’s a great spot for couples but make no mistake, Playa is all about fishing.
the palometa club, ascension bay
The Palometa Club is perfectly positioned on the Punta Allen beach, only minutes from the expansive flats of Ascension Bay and the wind-sheltered Boca Paila lagoon. Permit junkies will find themselves right at home among these fanatics. The Mayan guides will chase bonefish and tarpon, but they live and breathe permit, often offering up their own flies.
Each boat has 2 professional guides. One on the poling platform, the other on the deck, tending line, relaying instructions, and adding an extra set of professional eyes. They use big stable pangas, perfect for crossings Ascension Bay. Flats boats just won’t cut it here.
This lodge is casual, comfortable, and features fine Mexican chefs. The hosts, know how to make guests feel at home. Palometa is considered one of the best pure fly fishing operations in the Yucatan, and combines excellent service, outstanding food, a swell setting, and raises a victory flag every time a permit is landed.
espiritu santo bay lodge
Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge guests spend their days fishing from state-of-the-art skiffs or wading light-colored, shallow sand flats. Runs to the flats from the lodge are short, where it’s rare to see another angler. Guests arrive by private charter flight from Cancun, enjoy cozy, airconditioned beachfront accommodations, skilled native guides, and the chance to score regularly on bonefish, tarpon, permit, and snook.
Multiple creek systems pour into the bay, depositing rich limestone sediment that attracts fish to the flats. The mangroves lining these creeks provide perfect habitat for tarpon and snook and dawn-to-dark action. Bonefish, permit and resident (juvenile) tarpon are plentiful, year ‘round targets.
Larger, migratory tarpon show up in the bay in April and hang around through September. Trophy snook (over 20 pounds) are found in the bay, and ESB has a well-earned reputation as one of the top permit destinations in our sport!
ESB reservations are available only through The Fly Shop® and our network of agents.
Yucatan Tarpon
THEFERTILE mangrove-lined shores of Mexico’s northern Yucatan are home to the most prolific population of juvenile tarpon found anywhere in the world. Dozens of flights a day from the States make it easy to get to the heart-stopping light tackle action that made this Peninsula famous.
tarpon cay lodge, northern yucatan
Nestled in the small town of Rio Largartos, on the north shore of the Yucatan Peninsula, Tarpon Cay has set itself apart as a baby tarpon fishery just outside the hustle and bustle of Cancun. The diversity of water to find tarpon ranging from 525 lbs is amazing, but truly special is to find pods of these ferocious fish busting bait out on the turtle grass flats. Most all of the fishing is done from 18 pangas with floating lines. This is sight casting at it’s best! Guides are excellent and plan their fishing itinerary around the visibility and tides, doing split days if necessary with everyone taking an afternoon siesta!
campeche, western yucatan
Non-stop and exciting 8-weight tarpon action can almost always be found on the Mayan west coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Fishing there is done from modern skiffs, with guides poling along the shallow, coastal, mangrove-lined flats and shorelines. Anglers are usually casting to visible tarpon cruising and feeding in the shallows, or hiding along the structure and brush-lined shore.
Historic Campeche is an easy drive from Merida, and arrival and departure days can be tailored, trimmed or expanded to accommodate most schedules. Packages may also be combined with any other Yucatan fishing lodges, and we’ll be glad to give advice regarding a combo visit to the famous regional Mayan ruins.
Give us a call for detailed information, pricing, availability, or reservations.
Erik Argotti photo
Christmas Island
Few places on Earth are better tailored for fly fishing than these Equatorial flats!
The discovery of huge numbers of bonefish on the picture-perfect flats of Christmas Island in the early 1980’s sparked the beginning of a revolution in saltwater fly fishing. The massive atoll is a unique and natural masterpiece that magically combines all of the elements critical to fly fishing success. The endless, hard, light-colored flats are ideal for wading and offer a perfect background for sight fishing. The remarkable number of cruising bonefish and the occasional trevally provide near-constant angling entertainment. And, a wonderful year-round climate awaits all who visit the island.
THERE ’ S NO BETTER saltwater fly fishing classroom than the fish-covered flats of Christmas Island! Our favorite packages provide a private guide for every angler, all day, every day of the fishing week.
You’ll quickly learn to spot fish, have lots more action, and master the fine points of flats fishing with a skilled, native expert at your elbow.
CHRISTMASISLAND , in the South Pacific, is the largest coral island formation in the world. It’s land mass covers an astonishing 150 square miles, and the fishing area ( a complex network of shallow, interior lagoons and peripheral flats ) are nearly triple that size.
The entire island is an national wildlife sanctuary teeming with exotic birdlife, and there aren’t any mosquitoes or sand fleas on the island. The nearEquatorial location means great weather (and great fishing) almost every day of the calendar year.
Christmas Island was quarantined and declared off-limits by the Tarawa government for nearly three years during the Pandemic, and reliable, weekly air service from Hawaii only recently resumed.
What fishermen discovered, after several years of isolation, was the fish are more plentiful than ever!
EACH DAY of angling begins with a catamaran trip to shallow flats where the tide is perfect. All the fly fishing on Christmas Island entails sight casting to cruising fish, and is done while wading in shallow waters.
Christmas Island’s plentiful bonefish average two to three pounds, although there are routine shots at trophies that will tip the scales at four times that weight.
CONSTANTSCHOOLS of bonefish are the main attraction on the flats of Christmas Island, though some anglers spend their entire week in pursuit of Giant Trevally. It’s a real thrill to spot and hook up with one of these powerful pelagics.
GETTINGTHERE is easy. Jet flights from Honolulu dovetail with the one-week packages. Anglers arrive and depart on Tuesdays in time to connect with flights to California and Alaska.
WE ’ VEBEEN to Christmas Island countless times. Our team was instrumental in introducing the fishery to anglers forty years ago, and helped train their guides. We’ve sent thousands of anglers there, and successfully outfitted thousands of others with the flies that work.
No agent in the sport has as much experience or a better handle on Christmas Island than the travel team here at The Fly Shop®
the villages
OFTHEFOUR fishing lodges on Christmas Island, The Villages is universally recognized as the best.
Their Discovery Beach location is a stone’s throw from an aquamarine lagoon where guests are met each morning and ferried to the nearby fishing areas South Pacific style, in traditional punts. With little or no need for vehicles, The Villages’ fishermen waste little time and are on the water and usually the first anglers wading the flats.
Each of The Villages’ guests is assigned their own, skilled, private guide. The one-to-one guide-to-client ratio (they’re the only operator on Christmas Island that provides that) translates each day into an accelerated learning course in sighting, casting to, and landing fish for novice anglers, and means more fish for even the experienced saltwater angler.
The food is go. The drinks are cold. Guests have their choice of either the spacious, double-occupancy, beachfront bungalows or one of four single-occupancy cabins. All feature air-conditioning and hot showers, comfy beds, and are furnished with a laid-back, island atmosphere that encourages anglers to focus on nothing but the week’s fishing.
s The $3,950 week-long package price is a real bargain in today’s fly fishing travel world, and includes everything but the tackle, bar bill, and Honolulu flight.
Many guests extend their angling holiday bay adding a few extra days on th front or back end in Hawaii.
Give us a call for more information or reservations. We’ve been making fly fishing dreams come true for 47 years!
Baja Fly Fishing
These diverse, action- packed saltwater fly fishing trips are just an inexpensive, short flight away from any city in the American West! Billfish, dorado, roosterfish, and yellowtail are the top targets, and the fishing often peaks in our winter months, when there’s little else on the menu.
THE MAG BAY offshore fishery is legendary, the heart of which is a series of offshore seamounts, pinnacles and banks that hold huge concentrations of baitfish in the fall and early winter months. Feeding frenzies are often the norm, providing fly fishers with the opportunity to cast a fly to striped marlin, dorado, tuna, and wahoo. The coastal waters team with Sierra mackerel, roosterfish, pargo, grouper, and yellowtail, while the mangrove clad bay holds snook, halibut, corvina, bonefish, golden trevalle, leopard grouper, and more.
Getting to Baja is easy, with direct flights from Los Angeles and Phoenix to Loreto.
the reel baja, bahia magdalena
Based in the small bayfront town of Lopez Mateos, these fly fishing professionals utilize a complex of newly constructed cottages nestled among native shrubs and coco palms for accommodations. The cuisine is outstanding, with a focus on fresh seafood and locally grown vegetables, all expertly prepared by the lodge’s popular, skilled chef.
Anglers spend their time with experienced boat captains at the helm, and the assitance of professional fly fishing guides on the deck. The fishing days are tailored to the season and your interests. Morning destinations might include a run to the offshore banks for pelagic species, with an afternoon spent nearshore fishing for snook and grouper, or casting along the mangrove-lined channels inside the bay for a variety of species.
s 6 night/5 day fishing, pricing begins at $4,770
mag bay lodge, bahia magdalena south
Mag Bay Lodge is located in the small town of Puerto San Carlos on the shore of Magdalena Bay. The beautiful pool and hot tub are surrounded by mango trees, palms and a thatched roofed palapa, the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink after fishing. The second option in accommodations is their Island House, ten miles across the bay from Puerto San Carlos. This waterfront lodge is the ideal base for a group of four to six anglers, with easy access to both the inshore and offshore fisheries.
A variety of boat packages are available, including offshore center consoles and skiffs specifically built for fly fishing, all piloted by experienced captains.
s Packages begin at $3,500, based on number of fishing days and boat selection
Photos courtesy of The Fly Shop staff and our selected lodges
The Seychelles, Mauritius & Oman
Since their discovery and subsequent exploration with fly rods, every one of these Indian Ocean hotspots have been recognized as being among the world’s top bonefish, giant trevally and permit fisheries. All Saltwater anglers will agree that these fisheries have unparalleled flats fishing opportunities for an impressive list of trophy species that can't be found together anywhere else.
Our Indian Ocean lineup is the modern bucket list for anglers in search of the ultimate in saltwater action!
EACHOFTHEINDIANOCEANFISHERIES is unique, usually separated by hundreds of miles of open ocean and each offering a differing variety of angling options. These faraway flats offer adventurous anglers a breathtaking assortment of Indo-Pacific permit, triggerfish, bumphead parrotfish, milkfish, high octane, muscle-bound GTs, and routinely include shallow flats covered with massive schools of huge bonefish.
These intrepid experts have developed innovative new techniques and successful patterns for the powerful milkfish, and inspired anglers to target other new sportfish species on the flats.
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alphonse island resort, seychelles
For good reasons, this is the most popular place in the Indian Ocean. Their sightfishing menu includes trevally, triggerfish, and other exotics. And Alphonse is the global hot-spot for large, powerful milkfish and the pinnacle of trophy bonefish destinations – where the average fish is often eight pounds.
Anglers return each day after an exhausting day of sight-fishing to exquisite resort accommodations are superb and the place is an excellent destination for non-angling companions and families.
s 7 night/6 day $13,656 s Non-fishing package $9,815
farquhar, in the seychelles may be the most diverse fishery on the planet, home to a myriad of exciting species including, but not limited to, giant trevally, bluefin trevally, bonefish, permit, triggerfish, bumphead parrotfish, Napoleon wrasse, snapper, and more! There’s no other place like it in the world of saltwater angling.
s 7 night/6 day $14,200
saint brandons
This ultra-remote series of pristine white sand flats may be the most difficult to reach bonefish grounds on Earth. They also represent the top trophy bonefishing anywhere, and the most prolific Indo-Pacific permit grounds we’ve ever seen.
s 10 night/7 day $10,700 s 17 night/14 day $18,500
providence atoll
Providence offers spectacular sight-fishing action for a variety of species on more than 133 square miles of pristine sand and turtle grass flats that are part of one of the most beautiful fly fishing locations on the planet.
GT action on the shallow, wadeable flats is absolutely intense, stalking bumpies is second to none.
s 7 night/6 days $15,500
oman arabian fly
Oman is not an atoll in the Indian Ocean…Oman is a small country in the Middle East, just below Saudi Arabia and the UAE and is actually on the Arabian Sea, not the Indian Ocean! Oman is the only place that you can target Africanus Permit (Trachinotus Africanus), one of the rarest of the 4 species in the permit Grand Slam. If you’re a permit junkie, this trip has to be at the top of your list! The Africanus feed on submerged coral or rock piles, in rolling waves crashing against the sheer cliffs of the Oman coastline.
It’s also a great extension of any trip to the Seychelles, Mauritius, or Tanzania for Tigerfish. The Oman packages are reasonably priced by comparison, and are accessed via the more modestly priced flights from Dubai. s 7 night/6 day Call for package rates
These global fly fishing adventures involve a lot of travel and expense. But they’ll feed your angling addiction with spectacular saltwater options and are worth the effort and every cent.
Australia’s liveaboards
cape york & the gulf of carpenteria, north queensland
The tip of Cape York is one of the most amazing saltwater fisheries we have ever encountered. You can land over 40 species in a week, almost all on the same fly! The diversity in this part of Australia can not be overstated. queenfish, barramundi and golden trevally are the top targets, but you can also find Indo-Pacific permit, king threadfin and scores of others, even tuna and billfish! The protected estuaries and river systems provide respite when the wind whips up, so you always have a place with productive fishing. The professional guide team of Weipa Sports Fishing have the area absolutely dialed and will keep you in front of fish all week, constantly adapting to the environment.
The liveaboard mothership, the MV Eclipse FNQ, is a 52-foot power catamaran, giving you the freedom to explore the Gulf of Carpentaria and its many remote reefs and rivers in style. The ship has fully air-conditioned cabins and communal living areas, as well as a shaded entertainment deck on the topside where you will enjoy most of your evenings telling fish stories. This ship is beautifully appointed for comfort and luxury.
s Seasons March - December
s 6 night/6 day package $10,466 USD Double Occupancy
the wessel islands, northern territory
The Wessel’s are one of Australia's most remote and untouched fly fishing destinations. The Wessel Islands and tidal zones, in the Northern Territory, cannot be accessed without explicit permission from the Traditional Custodians and Land Owners. This guarantees that you will experience one of the least pressured saltwater fisheries on Earth…and the fishing reflects this protection!
Exploring the Wessel’s sapphire-colored shallow flats, you’ll be stalking and sight-casting to an epic list of Australian trophy species including blue bastards, two different species of Indo-Pacific permit, barramundi, tuskers and queenfish
The All-star team from Aussie Fly Fisher has the exclusive rights to the area and are the
only guys that can lead you through these remote waters.
Angler guests stay aboard the 70 foot luxury liveaboard mothership, the MV Wildcard. There’s no infrastructure in this wilderness area. So, this is not just the only way to go, but also the best, providing fishermen with far more freedom and range than any land-based operation would allow.
s 7 night/6 day package Call for quote Single & Double Occupancy
Bill Hegburg photo
Weipa Sports Fishing photo
Justin Miller photo
Jungle Fly Fishing
The Amazon Rainforest is huge, blanketing nine South American nations with 390 billion trees. Its river system springs to life in the Andes, gathering strength from a spiderweb of tributaries in Colombia, Bolivia and Peru before massing in Brazil and dumping into the Atlantic
This huge river network eventually embraces 25% of all the freshwater on the face of the Earth and has more species of fish than there are in the entire Atlantic Ocean.
This is the beating heart of jungle fly fishing.
Peacock Bass
THEMOST sought-after peacock bass are the big ones. Though even the average fish will bend a 7weight to the butt.
Unmolested, the temensis will grow slowly to double-digit size and as they put on pounds then become exponentially stronger. These giants don’t fight, they wage war, and often win!
The top peacock fisheries are found in Brazil and Colombia, and we’ve been to all of them. Nobody knows more about the sport with a fly rod, or the best spots to find these fish than the angling travel experts here at The Fly Shop.®
rio marié, brazil
A luxury liveaboard with exclusive access to over 300 miles of the number one trophy peacock bass river in the world!
agua boa, brazil
This high-end, peacock bass lodge was recently selected by Forbes Magazine as “one of the top 10 fly fishing lodges in the world!”
kendjam, brazil
The crystal clear Iriri is a fly-friendly freestone fishery full of exotic target species.
Arapaima
THELARGEST scaled freshwater gamefish in the Americas is found in equally large numbers in the fly-friendly lagoons of Pirarucu, the world’s largest Arapaima preserve. Put this monster fish on your bucket list!
eco fishing lodge, brazil
This floating lodge has it all. The location is second-to-none in the Amazon, with variety, and easy access to an impressive population of both peacock bass and trophy-sized payara.
afloat, colombia
A first-class, mobile river camp with non-stop, dawn-to-dusk peacock bass action in a breathtaking, isolated, lush jungle atmosphere.
Payara
THEVAMPIRE fish is one of the toughest and most savage looking gamefish in freshwater. And they’re every bit as mean as they look!
xingu river, brazil
Arguably the top spot in the entire Amazon for both trophy payara, the jungle’s most viciouslooking gamefish, and peacock bass!
Photos courtesy of Untamed Angling
THESERUTHLESS migratory predators are built like king salmon with terrible orthodonture, and a bad attitude! These ferocious fish have only three modes of behavior – kill, eat, and reproduce.
pluma lodge, bolivia
No argument. The absolute top-tier destination in the world for dorado with a fly rod!
sécure & agua negra lodges, bolivia
These small, sister outcamps to the legendary Pluma are strategically located along several clear-running Amazon streams. Guests revel in the hunt for migrant dorado that have seldom, if ever, been seen.
píra lodge, argentina
A luxury (December - April) fishing resort in the largely unexplored, uninhabited, aquarium-like waters of the remote Iberá Marsh.
dorado on the fly, argentina
The Upper Parana, birthplace of the passion and enthusiasm that feeds the sport of dorado fishing!
golden dorado cruiser, argentina
The perfect way to start or end a trip to Patagonia is with a visit to the seldom-fished water of the dorado-infested Parana straits aboard the Dorado Cruiser.
Give us a call for more information or reservations.
We’ve been making fly fishing dreams come true for 47 years!
These
Tanzania’s Tigerfish
terrifying African predators qualify, side-by-side, with South America’s dorado as the two most ferocious fish
in the freshwater world!
Article by Terry Jepsen COO of The Fly Shop®
FORGET all you’ve ever heard about tigerfish, because most of those fish stories originate in the muddy, Dijon-yellow headwaters of Zambia’s huge Zambezi River nearly a thousand miles above Victoria Falls.
The fish I’m telling you about inhabit the clear water of the Mnyera and Ruhudji rivers in equatorial Africa. Their discovery a decade ago was nothing less than a milestone in our sport when one considers that, in the previous halfcentury fly fisherman had been targeting tigerfish, no 20-pound fish had ever been landed.
I landed three of the monsters in as many days on the Mnyera and agree with everyone who’s ever been there, this two-river, Tanzania fishing safari is one of the world’s most exciting fly fishing experiences!
“My first big tigerfish burned through the leather on my Sun Glove, the tape on both stripping fingers, and nearly cut me to the bone.”
Justin Miller Mnyera, Ruhudji 9/15/2019
The Fly Shop’s travel partner, African Waters, pioneered the angling in this part of East Africa. They discovered the potential of these two magnificent fisheries, then teamed up with the hunting operator who holds the exclusive concession to this massive Tanzania jungle wilderness and established a strict catch-and-release, fly fishing only policy.
It’s not surprising then, that during each of the fourteen years since these two river camps were established the trophy tigerfishing (and every other aspect of the operation ) just continues to improve.
“Like the Johnny Cash song, I’ve been everwhere. And if I was able to do only one more fly fishing trip in my life, it’d be back there to Africa!”
Mike Michalak Mnyera, Ruhudji 9/1/2022
Guests enjoy traditional, safari-type tent camps, fine meals, exceptional South African guides, and the usual scare-the-shit-out-ofyou night sounds you might expect to hear in the African bush.
And since anglers share the river with herds of elephants, huge crocodiles, water buffalo and hippos, there’s very little wading.
Atlantic Salmon
Nordic rivers harbor the world’s best Atlantic salmon opportunities!
THEMIDNIGHTSUMMERSUN lights
the summer skies all day long in Iceland and Norway at the same time the Atlantic Salmon begin to pour back into their Nordic rivers.
There are lots of options in both Iceland and Norway and the options can be confusing. The Fly Shop® has vetted a number of destinations and whittled it down to a surprising few.
If it’s numbers that predicate your success then your search should be limited to the most productive destinations in Iceland.
Conversely, the probability of connecting with a true trophy is much more likely to happen in one of Norway’s rivers.
Both destinations offer spectacular beauty and the friendliest folks imaginable. Give us a call and let us hook you up.
norwegian flyfishers club
Fly fishing on Norway’s Gaula River is a classic European Atlantic salmon affair.
Our choice in Norway, the Norwegian Flyfishers Club was founded over 30 years ago and has since maintained itself as the premiere outfitter on one of Norway’s finest salmon rivers. They are now exclusive lease holders of over 13 kilometers of prime fishing beats…the best on the river! This rustic luxurious lodge was constructed on the Rogstadmoen farm, located approximately 8km upstream from the village of Støren, right in the heart of the Gaula’s best salmon water. The lodge was completely remodeled in 2014 giving it all of the modern comforts of home.
We come for the fish though, and the Gaula boasts truly outstanding opportunities for enormous salmon. 20 pound fish are relatively common, 30 pounders are landed every year still, and every once in a while a true fish of a lifetime is landed of 40 pounds. Every cast you make into these fabled waters, you have a chance to tie into a fish that is truly exceptional.
s 7 night/6 day packages at the NFC range in price, depending on the particular week. Please call for rates.
Justin Miller photo
ICELAND IS MAGICAL and one of the most beautiful countries you could ever imagine to swing a fly. The land of fire and ice is a wild, mesmerizing landscape of volcanoes, rock, waterfalls, geysers, ice fields and endless tundra, with Atlantic salmon rivers draining off of every inch of it. It is a stunning backdrop for adventurous anglers.
The Atlantic salmon runs of Iceland are extremely healthy. There may not be anywhere else in the world of Atlantic salmon with the fish counts that Iceland boasts in its rivers. They are not the biggest, but what they lack in top end size, they make up for in numbers. Many of Iceland’s rivers have runs of grilse that number in the tens of thousands, with anglers often getting countless opportunities every day with 4 to 8 pound fish.
That doesn’t mean there are no big fish in Iceland, just not as many enormous fish like some of the rivers of the Kola, Norway, or Eastern Canada. Icelandic rivers have a large average size of fish, with adults reaching 20 pounds.
iceland angling options
s The Fly Shop ® offers several river options to choose from, and packages on the East and West Ranga, the Blanda, the Sog and the Stora-Laxa. Destinations are usually dictated by availability. s Call today to discuss the best option for you!
Kola Peninsula salmon remain off the travel menu for the moment, placing more pressure on the best of other worldwide destinations.
So, make your plans early!
New Zealand
We’ve got the handle on their very best bucket list lodges
SERIOUSANGLERS who thrill to sight fishing for trophy trout and the challenge of big rainbow and brown trout in relative solitude find the attraction of New Zealand irresistible. And it’s the perfect spot for anglers and their friends to enjoy more than just great fly fishing. It’s one more bucket list item you have to check off!
The New Zealand scenery is spectacular, the people rate as the friendliest on the planet, and the fishing you’ll find is like nowhere else on Earth. Everything you’ve heard about the place is true, and every bit of the reputation is well-deserved.
Most of the itineraries The Fly Shop® crafts for our clientele are custom-tailored to their interests and allow for an opportunity to do more than fish. Whether it’s hiking, golf, sight-seeing, or wine tasting, the angling traveler should include as much as possible in their visit to New Zealand. The Fly Shop® works directly with a few of the finest New Zealand fishing lodges and if fly fishing is going to be a significant part of the New Zealand holiday you are considering, we can hook you up.
owen river lodge offers terrific walk-and-wade trips as well as heli-fishing access to 30 nearby wilderness streams within easy striking distance of their South Island doorstep.
Neighboring the remote peaks of Kahurangi National Park, Owen River Lodge has been delivering trophy-sized brown trout fishing to our clients for more than two decades, and it’s reputation has made the cozy lodge a four-time winner of the prestigious Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards. The riverfront cottages, farm-to-table dining, and a private, friendly atmosphere make the lodge experience as sought-after as the fishing.
s 7 night/6 day package $9,800 NZD
cedar lodge
New Zealand’s top notch fishing event! Cedar offers daily helicopter access to more than a dozen different rivers and the exclusive angling concession to the fabulous fly fishing inside the majestic Aspiring National Park.
This South Island fly fishing resort has a welldeserved, world-class reputation for combining great fishing and a luxury facility.
s 7 night/6 day heli-flights $10,850 US
s Shorter stays are available
poronui lodge deserves its reputation as the North Island’s finest angling resort. With 25 miles of private rivers, easy access to vast private Maori estates, heli-access to some of the most prized fly fishing in New Zealand, and a choice of accommodations ranging from luxurious cottages, to safari-type outcamps this is a worldclass retreat that’s perfect for discerning travelers and serious fly fishermen.
s 7 night/6 day package $11,200 NZD
Brian O’Keefe photo
Atlantic Salmon Reserve photo
Taimen,Trout & Culture in Mongolia
The steppes of Mongolia offer much more than monster Taimen!
MONGOLIA IS the least densely populated country in the world. It’s roughly the size of Alaska, 2.25 times the size of Texas, and most of the country is a vast wilderness. The homeland of the fierce nomad warrior Genghis Khan, Mongolia is also a cultural odyssey, a land forgotten by time. It’s a foreign country sparsely populated by nomads living off the land, tending their herds of cows, sheep, goats, yaks, and camels, where only the sport fish are fierce and the people are unbelievably friendly and very pro-American.
The Fly Shop’s Mongolian fishing adventure targets the magnificent taimen, a unique species of fish seldom found elsewhere and takes place in a part of the world most people have only read about in books.
Northern Mongolia is a place of snowcapped mountains, vast golden forests of birch, aspen, larch and alder, and meadows filled with wildflowers. It is home to some of the world’s largest remaining tracts of true wilderness and is rich with clear, free-flowing rivers that have carved their way through dramatic canyons and wind their way through Mongolia’s majestic valleys.
And of course there are the taimen, the largest salmonid on Earth. These are giant predators that consider anything smaller than themselves to be on their diet. Even each other!
The days begin and end in semi-permanent camps with spacious, traditional, carpeted yurts, hot showers, plenty of good food, and an unforgettable Mongol support staff.
Taimen are the largest salmonid on Earth and consider anything smaller than themselves to be on their diet. Even each other!
These trips are an experience far beyond any other imaginable angling, to an unbroken land reminiscent of the American West. They’ll disconnect you from your normal life and are guaranteed to leave you and your companions with a lifetime of great memories.
The fly-savvy river team combines well-educated, English-speaking Mongols with a nucleus of very talented, experienced, international and native guides.
Westerners usually arrive by way of Seoul, and plan a few days in Mongolia’s historic capitol, Ulaanbaatar, exploring, shopping, and decompressing before the short flight (and scenic drive) to the frontier steppes –where they’ll find the first of a series of unforgettable riverside camps.
mongolia’s fishing season runs from mid-June through mid October. Guests enjoy riverside ger camps, and one or two week fishing float trips. They’re pampered by native Mongol staff who usher their anglers through some of the most intriguing water and beautiful wilderness terrain imaginable.
s Inquire for pricing and availability of our all-inclusive one or two week packages
Andrew Burr photos
An introduction to The Fly Shop’s Fly Selection
Serious anglers have been filling their boxes with our flies since 1978! When we opened our doors nearly half a century ago, we understood that The Fly Shop® would always be measured by the quality of our fly selection, and that the fly fishermen we were sending to fresh and saltwater destinations all over the world would accept nothing but the best.
WE MADE THE DECISION , right then and there, to sell only the highest quality and most innovative patterns available. We figured most anglers would recognize well-tied flies (using the best hackle and the strongest and sharpest hooks) actually catch more fish, and that they’d be unwilling to accept anything less than our standard of excellence. Forty-seven years later many of you have proven us correct.
A lot of the patterns in our fresh and saltwater selections were introduced to us during our travels to worldwide fly fishing destinations, then brought home to these pages. In fact, a number of the sport’s most iconic fresh and saltwater flies were first found in our catalogs. We know what works from California to Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, from Montana to Mongolia, and from the Amazon’s jungle rivers to the saltwater flats of the Caribbean and Indian Ocean.
The Fly Shop’s own Hall of Fame fly tier, Mike Mercer, and a few other local experts made contributions to our selection that have been proven effective on our own western streams and stillwaters and are now found in most North American fly shops.
The common denominator found in the next thirty-two pages of fresh and saltwater flies is that every single one of the patterns has been proven effective.
Whether you’re heading to the next county or another hemisphere, we’re pretty sure you’ll find the correct, most effective, time-tested fly for the place you’re going in one of our selections. We’re confident because we’ve been there.
And if you want help, or advice choosing the correct selection for any spot on the fly fishing map, just give us a call.
Sometimes, choosing a fly is easy. When you want a fly that will last, is perfectly proportioned, has a super-sharp hook and might catch more fish, let The Fly Shop®hook you up.
The next 32 pages of this catalog includes a selection of the most effective flies in our sport.
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El Saltamontes, Chile, Mike Greener photo
Terry Jepsen
Mike Michalak tying on the right flies for a Kamchatka spring creek in 1997.
Spring Creek & Stillwater Dry Fly Selection
Each of these flies has been battle-proven on the most demanding stillwaters and spring creeks from Patagonia to Pennsylvania!
SPRING CREEK TROUT can be intimidating. Slow water gives them all the time in the world to inspect your dry fly, and often that is just too much time. To combat this, fly tiers are in the never-ending search for patterns which override this obstacle, flies to convince a skeptical fish that the morsel is real and which trigger the feeding response. This was exactly my mindset when designing the new Stealth Link. The standard Missing Link has been fooling fish the world over for the past decade, and continues to do so remarkably to this day; yet over the past couple of years I have noticed trout in the flat water sections of my beloved Hat Creek have sometimes been giving it a last-second refusal. This both frustrated me and ignited the challenge to overcome whatever shortcomings were at play, and make design changes to solve them.
So I did what I usually do when creating a pattern for a specific insect emergence, trundling down to the water during a hatch with a fine mesh net, Petri dish, and magnifying glass, sacrificing a bit of prime fishing time to collect bug samples and watch them up close and personal in the process of emergence. What I discovered was not really a surprise after all these years, but there were a few minor-yet-significant observed details on the emerging and freshly-emerged mayflies which found their way into the new version of the Link. Specifically, tail shucks (in addition to the body shuck – something West Coast spring creek guru Bob Quigley designed into his Film Critic series years ago), and beautifully vivid, glossy, segmented bodies. I hope you enjoy this new addition to our Spring Creek offerings.
– Mike Mercer
Mercer’s
Size 14, Green Drake Size 12 CDC
Biot Spinner Size 22, 24 $1.80 #121F
Performance Enhancing Dun Green Drake Size 12, PMD Size 18, BWO Size 20 $2.95 #687F
P.M.D.
Challenged Size 16 - 20
Marcel Siegle photo
Caddis, Stoneflies & Attractors
Caddis comprise half of all the aquatic biomass in our own Lower Sacramento River in California. Though the Lower Sac boasts healthy emergences of various mayflies and stoneflies, for sheer consistency and diversity of hatches, nothing outshines the river's caddis populations. There may not be a day of the year when some flavor of caddis isn't emerging, and we've got patterns that work incredibly well here and in other rivers, as well!
Bryan Quick photo
Terrestrials
These land-borne critters are often the key to mid-summer and fall trout fishing success
THERE ’ S PROBABLY no more popular terrestrial than the grasshopper. It’s easy to see, easy to use, very effective, and should be in every fly rodder’s fly box. As summers progress, the weather warms, grasslands dry, hoppers get larger and in their search for food and moisture move closer and closer to stream banks and the shorelines of lakes and ponds.
Terrestrials (arthropods) are the largest of the animal phylum and include insects, spiders, ants, grasshoppers and crustaceans; just about everything crawling on the river bank. From a trout’s perspective, they’re a helpless, protein-rich entreé without a prayer of escape once they‘re blown into the water.
Fly fishermen should always have a modest selection of terrestrial imitations on hand in a few sizes. The proper choice certainly depends on time of the season, the weather, how rough the stream or how smooth the stillwater might be, how strong the wind is blowing and how sophisticated or wary the trout are at the moment.
The rivers, spring creeks, lakes, and lagoons of Patagonia are loaded with terrestrial bug life during the short four month season, December through March. Long and warm summer days create ideal growing conditions for grasshoppers, beetles, cicadas, ants, and just about any other winged critter that crawls on land and eventually ends up on the water. Big high floating foam-bodied flies with easy-to-see wings and rubber legs are fished close to the bank where unsuspecting hungry rainbow and brown trout lay in ambush. Wind is your friend in this type of fly fishing and when conditions are right, expect a high number of trout brought to hand. It’s Patagonia trout fishing at its best!
Call our travel staff for details on fishing these incredible hopper fisheries. travel@theflyshop.com 800-669-3474
Whitlock’s foam version remains at the top of the list of most fly fishermen’s choices for all ‘round, day-in-and-out production. An excellent trout or bass selection.
Yellow Hop, Drop, Roll Size
Yellow
Hopper Size
Big Sky Hopper Size 8 $3.95 #351F Gold, Tan
Mimic Hopper Size 10 $3.50
Hopper Grande Size 8 - 16
This is the hottest hopper in the Rockies and works like a charm in Chile! #497F Tan
Estancia de los Rios – Robert Scoverski photo
Caddis Nymphs
If you are fishing a trout stream in America, the odds are very good there are caddis crawling or swimming around your boots, or flying above your head!
When you’re in a quandary
CADDIS ARE among the most diverse, widespread, and fascinating forms of trout chow. They are important to anglers in each of their life stages, vary in size from tiny to huge, and savvy anglers will have a complete selection in their fly box. Dredge larva patterns deep beneath an indi-
cator, swing pupa on a tight line, and dead-drift or twitch dry caddis to the explosive rises that give away fish feeding on skating adults. If you’re on new water and don’t know what to fish, tie on a caddis!
Toby Nolan photo
Dead-drifting caddis nymphs is a deadly technique, but when caddis pupa swim up from the bottom to emerge, trout go crazy for them just beneath the surface; swing a pupa across and down, steelhead-style, for aggressive tightline grabs. Tip: When you feel the take, lift the rod gently, or risk a broken tippet!
Nymphs
The magnificent Sacramento River, only minutes from our door, is our fly testing laboratory
There’s never been a better tied and assembled assortment of quality, productive nymphs than you’ll find on these pages. Our flies are very durable. Every one is tied to our own exacting standards, using only the finest hooks and best quality materials.
Katie Falkenberg photo
Midges
THESELITTLEGUYS are found everywhere, and all the time. If a fish isn’t eating a stonefly, mayfly, terrestrial, or caddis, it’s probably feasting on tiny midges. The technical name for these small, double-winged insects is chironomids.
Don’t let their size fool you – they’re small, but not insignificant, and lots of trophy-sized trout are hooked on these mini-flies!
Because they are small, it’s not important to get technical matching a midge hatch. Search your box for the fly closest to the size, silhouette, and color (in that order).
Chironomid
Ken Bluma photo
Stonefly Nymphs
BH Runt Stone
Freshwater Streamers & Leeches
Big trout love big meals, and streamers and leeches offer them just that. Whether it’s a sculpin pulled off the bank in Montana, a flesh streamer swung behind spawning salmon in Alaska, or a small leech twitched in a weedy stillwater, these flies get the
Royal Wolf Lodge, a wilderness, full service fly-out lodge with excellent home water and one of the most diverse and exciting fly fishing programs in Alaska. The lodge is located on the Nonvianok River, inside Katmai Park, and is our 1st choice for trophy rainbows. They offer unparalleled fly fishing in the heart of the famed Bristol Bay watershed – home to enormous rainbow trout, the world’s largest run of sockeye salmon, Dolly Varden, Arctic char and grayling. Give our travel staff a call for more info about this bucket-list destination. travel@theflyshop.com 800-669-3474
WEBUILTOURREPUTATION pointing our clientele, friends, and fly rods at steelhead on the Klamath, Trinity, Eel, Mad, Smith, and the other famous rivers in the Pacific Northwest.
There are few spots in the Western Hemisphere, from the wild steelhead rivers of Kamchatka to the seldom fished water in Southern Argentina where we haven’t chased these fish and figured out the flies.
The Fly Shop’s Steelhead Tube Fly Selection and their advantages:
▲ Low mortality : If a fish swallows the hook, cut the leader: the hook will dissolve without causing more harm. Just replace the hook and continue fishing.
▲ Options : The pattern size and style of a tube fly aren’t dependent on hook style or size.
▲ Durability : Tube flies last longer. During the fight, the tube fly slides up the leader and away from sharp teeth.
▲ Re-useable : If the hook breaks or dulls, simply replace the damaged hook and continue fishing the same tube fly.
4 $6.95
Trailer Trash Size 2 trailer $4.95
#424F Green/Blue, Pink/White, Red/Blue/Purple
Hickman’s Fish Taco Size 2 $4.95 #222F Red, Black, Purple
#547F Egg Sucking Black, Antique Gold, Insect Green
Comet Size
Chartreuse
Steelhead
#310F Black
The Fly Shop’s Top Mouse Patterns
These are the best nine choices in the world of fly fishing for those anglers who want to try fishing a mouse in Alaska, Mongolia, Canada, or anywhere else there’s a healthy population of field mice or lemmings near trout water.
Mr. Hankey Size 4 $5.95 #494F
This is our favorite. The Hankey in either size is the most productive and fish-friendly (least lethal) imitation of a mouse ever tied. The up-eye trailer hook usually stings trout in the upper lip, misses gills, and insures a harmless release.
Mighty Mouse Size 4 $8.95 #584F
The accurate, large profile tosses a huge wake. It’s an irresistible rough water imitation, though difficult to cast with light (6 weight) fly Rods.
Mouse Rat Size 6 $6.95 #162F
The Fly Shop’s Alaska Leech Selection
Wherever you fish in freshwater, you’ll find leeches. They’re a first choice for trout, steelhead, salmon, bass, and sea trout. Often they’re the only choice! Fill your box with a variety of different sizes and colors.
Mercer’s Lemming Size 2 $8.95 #192F
A great, but very lethal trout pattern that is best suited for largemouth bass.
Leech
Black/Green
2
6
Stinger Mouse Size 4 $3.95
Articulated Hood Rat Size 4 $5.95 #950F
Unlike most mouse patterns, the Hood Rat casts easily, skates all day long, and is highly durable. Designed by long-time Alaskan guide, this mouse is one of our top two choices!
Fishing a mouse fly for trophy trout...
THETECHNIQUE is simple and seldom varies. Quarter the fly downstream, beginning as close to the bank as possible and pay close attention to any structure. Keep the tip low, the line taut, and add a bit of motion occasionally with the rod tip. As the fly swings in the current, it’ll give off enough of a wake to bring fish from the first down marker. These rodents are a staple on the trouts’ diet in Alaska. Large trout will chase them and attack again and again, attempting to pull the “mouse” below the surface and drown it before devouring the varmint. Exciting is an understatement. Anglers should be required to have an EKG before being allowed to use a mouse in Alaska, where it isn’t unusual to hook multiple large rainbows every day on the surface using mice imitations.
fast sinking streamers
Pink
If you love catching oversized leopard ‘bows on a mouse and are looking for a place in Alaska to spend a week doing it, give us a call! We know where the best mousing in the 49th state can be found.
Mini Hankey Size
$5.95 #494F
RL
#234F
Mini Mouse Size 10 $5.95 #125F
Arian Stevens photos Living
Size
$3.95 #213F
Butt, Tan/White Egg Sucking
Wiggler Leech Size 4
#251F Purple, Black
Articulated Marabou Leech Size 2 $4.95 #215F Black
In salmon country, the flesh of decomposing fish is at the top of the trout menu. It’s loaded with protein, easy to digest, and the rivers of the Pacific Northwest, and Alaska are full of carcasses in the fall. Dead-drifting or stripping these carcass patterns is a devastating method for catching late summer and fall trophy trout and char.
Egg Imitations
Glo Bugs were a local Redding creation more than 50 years ago and have spawned several generations of imitations, knock-offs, and variations. Whatever your feeling about these eggs and omelets, they’re high on the list of trout food in the Pacific Northwest.
Salmon drop their eggs, and their specific gravity carries them to the bottom. Fertilized eggs begin to decompose, form nitrogen, become more buoyant, begin to float along the bottom and create an amazing chow line.
Silver Salmon Wogs
What Silvers lack in size when compared to King Salmon, they make up for in numbers and aggressive behavior. They’ll attack a fly all day long and are often caught in numbers large enough to exhaust even the most intrepid angler.
Like most anadromous fish they’re negaphototropic. They don’t like the bright daylight and become more and more shy as the sun rises. In the early morning hours Silver Salmon are at their most aggressive and often strike a skated surface fly.
Skating fluorescent or large pink floating flies (“pollywogs”) across the surface is an exciting wrinkle to the Alaska Silver Salmon fly fishing experience.
Top to bottom left to right: Salmon Egg, Shrimp Pink, STH, Orange, Peachy King, Champagne
We’ve got a grasp on one of the top swing fisheries found in Alaska, Lava Creek Lodge, for king and silver salmon. And they love pink flies! Give us a call today for details on this Alaska destination. 800-669-3474 mercer@theflyshop.com
Shrimp Pink, Peachy King, Sockeye
Drifting Carcass Size 4 $2.95 #186F
Mercer’s Mini Carcass Size 8 $2.25 #187F
Battle Creek Bunny
#300F Pink
Mercer’s King Caviar Size
Foam Top Wog Size 2/0 $10.95 #660F Pink
Permit & Bonefish Flies
The Two Top Permit Flies in Mexico
JAN ISLEY ’ S Raghead Crab (pictured far left) sparked a revolution in ‘91 for permit fishermen in Mexico’s Ascension Bay. Suddenly anglers had a tool in their box these uncooperative fish would eat. Caribbean permit began to be caught routinely, and more and more fly rodders added these wary critters to their daily list of targets on the flats.
Productivity spiralled even higher as native guides in Mexico and Belize refined their techniques and made subtle changes to the color, weight, and materials used to tie the short list of effective permit fly patterns.
The ESB series of flies (products of a team of sophisticated saltwater anglers, talented Mayan guides, and Dane Emerson – the owner of Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge) were the real game changers.
These two permit patterns have accounted for a good portion of the thousands of permit landed at Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge in eight years!
Pendergast
Tarpon & FlatsFlies
THOSEOF USWHO CRAVE the thrill of saltwater and hunger for its brand of excitement are constantly searching for better flies to improve that quest, and the rules haven’t been completely written for the salty side of the sport.
Exciting new materials, better hooks, constantly improving profiles, and tying techniques are continually changing the face of saltwater fly design. Whatever you need in the saltwater world, we’ve got it, and it’s probably listed on one of these catalog pages. If you need help, call us! We know our stuff.
Bush Whacker Size 2/0 $7.95 #375F Chart/White, Blue/White, Shad
Shinnecock Silversides Minnow Size
#243F Fishalicious
Los Roques Minnow
Minnow
#141F
Peacock Bass Specialty Flies
THE FLY SHOP ’ S jungle junkies have travelled to most of the top spots in the Amazon and learned a lot about the best flies, tackle, techniques and the best places to hunt for them.
A tip – Body material for most of these flies is fashioned from thin synthetic fibers and you need to carry a comb to touch up the flies in the field. A little attention to the coiffure will do wonders. Lots of flies work, but these are our favorites.
#22F Chartreuse White, Tan White, Gray White, Olive White Rattle Baitfish Size 3/0 $11.95 #580F Pinfish
Bunker Size 4/0
#348FB Salty Mullet Size 2/0
#922F Tan, Grey
Dorado Specialty Flies
Andino Deceivers are tough, durable imitations of sabalo (the primary dorado forage fish), with a modified, Muddler-like head that dives, darts, and improves the performance in fast, turbulent water. The Andino is tied exclusively for The Fly Shop®. Don’t leave home without them.
Deceiver Size 3/0 (5.5˝ long) $14.95 The most effective dorado flies in the sport! #957F Olive/White, Black/Red, Black/Orange, Black/Purple, Black/Chartreuse
Puglisi’s
Boca Grande Dorado Size 3/0 (5˝ long) $10.95 #164F Day Glow, Yellow
Andino
Bass, Bluegill, Pike,Carp, Crappie & Shad
REDDING ’ S elevation is only 564 feet. We’re at the extreme upper end of the Sacramento basin and two magnificent volcanoes, Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen, tower above our valley floor. As you leave town in 3 directions (north, east, and west) , the California Valley Oaks quickly give way to the pine-covered forests of the Sierras and the Trinity Alps. There are about 730 miles of public trout streams and rivers within an hour and a half drive.
Closer to home, our surrounding foothills are dotted with bass ponds, and lowland lakes. These placer-mine remnants of California’s Gold Rush are filled with bass and other warmwater species. As competition for quality trout fishing water becomes more intense, the warmwater aspect of the sport is getting a lot more attention and The Fly Shop® is ready with a great fly selection.
Bisharat’s Live Wire Size 3/0 $13.95 #752F Olive/White, Rainbow, Chartreuse/White
Dead Drift Crayfish Size 8 $3.95 #697F Olive, Brown
Bass Turd Size 1/0 $2.95
American Shad Flies
“The poor man’s tarpon” in our western states. Shad are prolific and powerful. Our peak local season is May, June, and July. Zack’s Zackmaster Shad Size 6
#302F Hot Gold, Hot Pink, Orange, Chartreuse
Game Changer Size 2/0 $14.95 #581F Rainbow, Pearl/ White
SUREASHELL , none of us are going to be chasing Atlantic salmon in one of the fabled Kola Peninsula rivers this year. Neither will we be skating some mouse pattern for trophy trout on a Kamchatka spring creek.
In fact (and unless you believe in miracles), none of us expect to be going anyplace in Russia this year.
Yes, the loss of life, the heartbreak, and the misery created by the conflict in Ukraine is exponentially more devastating than the relatively insignificant disappointment generated by the cancellation of a bunch of fishing trips. But we do look forward to going back when it is resolved.
The travel team here at The Fly Shop® has spent a great part of our adult lives building both business and personal relationships with people who live nine or ten time zones from Moscow and the Kremlin. We care about them.
Over decades, these trappers, fishermen, cooks, and guides have all become part of our extended family.
True, no bombs or artillery are falling in their direction. But their lives and businesses we’ve spent decades creating together has been lost for the moment.
We strongly believe that in the end, light will prevail over darkness and the world will return to a place where peace and freedom are extended to our neighbors, friends and families.
When that day comes, we’ll be the first ones to return to the people and places that we’ve learned to cherish and help them rebuild their lives.
They’re people we trust and love, our partners that we’ve stood beside, faced the charge of bears and the challenges of developing a sportfishing ethic and businesses where none existed.
We’ve shared laughter and losses, learned mutual respect and stood together to help protect the wildest fisheries and rivers left on earth.
We know they share our hope in a peaceful, mutually acceptable resolution of the conflict.
And when that happens, The Fly Shop® team will be on the very first flights to Moscow, the Ponoi, the Kola, and Kamchatka.
Pat Pendergast, Director International Travel Division pat@theflyshop.com
Fly Floatants
Mucilin Fly & Line Dressing
Three decades of success has made this an all-time favorite floatant.
#1548 $7.95
Mucilin Fly Line Silicone
This is Europe’s most popular fly line dressing for a very good reason. It works in all weather conditions.
#1549 $7.95
Gehrke's Gink
The world’s most popular fly floatant. Dab it on your dry fly for a high-visibility drift.
#1545 $6.95
Fishpond
Floatant Bottle Holder & Dry Shake Holder
Keep your flies dry and your floatant handy. Attaches with a quick swivel clip, the stretchable elastic bottle holder will accommodate most floatants and dry shakes. Two sizes.
#24381 Floatant Holder
24382 Dry Shake Holder
$9.95
Gehrke's Xink
Experts use this surfactant to help the leader break through the surface film, making it less visible . Apply Xink with your thumb and forefinger to the leader for several feet behind your floating. It will ride just below the surface. Very effective.
#1546 $4.95
Loon Aquel
A silicon-based, temp stable floatant that won’t melt when it’s hot, harden when it’s cold or leave a slick on the water.
#6308 $6.50
Shimazaki Dry-Shake
Pop the fly (leader attached) into the vial and give a shake. Make a couple of casts, and all the scum is gone. Keeps very small flies riding on top for hours. Japan’s most popular silica type floatant. #108 $14.95
Dry Shake w/ Brush
Apply the gold standard in shake floatants with absolute precision and control using the new applicator brush. Perfect for applying shake to Chubby’s and winged dries!
#21409 $24.95
Frog’s Fanny
Brush (the brush is part of the cap) it on any nymph wing case to create a bubble on the fly that looks exactly like an emerging insect.
Excellent on CDC flies!
#9519 $7.95
Loon Lochsa Gel Floatant
An all-around gel that works on CDC and treats feathers, hair, hackle, and yarn without hindering appearance while providing maximum floatation. It is silicon based, and won’t melt in heat or harden when it’s cold.
#6311 $9.50
Mucilin Hourglass Silicone
Fluid, liquid Mucilin is great for small dries, pupa, spinners and indicator yarns. Another fine stillwater floatant.
#1550 $8.95
Shimazaki Dry-Shake Liquid
The best of silicone and mucilin based floatants. Just dip your fly and watch as the liquid evaporates within seconds leaving a thin film. If your fly is wet, be sure to first dry your fly off with a dry shake or an amadou patch. Not recommended for use on CDC flies.
#20558 $24.95
Dry Magic
A superb, smooth, viscous, silicone based floatant that won’t paste or goop up feather fibers. The best thing for CDC flies. #9119 $16.95
Loon Blue Ribbon Floatant
Crystal floatants are the best to recondition drowned or small dries. No oils or paste to mat down small wings.
#6236 $8.50
Shimazaki Dry Shake Spray
Same formula as the Dry Shake Liquid, but instead of dipping each fly individually, the aerosol can makes it easy to spray down your entire dry fly box all at once!
• Environmentally sensitive
• One treatment lasts all day
#15624 $32.95
Loon Fly Dip
Dip your fly in, and watch as the liquid evaporates in seconds, leaving behind a super buoyant film on your fly. Use it to pretreat flies as well as reviving soggy flies.
#26775 $11.00
Keeping your flies floating high & dry
The last thing you want is to have a dry fly sink or not ride correctly before a feeding trout. That “refusal” is too often accepted as something other than a mistake on the part of the angler. Presentation, drift, fly selection, or all of the above. It may simply be that the fly is not dressed properly. It’s time, then, to back up and look at the basics.
THEFIRSTTHING , in order of importance is to choose a fly that’s constructed of good materials. Webby, soft hackle, porous body materials or heavy hooks will sink a fly faster than a German “U”-boat.
Then make sure your tippet is appropriate and not “wind knotted” or damaged.
Loon Easy Dry
Super-absorbent silica crystals floatant that’s excellent for re-conditioning flies.
#1526 $8.50
Loon Top Ride
Put a fly in the jar and shake on this combined pure silica powder and silica crystal floatant. Super for hair wings and for reconditioning flies.
#4322 $9.50
SA’s Gel Fly Floatant
A buoyant, creamy formula floatant that flows easily in cold weather, won’t liquify in heat, and has no odor.
#152 $7.95
Umpqua Bug Flote
Our favorite for hair wing and larger trout or bass flies. Similar to Gink and best suited for warm climates. The patented bottle hangs upside down off a D-ring or zipper.
#4538 $3.95
Expert anglers then take the time to prepare their dry fly (particularly small, spring creek and stillwater models) with a primer. Like paint or glue, a good floatant needs to have a good base.
Coat the fly with a top quality silica descicant, like Shimazaki Dry Shake or Loon’s Top Ride. Make a couple of exaggerated false casts and present the fly as gently as possible on the stream or surface of the spring creek or stillwater.
If it’s a high riding attractor fly or bass bug, use a gel ( Bug Flote, Gink, etc. ) liberally, then pinch the fly hard and remove any extra, unnecessary floatant. That will compress the gel and force the lanolin base into the porous hair fibers.
We’ve got a wide selection of fly floatants. Experiment! Visit us online www.theflyshop.com to
our entire selection of fly floatants
Marshall Seng photo
Custom Fly Selections
Up to 20% off
1 Give us a call 800-669-3474
2 Let us know where you are headed
3 One of our Fly Fishing Travel Specialists will put a destination-specific fly selection together for you.
4 Left-over flies from the selection can be returned for store credit.*
* returned selection flies must not have been fished or damaged
The Fly Shop® has been one of the sport’s largest angling travel agents for nearly 46 years. We’ve visited, guided, and outfitted tens of thousands of fly rodders for fly fishing trips all over the globe and no one in the fly business is as experienced. Who better to help choose the right selection of flies for your next trip?
Order one of our custom selections and get the flies you’ll really need!
Our team of experienced travel professionals fill every order individually, picking flies we know will work. We’ll make sure your fly box is loaded with exactly what you’ll need and just what we’d choose for ourselves. Whether you are headed to Alaska for king salmon, Argentina for sea run browns, or Bolivia for dorado, you’ll end up with a first-class selection of flies. Each one will be totally on-target for exactly the spot you’re headed.
Show up prepared with nothing but the best
You’ll arrive properly outfitted, and ready to catch fish with your custom fly box stuffed with deadly flies selected just for your destination by experienced anglers who know what will work. Because we’ve been there!
Or just order all the flies you want for your trip. When you return, just send back what you didn’t use for a credit!
Traveling anglers can load up with all the flies they might think they need for a trip. When they return they’re welcome to return any of those flies that are unused and in their original condition (within 60 days of that purchase) for a 100% in-store credit
It’s an open invitation to any traveling fly fisherman (whether you booked your trip with us or not) to expand your selection or load up on the proven patterns and insure your fly selection for a trip is complete!
Your selection will be made from fly fishing’s largest inventory of flies
The Fly Shop ® has the largest fly selection to choose from. Are chosen from proven patterns. They’re not pre-packaged collections of cast-offs and leftovers. The Fly Shop® sells nothing but the highest quality flies in the sport. They’re tied by craftsmen to our own exacting standards using nothing but the finest materials, and hooks. Take it from us, you can’t afford cheap flies.
PAT PENDERGAST came on board The Fly Shop® 28 years ago and has focused on leading our team of international destination specialists in our travel department. He has fished most all of the locations we represent, and continues to explore the world in search of new and exciting fisheries.
Pat’s extensive international fly fishing travel and intimate knowledge of the destinations we present allows him to personally choose fly selections that are spot-on for the fishery you are fishing. Put 40 years of field experience to work for you and let Pat put a fly selection together that will guarantee your success.
Alaska Fly Selections
The
Golden Dorado Fly Selection
Bonefish Fly Selections
Arapaima Fly Selection
There are only a couple of places in the Amazon where this fish can be legally caught. #19722 Arapaima $309.95
Let
Amazon Peacock Bass Fly Selections
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Permit, Tarpon & Trevally Fly Selections
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Chile & Argentina Fly Selections
There isn’t a spot on the Latin American map we haven’t fished dozens of times. Let us know exactly where and when you’ll be there and we’ll select just the right patterns and help ensure the success of your angling holiday.
Tigerfish Fly Selections
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FlyBoxes
CONTEMPORARY FLY BOXES are nearly all constructed of space-age industrial plastics. Our own favorites have clear lids to allow the angler to see and sort through the selection without opening the box and risking dropping or losing any of the treasure. Too, we prefer models with gaskets that protect the flies from moisture and even total immersion.
Try to be practical and think ahead about the vest, jacket, fanny pack, or the wader pocket it’ll call home, when selecting any fly box.
Stay away from boxes with any metal parts and take a few extra minutes to organize your flies before you enter the field. It’ll save time later and make your fishing more productive.
In The Fly Shop’s never-ending effort to bring innovation and economy to our catalog pages and introduce new products to fly fishermen, we’ve limited the number of boxes we display on these pages to our most popular models.
Visit our website www.theflyshop.com to see our entire selection of fly boxes
ADVICE TO TRAVELERS : Pack a “travel fly box” loaded with extra flies and re-load your field boxes daily with what you’ll need or have used. Think about taking advantage of our 60-day return policy by buying lots of extras. Then send back any unused flies for credit! See page 70
The Fly Shop’s Signature Double-Sided Waterproof Fly Boxes
We designed our rugged, waterproof boxes with every practical, important feature: Transparent lids let you find and make the selection quickly and without opening the box
Silicone, O-ring gaskets keep this box totally waterproof and protect your flies from moisture
The double-sided box and hinge system allows you to open either side independently
Stainless steel, no-rust hinge pin
Appropriate for both fresh and saltwater use
Slotted foam to keep flies firmly in place and separate 5 models including a boat box and 4 others sized to fit most vests, chest packs, shirts, and wader pockets
The Fly Shop’s Signature Double-Sided Streamer & Boat Box
Pictured above, this big boy is an ideal boat box, impervious to weather and the elements, with 10 rows in a size large enough for dorado, steelhead, salmon, peacock bass, and saltwater streamers.
More than up to our challenging field-tests in Tierra del Fuego, Brazil, and British Columbia.
The Fly Shop’s Signature Unbreakable Waterproof Fly Boxes
These are the best selling fly boxes in America! They are waterproof, float (when closed) and lined with non-corrosive foam. There are no metal parts to rust, and our boxes are appropriate for both fresh and saltwater. Molded from the most indestructible plastic imaginable, each model is equipped with a silicone O-ring gasket that’ll keep any moisture out, and a firm clasp.
TFS WP Swingleaf Nymph Box
Foam-slotted side panels with a removable, double-sided, slotted swing leaf.
TFS WP Nymph/Streamer Box
Large enough for steelhead, salmon or trout streamers, bonefish flies or bass patterns.
for nymphs, dries or a small selection of bonefish flies. Fits a large breast pocket.
Umpqua Waterproof Bug Locker Boxes
Big, compartment boxes are the perfect boat boxes. Built with shatterproof, 3-D molded high-grip FlyTrap™ closures, they are ideal for saltwater or the jungle.
Umpqua Bug Locker Boxes
From Clousers or big foam
dries, to skipping frogs with weed guards, these boxes offer exceptional ease and storage. Adjustable dividers ensure flies are secure regardless of size and rounded compartment bottoms help in getting your flies out of them.
The Fly Shop’s Signature Double-Sided Waterproof Fly Boxes
Four models with every feature and sized to fit most vests, shirts, wader pockets and chest packs.
Katie Falkenberg photo
The Fly Shop’s Meiho Model 800 and Model 1200 Adjustable Fly Boxes
Each stationary slot in these versatile boxes can be customized to fit anything from dry flies to streamers. They’re constructed of rugged polypropylene and the difference between the models is simply their size and the number of compartments that can be created in each box. Both feature a clear, strong polycarbonate lid with a secure snap and a concave bottom to make it easy to retrieve flies.
The Fly Shop’s Meiho Model 800 Adjustable Fly Boxes
These roomy, versatile boxes can be divided into up to 21 compartments. Model 49 is deeper than the M-48. Great for large vest pockets and are convenient for organizing beads, eyes, and other fly tying materials. Dividers are included.
#6256 Deep 21 Compartment 8.1˝ x 5.75˝ x 1.6˝ $18.75
6257 Shallow 28 Compartment 8.1˝ x 5.75˝ x 1.1˝
The Fly Shop’s Meiho Model 1200 Adjustable Fly Storage Boxes
Excellent storage boxes and great for long trips. The Model 1200 boxes can be divided into as many as 36 compartments. Dividers are included.
#6262 Deep 36 Compartment 9.75˝ x 7.5˝ x 1.6˝ $27.50
6263 Shallow 36 Compartment 9.75˝ x 7.5˝ x 1.1˝
TFS Ultra Thin Fly Boxes
These are two super-slim boxes that you can cram full of small nymphs, midges, and little streamers. Features see-through lids and they’re thin, just the right size for wader pouches, and long narrow pockets that can usually fit serveral boxes.
#4071 12 Compartment Dry Fly, Nymph, and Midge Box 7.375˝ x 3.825˝ x .5˝ $11.95
4070 169 Slits Nymph/Midge Box 7.375˝ x 3.825˝ x .5˝
Umpqua
Boat Boxes
The best boxes for streamers we’ve ever seen! These handy boxes are designed to be bombproof.You’ll save the cost of the box in fewer rusted flies. Each inside wall and the lid have deep slotted foam pads ideal for poppers, streamers, and fresh and saltwater flies up to a foot long. #17583 Ultimate13˝ x 10˝ x 3˝Slotted for
17247 Baby10˝ x 8˝ x 3˝Slotted for
Cliff’s Bugger Beast
These two foam-lined carrying cases are the answer for storing, transporting and organizing large saltwater streamers and tube flies. The slotted hard foam in both the top and bottom of the case provides ample room for poppers and teasers without crushing them. These lightweight fly boxes close firmly and won’t vibrate open in the worst of seas. Available in only the high visibility yellow and two sizes.
#13901 Bugger
Umpqua Silicone, Waterproof & Foam Boxes
Water-proof, bomb-proof, heavy-duty plastic that’s nearly indestructible, yet lightweight. These boxes are fine for both fresh and saltwater use, and manufactured in very practical sizes. Those with see-through lids will help you quickly locate what you need without opening the box.
UPG Waterproof Fly Boxes
Heavy-duty waterproof fly boxes go beyond keeping your flies dry. They are an insurance policy for traveling anglers, die-hard wet waders, or anyone who wants the security of a latch closure.
#UWFBM Medium 6.125˝ x 4˝ x 1.5˝ $34.99
#UWFBL Large 7.8125˝ x 4.5˝ x 1.25˝ $39.99-$54.99
UPG Silicone Fly Boxes
Newly designed silicone fly inserts offer maximum holding power with dense silicone that is self-healing so inserts don’t break down over time.
#USFBM Mini 5.5˝ x 3.375˝ x .75˝ $19.99-$29.99
#USFBL Large 7.125˝ x 3.875˝ x .75˝ $24.99-$34.99
UPG Mini Foam Fly Boxes
Lightweight and slim with fast access to your flies so that you can stay organized and bring all your boxes without any extra bulk. Magnetic closures.
#UFFBM UPG Mini Foam 5.5˝ x 3.375˝ x .75˝ $19.99-$29.99
UPG Foam Fly Boxes
Perfectly sized for larger nymphs, small streamers, bonefish flies, and a variety of other applications. Features firm, magnetic closures and Umpqua’s FlyTrap.
#UFFBL UPG Standard Foam 7.125˝ x 3.875˝ x .75˝ $24.99-$34.99
Check our website for all Umpqua fly box options.
Tacky Fly Boxes have a patented award winning design that makes them a top choice for most fly storage needs. These are simple, convenient, durable and an innovative, slim-profile way to hold all your flies. They have quickly become one of our favorite fly box options. (Please note that the dual-sided boxes do not have a clear window.)
Tacky Original Fly Box
Tacky boxes patented silicone won’t stretch over time like foam. Flies stay put, no matter the size. The offset slits can comfortably hold up to 168 flies without wasting space, or crushing precious fly materials.
#26809 Single sided 7˝ x 3.5˝ x .75˝ $24.95 26810 Dual sided silicone 7˝ x 3.5˝ x 2˝ 29.95
Tacky Day Pack Fly Box
Day Pack box is an excellent option for the minimalist. Fits in a front chest pocket. The bi-directional slit inserts fit up to 180 flies!
#26812 Dual sided 5˝ x 3˝ x .75˝ $24.95
Tacky Pescador Large Fly Box
Perfect saltwater or river box.
Super durable construction and a waterproof gasket will keep your flies dry and secure over the course of a full day out on the flats.
THE FLY SHOP ’ S FRESH H 2 O FLY RODS were designed to allow both the veteran fly fisherman and the every day anglers the ability to deliver the fly accurately and without a lot of effort, while forgiving inadvertent mistakes that are common in the casting stroke.
These models are a baby step away from the ultra-fast trend and a slight shift toward a smooth, forgiving action that doesn’t require a sophisticated, fine-tuned sense of timing to deliver flies and best suits most anglers.
Our Fresh H2O rods began to take shape when we became disillusioned with the direction that the top brands in the sport were going with their fly rod actions – faster and faster rods that tossed a tight loop for a mile in the hands of an expert, but were inappropriate for the less than expert fly fisherman.
At that point, we teamed up with one of the top rod manufacturers in the business and developed our own Fresh H2O fly rods by simply reverse-engineering and duplicating the most popular graphite, angler-friendly action that has ever been used on a trout stream.
We took our time, spending three years tinkering with and field-testing dozens of prototypes before we made our choices and allowed The Fly Shop® logo to be printed on the first, new, emerald-green blanks.
Since then we’ve added subtle improvements each season to the graphite and components without changing the essential action or our model names.
The latest iteration of Fresh H2O rods are a marriage of modern graphite materials and design that compensate for common errors and a less than expert casting stroke. It’s a rod that loads with very little line beyond the tip, and still has the cojones to turn over a long leader or deliver distance.
When you put this rod to the test, you’ll discover, as several thousand of our fly fishing customers have, that it’s equal to other famous branded fly rods out there, and carries a price tag that’s just a fraction of what is hanging on comparable quality fly rods.
Spare Tip Included
We’ve spent 45+ years building our reputation, and 17 of them building fly rods. Just like The Fly Shop®, these rods deliver everything we promise!
An extra tip at no extra charge!
We’re fishermen here at The Fly Shop® and understand the logic of including an extra tip with every rod, at no extra charge. It’s a built-in guarantee that’ll keep you fishing on the stream instead of waiting for the UPS truck. We also include a practical, lined, segmented rod case with a zippered reel pouch instead of one more aluminum tube for your closet.
Our Fresh H2O fly rod and reel outfits
This is more than a terrific rod, and at that price it’s a great deal, without the expensive, hidden premium many rod makers charge for their lifetime guarantee. All five of our models are identically priced at $199.
Our warranty is just another good deal.
Our warranty
All of our H2O Series rods are fully warranteed by The Fly Shop®. In fact, we’re very proud of our battle-tested, high performance rods. After 18 years in the hands of all skill levels of fly fishermens there’s been an almost insignificant failure rate. But rods are going to be broken, and we don’t care how they break.
We’ll replace any section, on any of our rods for the original purchaser, charging no more than $55 plus $6.50 for shipping. Just send us what’s left of the entire rod along with your return address and a check or credit card number. We’ll do our part and try to get the rod started on its way back to you the very next day.
The best 4-piece rod for the buck in fly fishing
Build your rod outfit ...just add water
Add any of The Fly Shop’s fine reels to any one of our Fresh H2O or Signature Series fly rods and save a bundle with the bundle
1. Choose your fly rod and reel
2. Let us know whether you wind the reel with your left or right hand.
3. We’ll toss in Scientific Angler floating fly line ($80 value) matched to the rod weight, and the backing ($20 value) to the price of the rod and discounted reel.
4. Then we’ll tie all the knots, load everything on your reel, and ship it for free.
Save up to $110
Combining an M 2A fly reel and a Fresh H2O fly rod is the ultimate in economy! The emphasis is on performance and functionality, and this outfit will meet the demands of just about any freshwater fishing situation. It’s the ideal combination for the cost-conscious angler or someone new to the sport
Reel H 2 O Rod Line Code
Package M2A 4/5Hat
There isn’t a better performing fly rod anywhere else in the world of fly fishing at this price!
THEACTIONOFEACHFRESH H 2 O fly rod model is unique. Our smooth trout rods have actions that will protect light tippet on the strike and during the battle and don’t behave like steelhead rods, while our steelhead rods have all the power you’ll need to pack the mail and an action that will deliver flies as far as necessary.
The Hat Creek & Fall River models are both ninefoot, 4 and 5 weight rods that are just right for most freshwater rivers, streams and stillwater situations
They have enough muscle to cover broad, western spring creeks and employ the very “forgiving” actions that naturally open up the loop, help turn over long leaders, and have exactly the kind of action that will deliver dry flies and smaller nymphs accurately in all but the worst of winds.
Features include:
s Quality stripper guides and components on all models
s An extra tip section at no extra charge
s Lustrous, protective, emerald-green epoxy finish
s Hardwood reel seats
s Select cork half wells grips on the lightweight models
s Select cork full wells grips on the mid-weight models
s Fighting butts on the Trinity and Mad River models
s Zippered rod and reel pouch case
Our Sacramento River rod is a 6 weight, and the best all ‘round nymph and dry fly rod in the line up. This model is powerful enough for streamers, yet delicate enough for most dry fly fishing.
The Trinity & Mad River models are virtual wrist rockets with powerful actions and enough muscle to make tossing a tight loop to the horizon a lot easier. Both rods have fighting butts.
Complete Fresh H2O rod & reel outfits
Choose either of our modestly priced Signature fly reels and we’ll add the backing and a top quality Scientific Anglers floating fly line to the package along with a few other extras, and knot it all together.
You’ll just have to add the water.
Either outfit you choose will represent a great fly rod and reel combo value in the sport.
Fall River 66195 weight90˝4 pc.Extra TipZippered
Sacramento 66206 weight90˝4 pc.Extra TipZippered
Trinity 66217 weight90˝4 pc.Extra
66228 weight90˝4
Save up to $110
Adding an L 2A fly reel to either a Fresh H2O fly rod model creates the best possible value. It is a super reel and a sensible step up in quality. This paring is a combination that any freshwater angler can be proud to own and will meet the most demanding situations. Reel H 2 O Rod Line
Bryan Quick photo
Designed & Field-Tested by
QUALITY EQUIPMENT FOR ECONOMY-MINDEDFLY FISHERMEN
Signature Series H2O Fly Rods
Signature H2O rods for the anglers who have dialed in their casting stroke
THESEHANDSOMERODS employ a more expensive, higher modulus graphite than our Fresh H2O models (featured on pages 76-77 ). Those differences translate into a fly rod with a moderately faster action that’s better matched for experienced anglers who have more refined, practiced, casting skills.
These high performance rods employ what was once called “reserve power” –a resilience that’ll drive the line a little farther, help toss the line into the teeth of a stiff wind, or handle a larger dry fly or big streamer when extra power is applied.
Signature H2O Fly Rod features
s Dynamic, powerful, progressive action
s Superb components, tailored to each model
s Beautifully finished Buckeye reel seats
s An extra tip comes with every rod
A Team You Can Trust to Deliver Great Fly Fishing Products at Great Prices! The Fly Shop’s Signature H 2 O Fly Rods
s Complete with The Fly Shop’s segmented rod/reel case
Signature H2O Fly Rod Warranty
Signature H2O rods are warranteed by The Fly Shop®. We'll replace or repair any H2O rod for the original purchaser, charging no more than $55 plus $6.50 shipping. It’s a great deal without an expensive, hidden premium for a lifetime guarantee.
All four of our Signature H2O fly rod models sport components that are a step up from our Fresh H2O fly rods. All of the Signature rods feature handsome Buckeye hardwood reel inserts and more expensive components than you’ll find on comparably-priced rods. They also feature a dark, non-glare finish that won’t spook fish.
“At only $299 these rods outperform others at triple the cost! There isn’t another rod that can match its quality and performance at any cost. You have our word on it!”
– Zachary Miller TFS Guide, Instructor & former retail associate
Nobody knows more about indicator fishing than our team of Sacramento and Trinity River experts. We’re the outfit that refined indicator fishing for trout and steelhead in NorCal and these two new models of indicator rods are the perfect answer to pursuing the endless, perfect drift – and the tug! Then we built the perfect rods for it.
Fresh H2O Rods
A forgiving action combined with an ultra-responsive high modulus graphite. (see pages 76-77)
SG-H2O Indicator Rods
A medium fast flex action that combines a soft tip and a unique graphite blend that will help open loops and turn over indicators and split shot rigs effortlessly.
SG-H2O Rods
Fast flex action, and a powerful, sensitive tip that will tighten the loop and help make tossing a fly toward the horizon easier. Perfectly suited to expert anglers and big water.
Signature Series H2O Indicator Rods
THE FLY SHOP ’ S indicator rods employ features that help make this style of fishing easier, much more fun, and a lot more productive.
These rods are designed with a high modulus graphite to add the strength so they won’t buckle under the weight of a multi-fly rig. They have a strong tip, slightly softer center section, and powerful butt. All of this forces the rod to flex lower down the blank and automatically opens the loop – making indicator terminal tackle easy to toss without messing up or tangling.
We expanded our indicator rod line up with 5 and 7 weights last year and they have been a hit!
Signature H2O Indicator Fly Rod features:
s Designed, tested and tailored specifically for indicator fishing
s Longer than normal for better mending and line control
s Stack mends effortlessly at both short and long range
s Non-glare, ultra-functional, matte finish
s Fighting butt helps balance the rod perfectly
s An extra tip comes with every one of our H2O fly rods
Build your rod outfit ...just add water
Add any of The Fly Shop’s fine reels to any one of our Fresh H2O or Signature Series fly rods and save a bundle with the bundle
1. Choose your fly rod and reel
2. Let us know whether you wind the reel with your left or right hand.
3. We’ll toss in a Scientific Angler floating fly line ($80 value) matched to the rod weight, and the backing ($20 value) to the price of the rod and discounted reel.
4. Then we’ll tie all the knots, load everything on your reel, and ship it for free.
Save up to $120
Adding an L 2A fly reel to a Signature H2O model creates the best possible value. It is a super reel and a sensible step up in quality to a combination that will meet the most demanding situations. Reel H 2 O
Extra Tip
We’re common-sense fishermen here at The Fly Shop® and we understand the logic of including an extra tip with every H2O fly rod. It’s a simple, built-in guarantee, at no extra charge, that’ll keep you fishing on the stream instead of waiting for the UPS truck.
Our Warranty
All our Signature H2O Series rods are fully warranteed by The Fly Shop®. We don’t care how it broke and we’ll replace or repair any of our rods for the original purchaser, for just $55 plus $6.50 shipping.
The Fly Shop’s Bonus Rod & Reel Pouch Case included
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Flex chart for The Fly Shop® Signature & Fresh H2O Fly Rods
Scott Rods are made in Montrose, Colorado
Scott’s Centric series fly rods are the most efficient rods they have ever created. Flat, stable, high line speed loops that can be easily generated at any distance with minimal effort from the caster. And they’re still fun to cast!
What Scott did to build the Centric was first develop revolutionary new rolling equpment ( the machines that turn flat sheets of graphite into rod blanks) to allow them to control graphite fiber placement and manipulate the density of material. Then Scott incorporated a new resin to precisely bond the increased density of the fibers, and simultaneously created a stronger, lighter, and more stable rod.
The end result is the creation of four weights that cast like they should – light and delicate at close range, but with enough power buried in the rod to turn over long leaders and flies at exceptional distances. Perfect spring creek rods.
Using the same logic and technology, they packed progressively more power into the Centric five, six, and seven weight freshwater models at exactly the points in each of these fantastic freshwater rod models where it’s necessary.
Scott Session fly rods are high-performance hand-crafted fly rods that blend some of Scott's most acclaimed design approaches with their latest materials and technologies. This combination creates rods that bring together high line speed and exceptional loop control with a light and lively feel in the hand. These traits have become known as Scott's signature fast with feel action. It give the rods a wide bandwidth of performance for fishing at a range of distances, and for using a variety of flies and techniques with the same rod. Most of all, it means having fun on the water and enjoying the rod in your hand.
Scott’s G Series model dates back to 1976, the year Scott changed the market with the first-ever 9 foot 4 weight fly rod. The newest G Series rods look and act a bit like the original models. Sensitive, but with an exponential elevation of performance and performance is what it’s all about.
At the end of the day, the skilled craftsmen in Montrose have delivered a smooth-casting rod that may be the best trout fishing tool ever made.
High performance freshwater fly rods
Scott’s new star-studded lineup includes the best freshwater fly rod they’ve ever made
Centric rods feature more than technology and are one of the top rods ever to grace a rod rack! The cork is absolutely excellent, and the components include slick titanium SiC stripping guides, custom burl box elder reel seat inserts and Scott’s patented Universal snake guides.
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High performance saltwater fly rods
Scott has developed an award-winning new generation of big game and saltwater fly rods!
SIGNIFICANTADVANCES in fly fishing technology, whether it’s rods, reels, waders, fly lines, or clothing don’t happen very often. The advent of graphite was, of course, a great leap forward for the sport. Every move forward from that point – higher and higher modulus, boron fibers, nano resins, and other evolutions were baby steps in comparison.
At this point it’s the creative application of already existing knowledge that usually makes headlines in fly fishing.
So it was with Scott’s Carbon Web design and the creation of their Sector Fly Rods. It was the culmination of a series of small steps, new materials, tapers, and engineering that’s given saltwater anglers a reason to be excited!
Scott’s Carbon Web technology improves torsional stability and rod durability by encasing unidirectional fibers in a web of ultra-light multi-direction-
Scott Sector Saltwater Fly Rods
Scott’s goal with the Sector was to create the best saltwater & big game fly rod that’s ever been made. They began by bundling all of their technology into one model rod, then added the most cutting edge fly rod components imaginable. Imagine a rod that casts tight, high line speed loops with less effort and can turn over a leader straight into the wind; a rod that delivers the fly on target with just one false cast, and can pick it back up and redirect if the fish changes course; a rod that is intuitive so you can focus on the fish instead of your cast; a rod that feels light and alive in your hand and has the touch and feel needed to make short quick shots.
We’ve used these rods this year in Mexico for bonefish, permit, tarpon and snook. We took them to Louisiana for redfish and to Alaska for silvers. They went with us to Bolivia for Dorado and to Brazil for tackle-busting, monster peacock. The Sector rods we used performed far better than we expected and, after all the hype, we expected a lot. And until Scott (or someone else) comes out with something better, it’s going to be the first fly rod we pack for the saltwater, the jungle, and any other big game fishing.
Scott Wave Saltwater Fly Rods
For the last 52 years the Scott Fly Rod Company has been a leader in rod design and innovation. Each fly rod is handcrafted in Montrose, Colorado by rod builders that care. They are fly rods built with a purpose, utilizing only the finest components and perform under the most severe conditions. These are purposely built fly fishing tools built for anglers that simply need the best and won’t compromise for anything less. The Fly Shop® has been working with Scott for 48 years, because they started four years before us. We have found their commitment to producing the best fly rods available unfaltering, and we couldn’t be more excited to carry Scott’s complete lineup of fly rods.
When we first got our hands on a Wave, we were immediately impressed by how light in hand the rod felt. This 8 weight felt like a 6 weight! Casting the Wave was enjoyable and straightforward as it easily generated high line speeds in controlled tight loops, an essential attribute needed to cut through wind and deliver flies on target. The butt section seemed to have plenty of pulling power, a great feature when trying to tame powerful fish in fresh and saltwater.
We feel the Wave will be equally at home fishing the flats, casting fast sinking lines for stripers, or chasing carp and bass at your local pond or lake. Wave rods deliver high performance across a wide variety of fishing situations.
s X-Core – Enhanced feel, incredible stability and unequaled performance. Combines the industry’s leading composite technologies with cutting edge design
s ARC - Advanced Reinforced Carbon reduces torque and increases strength. Adds hoop strength to the blanks without adding weight, and counteracts torque that can reduce casting accuracy and line control.
al carbon fiber. These fibers help counteract torsional forces giving you better tracking and power for long-line pickups and redirecting casts. They also help to reduce micro fractures from stress or impact.
Expressed in English: These blanks are stonger, yet lighter, have more power, are more durable, and track better.
With Carbon Web combined with ReAct, Scott has created a new kind of rod allowing the angler to hold more line in the air, lift more line off the water with less effort, and the ability to redirect a cast more easily when a fish is on the move.
s All rods are fitted with appropriate fighting butt extension
s Reel seats are milled from aircraft aluminum with self-indexing slide hoods
s CeRecoil stripping guides with nickel-titanium frames and Zirconia inserts
s “Fluor” grade cork grips and a modified Wells grip
s All of these rods are hand-crafted entirely in America!
s Multi-Modulus Design - Fibers with different modulus designed into specific sections of the rod fine tunes flex and recovery
s Natural Finish - A natural finish blank is built to exacting tolerances. Scott’s advanced resin systems permeate the blank, leaving a durable finish that will stand up to years of abuse. It’s all about making your rod lighter, more durable, and better performing.
Every Winston fly rod is individuallyhand-crafted in Twin Bridges, Montana, and is built for anglers by people who care.
Winston PURE 2 Freshwater Fly Rods
INTRODUCINGTHENEW PURE 2
meticulously crafted for the angler who demands precision and performance on the water. The name “PURE” is an intense and unfiltered feeling of happiness that arises from all the genuine love and connection we experience fishing. This continuation of the “PURE” name reflects our commitment to crafting a rod that enhances the connection between angler and water, free from distractions and complications.
The new PURE 2 is the first Winston to incorporate their new double-bonded NanoParticle technology. This incredible material enhances both performance and presen-
tation yet creates an unbelievably stable rod blank with exceptional feel. Ultimately, NanoParticle technology enhances the classic Winston action and improves lightness, durability, and strength, while easily loading at typical trout fishing distances.
The rods feature beautiful burl wood reel inserts, surrounded by nickel silver hardware and they all wear the perfect wraps and lustrous finish you’d expect from any fine Winston rod.
s Double-bonded nano-particle graphite
s Burl wood with up-locking nickel silver real seat
s Flor grade 6.5˝ Cigar grip
s Chrome nanolite stripper guides
Winston AIR 2 Freshwater Fly Rods
LIGHTERTHANAIR , the next generation of all-around freshwater fly rods (3wt-8wt). These rods can do anything –present tiny dry flies to wary trout on flat water, cast a heavy streamer to the far bank in the wind, launch the entire line when you need it, and make quick, accurate close-range shots. From high stick nymphing, pounding the banks from the boat, or wet wading, the
AIR 2 is a pack rod, a travel rod, a beautiful rod, and an all-around rod. When you can only bring one rod…the amazing AIR 2 Freshwater.
You won’t want to leave home without it.
s New Boron Configuration for enhanced power and energy transfer.
s Taper design that provides a faster, progressive all-around action.
s Extremely light, yet powerful
s Nickel silver with figured Maple reel seat
Winston Bamboo Fly Rods
One of the Great Experiences in Fly Fishing
BAMBOODATES TO WINSTON ’ S founding in 1929, when Robert Winther and Lew Stoner began innovating with the material, and eventually patented the hollow-fluting process they still use today. The craftsmanship is legendary. The performance is something every angler should experience. Bamboo is part of Winston’s DNA.
Bamboo rods aren’t for everyone, but they do hold a significant space in the history of fly fishing and Winston has been doing it for almost 100 years. All of these rods are made right here in the USA.
Recent NCCFFI Hall of Fame inductee and Winston Rod pro, Mike Mercer, and Argentine fly fishing legend, Jorge Trucco, enjoying a day on Patagonia's renowned Limay River.
Bamboo offers a slower, simpler fishing experiene where you feel the rod and connect with tradition. Of course, bamboo is expensive, and it’s not an everyday rod.
s Each rod comes with tip sections
s Nickel silver reel seat; choice of burled Box Elder or Spalted Alder insert
s Agate stripper guide, titanium plated snake guides
s Your choice of 6.5˝ cigar or full wells handle
s Created using 6 hexagonal pieces of bamboo
Winston Air 2 Max Saltwater Fly Rods
MAX Accuracy. MAX Power. MAX Line Speed. MAX Performance.
UTILIZINGTHENEWEST innovative
material found in the award-winning AIR 2 (one of our favorite sticks from Winston ) in conjunction with Winston’s fastest and most powerful tapers to date, the new AIR 2 Max series optimizes performance in saltwater, warmwater, and large freshwater fishing applications across the globe. The Fly Shop staff has fished this rod extensively in the Bahamas, Mexico, Louisiana, and Alaska, and we couldn’t be happier with the rod for its accuracy, lifting strength, and line speed – it hits all those marks and more. It’s as adept for a short shot or blowing line on a “Hail Mary” cast. We found the AIR 2 Max models are powerful yet easy to cast and light in the hand.
Winston’s proprietary AIR 2 and Boron materials create unprecedented feel, power, tracking, recovery, and lightweight performance. This is a fastaction rod suitable for any saltwater or heavy freshwater trip in the world.
s Recoil saltwater snake guides with hard titanium finish and high flexibility
s 1½˝ Fighting Butt on 6-10wts, 2½˝ Fighting Butt on 11-12wts.
s New universal flor-grade grip with low swells and short flares to provide anglers of various hand shapes and grip styles a variety of grip options
s Utilizes unique Cerecoil hard-titanium stripping guides
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Sage R8 Core Series Fly Rods
THE R 8 CORE is versatile, the ideal choice for anglers looking for a can do fly rod that will cover multiple applications in salt and/or freshwater. Sage’s new revolutionary material technology is advanced, incorporating cast-forgiving tapers, and purer high density graphite fibers, which offers lightness, faster casting stroke recovery and responsiveness while at the same time offering more durability, exceptional casting feedback and an easy-inhand feel. We love the way this rod casts, but how it performs on the water is what really impresses us. This is a terrific multi-task fly rod for those looking to up their game.
For most of us, an idyllic day on the water is not when we’re thinking more, but when we’re thinking less. Finding that state of fishing in the moment, where instinct and experience bring us to an almost zen-like awareness of each subtle motion and movement – that’s what R8 CORE is all about.
s Effortless energy transfer and more connected feel
s Maximized versatility and control
s Fuji ceramic stripper guides with hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
s Silver Pine blank color with slate primary thread wraps with graduated White and Grey trim
s Black rod bag with new cord lock for quicker, easier, and cleaner storage
Sage CLASSIC R8 Series Fly Rods
THENEW R 8 CLASSIC is for those choosing to slow down their approach to the water. These new rods inspire this measured pace while fishing, allowing anglers to take in the surroundings and find the moments they seek. Then, when the opportunity arises, the angler is prepared and the rod performs, translating angling intention and delivering the right cast at the right time.
A key characteristic of the proprietary Revolution 8 graphite material is that it naturally likes to bend –unusual in most high-modulus rods. Sage fully leaned into this characteristic and applied R8 Technology to a deep loading moderate action, resulting in rod blanks that are astoundingly lightweight and soulful – perfect for fishing at calculated, measured tempos. Due to the
fiber purity and resin applications of Revolution 8 graphite, CLASSIC R8 rods retain fast recovery speeds and incredible overall strength while offering an instinctive in-hand feel. This blend of a deep load and fast recovery results in a rod that maximizes smooth energy transfer and overall feel while achieving unprecedented line speed, control, and accuracy.
s Fast recovery speeds and incredible overall strength
s Custom aluminum up-locking reel seat with extrafigured walnut insert
s Chestnut base thread wraps with beige trim wraps
s Super-slick chrome snake guides and tip top with SiC stripper guide
s Super-plus grade snub-nose half-wells cork handles
s Sage Brown blank color
Sage CLASSIC R8 4-Piece Rods Model Line Length Handle
NO , THIS IS not Audi’s 200 mph supercar, the R8, but Sage’s super advanced and fast action SALT R8 fly rod. Just like the car this stick is all about pure brute-strength, power and speed. The talented engineers at Sage have added 25% more strength while at the same time keeping the rod super light and nimble. They increased the pulling power to tame the largest beasts that swim the sea without adding more material, fillers or reinforcement. That translated into a rod that reduces landing time, and stress on the fish and angler.
Despite its prowess as a fish-fighting-heavyweight, the SALT R8, especially in the big guns (1015 weights), retains a refined touch, are accurate for short or long shots and delivers precise presentations. Sage rod designers have perfected rod profile, fiber alignment, strength, and touch while at the same time increasing the casting sweet spot. The team here at The Fly Shop® have put these rods
through their paces over the last 26 months and couldn’t be happier with the rod’s casting and fish fighting ability. We can’t wait to put it to the ultimate test on the Providence Atoll, Seychelles this spring on Geets!
s Heavy-duty reel seat for enhanced contact and confidence, heavy-duty reel seat and oversized locking rings keep reel tight to the rod for greater contact.
s Saltwater specific guide set – Fuji K-guides resist corrosion, while angled shape prevents snags and tangling in the chaos of the fight. Oversized chrome snake guides and tip-top allow larger saltwater knots to pass with ease
s Enhanced durability and toughness withstands more rugged situations and demands of remote travel
s 25% greater strength per rod allows for greater pulling power equals more fight for faster landing and less stress on delicate ecosystems
Sage Maverick Series Saltwater Fly Rods
A rock-solid go-to saltwater rod
SALTWATERANGLING IS more often a game of quick shots than long casts. Dropping a fly in front of a cruising tarpon 20ft off the bow can be the difference between success and failure during a day on the flats. In fact, most saltwater fisheries put a premium on getting the fly to the target quickly. Redfish meandering about Louisiana marshes, bonefish cruising marl-covered flats, and stripers slashing at bait all require a quick cast into “the zone” for high odds at a hookup. The quicker you can lay the fly down, the better the results. Sage’s MAVERICK has been designed to maximize these quick-shot opportunities with a powerful tip section that
drives the casting load down to more robust lower sections, making it easier to fire these quick efficient casts and helping the angler make the most of their finite opportunities. With a true saltwater specific backbone and design, the Maverick is ready for any salty challenge thrown its way.
s Super grade full-wells cork handle with cork/EVA fighting butt
s Oversized Fuji ceramic stripper guides
s Corrosion resistant anodized aluminum reel seat in Matte Slate
s Integrated hidden hook keeper in reel seat
s Pacific Blue blank color
Winston Super 10 Specialty Euro Nymph fly rods
These long, mini-rodswere created with an action to meet the demands of those anglers interested in the European style of nymphing, and Winston’s three 10-footers (3, 4 and 5 wt.) are the perfect tool for modern high sticking methods.
Each of the Super 10 rods has a finely tuned, progressive medium action with a super-sensitive tip thats perfect for both Euro and indicator nymphing.
Super 10 rods feature specialized guides for tossing monofilament, a down-locking reel seat to redistribute weight, and a 2˝ cork grip extension to reduce the arm fatigue common to Euro nymphing.
Echo Carbon XL Nymphing fly rods
Extremely light,the Carbon XL Nymph rod is the entry point for the angler interested in exploring the possibilities of Euro nymphing with a euro specific rod without breaking the bank.
The XL features a soft tip to protect light tippets used in Competition styled fishing applications.
Echo Shadow II Nymphing fly rod
Team USA used these rods to navigate the fly competition scene for several years! The design came from Pete Erickson and his success on the international fly tournament schedule.
These rods compare in performance to other nymph rods costing three times their price.
Echo Shadow X Nymphing fly rod
Few know more about competition in fly fishing than Tim Rajeff and he’s designed this rod to compete on even terms with far more expensive Euro models.
The graphite employed in the Shadow X is super high modulus and allows for the softest takes to be transmitted to the minimal cork for faster hooksets.
Starting with Echo’s proven drag design, they cut, shaved, and overhauled the core of the reel until they could shoehorn a four-layer carbon fiber drag system in the hub of the Echo Bravo Lite reels. The design includes O-rings to keep water and dirt from entering the guts of the reel. The design allows a person to not only change the retrieve from left to right without tools, but also completely disassemble the drag and service it without spilling a drop of their beer.
s All-new 4 Carbon Disc Drag System
s Large arbor design for faster line pickup
s Durable, solid aluminum alloy construction
s Incoming/outgoing audible click
s Easily convertible from left to right hand retrieve
s Sealed to protect against damaging elements
Mastery Euro Tactical Nymph Braided Core Double Taper
Mastery Euro Tactical Nymph lines feature a braided core that minimizes memory and line sag, producing a more sensitive connection to your flies. Available in a level line, the most efficient for tightline nymphing while remaining FIPS compliant and a double taper version with slightly more mass to allow dry flies to be cast.
s Formulated with Advanced Shooting Technology
s Double taper version maintains .022˝ tip, but tapers to a slightly larger belly so that it can be overhead cast when needed
s Level .022˝ dia., coated fly line for tight line presentations.
#30956 $59.95
AirFlo Super Dri, Clear Euro Czech Nymph Line
Unquestionably the most popular European competition fly line with an extra thin (.6mm) diameter for minimum drag and a low-stretch Power Core for strength. Supple to minimize coiling, and sensitive to help you control your presentation, and feel and react to every strike.
#28466 $54.95
s Extra length to cover water effectively
s Sensitive tip to detect subtle takes
s Stronger mid-section for accurate fly placement
s Strong lower half to control larger fish
Don’t let the name fool you though this rod has the capacity to turn over a dry dropper rig should the need arise to change the game at half time.
s Added length to increase effective nymphing range
s A proprietary high modulus graphite to add tip sensitivity and compensate for the added length
s Light, small guides to speed mono and thin lines
s Exceptionally light weight with a stealth matte finish
s Balance weight system to help fight the arm fatigue that comes from holding the rod high all day.
Scientific Anglers“Sighter” Tippet
Tri-colored tippet material that’s designed specifically for Euronymphing style rigs. The High-Viz colors alternate every 10˝ and will help you to see your drift a lot better, while allowing you to build customized leaders.
s Green, White, and Orange colors alternate every 10 inches Code
Scientific Anglers Indicator Markers
Vibrant markers for those wishing to build their own sighter leaders.
s Quick and easy to apply – fast drying and waterproof
Stays put when dry – no color transfer
s Removable with alcohol wipes
Super 10 Boron 4-Piece Nymphing Rods
Echo Carbon XL Nymphing Rods
Echo Shadow II Nymphing Rods
Echo Shadow X Nymphing Rods
Echo Bravo LT Fly Reel
FEWFISHERIES in the world test the mettle of a fly rod and fly line like the jungle fisheries of Bolivia, Brazil, and Africa. Hook into a 20 plus pound peacock bass on the Rio Marié, an over-sized golden dorado at Tsimane or a 300 pound arapaima at Pirarucú and you’ll know just what we are talking about.
Fly Rods
For giant peacock bass, golden dorado, and tigerfish, 9-foot rods (8 - 10 weight) built for saltwater are by far the best for distance, accuracy, and fish fighting ability, all of which are critical in the jungle. These rods have extra integrity built into them, and feature oversized guides, a fighting butt, heavy-duty reel seats, and the proper taper to cast big streamers and fight heavy fish. Our favorites include:
s Scott Sector Full lineup of rods on page 81
s Winston Air 2 Max Full lineup of rods on page 83
s Sage Salt R8 or R8 Core Full lineup of rods on page 84-85
Fly Lines
The onslaught of more jungle fisheries being opened has spurred more innovation in fly lines than any other facet of the sport.
Failure is the mother of invention. The fly lines we fished in the jungle 10 years ago failed miserably. The Fly Shop®, together with Untamed Angling and Scientific Anglers, set out to design and build specialized fly lines specifically for jungle applications. These fly lines feature aggressive tapers (+ 2 line sizes) to cast 7 inch streamers comfortably all day long and the 50 pound braided mono core stays stiff in the jungle-heat and will hold the nastiest jungle beast that swims.
Electronically welded loops and AST Plus slickness technology makes these fly lines the clear choice of serious jungle fly fishers around the world.
s Amplitude Textured Tropical Titan Floating Fly Line $129.95
s Sonar Titan Jungle Clear Tip Fly Line $99.95
s Sonar Tropical Jungle Custom Tip $99.95
Specialty fly lines for the jungle
Amplitude Textured Tropical Titan Floating Fly Line
The perfect line for big flies in hot places. The Titan taper (+2 line sizes heavy ) which is all about delivering big flies with ease in conjunction with SA’s proven Tropi-Core materials for maximum performance on the flats or out in the bluewater. This line is exceptionally easy to cast and is perfectly paired on many of today’s faster and high performance saltwater fly rods.
s AST Plus slickness technology for superior shooting
s Powerful head loads quickly and delivers large flies to distant targets
s Built two line sizes heavy, use designated line weight for rod
s Tropi-Core technology remains stiff and slick in tropical environments
Every feature of the floating Mastery Jungle Titan Taper was incorporated into the design of the Titan Clear Tip before 15´of clear, intermediate sinking tip was added. The tapered, looped, clear tip is ideal for stealthy presentations and the 50 lb. core will put the brakes on a trophy Temensis. Veteran Peacock Bass anglers find this to be their first choice and often the only fly line they’ll need for the tropics. It is, unquestionably, the most essential fly line developed for Brazil and Bolivia
s Short l head and front taper loads quickly, turn over stiff leaders and deliver big flies
s Mastery Texturing for repetitive casts
s Durable, non-gummy tropical climate coating
s A stiff, strong, 50 lb. multifilament core won’t break off, coil or tangle
This line has no equal when it comes to dredging deep, fast, jungle rivers. The Custom-Cut head marries a 35´long, T-14 head to a stiff, strong running line and can be trimmed to a length that will perfectly balance any rod from an 8 to 11 weight. With it, you’ll be able to get to the bottom quicker than with any other freshwater fly line on the market and put your fly in front of the Payara, Dorado, Peacock Bass or the Costa Rica tarpon often found in extremely fast water or far below the surface.
#29823 Blue/Black Welded loop connects easily to backing $99.95
Our S2H2O Spey Rods raised eyebrows and have gotten endorsements from an army of double-handed experts, and been battle-tested from Kamchatka to Canada to Alaska and Tierra del Fuego.
These are high-performance rods and, when paired with Skagit and Scandi lines, have energy to spare without sacrificing sensitivity.You can delicately cast loops off of the tip or use more rod to really create some power and drive the line across the river. They’ll handle heavier flies and tips when needed, and fight stiff winds with ease. These rods are capable of generating line speed with very little effort making for tight, fast-traveling, efficient loops.
s Practical non-glare finish s Superb components, tailored to each model
s Cordura-covered spey rod tube s Dynamic, powerful, progressive actions
s An extra tip, at no extra charge s Handsome, quality, multi-colored cork
s All our H2O fly rods are backed by The Fly Shop® warranty
s The best performing spey rods in the sport at this price!
These rods are a swell choice for the beginner to learn with, but they’re built for experts who have dialed in their casting stroke. And don’t cost a bundle!
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Winston AIR TH
THEWINSTONAIRTHRODS redefine twohand casting performance. SuperSilica resin system and Boron technology, makes these rods unbelievably light, perfectly balanced, powerful, responsive, and fun to fish.
Deep loading action with fast recovery rates, are ideal for any steelhead and salmon fishing application. Adaptive and specified grain windows that are ideal for specific twohand applications. In addition to the dialed grain windows, AIR TH models utilize smaller diameter grips to give anglers more feel and intuition during the cast.
Sage SPEY R8 Spey & Switch rods
BY UTILITIZING SAGE ’ S proprietary Revolution
8 graphite, SPEY R8 rods heightened the smooth transfer of energy throughout the three key components of the Spey cast, allowing anglers to effectively lift line off the water, load the rod sufficiently, and deliver the fly to the target.
Casts become instinctive and consistent. Simultaneously, Sage Fine-Tuned rod models and actions to match the vast array of Spey situations found around the globe. The result is a Spey Casting Synergy that’s enjoyable and approaching
Echo TR2 Spey & Switch rods
ECHOTR2SPEY is light weight and dialed for far more than just two-hand swinging with Skagit and Scandi heads: Flick an emerger off the tip, mend a country mile of
Scott Swing Fly rods
To catch steelhead and salmon, you need to swim the fly at the right angle, the right depth, and the right speed. The right rod can help solve that puzzle.
Swing rods feature progressive loading actions, fast recovery speed, directional stability, and a light in hand feel, from combining finely tuned new tapers with our multidirectional, multi-modulus layups, ARC2 reinforcement, Carbon Link resin system, and the very finest components.
New fully milled aluminum reel seat with aggressive threads for operating with cold hands, type 3 hard coat, and specially milled reel foot pockets that securely hold current performance reels and most vintage reel feet.
Echo Trout Spey rods
THETROUTSPEYROD Series is designed by world-class, expert fly casters for a powerful and compact casting stroke and is particularly appropriate for tight places, small rivers and large streams.
AIR TH rods adjust to any casting style and preference by utilizing several standardized rod lengths across multiple grain windows. In the same way the ´rod length became the industry standard for a versatile single hand rod, Winston dialed in their famous 13´3˝ lengths in 6, 7, and 8 weight grain windows to specify the perfect rod length across different applications.
Whether anglers prefer sustained anchor, touch and go, traditional, or mid belly techniques, Winston AIR TH rods support infinite casting styles, and offer unrivaled feel and performance across any two-hand casting application.
effortless. Be it steelhead, Atlantic salmon, Chinook salmon, or sea-run brown trout; Skagit, Scandi or Traditional lines. Spey R8 rods capitalize on each cast, increasing the likelihood of the almighty moment that we all are devoted to.
These rods are categorized under 4 different actions; Switch, Lightweight Line Speed, Max Versatility, and Most Powerful. Each rod also shows the ideal Skagit or Scandi line for it’s ideal use.
line with an indicator nymph rig, tight-line nymph, fish a dry fly hatch, and anything else you may find yourself needing in ever-changing trout fisheries.
You can fish floating line, sinking line, dry flies, wet flies, traditional swing, riffle hitch, nymph and indicator. Long belly, Skagit, Scandi. The variations are endless.
The 2 single hand rods in the series are a blast to fish. Equally comfortable with long belly lines and a bomber skating on the surface as they are with the shorter compact Skagit lines like the AirFlo Scout. These rods really bring us back to the glory days before the two-handers took over. If it’s been a while since you went out and had a single-hand swing day, give these beauties a wiggle.
s Like all Scott fly rods, Swing rods are hand-crafted, one at a time, in Montrose, Colorado.
Smaller models 2 - 4 weights are beginner-friendly and an easy, inexpensive way to wade into the world of 2-handed trout fishing. And like most Echo products, they perform like rods costing twice the price.
Choosing your next fly reel
Fly reels are a critical component of your fly fishing outfit. They can be utilitarian, a get-the job-done-tool, or a spectacular expression of your love of the sport or species you chase all tricked out with sick graphics!
REGARDLESSOF HOW MUCH you want to spend, or how crazy you want to go with graphics or intricate machining, careful consideration must be given to your fishing application before investing in a quality fly reel.
Be it the new Galvan Swing for your double handed rod; beefy Hatch for migratory tarpon at ESB Lodge; the fortress-made Bauer SLT that will stop the biggest, baddest GT in the Seychelles or a Galvan Torque for your 4-weight spring creek rig, The Fly Shop® has you covered.
Our fly reel selections are based on merit. We spend 1,000’s of hours each year fishing and testing these reels, putting them through their paces, weeding out the good from the bad, so you don’t have to. Put that experience to work for you. Give us a call, let us know what you want and need in a fly reel, and we will help you make a savvy decision and get it in your hands in a matter of days.
What to consider when buying a freshwater reel?
IT ’ S IMPORTANT to know exactly what your needs are for your future angling in order to make sure you have the right reel.
The first question is, am I going to need a strong drag or will a simple click and pawl get the job done? Most of your trout fishing that you will do on small streams you will likely play the fish with nothing but finger tension, making the reel not much more important than a line storage device…but it still has to be pretty!
Balance and performance are the major factors to take into consideration. The reel that you have on your 5-weight trout setup has no business on your 8weight baby tarpon outfit. The line won't fit, it will not have the proper backing capacity, and it will physically not balance the rod while fishing. Getting the right tool for the job is extremely important!
Our advice is to look at exactly where you will be fishing and then choose your reel based on that. This could mean having several reels to cover all of your freshwater, saltwater, jungle and swing fishing. It is kind of like with golf clubs, you can’t play every hole with just one club. And you can’t fish every piece of water with just one rod and reel.
What to consider when buying a saltwater reel?
EVERYSALTWATERANGLER would agree that a saltwater reel must have a large capacity spool as well as a drag system that is sealed and can stop a Tesla.
There is no more destructive environment for fly fishing tackle, especially metal, than the saltwater. So having an anodized, sealed drag reel is an absolute must.
Weight is the very next thing that we look for when selecting a quality saltwater reel. Many times you are casting at moving fish throughout the angling day and having a lighter reel will reduce weight and fatigue.
Experienced saltwater anglers won’t settle for anything but the very best. The Fly Shop® has you covered with a range of prices and great options.
Some destinations require the absolute strongest reels on the market, such as the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Giant Trevally have broken most of the saltwater reels on the market and many of the guides know immediately when you show up what the outcome will be. So these trips require the highest quality and performance available.
On the other hand, bonefish, snook, and permit require less and you can get away with a modestly priced saltwater or freshwater reel with a sealed drag.
We’ve put together a great selection of saltwater reels to choose from which you can find on pages 94 and 95.
We haven’t forgotten about Spey reels
THISSELECTIONCANLEAD TO arguments among the true Spey anglers around the world.
Many anglers who chase anadromous fish still love the old favorite noise makers while others prefer a standard reel with an amazing drag. We will leave that decision and argument to you and your friends. Most of the diehard swingers will prefer the sound of a click and pawl. While a good drag with plenty of stopping power may help you land the fish of a lifetime, most of us know that swinging flies is not a numbers game. When the big one grabs and rips line off the reel you’ll want a loud clicker. That way, everyone on the river will know you are hooked into your elusive target.
One thing you will need for sure is capacity. Spey lines are much thicker than traditional lines and you will need plenty of room to store them on your reel. For your 6-weight Spey rod, think 9-weight single hand reel. You can find our excellent Spey reel selection on Page 96.
The Fly Shop’s Signature Fly Reels
Our L2A Fly Reels
are in a class by themselves!
They’ve got a super-smooth, ultra-reliable drag that’s sensitive enough to protect fine tippet, yet strong enough to stop any fish in freshwater right in its tracks. There isn’t a better fly reel made or sold anywhere else at a better price.
The L2A reel is made for fish that want to bust you off. That’s when the friction-free spin of our L2A spool and precision-machined L2A frame and perfectly matched spool is going to make a difference. L2A reels are made for actual situations when anglers don’t have time to think about the reel.
The Fly Shop’s L2A reels uses a durable, sensitive, and nearly infallible drag and spindle design system with 34 drag settings that will handle any imaginable freshwater fishing situation.
Its a drag that is now common to dozens of other reels in the industry, and one that has proven to perform flawlessly in the most demanding freshwater situations
s Fully machined from T-6061 aircraft aluminum
s Quick change, inexpensive spools
s Super-sensitive drag
s Easily adapted to left or right hand wind retrieve
s Completely anodized for strength and durability
The Fly Shop’s L2A reels are tailored for those times when the fish you’re after strikes, you have set the hook, and the fun starts.
Suddenly, terms like ‘low start up inertia’ mean your tippet is still intact and the fish you’ve been searching for is still there.
You might still have to worry about possible wind knots and think about the strength of that tippet and some other stuff.
But with an L2A reel on your rod, it’s performance will be the least of your concerns.
The L2A reel is the most popular fly reel we’ve ever had here at The Fly Shop® and features a price tag that has made it one of the top values in fly fishing tackle.
The best fly reels for the buck are even better values when purchased as a combo with one of The Fly Shop® Signature Fly Rods.
(See pages 77 and 79 for details)
The Fly Shop’s M2A Fly Reel
M2A fly reel delivers features never before offered in a fly reel anywhere near our price.
The M2A fly reel is the ideal choice for the angler on a budget. It’s a well-designed reel that will last a lifetime. The M2A places a premium on value, quality, and craftsmanship. It is simply the finest fly reel made at anywhere near this price!
The M2A reel redefines what fly fishermen might expect in an inexpensive fly reel. This reel has features found only on pricier reels and many of the performance innovations typically reserved for models that cost a lot more.
s Fully machined T-6061 aircraft aluminum
s Every part is anodized or stainless steel
s Easily converted to left or right hand wind
s Large spool capacity for extra backing
s Sensitive, center disc drag
Bryan Quick photo
Galvan
Torque Fly Reels
The Fly Shop’s most popular Galvan reel is made in the California foothills, east of Sacramento, by a family of American machinists. The Torque is beautiful, functional, exceptionally light, with an ultra-reliable drag system.
The Torque fly reels are time-tested favorites among our expert regional anglers. They’re fully machined, polished, and then anodized in a choice of five super-attractive colors to match most rods. The large arbor feature serves to reduce the rpms when
Torque
Model
Fly Reels
Torque 3 2, 3
Torque 4 4, 5
Torque 5 5, 6
Torque 6 6, 7
Torque 7 7 T-7
Torque 8 8, 9
Torque 9 9
Torque 10 9, 10
Torque 12 11, 12
Galvan Rush LT Reel
There are sexier reels.There are lighter reels. But there aren’t any reels that offer the sheer dependability and functionality that these fully machined drag reels have at this price. Rush LT reels can handle anything thrown at them.
They were the predecessor to Galvan’s higher end Torque reel, feature the same composite disc drag, and are
a fish is running and helps to retrieve line quickly. The large diameter spool will minimize line memory, and the extensive porting reduces weight, optimizes the strength/weight ratio of the aluminum frame, and helps dry your line.
s Available in black, blue, green, orange or clear finish
s Machined 6061 bar-stock anodized aircraft aluminum
s Rapid line retrieve large arbor spools
s Broad range of detent drag settings
s Ultra-smooth and consistent disc drag
s Easily converted from left to right hand wind
s Fully saltwater-safe, stainless steel components
s Extensively ported, and super-light
s Like all Galvan reels, they’re 100% made in America
essentially the same high quality but with simpler, slightly heavier porting pattern. In fact, the Galvan Rush LT spools fit perfectly on the Torque frame – and Torque spools will marry the Rush frame.
The extensive additional porting, machining, and polishing on the Torque models reduce weight and add ventilation, but also considerable expense.
s Incredibly durable and a terrific, feature laden, fly reel value!
s Available in black, blue, green, orange or clear anodized finishes
s Employs the ultra-reliable Torque drag system
s Maximum porting to reduce overall weight s Minimal start up inertia
s Saltwater-safe Type II anodization and stainless steel components
s Easily converted from left to right hand wind retrieve
s Machined 6061 bar-stock anodized aircraft aluminum
s Interchangeable with Torque frame and spools
Galvan Brookie
The Brookie is beautiful, functional, and a technological work of art. The friction-free spool and revolutionary frame eliminates all the unnecessary weight and strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and durability.
At the same time, the Brookie has a gorgeous finish, an uncomplicated ultra-reliable drag that’ll perform flawlessly with any lightweight fly rod.
The Brookie does more than just look good, and is our first choice as a companion to any ultra-light fly rod.
s Black, blue, green, orange or clear finish
s Easily converted to left/right retrieve
s Foolproof drag system
s Virtually no start up inertia resistance
s Lightweight, super strong frame
s Machined from 6061 aluminum
s Completely ported for light weight
s Exceptionally large arbor to prevent coiling common with light line reels
s Galvan fly reels are made in the USA
Galvan
G.E.N. Euro
Specifically designed to balance longer Euro style rods, the G.E.N. ( Galvan Euro Nymph ) reel uses the same proven chassis and drag system as Galvan’s Torque series of reels but with a full “cage” between the reel and spool, preventing fine diameter ESN ( Euro Style Nymphing ) lines from slipping between the two.
The G.E.N. reel features an increased spool arbor diameter to maximize line retrieval and minimizing line coiling in colder water.
s Pewter finish
s Reversible from left to right hand retrieve
s LG handle for maximum torque
s Push button quick release spool
s 6061-Grade T6 aluminum
s Type II
safe anodize
s Minimal start up inertia
s Galvan fly reels are made in the USA
Lamson ultra-light, innovative, high performance fresh and saltwater fly reels
Everything Lamson is 100% designed and built by a creative team of fly fishing machinists, craftsmen, and visionaries in Boise Idaho. These guys have been pushing the envelope surrounding fly reel architecture and changing how people think about fly reels for 20 years.
Lamson Guru S Fly Reels
The Guru S has an excellent price tag for a fully machined fresh and saltwater safe reel. It is extremely lightweight, ultra-reliable and features their proprietary conical drag.
This model was updated in 2019 with a more fully ported spool and cutaway frame to reduce weight and improve line drying. A narrow profile, large arbor spool speeds line retrieval and incorporates a unique counterbalance.
The Guru S is completely Type II saltwater anodized and all parts are stainless steel, making the reel one of the lightest available reels for both fresh and salt.
Excellent CNC machined reels at a great price.
s Completely ported, ventilated, large arbor spool
s Fully machined from 6061 Aircraft Aluminum
s Conical Drag System
s Color: OG Olive Green
s Made in the USA
Bauer revolutionized the fly reel world in 1995 with an award-winning design
Over the years, Bauer has continued this tradition of design evolution, precision engineering and unmatched performance. Their reels are considered to be among the finest made and have earned a reputation among serious anglers as the “Swiss watch of fly reels.”.
Bauer RX Fly Reel
Precision. Performance. Perfection.
Featuring awesome performance, superb quality, and beautiful contemporary aesthetic. RX trout reels represent the pinnacle of manufacturing and design, redefining smooth and reliable.
Smaller, lightweight reels that can handle lines 2wt through 8wt and are ideal for all freshwater applications, as well as light salt. Perfect for trout, smallmouth bass, bonefish, and other species.
Ross has been making reels in America since 1973
s Single carbon drag system
s Large arbor design for faster line pickup
s Durable, solid aluminum alloy construction
s Incoming/outgoing audible click
s Color: Winston Green
Ross started in a little California town just north of Redding. Their motto “made on the water” became accentuated with the company’s move to Colorado and their commitment to design and innovation has resulted in some of the best fly reels on the market today!
Ross Evolution LTX Reels
Ross has reinvented one of the best trout reels made, and the Evolution LTX is now lighter, faster and offers a sealed drag 4 times stronger than its predecessor. Everything has been thought of with this reel design from an arbor knot channel that enables smooth backing loading hiding arbor knots, a Micarta handle made from a canvas phenolic rod adding durability and increased grip when wet.
The LTX is a top of the line freshwater reel, and a solid choice for light saltwater applications. It is not only a great trout reel but has the power to take on redfish, bonefish, or snook, and is built to last for many enjoyable seasons to come.
Ross Animas Reels
The time-proven features that made the Animas a favorite of professionals were incorporated into this advanced version in 2019, along with new machining features to bring it into the modern era of Ross.
The Animas is engineered incredibly strong and is visually stunning. Its frame is accented by a machined silhouette of the Colorado mountains and its uniquely ported design and structural profile are eye-catching, practical, and combine to create a bundle of features ready for any fresh or saltwater excursion.
s The drag system is based on the stacked-disc principle found on the popular, time-tested, field-proven Evolution Reel
s The bright black finish is hard anodized and polished for the perfect balance of durability, color, and elegance
s The frame and spool are machined from 6061-16 aluminum, specifically engineered for Ross Reels
s The spool utilizes a unique, impregnated, bronze bushing Bauer RX Fly Reels
Animas Fly Reels
s A composite drag system field-proven by 80,000 fly rodders
s Trouble-free, zero maintenance spool
s A machined, anodized reel that’s a terrific value
s Lightweight Micarta handle that’s easy to grip when wet
s Like all Ross reels, it is made in America
s Color: Black or Matte Olive
Bauer SLT
Incomprehensibly Smooth. Impenatrably Sealed.
The new SLT represents the next generation of powerful, intuitive and fully sealed big game fly reels. With over four years of research and development, the SLT was honed by yellowfin tuna, tarpon, GTs, jacks, permit, bonefish, salmon, and steelhead to deliver innovation at every level for demanding fishing conditions anywhere in the world.
The newly designed drag system is powered by a cuttingedge, alternating stainless steel and carbon disc stack, that effectively disperses heat and facilitates ultra-smooth engagement when fighting the world’s most powerful fish. Additionally, the new drag stack features a high and low-end hard stop, preventing over-tightening and free spooling, allowing for linear drag resistance with every click.
s All SLT internal parts are Type II anodized with 6061aluminum, 7075 aluminum, and stainless steel
s Featuring a fully water and debris sealed system, hardcore anglers can rest easy knowing the SLT can withstand days of saltwater, mud, sand, and dirt without fail.
s Utilizing a threaded hub for easy on/off access to the drag system, the re-designed clutch is labeled for left/right hand retrieve, providing anglers with fast and easy change, without the use of any tools.
s Large arbor for faster retrieve and reduced line memory
s Tested and Seychelles guide approved
s Quick-change spool design
s Color: Blue polished frame with silver dual anodization
s Every Bauer Reel is made in America
Abel Sealed Drag Reels a
new standard in fresh and saltwater
In the 1980’s Steve Abel set a new benchmark in saltwater reels when he introduced the Abel Big Game Series. It was the most coveted saltwater reel of the era and was found on the rod in the hands of nearly every serious tarpon and big game fly fisherman. At least the ones who could afford them.
The newest iteration of quality and performance from Abel is their totally re-engineered Sealed Drag Series, which features a unique, completely sealed, multi-disc braking system that’s powerful, reliable, smooth, and capable of taking on both fresh and saltwater gamefish. SDS (saltwater) versions have all the power needed to halt a hard-fighting tarpon in it’s tracks.
reels
The lightweight SDF (freshwater) models have virtually zero startup inertia, an enormous amount of drag, and three times the adjustment range of its predecessors. They’re just perfect for fighting trophy trout on light tippet.
Abel Sealed Drag Reels are available in a variety of colors and graphic designs. Some resemble the markings of fish species and all are created individually by the Abel art department. If there are more beautiful reels made, we haven’t seen them.
The reels are identical and the complexity of the finish determines its price. They take equipment to a new level in capturing the essence of our sport and are the perfect reel for the angler who won’t settle for anything but the best.
s Large arbor, maximum capacity spool
s Guaranteed to last a lifetime
s 6061-T651 Aerospace aluminum
s Ported or Solid frame options
s Alternating stacked fluorocarbon polymer composite and stainless steel disc drag
s Quick change spool option
s Every Abel is made in America
Saltwater Sealed Drag
Platinum
Peacock Bass
Bonefish
Flats Fade Native Tarpon
Hatch Iconic Fly Reels
American Made Excellence
The Iconic reel retains the now “Iconic” Hatch window pattern with 6 fins, recalling the original Finatic model. Instantly identifiable and classic, the Hatch look is simply Iconic. However, they were due for a style upgrade that can be seen in the shape of their drag knob – which brings depth – and their ‘H’ brand logo. They now use a bright dip finishing that brings out the shine of the machined parts while also keeping the strong coloring of matte anodization.
s Hatch was the first and only reel manufacturer to make the reel body out of one piece.
s Handle design significantly reduces the risk of galvanic corrosion.
s Spool Nut one piece design in order to prevent pieces from coming apart.
s Ported spool arbor which allows lines to dry better on the reel after use.
s Increased sealing by eliminating water entry points from past models.
s The Iconic reel does not utilize a cassette to house the drag system as in the past models
– instead, it is now built into the body for improved stability.
s Carbon-filled drag material dissipates heat faster and creates a smoother feel.
s Available in Large Arbor (All sizes), or Mid Arbor (5+ through 11+) special order
s Colors: Black/Silver, Clear/Blue or Grey/Black
Hardy Fortuna Regent Fly Reels High Performance Saltwater Fly Reels
Iconic fly-fishing brand Hardy continues to surpass expectations in the saltwater space with the Fortuna Regent fly reel. Built to exceed the expectations of competitive saltwater anglers, the Hardy Fortuna Regent reel was designed to deliver effortless control and power under the most demanding conditions. With up to 22 pounds of drag in a single 360-degree rotation you can fight big fish without missing a beat.
Built around a multi pad, carbon fiber disc drag system and housed within a sealed, waterproof hub design, the Hardy Fortuna offers the highest level of sealing yet seen on a Hardy fly reel. In addition, the large arbor spool delivers exceptional line pick up and the narrow spool profile ensures easy level stacking of the line during the heat of the battle.
Built to perform flawlessly, saltwater game species have met their match with the Hardy Fortuna Regent reel.
s Carbon fiber multi-pad disc drag system
s Sealed, waterproof drag housing
s Large arbor design
s Narrow spool profile
s Positive, linear drag adjustment with defined detents for ease of setting
s Optimum drag window within one turn
s High power drag system delivering between 10 lb & 20 lb of top end drag
s Comes in Hardy neoprene reel pouch
Galvan Grip Fly Reels
Affordable and reliableSaltwater Fly Reels
Built strong and reliable for big-game fresh and saltwater action, the Grip features a silky-smooth, fully-sealed drag system that will handle the most extreme conditions and whip the toughest fish. They’re machined by master craftsmen and fitted with a refined fully sealed version of the phenomenal Torque carbon drag system and super-smooth carbon fiber/ceramic ball bearings.
The Grip is a reel you can count on when you’re in a tough fight in the jungle, the saltwater, or in the ring battling any big game fish.
s Black or Blue with a clear finish
s Large arbor
s XL handle for maximum torque
s Easily converts from left to right retrieve
s Saltwater safe
s Minimal start up intertia
s Machined from 6061 aluminum
s Galvan reels are made in the USA
Choosing a Spey Reel
TRADITIONALSPEY anglers prioritize their search for the best reel by capacity, weight, reliability, durability, and price. But aesthetics are often a very important consideration as well. Sometimes the sound a reel makes is more important than it’s drag system!
With the exception of switch rods, most doublehanded fishing is done on larger rivers by anglers who are chasing big fish. Of course, reliability and performance is critical. But many in the crowd of
fanatics would argue that they love the added challenge of fishing with the classic “clicker” reels from the past. High performance saltwater reels work great on spey rods, and can do double duty when it is time for your next tarpon trip. But, the hardcore swingers like making a hard game harder, often preferring the simpler click and pawl reels with no disc drags at all…and they will all tell you that the sound of a screaming clicker, with a steelhead ripping line off of it, is one of the greatest sounds in fly fishing.
Galvan Swing Reel
Two-handed rods cast larger and thicker lines. Any appropriate companion spey reel needs adequate capacity ( normally 3 line sizes greater than would be proper for single-handed rods – an 8 weight spey rod would be a reel rated for an 11-weight conventional line ) and enough weight to counter-balance the long rod. Without the extra weight, your longer fly rod will feel “tip-heavy” during every cast and that will rob you of both casting enjoyment and efficiency.
New for 2025 from Galvan Fly Reels is their Swing Reel series that is purpose built for the most dedicated of two-handed anglers. Using the same fully-sealed, carbon fiber on stainless disc, drag platform as Galvan’s Grip saltwater reel series the drag on this reel is overly suited to match the wettest conditions of the Pacific Northwest or B.C. The classically styled solid back with full cage frame design still allows palm access to the spool if needed when trying to slow down a hard-running steelhead trying to exit the pool. Fully anodized Gunmetal frame and spool with anodized black accents. Five sizes available from a 2-3 Trout Spey applicable size up to the 10+ size for the largest Atlantic salmon Spey sticks.
Model Spey Rods Width Weight Code Reel
Swing 2-3
#32963 $515
32964 525
Echo Bravo Reel
The Bravo deserves applause for bringing top quality performance without a top-tier price tag! The handsome, super-light Bravo features a partially-sealed drag and is equally at home in both the salt and the fresh water. It’s a swell choice for whatever fish you’re planning on chasing, and you won’t find another spey reel with this capacity and stopping power at this price!
s Extra large arbor design s Pitstop carbon fiber stacked drag system
s Sealed to keep the salt out s User serviceable drag system
s This might be the best-priced reel made that’ll hold up to salt and brackish water fly fishing
B ravo 7/9 Switch 4, 5 or 6 WF8 + 200 #22715 $139.99 Bravo 8/10 Spey 6, 7 or 8 WF9 + 200 22716 139.99
Hardy 1939 Bougle Heritage Fly Reel
The original Bougle was last produced in 1939, and many collectors believe the reel reached both its functional and aesthetic apex, even though few reels were produced that year. Now, the 1939 Bougle Heritage Reel Series pays homage to those rare originals. These reels feature the time tested Mark II check mechanism and are finished with a dark gun metal anodization, reminiscent of the original.
s Classic 1939 style Bougle s Stunning Gun metal colour scheme
s Sweet sounding, wide ranging check system s Easily changed from left to right hand wind
s Supplied with Hardy Bros. soft leather sheepskin-lined reel pouch
For over 135 years, Hardy has been crafting and refining the “Perfect” reel. Never content, their engineers are consistently striving for enhancements in search of true perfection. The Hardy 1921 Wide Spool Perfect offers a unique combination of some of the finest and most coveted features from past and present Hardy “Perfect” reels. This Perfect features the famous 1921 check mechanism, a polished brass/bright nickel-plated revolving line guard, and the two tone hard anodized finish based on the classic looks of the 1930’s style.
s Available in left and right hand wind models s Made in Alnwick, England
s Machined from bar stock aluminium with navel brass one piece spindle.
s Soft leather, sheepskin lined Hardy reel pouch included #33499 $895
What to know about choosing a Fly Line
Innovation and technology has given the modern anglers a plethora of terrific, specialized fly line choices!
Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Few would argue that in the fly fishing industry’s past decade, fly lines have seen the most technological advancement of any gear in the sport. These improvements in fly lines have changed the way we fish and the effectiveness of our pursuit.
THESPECIALTY FLY LINES available these days cover every aspect of our sport, including technical dry fly fishing on spring creeks and stillwaters, jungle fishing for Dorado or Peacock Bass, saltwater, bluewater, or throwing mega streamers on Alaskan streams for leopard rainbows.
The majority of the technical advancements in fly lines surround the taper of the line itself. For example, the Scientific Anglers Amplitude Titan/Jungle Floating Fly Line was specifically designed for the Rio Marié in Brazil, the #1 trophy peacock bass fishery in the world. We were struggling to throw the massive flies needed to entice a 20-pound peacock, and when we hooked a beast, more than half the lines broke under the strain of the strike and fight. Something had to be done.
So The Fly Shop®, Scientific Anglers and Untamed Angling put their minds together and after three years of working on prototypes, came up with a fly line that would accurately and efficiently throw an 8-inch long, #5/0 streamer. The lines are built around a braided monofilament tropical core that will retain its
integrity, fish after fish, while at the same time keeping the fly line from becoming soft and limp in the tropical heat and humidity. These lines feature S.A.’s proprietary AST Plus slickness additive that is integrally built into the entire line, not just a coating on the surface.
Today, these lines are the choice of hundreds of anglers that travel to the jungle pursuing some of the hardest striking and fighting exotic game fish in the world… and they are the choice of the travel professionals here at The Fly Shop®
The next four pages detail the exact fly lines we fish and sell to 1000’s of anglers each year. They represent the very best in design-with-a-function and durability, and will make you a more efficient and successful angler. And they will make your next fly fishing adventure more enjoyable. Take our word on it, these are the fly lines you want. Call us if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of these fly lines in more detail: 800-669-3474.
The Fly Shop’s Freshwater Floating Fly Line Selection
Nowhere else in our sport are the effects of modern technology as apparent. Tapers, coatings, floatation, the texture, color, and performance of modern fly lines continues to improve. Each and every generation of fly lines seem to float higher, cast further, last longer, shoot through the guides with less effort, and make fly fishing easier and more fun. These are the best lines made!
These are the most versatile trout fishing fly lines in our line-up. The difference is in the textured finish, Both lines have floating texture on the line’s tip to keep it riding like a cork, and shooting texture on the (slightly long) weight forward section to reduce friction, add distance, and make it a lot easier to mend nymph rigs or toss streamers. SA added AST Plus slickness agent to smooth the passage through the guides and extend the line’s usable life.
These are half a size heavy to compensate for today’s modern fast action fly rods.
With a bit more mass on the front end of the line’s taper, MPX tapers deliver the fly efficiently and effortlessly. All MPX lines are a half line weight heavy to help load fast action rods quickly. They have muscle and the finesse previously only available from lines with longer, less versatile taper profiles. MPX lines truly cover all the bases and rate at the top of the list of all ‘round fly lines.
Mastery Trout Tapers feature Advanced Shooting Technology (AST) line coatings to help speed the line through the guides quietly and smoothly. Double taper fly lines are the choice of most small stream enthusiasts. They excel in making delicate short and medium range presentations with little or no commotion. Weight forward tapers generate more line speed and it’s easier to cast long distance with them.They’ll turn over larger dry flies and are a great choice for most situations.
Amplitude Anadro Floating Fly Line & Mastery Anadro Floating Line
The Fly Shop® and Scientific Anglers teamed up to design this floating fly line for indicator nymph fishing. The results were better than we could have hoped for and the taper is now available in both the Amplitude and the Mastery series. Amplitude lines feature a microtexture finish that differs from the Mastery lines. Tossing large indicators and split shot is a lot easier with the long, 60 + belly built into this taper, whether roll casting, mending, single-hand spey casting, or lining up a switch rod, there’s no better choice than one of the Anadro Floating fly lines.
The Titan fly lines are a great choice for tossing mice in Kamchatka, and big, topwater bass bugs at home. It’s our own go-to floating line for Peacock Bass with a popper, or when we’re using a long leader and a slightly subsurface streamer in freshwater. The short, heavy front taper turns over air-resistant patterns that a standard weight forward taper couldn’t possibly handle, and makes fishing with big dry flies a whole lot easier. #19580
Rio’s Elite Gold Floating Line
The addition of the brand new “SlickCast” finish on the Elite fly lines has added an incredible new dimension of durability and distance to their freshwater fly lines. Now, more than ever, the Rio Gold lines can be counted on to toss a stable loop at close or long range, and pitch a fly to the horizon. #27780 WF4F #27781 WF5F #27782 WF6F #27783 WF7F ▲ Green/Gold/Gray ▲ 90 feet $129.99
Rio’s Elite GOLD XP Floating Line
The ultimate multi-purpose line for the angler who fishes subsurface flies just until the hatch pops, then turns to dries for maximum application versatility. This line is built with RIO's low-stretch ConnectCore Plus, resulting in incredible levels of sensitivity when casting and fishing. Thus providing enhanced detection of takes, faster hook sets, and far greater control when playing a fish.
The ultimate multi-purpose line for the angler that has more tungsten, feathers, foam, and heavy weighted rigs in their box than CDC, parachutes, long leaders, and size 22’s. With the shortest head length in the Gold class, the Max is a purpose-built full-size heavy line for smoothly loading weightier and unwieldy payloads.
Amplitude Creek Trout Floating Line
Designed for casting in small creeks where your average weight forward line doesn’t make the cut. Short overall head length to match smaller waters with a longer front taper that ensures leader turnover at any distance. Easily handles small dries to larger terrestrial patterns often used on these types of waters.
Mastery Bass Bug Taper
Built to turn over the big bugs, and toss them a mile. The taper of this line is similar to the Mastery Titan, but with a specialized warm-weather coating built to withstand hot temperatures. Overweighted by two line sizes to assist in loading rods and turning over heavy rigs. Use designated line weight for your rod.
Specialty Saltwater Fly Lines
Saltwater, stillwater, jungle rivers, fast creeks and rivers, deep lakes, spooky fish, are only a few of the specialty situations that require lines with a tactical advantage. Other destinations might demand extreme distance casting, or require driving a bulky bass, redfish, tarpon, or snook fly into the wind. We’ve got those, (and more) bases covered.
Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam Line
The highest-performance smooth fly lines in the world. With up to five times less drag and eight times the durability of traditional lines, this will change the way you look at fly line performance. With a short, powerful head the Grand Slam cuts through wind and turns over crabs, shrimp, and tarpon toads with ease. Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon – All in one line.
#29825 WF7F #29826 WF8F #28815 WF9F #28816 WF10F
29827 WF11F 28828 WF12F
▲ Pale Yellow/Sand/Horizon ▲ 100 feet $99.95
Amplitude Redfish Warm and Cold Taper Floating Fly Line
Catching a tailing redfish might be the greatest thing in the world. Just make sure you have the right line for the job. The Amplitude Smooth Redfish Taper is designed with a short head for quick shots, which is exactly what you’ll need when you’re poling through a marsh in 10 inches of water on a brutally hot summer afternoon or on a freakishly chilly winter day.
Warm #28154 WF7F #28155 WF8F #28156 WF9F
Cold 28157 WF8F 28158 WF9F 28159 WF10F $99.95
Amplitude Tropical Titan Line
The perfect line for big flies in hot places. The Titan taper (+2 line sizes heavy) which is all about delivering big flies with ease in conjunction with SA’s proven Tropi-Core materials for maximum performance on the flats or out in the bluewater. This line is exceptionally easy to cast and is perfectly paired on many of today’s faster and high performance saltwater fly rods.
Magnitude Smooth Grand Slam Clear Tip Floating Fly Line
Permit beware! Designed for ultimate stealth for the wariest of flat’s species with a 10´crystal clear floating tip section. Built with new fly line technology to be the highest floating, most durable, and slickest clear floating fly lines discerning saltwater anglers have ever had available. The slightly overweighted and compact taper design aides in casting a weighted crab or shrimp into the breeze.
#32416 WF7F #32417 WF8F #32418 WF9F #32422 WF10F
▲ Horizon/Clear Tip ▲ 100 feet $149.95
The remote Bahamian Islands of Crooked Acklins are not only home to some of the largest bonefish in the Caribbean, but some very legitimate permit fishing.
Having the proper saltwater fly line for both is critical.
Amplitude Textured Bonefish Plus Floating Taper
The newest generation of fly lines incorporates the identical tapers and all the features of the Mastery Series and adds both the revolutionary AST Plus slickness additive and a unique micro-texture to reduce friction.The stiff, tropical core insures accuracy and adds effortless distance.
A larger version of the Bonefish model, the Amplitude Tarpon Floating Taper has a short head for quick shots, AST Plus, and subtle microtexturing in the running section that combine to make this the best tarpon fly line on the market.
The most advanced saltwater line in our sport. Features AST Plus slickness additive for increased durability and smooth passage through the guides, while the longer head and a bit extra weight helps this line perform like a shooting head, even on the windiest of days.
#26716 WF7F #26717 WF8F
Magnitude Textured Clear Tarpon Floating Fly Line
Crystal clear. Full Floating. Extremely durable. Slick. Incorporating all of these features, this line is the go-to for presenting your fly to spooky tarpon as they slide past the skiff. This line’s taper is specifically tuned for presenting a myriad of tarpon flies gently, under differing weather conditions. This line changes how the tarpon fishing game can be played.
Scan this code today to plan your next saltwater adventure to Crooked & Acklins Lodge in the Bahamas. Be sure you have the proper line for success!
These subsurface fly lines are a huge departure from the graduated density fly lines of years past. They incorporate a smooth, seamless transition between the multiple floating, sinking tip, or different sinking rate sections and eliminate the “hinge effect” that made previous multi-density lines so difficult to cast. The final result in all the Sonar fly lines is a constant, straight connection to the subsurface flies as they drop, and as they swing in the water column.
Scientific Anglers 25-foot Sonar Sinking Tip Fly Lines
These long, high-density sinking tips are backed with a high floating belly and a narrow diameter running line. The configuration adds distance every cast, makes the line easy to mend and control in the water column, and helps to visually detect strikes. Most important, the 25 sinking tip gets the fly down and into the feeding lane quickly. They’re super-productive in large streams and rivers for steelhead, salmon, and trout. and often the answer in slow and deep stillwater and structure fishing for any species. It’s the best 2nd line you’ll ever own for a bunch of different freshwater situations.
Scientific Anglers Sonar Titan Sinking Tip Fly Lines
$99.95
Perfect for bank bashing streamers or swinging a rabbit streamer in Alaska, the Sonar Titan Sink Tip is the ultimate streamer fishing fly line. Built on SA’s Titan taper profile which is compensated to handle the largest of coneheads or lead eyes you want to fish. Sink tip sections are available in two densities (Type 3 Type 5 sinking rates). Tip lengths are designed to match rod individual weights from 8to14. They’re great for both wade fishing or casting out of a boat. Streamer fishing has never been so easy! $99.95
These sinking fly lines combine three different density sections of fly line and connect anglers to the fly in a straight line at any depth. Triple Density lines begin with a small diameter section of sinking running line which graduates in density (but not diameter) until it connects with the very fast sinking belly and the even faster sinking tip section creating a smooth transfer of energy. It eliminates hinging, transfers power evenly, and the end result is powerful heads that turn over big flies and add distance.
Intermediate-Type 3-Type 5 Density Sinking Line #19622 WF6S #19623 WF7S #19624 WF8 #19625 WF9S #19626 WF10S
Fast Sinking Type 3-Type 5-Type 7 Density Sinking Line
Cortland Camo Intermediate Fly Line
Super-stealthy, clear camo line that disappears in the water. Cortland’s solid monofilament core is fused to a clear polymer coating formulated to perform in a wide range of temperatures. The ultra-slow sink rate (less than 2 inches per second) keeps the fly in the feeding zone longer than any other line. Our most popular stillwater line.
Sonar lines are the latest generation of sinking line technology. They provide a direct connection to the fly, keeping the angler in control of every second it’s in the water. They definitely improve the ability to feel the strike sooner and set the hook earlier!
▲ Both ends are looped for easy rigging
▲ Super-strong, braided multifilament core
▲ Ideal for both cold and warm water climates
▲ Predictable sink rates
Sonar 25-foot Sinking Tip Fly Lines
Sonar Seamless Stillwater
Dual-Density & Intermediate Camo Sinking Lines
Sonar Stillwater Sinking lines provide straight line connections to subsurface flies, and these sinking fly lines seamlessly combine two different density sections of fly line.
▲ Ideal for lakes, ponds, and stillwater
▲ Super-strong, braided multifilament core
Intermediate Clear Camo Seamless Density Sink 1 and Sink 3 #26711 WF4SI #26712 WF5SI #26545
Seamless Density Sink 3 and Sink 5 Seamless Density Sink 5 and Sink 7 #26550 WF5S3/5 #26551 WF6S3/5 #26554 WF6S5/7 #26555 WF7S5/7 26552 WF7S3/5 26556 WF8S5/7 $99.95
AirFlo Salmon, Steelhead & Sea Trout
PolyLeaders
High tech tapered PolyLeaders are the perfect companion to Scandi floating lines. They’ve quickly become the first choice of sophisticated spey fishermen and are ideal for tossing smaller, lighter sinking or floating flies in shallow or medium depth rivers. PolyLeaders feature supple welded loops at the butt and their use eliminates the need for bulky, stiff tapered leaders and changing them is a snap.
▲ The ten footers are also superb leaders when used with single handed rods!
Airflo Salmon, Steelhead & Sea Trout Leaders
Skagit Style Shooting Heads
Skagit heads revolutionized the world of 2 handed rods. Adapted out of necessity, steelheaders took the longer lines available at the time and started chopping, shortening and condensing grain weights until they arrived at modern day Skagit heads. These new lines gave Spey casters the ability to cast bigger sink tips and bigger flies further. Skagit Heads forever changed the game. Period. Short and aggressive, the rear of the head is attached to a running line, and a sink tip is always added to the front, creating a fully adjustable system to swing at any depth. If you need your fly subsurface, this is the tool to get it there.
AirFlo Superflo Skagit
The Skagit Driver design is the culmination of thousands of hours of observation, and field testing. This newest iteration of Skagit Compact rides lower in the water, helping to better load the rod during the cast. The unique density slows the swing down, improves casting efficiency, keeping you connected to your fly through the entire step, cast, swing ritual. Skagit are available in 30 grain increments, beginning at 360 grains (for a 4/5 rod) and increasing to 720 grains (10 weight). They easily toss heavily weighted flies when connected to a short leader and attached to anywhere from 5 to 15´ of tungsten.
450 gr. 480 gr.510 gr.540 gr.570 gr.600 gr.630 gr. 660 gr.720 gr. #26722 267232672426725267262672726728 2672926730
AirFlo Suprerflo Scandi Compact
Ultra supple coatings allow this Two Hand series of fly lines to literally fly! Energy normally absorbed in the process of casting/flexing the line is now transfered effortlessly for more powerful controlled deliveries regardless of temperature. The Scandi Compact makes a welcome return to the line up and performs even better than we thought possible.
AirFlo Superflo Rage Compact Heads
The Rage Heads are full floating shooting heads with aggressive front tapers that’ll drive the cast and rapid rear tapers that load the rod quickly.This line will keep you in the “floating” game under extreme windy conditions and in tight quarters. It’s a terrific combination of the power of the AirFlo Skagit Compact and adds the delicate surface presentation characteristics of the Scandi heads.
Rio PowerFlex Ultra Shooting Line
An excellent shooting line for anglers using Skagit or Scandi style shooting heads. Extremely tough outer coating, over a medium stiff Powerflex core that shoots with unbelievable ease for ultra-long casts, increased durability and ensures tangle-free performance. The line’s ultra-slick coating floats high on the surface, allowing for reduced drag. Bullet proof welded loops on each end make it fast and easy to rig, while the front loop is large enough to pass an entire shooting head coil through, for maximum speed and efficiency when rigging.
Rio Elite MOW Tips
Powerful level tips designed to cast the biggest flies with ease to cover every likely fishing situation and conditions encountered, and are the absolute ultimate in sinking tip versatility.
s Extra Heavy MOW Tips are the heaviest of the MOW series; built with T-17 for the sinking section and with a sink rate of nearly 10˝ per second, it really gets down when depth is needed. Each of the tips either have a gray floating section, or a gray loop for easy identification. These tips are ideal on the heavier Skagit lines of 675 grains and more.
s Heavy MOW Tips feature T-14, with a sink rate of 9˝ per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a light blue floating section or a blue sleeve on one end for easy identification. The Heavy MOW Tips are designed for the heaviest of flies and are ideal for Skagit lines of 575 grains and more. Six unique tips that make up the series.
s Medium MOW Tips feature T-11, with a sink rate of 8˝ per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a light green floating section or a green sleeve on one end for easy identification. Medium MOW Tips are designed for heavily weighted flies and are ideal for Skagit lines between 475 and 575 grains. Six unique tips that make up the series.
s Light MOW Tips feature T-8, with a sink rate of 7˝ per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a white floating section or a white sleeve on one end for easy identification. The Light MOW Tips are designed for lightly weighted flies and are ideal for Skagit lines of 475 grains and less. There are six unique tips that make up the series. $29.99
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Cling Magnetic Bar & Patches
Cling fly fishing products are a new option for fly storage. From your hat to your boat, these magnetic bars have you covered. They offer the strongest rare earth magnets available to hold flies, tools, and any other metal product. The Mini is great for your hat or shirt while the Plus is great for your pack or vest. Add the Boat Bar to hold your favorite tools close by and in reach at all times. Try one or all of the Cling patches!
Cling Mag Grab Magnetic Boat Bar
The boat bar is a magnetic fly patch made from an anodized aircraft grade aluminum alloy that will stand up to years of use. Its fully machined and milled aluminum housing holds extremely strong, rare-earth neodymium magnets rated for over 250 lbs of force which were specially chosen to be delicate enough so flies can be easily removed, yet strong enough to hold pliers, forceps, knives, or just about any tool you can imagine. The magnet is equipped with a high-strength adhesive backer so it can be permanently attached to any smooth and flat surface. The Mag Grab truly sets the bar as the new standard for high quality fly fishing accessories and tools.
s Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
s Highly durable anodized finish
s 150+ pounds of rare-earth magnets
#33206 4˝ x 12˝ x 1 4 ˝ $139.99
Cling Mag Grab Plus Magnetic Fly Patch
This Mag Grab is a revolutionary new way to hold and store your favorite flies for drying or quick access. Utilizing an extreme-strength rare-earth magnet and an anti-rust steel plate, the Mag Grab will clamp securely onto most of your fishing accessories while reliably holding on to your best flies, ensuring the most effortless way to leave no fly behind. #33205
Cling Mag Grab Mini Magnetic Fly Patch
The Mag Grab™ Mini presents a beautiful modern design accompanied by a gorgeous engraving. The high strength magnet on this magnetic fly patch allows for over a dozen flies to be attached without a problem, and is strong enough to hold a variety of hand tools, such as forceps, nippers, or pliers to allow for quick and easy access when they are needed most. The Mag grab is made from the highest quality materials right here in the big sky state of Montana to create the most revolutionary “must have” tool to add to your fishing arsenal.
s 11 2˝ x 11 2 x 1 4
s Center of Attention - silhouette of a beautiful brown trout
s Rising Dun -
Fly Line Accessories
Scientific Anglers
Fly Line Cleaner & Cleaning Pads
Restore your fly line to new with this clean-rinsing, biodegradable line cleaner solution. Simply soak, wipe, and rinse your fly line and it’ll float just like the day you bought it.
Cleaning Pads (sold separately) come with one side as a rough side that is meant to take the gunk off of your line while the soft, buffing side smooths your line back out for a renewed finish.
#32968 Fly Line Cleaner $9.95
28132 Cleaning Pads (2) 9.95
Absolute Flat Mono Shooting Line
Rectangular mono reduces surface area and cuts through water better than coated running lines. Use 25 lb. or 35 lb. for single-hand and trout spey. 42 lb. and 50 lb. are best for standard Spey outfits.
Scientific Anglers Regulator Spool
Switiching out fly lines off your favorite reel just got a lot less complicated. Whether you are traveling or can’t make it to your local fly shop the Regulator line winder will make swaping out your lines a breeze.
s Create and dispense perfectly coiled lines
s Only one Regulator spool is needed #29829 $29.95
Sunset Amnesia
Amnesia shooting line stretches to instantly lose all memory and reduce tangling and is a great butt section! 200spools 15 lb. 20 lb. 25
30
Green #4261 #1974 #1975 #1976 Fl. Red 4263 1977 1978 1979 spool $7.95
Scientific Anglers
Dacron Backing
The best backing that money can buy. It actually gets stronger when wet, and it will not rot or mildew.
Scientic Anglers Ultra Premium Backing
Providing the best balance in strength versus weight in backing options. This Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene material offers exceptionally high break strengths at a reduced diameter for increased capacity.
65lb size is spliceable.
#31888 Blue 350 yard spool $129.95
Rio Braided Loops
Just slide on the line and apply Zap-a-Gap for a quick, permanent connection loop.
Apply onto a clean fly line with a soft towel and allow to dry. Once dry, the formulation is set and will not dissolve again in water.
#32969
Loon UV Knot Sense
Smooths and strengthens knots right away. Lightly coat newly tied nail knots and they'll shoot through your guides.
can also be used for curing resins. Perfect size for carrying in your vest. #22704
Man Cave ArtPremium Polarized Sunglasses
Each piece of Cody Richardson’s angling art is unique, and the perfect way to express your own angling fervor, commemorate a triumph, celebrate the trip of a lifetime, or as a gift. All of Cody’s work is colorful, large, and distinctive. His collection includes more than two dozen fish species. Each is personalized by license plate origin – trout silhouettes from Alaska, Colorado, Montana, and elsewhere. The tarpon, permit, and bonefish can be selected with plates from Florida, Cuba, Bahamas, Mexico, or Belize. You get the idea.
Prices range from $300 to $2,000 depending on the size and complexity of the artwork. Unless the license origin request is extraordinary, only a short ( 30 days ) wait for delivery. There is a $25 shipping charge per piece.
Visit our website for all options!
Bonefish 43˝ X 17˝
Mexico, Cuba, Belize
$450-$1,200
Trout 35˝ X 21˝ Montana, Idaho, Utah
$300-$1,100
Permit 43˝ X 25˝
Mexico, Cuba, Belize, Florida
$650-$1,600
Steelhead 42˝ X 17.5˝
B.C., Russia, Oregon, Michigan, Washington
$400-$1,000
Our selection of Smith and Costa glasses exceed the needs of our most demanding customers. Our options include the most advanced eyewear technologies and frames with wide temples that provide for superior light protection. Premium polarized sunglasses are engineered for demanding conditions, allow you to spot your target and stay on the water longer with less eye strain and all day comfort. Visit our website for our full selection of sunglasses: https://catalog.theflyshop.com/sunglasses/
The Fly Shop’s Economy Polarized Sunglasses
Quality polarized sunglasses are one more example of our commitment to bringing great fly fishing products at equally great prices. Performance meets comfort, style and economy in our distortion-free, polarized sunglasses. Visit our website to see our selection of Suncloud and Fisherman Eyewear glasses.
Flip Focal
Put your flies and tippet back in focus with these time-tested, angling magnifiers. They tie-tack onto any hat brim and fold up out of the way. Simply move the object to bring it into perfect focus.
s Simple magnification
s Lightweight, 2.5 power lens
s Tacks on any hat brim
#4451 $18.95
Slip-Fit Chums
Adjustable, lightweight, reliable.
#2571 $9.95
The Fly Shop’s Standard Chums
Soft, comfortable way to keep glasses in place! Assorted colors, branded with our logo.
#1453 $9.95
Carson Clip & Flip Magnifying Glasses
Perfect for fly-tying and fly-fishing needs. Complete with a protective soft pouch, its crystal-clear acrylic lenses give you a sharp, distortionfree view that allows you to see the finest details with ease.
Cleans and prevents fogging on glasses, sunglasses, ski goggles, binoculars, diving masks, gun scopes, helmet visors and other surfaces subject to fogging.
#27766 $8.99
The Fly Shop’s Spudz
The most convenient lens cloth you’ll ever use! Spudz employs a microfiber cleaning cloth that will not scratch your sensitive lenses. Simply tuck the cloth back into the attached pouch until you need it again. #14472 $7.95
20/20 Magnetic Tippet Threader
A brilliantly simple tool that grabs the hook eye using a strong rare earth magnet to position your fly into a small groove and hold it securely upright. The fly fisherman then slides the tippet end down the groove, and the tag end appears on the other side of the threaded eye.
#0046 $14.00
Specialized Fresh and Saltwater Leaders
Scientific Anglers Absolute Leaders are copolymer blends that limit water absorption and maintain optimal suppleness for knot strength. Then post-production coatings are added to further limit water absorption and UV degradation. All that means 29% more wet knot strength for Absolute mono, and a 15% strength gain.
The Absolute Fluorocarbon leaders are 15% stronger while maintaining their suppleness and a progressive taper for delicate presentations.
Scientific Anglers 10´Absolute Bonefish Leaders
Offering exceptional value for the traveling flats angler, these monofilament leaders offer a high break strength and suppleness at a great price. This leader taper profile is designed for maximum casting versatility in fly size and sun/wind conditions.
Designed for chasing anadromous fish and featuring a powerful taper profile for increased turnover with indicator rigs on a single-handed rod or a two-hander and pretty fly. The medium stiff material used in these is specifically chosen to minimize memory in colder water temps.
Rio 12´Hand-Tied Fluorocarbon Tarpon Leaders
Tapered Tarpon Leaders from Rio are a fully tapered leader with shock tippet at the end. These tapered leaders will transfer energy much better than the standard level line to shock tippet that other tarpon leaders are made with, providing much better turnover and presentation.
Scientific Anglers Absolute 8´Predator Toothy Fish Leader
These general purpose saltwater leaders are made from a medium stiff nylon, with a taper designed to turn over anything from beefy redfish flies to delicate bonefish patterns.
s Very strong, very powerful, .028˝-.030˝ diameter butt sections
s Perfection looped s Clear, knotless, tapered leaders 10´Mono Saltwater Leaders
Scientific Anglers Absolute Fluorocarbon Big Game Leader
A stiffer version of the Absolute Trout Fluorocarbon leaders with a heavier, more powerful butt section, and shorter front taper that is designed to handle big, heavy flies, tough winds, and distance.These are terrific leaders for Bonefish, Permit, Jacks, and larger fresh or saltwater species.
9´Fluorocarbon Salt/Big Game Leader
TroutHunter Nylon Leaders
Extraordinary precision and unparalleled turnover for the most demanding trout angler. Each leader has a versatile taper to deliver solid performance in all conditions. Exclusive U.V. resistant, waterproof packaging ensures that your leader is of maximum strength when purchased.
s Camouflage olive tint for low visibility
Suited for saltwater and big-game toothy-fish such as barracuda on the flats or the nastiest teeth you’ll find in the jungle fish. 7.5´of looped 20lb abrasion-resistant nylon leader is attached to 15˝ of 45# nickel titanium wire, with a stay-lok snap on the end to easily and permanently connect to the fly.
Scientific
Anglers Absolute Trout Leader Assortment
The same great leader material as the SA Absolute Monofilament Trout Leaders but in money saving 3 pack bundles in tapers specifically designed for trout. Available in 7´6˝ or 9´lengths with the same ideal trout sizes.
Scientific
Anglers Absolute Trout Stealth Finesse 12´Leaders
Excellent for slack line presentations for long, drag-free drifts.
Perfectly suited for the most technical dry fly presentations.
s Supple monofilament is perfect for demanding spring creeks.
s Equally effective for fishing nymphs for tough trout.
s All materials are fully biodegradable, paper packaging 100% recyclable
s 29% higher wet knot strength than their previous material
Specialized Tippet Material & Accessories
TroutHunter Fluorocarbon Tippet
Designed to create strong, durable knots while providing remarkable breaking strength for its diameter. Received the highest possible industry accolades for honesty in advertised strength and abrasion resistance.
s UV protective packaging
s Waterproof packaging
s Half sizes – yep, that’s right!
s Designed by fishermen
Fluorocarbon 50 Meter Spools
TroutHunter Evo Nylon Tippet
EVO is a new and improved nylon monofilament achieved through the unique application of a proprietary organic coating in the material. The unique process of applying the coating to the material results in stronger knot strength and no noticeable increase in diameter. The coating also adds durability to the tippet, increases abrasion resistance, and repels water so the tippet floats better.
Evo Nylon 50 Meter Spools
Fishpond Headgate Tippet Holder
Just clip it on and forget about the days of fishing through your vest or pack for those loose spools. The spring-loaded hinge design allows you to keep up to 7 tippet spools at your fingertips and features a built-in cutting blade.
Maxima
Ultra Green & Chameleon Tippet
The traditional choice of professional guides and veteran steelheaders. It is soft, supple and has very little memory. Maxima has superb knot strength, abrasion resistant, and cold weather doesn’t make it stiff and brittle.
Scientific Anglers
Absolute Clear Nylon Trout Tippet
The most supple mono tippet we’ve used and offers wet knot strength that is 40% higher than other brands.
Scientific Anglers Absolute
Supreme Fluorocarbon Trout Tippet
Absolute Predator
s Silicone bands help protect from uv exposure s 30m spools
There is no equal...Simply the strongest freshwater fluoro available, with a micro coating that improves wet knot strength by 33% over all other fluoros.
Supreme is much more supple than other fluorocarbons, providing drag-free drifts and a stealthy footprint.
Fluorocarbon 30 Meter Spools
Seaguar
Grand Max
The highest class of Seaguar tippet when looking at strength and sensitivity. Exclusive process with two custom Seaguar 100% fluorocarbon resins create a tippet with smaller diameters yet with exceptional knot and tensile strength. Comes on a pocket-thin leader/tippet spool for easy carrying, spools also have a built-in connector. Seaguar Gold Label 66 Yard Spools
Scientific Anglers
Absolute Saltwater Supreme Fluorocarbon Tippet
Exceptional break strength and suppleness for when the fish are big… and spooky. 100% fluorocarbon construction maximizes strength and stealth.
Fluorocarbon 30 Meter Spools
TroutHunter
Tippet Holder
Lightweight and central arbor post features a small waterproof stash compartment and lanyard attachment ring. Easily holds 6 spools of Trout Hunter tippet material. #30055 $9.95
Spool
Hands Tippet Tenders
Convenient elastic
Fluorocarbon Tippet
fluorocarbon tippet boasts superb breaking strength 15% better than previous materials. It is next to invisible in the water, fooling even the most wary fish. The new silicone band protects the tippet from UV exposure, and the built in line cutter makes life on the water as convenient as possible.
IMAGINEIFSOMEONE put as much time, thought, and effort into designing fishing apparel as you put into finding fish. Someone did; meet Skwala. Skwala Fishing will reset your expectations. You’ll never look at your old waders, jackets, sunshirts or fishing pants the same way again. Incorporating the highest quality, most technologically advanced materials into sleek, function-focused design, Skwala makes the most comfortable, highest-performance fishing apparel on the planet. Period. Because, you don’t need more fishing gear, you need better fishing gear. You need Skwala.
Skwala RS Zippered Waders
Built for anglers who immerse themselves in long days and even longer seasons, RS Waders set a new standard for durability and comfort. Skwala reimagined fly fishing waders, from a buckle-less, load distributing shoulder yoke; to an integrated, lumbar supporting wading belt; to unique fourchette leg seams for increased mobility and comfort; to reinforced, boot and sock protecting gravel gaiters. If you relentlessly pursue fish – belly-deep in the flow, scrambling over slick-sharp canyon boulders, punching through brambles, briars, and devil’s club – RS Waders will reset your expectations.
s 4-layer waterproof/breathable laminate with C6 DWR finish / Ultra-dense 100% polyester microfiber double weave face textile / Anti-microbial treatment on inter or scrim layer
s 4mm neoprene with laminated antimicrobial jersey / Spandura® Yarns in sole panel
s YKK® Aquaseal® & YKK Aquaguard® zippers
s 14 stock men’s sizes (Medium-Short thru XXL) $849
Skwala Carbon Waders
Skwala’s Carbon fly fishing waders are designed to get you where most anglers can’t or won’t go. With a minimalist approach that reduces weight and bulk without sacrificing durability; a buckle-less, load distributing shoulder yoke; a magnetic, drop down upper for easy conversion from chest-high to waist-high; and an athletic cut with fourchette leg seams, Carbon Waders feel more like your favorite pair of pants than waders. If you travel across the globe, or just higher up your local creek than most are willing to venture, the Carbon Wader will make sure you arrive dry and comfortable.
s 4-Layer waterproof/breathable laminate with C6 DWR finishing / High-density 100% nylon woven face textile / Anti-microbial treatment on interior scrim layer
s 4mm neoprene laminated with 100% nylon jersey on interior and exterior of bootie. Interior Jersey lining is enhanced with an anti-microbaial finish. Sole Panel utilizes Spandura® Yarns in an abrasion resistant knit structure
s Exterior YKK Aquaguard® zippered cargo pocket
s 14 stock men’s sizes (Medium-Short thru XXL) $549
Skwala RS Wading Jacket
The RS Jacket sets a new standard for durability, water resistance, and comfort no matter how long the day or the season. Designed to pair with their RS Waders, the RS Jacket provides sanctuary in even the harshest conditions. Featuring a fully taped and stretch-woven internal wrist cuff in addition to a comfortable and easily adjustable outer cuff, your arms will never be wet again. The unique pass through pockets allow cold hands access to body heat trapped in the waders’ warming pockets. The generous drop hood keeps water off your face in a downpour but won’t bunch around your neck when the jacket is fully zipped and the hood is down. If you relentlessly pursue fish, even on days when most anglers hide behind their tying benches, the RS Jacket will help you stay on the water longer.
s 3-Layer waterproof/breathable Toray Entrant® microporous laminate – 100% Nylon 2-way mechanical stretch-woven face textile / 100% Nylon tricot backer
Built for anglers who demand flexibility and dexterity but aren’t willing to sacrifice comfort, the Carbon Jacket is fully waterproof, truly breathable, and easily packable. Though designed to pair with the Carbon Waders, this shell stands alone – weighing less than a pound and featuring a four-way stretch hard-shell outer layer that moves unlike anything you’ve ever worn. Whether you travel across the globe, or just higher up your local creek than most are willing to venture, the Carbon Jacket will keep you dry without holding you back.
s 3-Layer waterproof/breathable Toray Entrant® microporous laminate / 100% Nylon Primeflex™ stretch-woven face textile / 100% Nylon circular knit backer
s 2 zippered hip pockets, 1 zippered chest pocket, 1 zippered internal pocket
s YKK® Aquaguard® zippers
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL) $449
Last year I put Skwala’s RS jacket and waders through some extreme conditions while steelhead fishing on Kodiak Island, Alaska. A year later, I have about 60 days on them, fishing and hunting, and they perform like the first day I put them on. Thoughtful design, attention to detail, durability, and comfort, are what put these two garments in a class all their own. And I love the zipper, something new to me.
– Pat Pendergast, The Fly Shop® International Travel Director, field-testing Skwala gear in Kodiak, Alaska on a steelhead exploratory trek.
RS Zippered Carbon
Skwala Thermo 350 Hoody
Built for the days when your fingers tingle from releasing happy trout into icy water, Skwala’s Thermo 350 Hoody gives you warmth and comfort in almost any fishing conditions. The heaviest base layer they make, it’s 95% hand-selected New Zealand Merino wool.
s Snug-fit, scuba hood for layering under outerwear.
s High collar for extra warmth and coverage.
s Zippered, stretch-woven front pocket for storage
s Techincal raglan sleeve design with gusseted under arms restricts binding in the torso
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#CLSTH3 Dark Shdow or Oak $229
Skwala Thermo 350 Pant
Thermo 350 Pants aren’t just for under-waders; imagine if your favorite sweatpants, your favorite joggers, and your favorite cold-weather pants had a lovechild. They’re kind of like that. These are performance underlayers that you can still be wearing hours after the waders get hung up to dry.
s Constructed using 95% hand-selected New Zealand wool with a cloud-fluffy interior
s Stretch waistband with cordage adjuster allows pants to be firmly adjusted to your hips.
s Jogger-cut and tapered fit with articlated knees for comfortable layering and unrestricted movement.
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#CLSTP Dark Shdow $229
Skwala Sol Tactical Hoody
Skwala’s Sol Tactical Hoody is essential angling apparel for sunny summer days on a trout stream. Heat and sun exposure can wear you out and damage your skin, so they put as much thought and design technology into their sun shirts as their rain jackets.
s Scuba hood shields your face without obscuring your peripheral vision
s 100% Polyester knit with anti-microbial finishing
s 1 zippered chest pocket; 2 side pockets for easy access to essential gear
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#CLSTH Slate/Storm or Sage/Spruce $129
Skwala Sol Tropic Hoody
Skwala’s Sol Tropic Hoody is the lightest high UPF fishing shirt ever built. You’ve never worn a sun shirt like this. Developed for high temperature, higher humidity environments, the Tropic Hoody is 30% lighter than a standard synthetic sunshirt, but maintains a 40+ UPF rating, even when wet.
s Scuba hood shields your face without obscuring vision
s Ultralight, 85 gram polyester fabric offers 40+ UPF protection and comfort in both humid and dry environments
s Concealed thumb loops to maintain coverage when casting and moving about
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#CLSSTH Gray Mist or Lunar Rock $99
Skwala Sol Wet Wading Pant
These wet wading pants do everything, so you don’t have to compromise anything. These are the only fishing pants on the market that wear like premium hiking pants, offer broad spectrum 50 UPF sun protection, and dry out by the time you walk back to the truck.
s Fitted waistband to keep pants securely on the hips
s 2 zippered thigh pockets, 2 open hip pockets, 1 zippered rear pocket, and a change pocket
s A structured modern fit and advanced articulation provide comfort and enhanced mobility
s 6 stock men’s sizes (30˝ thru 40˝ waist)
#CLSFP Shadow, Charcoal, or Tent $129
Skwala Fusion Tactical Hoody
This great new layering piece from Skwala combines the popular fit, UPF protection, and functionality of a sun-hoody with the comfort and breathability of a mid-layer fleece, plus the wind and rain protection of a micro-puffy. Shoulders and sleeves have inverted expedition weight waffle grid back fleece covered with a Primeflex, stretch-woven face for durability as well as wind and water resistance.
s Half-zip for venting and easy on and off.
s Thumb loops for consistent coverage
s Full scuba hood for maximum coverage.
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#CLSFS Black or Earth $229
Simms® Breathable Waders
Built for serious fly fishermen, guides, and professionals
Waders from Simms® are made to be worn. Made to last. Made to withstand what hard-core anglers demand in the most extreme river conditions and toughest day-in and day-out wear imaginable. They do all that and are, at the same time, the most comfortable and breatheable waders ever made. That’s why they are the 1st choice of most guides and professionals in the world of fly fishing.
Simms Men’s Freestone Stockingfoot Chest Wader
The best value, durability, breathability ratio, performance and quality in a wader. Now 100% more breathable and 60% more durable, the Four-Layer Toray QuadraLam waterproof breathable material provides an unmatched value in a wader. s 14 stock men’s sizes (Small thru XXL) $399.95
Simms Men’s G4Z Pro Stockingfoot Zippered Wader
Simms’ highest-tech, hardest charging wader – the USA-made G4Z Stockingfoot brings best-in-class waterproof breathability, rugged durability and unmatched comfort to the remote coordinates and unforgiving conditions you call home. s 13 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL) $1,199.95
Size
(chest, waist or hips) (crotch to floor) * All of these measurement are body measurements, not garment measurements. ** Only available through Simms’ Custom Shop Program for an additional charge.
The G4 collection that represents the most durable and feature-rich waders on the market, employs five layers of rugged Gore-Tex® Pro Shell fabric, while the ever-popular Freestone model differs primarily in that it uses a 4-layer Toray® QuadraLam™ fabric.
Simms knows waders are equipment and that a poor man can only afford the best. Make sure your days on the water are dry and comfortable. Get the best!
Simms Men’s G3 Guide Stockingfoot Chest Wader
The G3 has all the in-river essentials you need, with legendary Simms durability that can stand up to heavy use in rugged conditions. Rigging a hopper-dropper combo just became a little easier with the help of a flip-out Tippet Tender®™ pocket with dual-entry zippers and Super-fly Patch® with integrated utility tabs. And numb, sore feet are a thing of the past with anatomically designed neoprene stockingfeet with a funk-fighting anti-microbial finish.
s 3 -layer GORE -TEX ® Pro Shell in upper; 4 -layer
GORE -TEX ® Pro Shell in seat & legs
s 19 stock men’s sizes (Small thru XXL) $699.95
Simms Men’s Tributary Stockingfoot Chest Wader
The Simms Tributary is a great value and a very good, breathable wader that will keep the angler who doesn’t fish more than a few weeks a year, completely dry, comfortable, and having fun while they’re on or in the water enjoying or discovering fly fishing
s Breathable & comfortable waterproof nylon 3-layer upper and 4-layer lower
s 12 stock men’s sizes (Small thru XXL) $229.95
See more great Simms products online: www.theflyshop.com
G4Z
G3 Guide
Freestone
Tributary
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Simms Men’s Wader Sizing Chart
Simms Men’s G3 Guide Jacket
The iconic G3 Guide Wading Jacket is the perfect blend of mobility and fishing utility. Lightweight guaranteed dry 3-layer Gore-Tex combined with stretch panels strategically placed to move with every dynamic cast. Tough, durable and will hold up to any weather.
s Durable, breathable, and comfortable GORE-TEX® Shell 3-layer through the body with GORE-TEX® stretch panels strategically placed to move with every dynamic cast.
s 3-point adjustable storm hood
s Right chest pocket has a retractor docking station
s Zippered hand pockets built with interior bellows
s Shingled, no-catch watertight cuffs
s 5 stock men’s sizes (Small thru XXL)
#CLJG3 Gunmetal $599.95
Simms Men’s Freestone Wading Jacket
Simms’ waterproof-breathable Freestone® Wading Jacket brings versatility to any adventure with a motion enhancing cut, ample pockets for storage and a full-time hood.
s 3-layer Toray® laminate for waterproof, breathable protection against any storm mother nature presents
s Single point adjustable storm hood with high collar and bonded brim to shed rain
s YKK® water-resistant front zipper with storm flap
s Waist-high zippered hand warmer pockets with micro brushed tricot liner and drain holes, for wading
s Articulated sleeve construction for maximum movement secured with hook & loop cuff to keep dry
s 30 oz. (850.5 g)
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#CLJFJ Black $329.95
Simms Men’s SolarFlex Hoody
When the sweltering sun threatens to end a long afternoon of tossing carefree casts, cover yourself with the Simms SolarFlex® Hoody for men. The quick-drying comfort and UPF 50 sun protection of lightweight COR3™ fabric lets you keep chasing that elusive 2-footer through the dog days of summer. The durable and flexible sleeve construction supports a range of movement, letting you cast from any angle. The hoodie features a flat-seam finish that creates a plush, next-to-skin feel.
s Quick-drying, wicking, anti-odor, & UPF 50
s Flatlock seam construction
s Raglan sleeve design for unrestricted movement
s Hood designed to wear over cap
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#SSFH D. Heather, B. White & B. Stone $79.95
Simms Men’s Tech Hoody
Add a great Simms graphic and stay ultra-fresh in the Tech Hoody that dials down the heat and cranks the comfort with an easy-breathing, moisture-wicking, sun-blocking fabric formula at a great price.
s A lightweight jersey knit fabric that feels smooth and stretches with each cast, while wicking moisture away from the skin to keep comfortable in hot weather.
s A hood built to protect your ears, neck, and back of your head from the sun
s Dries fast and keeps you odor-free with HeiQ Fresh and HeiQ Stain Away
s Works great as a baselayer for cool weather as well
s Thumb holes for added sun protection
s 50+ UPF protection
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#SSFH Dolomite Trout $49.95
Simms Men’s Stone Cold LS Shirt
The coolest performing stretch-woven shirt ever made. Simms Stone Cold LS is an unstoppable breath of fresh air during sweltering hot fishing days. This techinical shirt reduces the heat significantly and offers superb stretch to reduce binding during the cast.
s Stretch woven nylon with brrr° Triple Chill Effect technology that provides cooling, wicking and rapid drying for crucial warm weather performance.
s Two zip chest pockets for on-water essentials
s Convenient sunglasses chamois on hem of shirt
s UPF 50+ keeps you protected from harmful sun rays
s Excellent travel and fishing shirt
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#SSFH Bimini $119.95
Simms SolarFlex Sun Gloves
Lightweight SolarFlex UPF50 stretch fabric prevents your hands from getting scorched by the sun. Improved overall coverage and fit, while a synthetic overlay on the index finger increases stripping durability. Tie knots with ease thanks to the agilityenhanced half-finger design and bolster sun protection via extended coverage on middle and index fingers. Pairing snaps keep your gloves together when not in use.
s Half-finger style
s Long length to cover wrists for added protection
s Lightweight, quick-drying, breathable stretch fabric
Waders from the first name in outdoor gear and clothing
Patagonia has built their reputation producing the most comfortable, reliable, and durable outdoor products made, and these waders are no exception!
Four years ago they introduced Swiftcurrent Waders which quickly challenged the other top tier wader on the market for comfort, durability, and price. They’ve now taken a long look at the originals and made some great improvements.
They are state-of-the-art in terms of their hi-tech, breathable fabric and design. Moreover, every pair of every model of wader undergoes exceptionality rigid quality control testing. They are guaranteed to keep you dry without trapping sweat inside. It comes as no shock that Patagonia always delivers in spades on durability, and a real testimony to their quality is the fact that the failure rate is zero and not one customer has returned a pair to The Fly Shop® for any reason.
Every pair of Patagonia waders includes all these features:
s No ® Performance Standard recycled polyester microfiber shell with proprietary waterproof/breathable barrier and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish (PFAS Free);a highly durable, puncture-resistant fabric without multiple layers, added weight, and extra stitching
s Single-seam construction for durability, gusseted crotch for freedom of movement and comfort
s Submersible YKK® front pouch zipper is fully waterproof; fully adjustable, quick-release suspender system; top-hem drawcord cinch; Secure Stretch, no-snag wading belt; front and rear belt loops
s The interior features a welded TPU-waterproof pocket (expedition only), it flips out for easy access; two drop-in stretch pockets; two internal daisy chains for tools; center-back hanger loop for easy drying
s The exterior has cozy handwarmer pockets.
s Articulated legs, and heavy-duty scuff guards at ankles
s Anatomical left and right booties are built from a resilient 4mm Yulex®/neoprene that resist compaction, have a sock-like fit and are polygrid-lined for additional warmth and comfort
Swiftcurrent Expedition models, with their chest to crotch, ultra-waterproof YKK zipper are engineered for fit, mobility and durability. Patagonia’s heaviest weight, most fully featured waders feature an adjustable, quick-release suspender system for conversion from chest to waist height. Includes an interior waterproof pocket, handwarmer pockets with zip flaps and and two vertical-zippered chest pockets for fly boxes. Removable foam kneepads provide comfort while kneeling.
Engineered for versatility, these waders excel in both overland and in-water approaches. Built for years of work and engineered to reduce weight and bulk without sacrificing durability, these ultra versatile waders have a 4-layer, 5.6-oz 100% recycled material package treated with a DWR finish made without PFCs/PFAS, an intuitive feature set, a YKK® waterproof zipper, and an innovative evolution of sizing, patterning and fit.
s Color: River Rock
s 22 stock men’s sizes (Small thru XXX-Large-Long)
Patagonia chart measurements are in inches, and refer to body size, not garment dimensions. The inseam measurements are from crotch to floor.
Patagonia
Forra Wading Boot
Excellent wading and hiking boot!
Engineered for trail and river, the Forra Wading Boots are lightweight without sacrificing performance. Built with Vibram® Mars sole technology for traction and grip, these boots feature a high ankle, a sturdy toe box and an adjustable, noncorrosive lacing system for support and durability.
s Abrasion-resistant Cordura ® nylon mesh upper for quick-drying, durable, lightweight support
s High collar design provides a more stiff upper for ankle protection and stability; reinforced toe caps for technical wading.
#WBFWB Vibram Sole Sizes 8-14 $299
Patagonia Men’s Wader sizing chart
Patagonia Men’s Capilene Midweight Crew Top
Patagonia’s Capilene is a classic, all-around 100% recycled polyester baselayer. The smooth, soft face makes for easy layering. Hollow-core yarns and a diamond-grid back trap warm air, wick moisture and dry fast. HeiQ® Pure odor control keeps things fresh.
s Crew neck styling with internal neck tape for added comfort; locker loop for hang drying
s Raglan shoulder seams allow freedom of movement, full underarm gusset for range of motion and chafefree comfort
s Diamond-grid pattern next to skin provides warmth and breathability and wicks moisture
s Elastic thumb loops for secure hand coverage
s Stretch for added comfort and improved fit during movement
s 176 g (6.2 oz)
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#CLSLT Black $89
Patagonia Men’s Capilene Midweight Bottom
Patagonia’s Capilene is a classic, all-around 100% recycled polyester baselayer. The smooth, soft face makes for easy layering. Hollow-core yarns and a diamond-grid back trap warm air, wick moisture and dry fast. HeiQ ® Pure odor control keeps things fresh.
s Smooth, soft face makes for easy layering; HeiQ® Pure odor control keeps things fresh
s Fabric’s diamond-grid pattern next to skin provides superior warmth, breathability and moisture-wicking performance
s Soft, brushed, fast-drying elastic for added next-toskin comfort; locker loop for hang drying
s Gusseted crotch for comfort and unimpeded mobility
s Functional fly and flatlock seams to minimize chafing
s 164 g (5.8 oz)
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#CLSLP Black $89
Patagonia Men’s Boulder Fork Rain Jacket
A great jacket at an even better price, built for those days when the clouds open up and you want to stay dry. The 3-layer, waterproof/breathable H2No® Performance Standard shell is free of perfluorinated chemicals and made of 100% recycled polyester ripstop face. Includes a polyester membrane and a recycled polyester tricot backer with a DWR (durable water repellent ) finish.
s One zippered chest pocket for easy access to tools & accessories
s Two side zipper hand pockets
s Tapered velcro closure cuffs for a snug fit
s 388.39 g (13.7 oz)
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
s Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
#PTGBFJ Robin Brown $229
Patagonia Men’s Capilene Cool Daily Hoody
Patagonia’s most versatile technical top is built for use on the trail or on the water: It’s quick drying, has stretch for mobility and comfort, plus HeiQ® Pure odor control. Made with 50-100% recycled polyester, Capilene® Cool Daily styles keep you comfortable when you’re working hard in conditions ranging from cool to hot.
s Made with miDori™ bioSoft for added wicking and softness, and HeiQ® Pure odor control.
s Lightweight stretch fabric provides enhanced comfort during activities both in and out of water
s Set-in sleeves for enhanced movement and fit
s Deep hood provides additional sun coverage
s Thumb loops to maintain coverage when casting and moving about
4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#PTGTH Wetland Blue or Graze Green $65
Visit our website for color changes throughout the year
Patagonia Men’s Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody
Delivering dependable 40+ UPF sun protection and ingenious on-the-water functionality, the Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody features Patagonia’s modal fabric. Engineered from renewable, natural beech tree pulp, modal is super-soft and breathable yet durable for the most demanding hot-weather conditions.
s Engineered from 96% modal sun and 4% spandex jersey, this material is super-soft, breathable and durable, plus delivers 40+ UPF sun protection
s Longer sleeve length with thumb-hole elastic at cuffs provides added sun protection on the backs of hands
s Classic hoody silhouette with generous hood is designed to fit over a baseball cap.
s 265 g (9.35 oz)
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#PTGTCH Rock Wash $99 Fitzroy River Rock Green $109
Patagonia Men’s Terrabone Jogger
Add a pair of lightweight performance pants to your trail kit with the Terrebonne Joggers: breathable and quick-drying with a comfortable waistband and cuffs, and a bit of protection from the elements, thanks to a durable water repellent ( DWR ) finish made without PFAS. They’re perfect for layering or wet wading.
s Slim jogger fit with stretch waistband and cuffs: body fabric is built from 100% recycled polyester ripstop with four-way stretch.
s Drawcord at the waist for adjustability
s Two front drop-in pockets, and one right-rear zippered pocket for stashing essentials
s Articulated shaping knees for range of movement.
s 170 g (6 oz)
s 4 stock men’s sizes (Medium thru XXL)
#PTGTJ River Rock Green $99
Gear for the Ladies
We’ve worked with Patagonia, Simms and Korkers to bring the very best options we could find for our woman angler friends. We feel that the collection we’ve put together, with the help of ladies involved in the sport, brings a bit of everything one would need. Of course, we can’t be all things to everyone, but the collection on these two pages is a great starting point. Check our online catalog as several of these items, especially colors, will change throughout the year.
Created for empowering anglers with the agility and comfort essential for conquering diverse wading conditions. Engineered for versatility, these waders excel in both overland and in-water approaches. Built for years of work and engineered to reduce weight and bulk without sacrificing durability.
A great jacket at an even better price, built for those days when the clouds open up and you want to stay dry. The 3-layer, waterproof/breathable H2No® Performance Standard shell is free of perfluorinated chemicals and made of 100% recycled polyester ripstop face. Includes a polyester membrane and a recycled polyester tricot backer with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
s One zippered chest pocket for easy access to tools & accessories
s Two side zipper hand pockets
s Tapered velcro closure cuffs for a snug fit
s 388.39 g (13.7 oz)
s 4 stock women’s sizes (Small thru XL)
s Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
#PTGWBF Smolder Blue $229
Patagonia W’s Nano Puff Hoody
Warm, windproof, water-resistant – the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with P.U.R.E.™ (Produced Using Reduced Emissions) technology, wrapped in a 100% recycled polyester shell and lining.
s Center-front zipper has wicking interior storm flap and zipper garage at chin for next-to-skin comfort
LLM Large-Long (8-10 foot) 44˝ 33˝ 8-10
Simms W’s Tributary Stockingfoot Chest Waders
The best value in wading, the Tributary collection from Simms features every ounce of Simms high-performing wader DNA in an affordable package. Breathable & comfortable waterproof polyester 3-layer upper & 4-layer lower. Reach-through fleece lined hand-warming pocket, with zippered top stash pocket and integrated fly patch. Single rear belt loop with 38mm non-stretch wading belt and built-in Gravel Guards with gathered elastic bottom hem.
s 11 stock women’s sizes (Small-Short thru XXL) $229.95
s Two zippered handwarmer pockets have cleanly finished zipper garages; internal zippered chest pocket doubles as a stuffsack with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop
s Under-the-helmet hood construction is light and simple
s Drawcord-adjustable drop-tail hem seals in warmth
s 306 g (10.8 oz)
s 4 stock women’s sizes (Small thru XL)
#PTGWNP Lagom Blue $289
Women’s Swiftcurrent Traverse
Women’s Tributary
Women’s Boulder Fork
Women’s Nano Puff Hoody
Patagonia W's R1 Air Zip-Neck
A breathable, comfortable and highly versatile fishing top for layering or wearing on its own, made with moisture-wicking Polartec® Power Grid® 93% recycled polyester/7% spandex fleece that provides outstanding insulation.
s Polartec® Power Grid® 93% recycled polyester/7% spandex fleece provides moisture-wicking warmth; HeiQ® Pure odor control for long wear
s Reinforced shoulders and sleeves for durability and water resistance; reinforcements made with 95% polyester/5% spandex
s Zip-neck closure; left-chest pocket with zipper
s 329 g (11.6 oz)
s 4 stock women’s sizes (Small thru X-Large)
#PTGWR1 Thermal Blue $129
Patagonia W’s Cap Cool Daily Graphic Hoody
Patagonia’s most versatile technical top is built for use on the trail or on the water. It’s quick drying, has stretch for mobility and comfort, plus HeiQ® Pure odor control. Made with 50-100% recycled polyester, Capilene® Cool Daily styles keep you comfortable when you’re working hard in conditions ranging from cool to hot. Lightweight stretch fabric moves with you and provides enhanced comfort during activities both in and out of water
s Set-in sleeves for enhanced movement and fit
s Deep hood provides additional coverage from sun
s UPF sun protection
s Thumb holes for added sun protection
s 4 stock women’s sizes (Small thru X-Large)
#PTGWCDH Rinsed Green or Thermal Blue $75
Visit our website for our color & graphic changes throughout the year
Patagonia W’s Tropic Comfort Hoody
Delivering dependable 40+ UPF sun protection and ingenious on-the-water functionality, the Tropic Comfort Natural Hoody features Patagonia’s modal fabric. Engineered from renewable, natural beech tree pulp, modal is super-soft and breathable yet durable for the most demanding hot-weather conditions.
s Engineered from 96% modal sun and 4% spandex jersey, material is super-soft, breathable and durable, plus delivers 40+ UPF sun protection
s Convenient hanging loop at back for quick storage and drying
s Longer sleeve length with thumb-hole elastic at cuffs provides sun protection on backs of hands
s Classic hoody silhouette with generous hood is designed to fit over a baseball cap.
s 265 g (9.35 oz)
s 4 stock women’s sizes (Small thru X-Large)
#PTGWTCH Beeswax Tan $99
Patagonia
W’s Terrabone Jogger
Add a pair of lightweight performance pants to your fishing kit with the Terrebonne Joggers: breathable and quick-drying with a comfortable waistband and cuffs, and a bit of protection from the elements, thanks to a PFC-free DWR finish (durable water repellent coating that does not contain perfluorinated chemicals). They’re perfect for wet wading, hiking, bouldering and yoga.
s Slim jogger fit with stretch-knit waistband and cuffs; body is made of 100% recycled polyester stretch ripstop with a PFC-free DWR finish and 40+ UPF sun protection
s Drawcord for adjustability for the perfect fit
s Two drop-in front pockets and a right-rear zippered pocket for easy access to terminal tackle
s Articulated knee shaping for range of movement
s 170 g (6 oz)
s 4 stock women’s sizes (Small thru X-Large) #PTGWTJ Black $99
Korkers W’s Bantam Light Wading Boots
A lightweight, hiking-inspired boot built to withstand rugged freshwater and saltwater terrain. The definitive boot packed with performance and comfort for bad ass women anglers around the world. OmniTrax interchangeable sole system, includes a Kling-on rubber walking sole and a felt wading sole. Traditional laces with durable non-corrosive hardware.
s Hydrophobic materials = faster dry times which lessen the chance of spreading invasive species.
s EVA midsole and internal ankle wrap provides secure fit and shock absorbing comfort.
s Water flows thru internal channels then out midsole ports, removing excess water and weight.
s Includes Kling-on and Felt soles.
s 2.4 LBS per pair with felt soles.
#WBWBL Sizes 5-11 $169.99
Korkers W’s Darkhorse Wading Boots
Same legendary Darkhorse, re-engineered to actually fit a woman’s foot instead of forcing it into a smaller men’s model. OmniTrax interchangeable sole system, includes a Kling-on rubber walking sole and a felt sole. BOA lacing system provides unmatched simplicity and security.
s Hydrophobic upper material with ultra abrasion resistance and tonal camo pattern
s Molded TPU Toe Cap for durability and toe bump protection and protected stitching for prolonged thread life.
s Water flows thru internal channels then out midsole ports, removing excess water and weight. 3PFS Achilles stabilization for the superlative fit and function
#WBWDH Sizes 5-11 $209.99
Saltwater Wading Boots
Nothing compares to stalking the flats for bonefish, permit or a giant GT. It’s the ultimate flyfishing-hunt, mano a mano (you and the fish) and incorporates every skill as an angler and hunter.
The Korkers Salt Sneaker is a specialtydesigned-saltwater wading sneaker. This lace-up boot provides great ankle and arch support and a hard sole that protects your feet from coral, shells and marl. This is the boot you want for the Seychelles or Southern Belize, where 90% of your fishing is on foot.
The zip-up neoprene booties are perfect for short wade fishing sorties on the flats. They are easy to put on and take off, offer good sole protection and are light and easy to pack in your kit.
Korkers
Salt Sneaker
Supreme comfort for long days on the skiff or flats. These lightweight sneakers, only 1.8 pounds per pair, allow for longer days on the water. Includes D-ring for guards.
s Corrosion-free hardware
s Low profile and lightweight
s Non-Marking sole is perfect for flats skiffs
s Ballistic technology provides abrasion-resistance #WBKSS Sizes 7-14 $149.99
Orvis
Christmas Island Bootie
The Airprene upper allows water to flow freely through the boot, but keeps sand and grit out. Easy on-and-off with a YKK® side zipper secured at the top by a hook-and-loop tab to prevent line snags. The sole and sidewall are a heavy-duty ridged rubber to protect against coral abrasion and offer excellent stability.
s Made of Airprene and vulcanized rubber
s Easy on-and-off with a YKK® side zipper secured at the top
s Includes a reusable mesh carry bag #WBOFB Sizes 8-14 $98
Simms G3 Guide Boot
Built to withstand the most demanding wading environments, yet incredibly comfortable. Features bigtime ankle support and enhanced feel underfoot to help you get to hard to reach places.
s Improved cleat retention 6mm plate.
s Molded external TPU heel counter and heel clip for maximum ankle support.
#WBGBV Vibram Sole Sizes 9-14 $299.95
WBGBF Felted Sole Sizes 9-14
Simms
Flyweight Wading Boots
A full update to one of the most capable, comfortable wading boots in the Simms line. The new Flyweight Boot is a balanced blend of lightweight, travel-ready performance, trusted felt traction, and the kind of no-quit durability that goes the distance.
s Molded, rubber toe wrap, and abrasion panels to protect against wear and tear.
s High cushion dual-density EVA midsole for comfort and stability.
#WBFWV Vibram Sizes 7-14 $249.95
WBFWF Felt Sizes 7-14
Korkers Bantam Lite Wading Boot
A lightweight, hiking-inspired boot built to withstand rugged freshwater and saltwater terrain.
s Hydrophobic materials = faster dry times which lessen the chance of spreading invasive species
s EVA midsole and internal ankle wrap provides secure fit and shock absorbing comfort
s Rubber toe and heel overlays for added protection
s OmniTrax Interchangeable sole system
s Includes a Kling-on and felt sole
#WBMBL Sizes 7-15 $169.99
Korkers
Devils Canyon Wading Boot
An incredibly lightweight wading boot that fits like a glove and delivers athletic and agile performance like no other. The enhanced midsoleprovides durability you can count on with one of the most comfortable boots made!
s M2 Boa® lacing system quick & easy on/off
s Hydrophobic materials provide faster dry times.
s Integrated large drainage ports reduce water weight.
s Sizes 7-15 full
Skwala
Carbon Wading Boot
Combines the comfort and trail capability of hiking boots with the wet traction, support, and stability of wading boots. Available April 15th!
s Unique “Burrito Wrap” tongue ensures consistent fit
s Vibram IDROGRIP outsole with proprietary Traction Lug design (stud compatible)
s Rockered, dual density midsole for added comfort and cushion
s Removable OrthoLite® insoles
#WBCWB Vibram Sole Sizes 9-14 $249
Korkers
Greenback
Wading Boot
Combines innovative technology and traditional style. Extremely comfortable, with fast drying synthetic uppers and traditional lace system. This very lightweight boot also wears a very modest price tag.
s OmniTrax Interchangeable sole system
#WBGBK Felt only Mens Sizes 7-15 $119.99
Wading Shoe
A low volume, high performance shoe providing durability, superlative grip, and supreme comfort on water or land. Self-draining, Flex-Grip™outsole promotes excellent balance and ground feel. Great for fishing on a flats skiff, drift boat or raft.
s Indestructible Hydrophobic Canvas for durability with stretchy Airmesh for secure fit and ventilation. Two sets (different colors), water resistant laces provided.
#ALWWS Mens Sizes 8-14 (Whole sizes only), Hellbender Brown $99
Wading Shoe
Super-sticky G® Rubber outsole, Balanced Geometry™ midsole, and Water-Ready uppers this evolution of Astral’s original shoe elevates the common sneaker to a new level of performance and versatility. Ideal for wet wading or for use in a raft.
s Hydrophobic Canvas with Airmesh at vamp, tongue and medial side, Step-Down heel, built-in sockliner. Water resistant laces provided.
#ABWWS Mens Sizes 8-14 (Half sizes available up to 111⁄2), Treefrog Tan $135
Visit our website for our complete boot & shoe selection!
Astral Loyak
Astral Brewer 3.0
Wading Accessories
Fishpond
South Fork Wading Belt
Your wading belt may just be the most important piece of gear you carry. If you’ve ever gone for an unexpected swim, you know that it can be the difference between a mild inconvenience and a legitimate emergency. The South Fork Wader Belt packs a laundry list of innovative features. The floating rail system allows you to add multiple storage systems, with the option to attach a shoulder strap for added support. With additional molle slots for water bottle holders, and an integrated net slot, you’ll find yourself leaving that old pack behind for this ultralight setup.
s Thermoformed foam padding with lumbar support
s Floating rail system allows for added storage options including the San Juan Chest Pack, Thunderhead Submersible Pouch, Thunderhead Chest Pack, Canyon Creek Chest Pack, and more #29805 $49.95
Simms Pro Wading Staff
Excels against the push and pull thanks to the lightweight, high-strength capabilities of best-inclass carbon tubing. The four-section staff includes a FastLock system, similar to touring-style ski poles, for customizable lengths between 51 and 56 inches A contoured cork handle delivers non-slip grip. And the ergonomic strap is quick-release enabled for enhanced safety in the field. Moulded sheath comes standard.
s Complete with scabbard (sheath and powerful retractor)
s Printed depth gauges (in inches)
s 55˝ long (deployed)
s Durable 7075 aluminum tubing with Stainless steel coated cable and ribbed, closed cell foam grip
s Built-in wrist strap, retractor, and compression molded sheath
s Replaceable/interchangeable aluminum tip #17713 $229.95
Simms
Neoprene Wading Belt
2˝ wide high-density neoprene belt with a Velcro® size adjustment; quick-action side release buckle. A comfortable alternative to a standard wading belt. s 5mm neoprene provides comfortable alternative to standard wading belts.
s Holds shape when tight for safe-wading.
s New heavy-load buckle for added strength & safety. #32216 S/M #32217 L/XL $34.95
(Sting) Ray
Guards 2.0
Ray-Guard Shield protectors are designed to protect anglers from under-water hazards and protect the lower leg area while wading Brazil and Bolivian rivers.
s Protection from the knee down
s Use with or without waders
s Wrap-around shield #17510 $49.95
Patagonia Secure Stretch
Wading Belt
The sturdy Secure Stretch Wading Belt provides comfort and security, and it can support a net, staff or other accessories without sagging.
#29563 Medium $39
30249 Large
Access Tech Fishing Belt
Lumbar support at its best with a built-in net holster and D ring for secure attachment.
#31761 Black, up to 56˝ $79.95
Simms
Replacement Boot Laces
Extra-long, Extra tough, woven nylon over an even tougher nylon core. #6038 Long enough to fit all brands pair/$14.95
Orvis Wading Staff
Made in the same Austrian facility alongside premium trekking poles that features carbon-fiber sections with all aluminum hardware and stainlesssteel push buttons and springs. A coated stainless cable connects all three sections. Adjustable from 45 -53 in length with a strong cam-lock. Includes a keeper zinger and a neoprene sheath with loop for placement on a wader belt.
s 3-section staff assembles in seconds
s Non-slip foam grip
s Adjustable length of 45 ¼˝- 53˝
s Collapsed length 16˝ #31978 $198
Simms Hard Bite Carbide Tipped Vibram Boot Studs
Specially shaped to fit Simms Streamtread Vibram outsoles and to add traction, safety, and durability to any Vibram, rubber, or felted sole wading boot.
#8999 Deep threads for felt soles 20 pack/$34.95 9000 Short threads rubbers soles
Simms Hard Bite Carbide and Aluminum Star Cleats
The 45+ Rockwell Carbide chips are zinc-plated for added life, and additional corrosion resistance. The relatively corrosion-free Aluminum cleats are softer, producing a great grip on rock surfaces.
#11670 Carbide Star Cleats/Studs 16 pack/$39.95
Simms
Wading Accessories
Patagonia Ultralightweight Liner Socks
s Low-density knit for an ultralightweight feel
s 70% recycled polyester/28% nylon/2% LYCRA® spandex with HeiQ® Pure odor control
s 3/4-length crew socks
#CLULS Medium, Large, X-Large, Forage Gray $22
Patagonia Merino Wool Blend Crew Socks
s Lightly cushioned for all day comfort.
s Exceptional breathability, rugged durability, plus excellent stretch and recovery.
s 56% Wool/41% nylon/3% spandex
#CLMWS Medium, Large, X-Large, Fitzroy $25
Simms OTC Thermal Merino Wool Socks
s Heavyweight, hardworking Merino wool
s Reinforced heel and toe s Machine washable
s 81% wool, 18% nylon, 1% Lycra Spandex
#CLTS Medium, Large, X-Large $39.95
Simms Neoprene Wading Sock
Simms’ next-generation Neoprene Wading Socks are fine-tuned for performance across a swath of environs. Improved anatomical fit socks feature 2.5mm breathable, odor-fighting Airprene in the underfoot and a neoprene jersey upper that keeps feet warm in cooler water.
#WDWWS S 7-8, M 8-10, L 10-12, XL 12-13 $34.95
Restoring Waders & Jackets
Breathable waders and jackets often begin losing their waterproof and repellant character when the micropores in the fabric become clogged with dirt or salt. When water no longer “beads up” they need to be washed (according to directions, and adding Revivex will help even more) .
Korker’s
Guard Wading Sock
Abrasion-resistant form-fit 3.5mm neoprene, complete with gravel guards and a patent-pending perforated footbed to drain away unwanted foot stew. Perfect for walk and wade trips on hot, summer days.
s 3.5mm neoprene upper with perforated Airprene underfoot.
#WDKWS S 7-8, M 9-10, L 11-12, XL 13-14 $39.95
The Fly Shop’s Laundry/Wading Bag
Perfect for travel or to keep your car smelling fresh, and your clean, dry stuff separate from wet wading gear and stinky, dirty clothes. Folds flat and it’s terrific as a laundry bag on trips or for waders.
#5271 24˝ x 19˝ $34.95
Fishpond Cimarron Wader Duffel
This bag is designed to handle the abuse of season after season in the back of your truck.
s Boot and wader compartment with mesh divider
s 2 large interior coated mesh zippered pockets
s Detachable, front load washable, insulated wader mat
s Detachable shoulder strap
#31923 Sand $249.95
Simms
Headwaters Taco Bag
This fully zippered oval is large enough to handle all your wading gear and makes a mat for dressing.
s Keeps wading gear together
s Zippered repair kit pocket
s Extremely durable and weighs only 11 oz.
s 600 denier ballistic nylon s 45 liter capacity
#25802 38˝ x 19˝ x 5˝ $49.95
Riversmith Convoy Gear-roll
The Gear-roll is designed to hold everything you need for a day out on the water. Adapatable to various environments, this pack can be carried like a messenger bag or backpack. Lay it on your tailgate, trunk, or hang it off the side of your vehicle. Also a great travel bag.
s Breathable for wet gear, boot, and wader storage. 100% waterproof pocket for dry storage.
s Holds 2 rods, a net, pack, and much more.
s Removable changing mat.
#33476
Revivex
Spray
Spray it on wet breathable gear, toss it in the dryer. #4420 10.5-ounce $12.95
Revivex Pro Cleaner
Made specifically to clean and refresh all Gore-Tex, Windstopper, and other kinds of breathable outerwear. #9522 10-ounce bag $10.95
Repairing Waders & Jackets
There’s an easy way to find leaks in Gore-Tex and other breathable fabrics. Just spray the inside of the wader or jacket with rubbing alcohol. The leak area will turn black. Mark them with a Sharpie and dab on some AquaSeal.
AquaSeal
AquaSeal with FD Accelerator
Our first choice for repairing any wader. Repairs are quick, permanent, flexible, and can be finished in minutes by using the FD® accelerant. #718 Aqua Seal with FD® Accelerator $12.95
Simms
Field Repair Kit
Quick-curing Aquasseal® UV and Tenacious Tape patches for instant on-the-water repairs to waders and rainwear.
#18074 Instructions included $12.95
The Fly Shop’s No-Slip Wader/Vest Hangers
A stainless steel answer to hanging waders or vests in motor homes, garages, or anywhere else.
The up-turned, rubber-capped ends prevent the garments from slipping off.
#7603 each/$9.95
Nets & Accessories
Adamsbuilt Aluminum Catch & Release Nets
These lightweight, aluminum catch and release nets are the perfect tool for all day angling. The rubber netting doesn't rot and allows for safer handling of fish.
s Lightweight aluminum frame and handle
s Large comfortable foam grip
s Retractable elastic lanyard with stainless steel clip
These great, lightweight aluminum nets are the perfect choice for any angling situation.
s Lightweight aluminum frame and handle
s Large comfortable foam grip
s Retractable elastic lanyard with stainless steel clip
s Available in both Rubber and Camo Ghost netting
s Netting options available in 15˝ and 19˝ models
s 7.5˝ Handle, 10˝ Depth, 15˝ x 10.5˝ Hoop
Simms Daymaker Boat Net
From watercraft to wading for it – the lightweight and durable Daymaker Boat Net brings carbon-composite construction and fish-friendly materials to your heavy-lifting fishing program. Swap handle lengths to match your needs and, when it's time to travel, separate it into two pieces for convenient stowage.
#32675 58˝ overall, 13˝ x 20˝ opening $279.95 32676 18˝ overall, 13˝ x 20˝ opening 269.95
The Fly Shop’s Fish-Friendly Nets
Beautifully hand-crafted to last for years, these nets are extremely light and very durable, and a great fly fishing value.
The soft, catch-and-release nets feature fish-friendly rubber mesh to help reduce both abrasion and hook-fouling, and allow fish to be released quickly. Each hardwood net has a double-laminated, durable hoop frame, extremely large hoop area and a shallow, flat bottom rubber mesh net designed to reduce fish stress.
#16201 TFS Classic Trout Net 22˝ x 11˝ x 15˝ opening $50 16203 TFS Trophy Boat Net 38˝ x 16˝ x 21˝ opening 85
Fishpond’s Confluence Magnetic Net Holder
With an 8 lb. magnetic pull force, this is a complete magnetic net release system to keep your net close and always ready.
#24384 $29.95
FishPond’s “Nomad” Nets
The most durable and practical nets we’ve ever seen! Super-light, super-durable, built from graphite and fiberglass, these rugged nets are buoyant, weather-proof, and beautiful.
Each model features a heavy, fish-friendly rubber net and the Nomad net handles have a measuring tape.
Measure Nets
Measure and release your fish quickly without guesswork using these practical and durable nets. Simply add the two visible numbers together at each end of the fish and let ‘em go. Measure Nets feature rubberized netting on most models, hypalon grips, and ultra-tough, durable aluminum frames.
#14365 Small, Rubberized (fish to 20˝) $41.95
14366 Medium, Rubberized (fish to 24˝) 46.95
14367 Large, Rubberized, Extension (fish to 28˝) 61.95
16251 Jr. Guide Model, Rubberized (fish to 34˝) 99.95
14364 Guide, Rubberized (fish to 40˝) 117.95
Measure Net Rubberized Net Replacement Bags
Zippered, rubberized replacement nets that fit many other models. Measure the circumference.
#14369 35˝ Small $23.95 #14370 40˝ Medium $26.95
14371 47˝ Large 28.95 31013 58˝ Jr. Guide 44.95 14479 68˝ Guide 50.95
Luggage & Gear for the traveling angler
Patagonia Great Divider
The ultimate storage bag for anglers, photographers and travelers! This waterresistant, non-submersible bag is padded with sturdy sides, shoulder and hand straps, adjustable dividers and storage pouches.
Our absolute favorite saltwater boat bag.
s Main storage compartment with 3 adjustable dividers
s Velcro patches on the lid provide a quick place to stash flies while also allowing for easy customization
s Magnetic front closure prevents accidental spills
s An excellent carry-on that converts to a great boat bag
#32835 18˝ x 9.5˝ x 13˝ 26L $319
100L Wheeled Duffel
Tough and highly weather-resistant, the Black Hole® Wheeled Duffel is a burly, smooth-rolling duffel that’ll protect your gear from the hard knocks of travel. Sized to hold everything you need for an extended trip, with a zippered, Ushaped lid that covers the huge main compartment.
The sturdy frame sheath protects from baggage-handler abuse and oversized wheels deliver a smooth ride, whether you’re crossing the tarmac or traversing a cobblestone street.
s Burly polyester ripstop weather-resistant material will keep all your gear dry in bad weather
s Stout wheelset for easy movement on rough terrain s Zippered side pockets
s The main compartment is just long enough to accommodate 4-piece fly rod cases
#32840 31˝ x 16˝ x 14˝ Basin Green $419
Fishpond
Stormshadow Large Rolling Duffel
The Stormshadow Large Rolling Duffel was born to handle the demands of travelers heading to far-flung destinations where durable gear is critical to success. Featuring waterproof fabric, the Stormshadow offers enhanced weather resistance to protect your equipment, clothing, and personal items.
s Separate bottom compartment securely holds six 4-piece rod tubes, boots, waders, smaller nets, and more, providing ample storage.
s Compression-molded bottom shell laminated with ballistic fabric
s Ventilated mesh on main body interior pocket s Replaceable wheels
35˝ x 16˝ x 14˝, 10.35 lbs, 4695 g $399.95
Fishpond Cutbank Gear Bag
Built with the incredibly tough 1680 TPU-coated, recycled, Cyclepond nylon, YKK water resistant zippers, and welded construction with signature Fishpond molded top and bottom. As a specialized tackle bag it keeps your gear dry, and the organization system allows for easy access to your gear and eliminates any thought of having to worry about the elements.
s Perfect size to fit in the hatch of most flats boats
s Included velcro fly patch for lid top #29810 22 L (1,342 cu. in.) 17˝x 11˝ x 10˝ $299.95
Patagonia
Black Hole Travel Cubes *
Patagonia’s Black Hole® Cubes add even more modular organization to your packing system. We have found that better organization in your luggage system provides for easier packing and locating what you need. Work great for any travel bag, but fit perfectly with the Black Hole Wheeled Duffel.
s Water-resistant fabric with a recycled TPU coating
s MCL Cube has a roll-top with a separate zip-access lower compartment
s Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
#33494 MCL Cube 12L Pufferfish Gold $65
31538 Large Cube 14L Phosphorus Green 65
31539 Medium Cube 6L Nouveau Green 49
31540 Small Cube 3L Smolder Blue 39
* Color options will vary throughout the year.
The Fly Shop’s®submarine river duffle
Unquestionably the best river and whitewater duffel ever made! We had our duffel built exclusively for us by Jack’s, the best whitewater manufacturer in the world. Our professional guide staff spent two entire summers on the rugged, wild rivers of Kamchatka designing, testing, and refining this totally waterproof, and near-bulletproof duffel. The end result is a top-of-the-line expedition duffel for the serious outdoorsman and wilderness traveller.
s The full length duffel opening makes it easy to see and locate everything in the huge interior
s Space enough for a 4-piece, 14´spey rod and more than enough for a week’s worth of stuff
s This duffel is completely watertight, totally submersible, and the best float trip bag ever made.
s Welded construction by the best manufacturer in the industry s Shoulder/backpack straps #5724 43˝ x 17˝ x 17˝ Submarine Yellow $375
Patagonia Black Hole
Fishpond Luggage & Angling Travel Accessories
These guys have a well-earned reputation for designing and manufacturing well thought out equipment for the fly fishermen.Their luggage is no exception. It’s handsome and ultra-functional.
Sportsmans Bumper Rod & Gun Holder
The Sportsman Bumper Mini is a handy accessory for any outdoorsman. Fitted with powerful magnets, it attaches securely to the side of your car and keeps your rod or gun safely out of harm’s way while you’re gearing up.
#21483 $12.95
Fishpond Stormshadow Rolling Carry-On
A versatile travel companion created for both wilderness adventures and urban getaways. Effortlessly navigate airports with essentials like your passport, clothes, and outdoor gear. Exterior pockets aid in organization on the go, and convenient external tie-down points make carrying fly rods a breeze.
s Retracting Handle s Weighs only 6.75 lbs
s Clamshell zippered opening s Replaceable wheels
s 450d Recycled Polyester with TPU Coating
s Two exterior organization pockets
#33256 23˝ x 13˝ x 10.5˝ $279.95
Fishpond
Thunderhead Dry Bag
Fishpond Cabin Creek Toiletry Kit
This rugged toilet kit is our favorite. It’s design is based on the classic, original Dopp Kit created in 1919. Absolutely essential for frequent travelers.
s Rugged waxed canvas
s Two zippered interior pockets
s Interior mesh/vinyl pockets keep everything in its place
#26593 11˝ x 6˝ x 6˝
If reliability is rooted in simplicity, it doesn’t get more reliable than the Thunderhead Roll Top Dry Bag. Those extra layers you packed for camp will remain dry, from a small summer shower, to an unexpectedly bumpy ride down the river. Constructed with 900D TPU coated NewStream fabric, the Thunderhead Roll Top Dry Bag is designed to withstand whatever you throw at it.
s 900D TPU coated NewStream Fabric
s Welded seam construction
s Roll top waterproof closure
s Built in D-ring attachment point
#30955
3˝ Dia. x 9.5˝ Eco Shale
$49.95
Fishpond’s Dakota Carry-On Rod & Reel Case
Grab your gear and go. This case handles all your 4-piece rods, reels and essential gear in a padded compartment with protective lid!
s Waterproof, molded bottom (back)
s Adjustable, padded, removable interior reel dividers
s 3 laminated see-through exterior mesh pockets for keys, phone, airline tickets, etc.
s Holds up to 4 rods, depending on length
s Granite, Aspen Green and Stone Tan
4-piece Case for 9 foot (or less) rods
#22809
Sumo Rod Carrier
Superbly designed rod carrier for the exterior of cars,trucks, SUV’s, and vans.
s Attaches to all smooth non-porous surfaces such as steel, aluminum, glass, plastic, fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.
s Easily transports all types of rods and reels
s Safe and secure on rough roads at any reasonable speed.
#13359 Magnetic Mount $189.95
17767 Suction Cup Mount 169.95
Loon Quickdraw Rod Wraps
The Quickdraw Rod Wraps securely fastens rod piecesor multiple rods - together, reducing the likelihood of broken tips or damaged guides. They can be used to safely store and travel with the components of a single broken down rod, or attach multiple rods together. Pair them with a Quickdraw Rod Sleeve and Quickdraw Reel Case to create the perfect traveling combo.
s Neoprene construction protects rods s Secures rod pieces together
s Reduces broken rod tips s 2 per package #30995 $10
Adamsbuilt Tailwater 4-Piece Travel Case
A great carry-on or luggage piece for travel that allows you to carry all of the rods you’ll need for any trip. At 34inches in length can also fit into larger duffel bags.
s Will hold up to 6 rods in their rod bags
s Heavy denier textured nylon for extra durability
s Reinforced durable end-cap to keep your rods where they’re supposed to be when you arrive at your destination and home.
s Padded detachable shoulder strap for carrying or storing #28798 Olive 34˝ length $79.95
Scientific Anglers
Fly Rod Sleeves
Protect your strung-up rods during transport. Simply slide over your rod and attach the keeper strap around the rod butt. Half length works on 8-11 rods broken in two pieces.
Full size is for assembled 9-11 rods and is a must for those with vehicles that can carry a fully strung-up rod.
#24455 Up to 10, full length $18.95
24456 Up to 10,
The Fly Shop’s® Aluminum Rod Tubes
We’ll custom cut our heavy walled aluminum tubing to any length you need. The Fly Shop’s price includes a aluminum powder coated tube (black) with a padded black-anodized aluminum cap.
s 2-inch diameter
s Can be cut to any length (60˝ length max) #31461 Black Powder Coated Aluminum $59.95
Clear Creek Multi-Piece Cloth Rod Socks
Soft velour rod bags, double-stitched and edge-trimmed for durability. Gray with black trim.
#1812
Vests, Kit Bags, Packs & Sling Packs
Fishpond Stormshadow Sling Pack
An ambidextrous symmetrical design and adjustable padded shoulder strap cater to left and right-handed casting configurations, ensuring all-day comfort for any angler. Convenience is key, and the Stormshadow Sling Pack delivers, with net slots, a front access pocket, and large die-cut hypalon patches for attaching a wide range of compatible accessories.
s Integrated waterproof pocket with self-healing TRU Zip
s Floating ambidextrous bottle mesh pocket with cord locks.
s Coated YKK AquaGuard zippers
#33254 10.5˝ x 17.5˝ x 6.5˝ $249.95
Fishpond Summit Sling 2.0
Fishpond’s most popular sling pack just got better. The most comfortable and design-rich sling available today, the Summit Sling 2.0 offers all the features you expect from a technical sling, and more. Three large main compartments and numerous exterior attachment points provide plenty of storage space and quick access to the tools you need most.
s 7 interior and exterior pockets
s Molded drop down fly/cargo bench with outside fly patch
s Hypalon attachments for retractors, and other gear
s Integrated net sleeve on back panel
s Shoulder pad work station with Hypalon attachment points #29800 Gravel $119.95
Patagonia Stealth Switch Pack 9L
A do-everything wonder, the Stealth Switch Pack 9L is built as an ambidextrous sling, but can easily convert to a hip pack. The simpler clip system allows for a more intuitive switch from left to right shoulder set up, or to ditch everything but the waist belt for the switch to hip pack mode. Large main volume features four large stretch compartments; zippered front pocket; shoulder strap pocket accommodates a phone. For security and total organization.
s Stretch mesh pocket on the shoulder strap is perfect for phone storage.
s External water bottle pocket to stay hydrated.
#32837 River Rock Green $149
Fishpond Stormshadow Lumbar Pack
Meticulously designed to conquer the elements and thrive in the most challenging environments. Built with highly waterproof fabric and coated zippers, this pack is designed for anglers who demand top-tier performance and unbeatable durability. An integrated waterproof pocket featuring the TRU Zip zipper guards your valuables against submersion, allowing you to explore with confidence. Behind a coated YKK AquaGuard® water-resistant zipper, you’ll find a large storage compartment featuring a removable divider, with 8 liters of storage space for all the fly boxes and accessories you’ll need.
s 2 large water bottle pockets
s Interior organization with removable pocket
s Integrated net slot
Fishpond Elkhorn Lumbar Pack
Offers lightweight construction, a rich set of features, and quick access to your gear, all on one iconic platform. With 5 liters of storage space, an interior water-resistant stash compartment, and an exterior quick access pocket, you won’t have to decide which boxes and accessories to leave at home. Intuitively placed Hypalon attachment points for tippet holders, retractors, floatant, and more keep essential tools immediately available. Compression straps on the underside of the pack provide a place to stow an extra layer. Constructed using highly durable, recycled Cyclepond Fabric, the Elkhorn will be the foundation of your on-river setup for years to come.
s Adjustable compression strap system
s Two mesh water bottle holders (Bottles not included)
s Padded backing and integrated net slot
s Velcro patch (Tacky Fly Dock not included)
s Minimalist tool attachment pad on shoulder strap
#30952 Pebble $99.95
Fishpond Thunderhead Small Lumbar Pack
Featuring a TRU Zip submersible zipper, the Thunderhead Small Lumbar delivers an airtight closure system to ensure everything stays completely dry. One of the key features of this pack is its detachable lumbar strap, which allows you to easily switch between a standalone lumbar pack and a fully integrated pack on their Switchback Wading Systems. #31921 $199.95
Fishpond Canyon Creek Chest Pack
The choice for grab-and-go anglers who need quick access to the absolute essentials, this highly versatile carry system offers a rich list of features, including seven tool attachment points, a dropdown fly bench, and an integrated net slot. Up to four of your favorite fly boxes will stow away with ease, leaving room for accessories.
s Compatible with Fishpond pack systems
s Drop-down fly bench with replaceable Tacky silicone fly mat
#29802 $79.95
s Hip belt pockets
#33253 12˝ x 9.5˝ x 6.5˝ $229.95
Fishpond Stormshadow Chest Pack
During a lifetime on the water, one of the many lessons learned is that the more you know, the less you need. The Stormshadow Chest Pack is the culmination of years of fine-tuning to design a carry system for the angler who knows exactly what they need and where their adventures will take them.
s Quick access magnetic fly box compartment
s Backpack attachment straps for integration
s Hidden zip pocket on interior of front panel
s Integrated net slot
Fishpond Thunderhead Back Pack
From big hikes into remote reaches of water or the urban commuter landscape of the city, we keep your most important items completely protected from the elements. This fully submersible backpack is one of our toughest bags ever, constructed with our bombproof 900D TPU coated NewStream fabric, a waterproof TRU Zip closure, and a sturdy harness system for a more comfortable carry. This new pack is equipped to carry and protect everything you could ever need for a day on the water. The Thunderhead Submersible Backpack is sure to keep your cameras, lunch and tackle dry.
s One set of Lariat gear straps (included) that can be positioned on left or right side
s 900D TPU Coated NewStream Fabric
s Fully waterproof, self-healing TRU Zip zipper closure on main compartment
s Water resistant zipper closure on the front pocket
s Lightweight foam shoulder strap, hip belt, and molded back panel
s Adjustable and removable lumbar support strap
s Coated webbing daisy chain, d-ring, and four-way attachments on back panel for various accessories including the Thunderhead Submersible Pouch.
s Interior organization with removable zippered pocket
s Compatible with Thunderhead Chest Pack, Canyon Creek Chest Pack, San Juan Chest Pack, Sagebrush Mesh Vest front panel, and Cross-Current Chest Pack #30954 Yucca $299.95
Fishpond Firehole Backpack
This 26-liter platform features thoughtful organization, plenty of support and breathability, and an abundance of water storage for full days on the trail. Whether you’re tallying up the miles or just bushwhacking to your favorite run, the recycled nylon exterior will withstand a beating, while keeping load-weight at a minimum. Loaded with exclusive features, including an exterior boot and wader pouch for wet gear, integrated net holders, and specialty attachments for your existing Fishpond Chest Pack, the Firehole is a favorite among backcountry anglers and travelers everywhere.
s Lightweight shoulder strap, hip belt, and molded back panel
s Exterior top and backside pockets, hip belt stash pockets for quick access
s Stowable Hypalon® wader/boot pouch with additional exterior attachment points #29801 $179.95
Fishpond Wind River Roll Top Bag
A favorite among our friends in Alaska, the Wind River Roll-Top Backpack has ample space to transport gear through the airports and into the wild with comfort. We improved this Fishpond classic with adding a thermoformed back panel and adjustable hip belt so you’ll have this pack for the long-haul.
s 900D TPU coated NewStream fabric
s One set of Lariat gear straps (included) that can be positioned on left or right side
s Front stretch mesh pocket with zipper closure
s Adjustable/removable lumbar support strap
s Coated webbing haul handle
s Interior removable zippered pocket #30953 Eco Shale $229.95
Simms Freestone Vest
The ideal blend of technical performance and lightweight comfort, Simms Freestone Vest has all the necessary storage for conveniently accessing your fishing necessities. Updated pocket array includes compression molded fly box storage pocket, and an easy access chest pocket keeps your phone secure
s Four interior drop pockets for additional accessory and tackle storage
s Large zippered game pocket
s Padded collar for all day comfort
#CLVFV2 Pewter SM-XXL $129.95
Fishpond Sagebrush Pro Vest
A lightweight vest that doesn’t compromise on carrying capacity, allowing anglers to carry everything needed for variable hatch conditions. Highly breathable mesh keeps you cool all day long. Thoughtfully designed and comfortable beyond belief, every fly box and accessory you might need is made easily accessible for all-day river trips. Headed off the beaten path? The front panel of the vest attaches directly to Fishpond’s backpacks for the ultimate backcountry setup. The Sagebrush is the favorite vest of some of the hardest working guides in the west.
s 17 interior and exterior pockets
s Adjustable shoulder and torso straps for perfect fit
s Signature drop-down fly bench with replaceable Tacky silicone fly mat
#29803 $159.95
Patagonia Stealth Convertible Vest
Lightweight, versatile at-hand storage – recycled materials, roomy pockets, fly patch, and multiple tool-attachment points. All designed to stand alone or detach and integrate with a larger system.
s For versatility, front vest panels easily attach to Stealth and Guidewater packs or to any backpack, with webbing bar or D-ring.
s Up front - two large fly-box pockets; four additional vertical pockets; one floatant pocket.
s Roomy zippered back pocket is secure, spacious and hydration compatible.
s Vest features a fly patch, intuitively placed hemostat dock and garage and multiple clip and attachment points to keep essential gear organized and handy.
s Made of 100% recycled mesh, the contrast fabric is 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU back coating.
s Fair Trade Certified™sewn #32836 411 g, 14.5 oz River Rock Green $119
Headwear Collection
See our complete headwear selection on our website
Fishpond High Country Hat
Handmade by a third-generation, family-run factory, this hat honors the 5000-year-old tradition of palm hat construction.
Mexican Palm
#33258 Small #33259 Medium #33260 Large #33261 XL $79.95
Simms Superlight Sunshield
Long-bill Sunshield Cap, featuring a neck-protecting cape. #32057 Sterling $59.95
Hemostats, Clippers & other tools
See our complete selection of tools and accessories on our website!
TFS Epic Washed Hat
Classic unstructured twill cap. #33287 Nantucket Red $24.95
TFS Epic Performance Hat
Lightweight synthetic, dries quickly. #33288 Daylight Blue $24.95
TFS Legend Vintage Hat
Unstructured profile with longer brim.
#33286 Sepia/Khaki $24.95
TFS Flat Bill Hat
Structured high profile, mesh back. #32436 Black/White $24.95
Dr. Slick
Split Shot Clamps
Designed to open and close all sizes and materials of split shot. One jaw is shaped like a triangle/wedge and the other jaw has two recesses to hold the shot. Simply place the shot in the recess and close the clamp.
#31851 5˝ Gold Loop, Straight $24
Loon Rogue Quickdraw Pliers
The ultimate hemostat, thoughtfully designed from the tips to the jaws to the handle. Tight angles and a shape engineered to accommodate all sizes of flies, allow for easy hook removal, and crimp even the heaviest of barbs.
s Handy Carabiner finger loop
s Flat jaw for hook removal and debarbing
s Surgical quality stainless steel
s Eye clearing needle s Locking handles #21366 6.25˝ $29
Simms Sungaiter
Made from lightweight, quick-drying stretch fabric, it features laser-cut breathing holes, for easier breathing. UPF 50+ protection and covers from the top of your nose down to your shirt collar with enough height in the back to fit over or under your favorite fishing hat.
#32632 Bimini Blue $34.95
32633 Backeddy Stone
25809 Sterling
33495 Backeddy Willow
33496 Aspen
Our complete selection of headwear & accessories is on our website!
Squeeze clamps with scissors and iconic Loon yellow comfy grip handles. Designed to be used while wearing gloves or mittens. Mitten Clamps open and closed with the same squeezing motion.
#31972 6˝ $24
Dr. Slick
5.5 ˝ Straight Jaw Forceps
Top quality, black anodized steel forceps with durable hinges, smooth finish, and over-sized finger holes. These long 5.5˝ forceps are a must-have for all trout angling.
Dr. Slick Scissor Clamp Pliers
s Great barb pincher
s Razor-sharp serrated scissors
s Strong, gold anodized surgical steel #24347 5.5˝ $23
Dr. Slick
Spring Creek Forceps
The perfectly matched tips are great for pinching small barbs.
Structured profile, mesh back. #33289 Dark Gray/Stone $24.95
Loon
Hitch Pin Scissor Forceps
A new way to carry hemostats. The Hitch Pin handles allow these hemostats to be securely stored just about anywhere, and present an ergonomic resting place for your fingers while in use, with a built-in blade in the jaws.
s Eye clearing needle s Flat jaw
TFS Leather Patch Trucker Hat
Structured medium profile, mesh back. #32437 Charcoal/Black $29.95
s Sharp cutting edge
s Stealthy matte black rust-resistant finish
#31970 5.5˝ $29
Top quality, black anodized steel forceps with durable hinges, smooth finish, and over-sized finger holes. #1325 4˝ Curved Jaw $17 1378 5.5˝ Curved Jaw 18
Sierra Stream
Needle Nose Pliers
s Tiny, narrow well matched plier points
s Designed to pinch small hook barbs #1404 $9.95
Dr. Slick Squall Pliers
Designed with HR 70+ anvil tungsten carbide side cutters, these T.C. cutters make short work of any monofilament and excel at cutting the new-age braid and synthetic lines. Can cut wire up to 60lbs. Full-Swivel Coiled Lanyard, Clip-On Molded Holster, Replacement Cutters with Jaws and Hex Key Included.
#33409 7.5˝ $68
Loon XL Nip N Sip
Extra-large and comfy-gripped, the newest version of the Nip & Sip is a significant step up. The new design is comfortable in hand.
s Bottle opener
s Lanyard included #29915 Black $39
The Fly Shop’s Pin-On Retriever
Lightweight, but heavy duty with an indestructible cord and spring.
As indestructible as zingers get! #1390 $8.95
Umpqua
Pro Retractor
s Rotating pin attachment
s Kink resistant coated retractor wire
s Large extends 42˝, Small extends 20˝
#3838 Large $19.95
3839 Small 14.95
SA Tailout XL Nipper
A simple nipper with a recessed eye cleaning needle and a soft grip. Extra wide for those cold days, when you have gloves on and need plenty of a cutting edge.
s Stainless steel cutting blades
s Wide, coated grip with finger choil for positive, reliable grip
#33443 3˝ length $12.95
Dr. Slick Offset Nipper/Hook File
Super handy diamond grit hook hone
s Clips like a ball point pen to any pocket
s Works well on all hooks from size 4 to 22 #3095 $15
Fishpond
360° Swivel Retractor
s Stainless pivot pin-mount s Anodized
s Lasts a lifetime s Super durable coil #22810 $18.95
Abel Nipper
The 3rd iteration of the Abel Nipper brings a new nipper that combines the best of the first 2 models, but in a sleeker design. Now, you can fully personalize your nipper by choosing from a wide range of solid colors, fades, flag graphics, and fish graphics.
s 2 eye cleaners s 2 magnetic threaders
s Easily adjustable polyurethane braid lanyard and machined aluminum
s User-replaceable cutter/anvil jaws
s Combine two graphics, applying one to each side
#ACNAN Color Options - see website $125 - $320
The Fly Shop Tell Tale Tape
Sixty inches of truth and spring-loaded facts. Easy-to-read, metric on one side, inches on the other. Water-resistant. #4273 $2.95
Dr. Slick 4˝ Hook File
The absolute best freshwater field file.
s Only 4 inches long s Diamond sharp
s One 600-grit fine groove on one side
s Ideal for dry flies and small streamers
s One 300-grit medium groove on other
s Perfect for salmon and steelhead flies
s Finish file for bonefish and permit hooks #33447 $13.00
Dr. Slick XBC Nippers
A sharp nipper with cushioned grip and a recessed needle to clean the junk from the eye of your fly.
#33445 $9.50
Simms Carbon Fiber Retractor
The most durable retractor made. The stretch polycord won’t break, and will extend up to 18 inches.
#30616 $19.95
Fishpond
Arrowhead Retractor
Arguably the very best retractor made. From the near-indestructible spring to the caribiner-style clip the Arrowhead Retractor is hand-crafted from stainless steel wherever possible.
The Arrowhead will outlast any other retractor on the market and pay for itself in durability and performance.
Tie-Fast Combo Tools
This invaluable accessory should be hanging off every angler’s jacket or vest. It incorporates four absolutely indispensible fly fishing tools in one.
s Razor sharp monofilament clipper
s Handy needle knot tool
s In-the-field hook sharpening file
s Needle point for cleaning hook eyes #5110 Standard $25.95 20249 Magnum
Economy Stream Thermometer
An invaluable tool for any serious fresh or saltwater angler.
#4501 $13.95
Dr. Slick Cyclone Nippers
Cutting edge nippers for the new age tippet materials. Super sharp Tungsten Carbide blades are mounted on a 2.25” lightweight 6061-T6 anodized aluminum frame and make short work of most, if not all, tippet material from braid up to 20lb coated wire.
s Replacement cutters included #32433 Offset $25
33410 Straight
s Constructed of 6060 aerospace aluminum #24718 3.75˝ x 1.25˝ $29.95
Fishpond Digital Thermometer
Tie-Fast Knot Tier
This simple tool ties nail knots, uniknots, or needle nail knots, in seconds. It should be an absolutely indispensable item carried in every vest or fishing jacket in the field.
#4359 $13.95
Accuately measures water temperature instantly. Features memory, lit LED screen with big numbers, fully submersible. Built in clip to prevent loss and stays easlily accessible. #31924 $29.95
Ketchum Release
The top catch-and-release tool made! Available in three sizes and proven effective in both fresh and salt water. Slide it down the leader and twist. #28201 Original (freshwater) $19.95
27772 Midge (super small flies) 28202 Big Bug (salt/streamers)
Pluck it dry! The Fly Banjo is an innovative way to dry files fast and effortlessly. UV-resistant silicone and twin loops on either end for double the wear.
s 2 Fly Banjo’s per pack
s Created in Montana and chemical-free #33497 Bright Green $9.99
Hammerhead
Gear Keepers
Tough enough to hold any wading staff, net, or hemostat.
s 60 lb. strength coated stainless cable
s 42˝ extension for a long reach
s Snap-clip “D” ring mount for vests #9611 Hi-force Net Retractor $25.95
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9615 Mini Retractor 14.95
Fly Banjo
John Sherman photo
The New
Zealand Indicator System
Just when you think you have a perfect system, something better comes along. This is the best indicator we’ve found. Easy to attach and remove, this kit includes an applicator tool, a sampling of white and chartreuse wool, and 12 inches of size small replacement tubing. It’s subtle as it lands on the water, sensitive when fish touch the fly, and won’t get bogged down with water. It’s the best system for sophisticated spring creeks or clear, ultra-selective trout fishing situations. Watch the instructional video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OmTgXOER6c
18368 Strike Indicator Tubing, Large 18370 Wool Dyed Green
18372 Wool Dyed Black 18369 Wool Mixed Colors
18928 Wool Dyed White
Thingamabobber
These revolutionary indicators have harnessed trapped air technology! A simple design and a favorite among The Fly Shop® guides. Buoyant, easy to cast, durable, and highly visible.
s Easy to attach, adjust s Won’t sink
s Stays in place on the leader
s Supports heavy weighted flies & split shot
#3706 .5˝Pkg. of 5 $8.95
162 .75˝Pkg. of 5
166 1˝Pkg. of 5
1254 1.25˝Pkg. of 2 3.95
Air-Lock Centerlock ™ Indicators
The Centerlock allows for true 90 degree rigging of Nymph rigs as well as running the line straight through on a tapered leader. The conical shape in the core ensures slip resistance against the most ferocious casters!
s 2 slot sizes accommodate multiple line diameters
s 3 per package (assorted colors)
s Available in 1⁄2˝ or 3⁄4˝
#32037 1⁄2˝ $10.99
32038 3⁄4˝
Screw-Ball Indicators
These foam balls are secured with a quick turn of the screw, releasing tension on the mono and allowing the indicator to be repositioned without disturbing the integrity of the leader.
s Available in White, Fl. Green, Chartreuse, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Orange
#ACBIS Small .5˝pkg. of 4 $4.95
ACBIL Large .75˝ pkg. of 4
Air-Lock Biodegradable Indicators
Quit sacrificing your tapered leaders to the “bobber gods”. The Air-Lock Strike Indicator is ultra buoyant, super visible, durable, easy to adjust, biodegradable, that won’t damage the butt section of your leader. Put your leader in the groove and re-attach the nut to the top. Unlike other systems, your leader stays in-line. No matter how many times you adjust your depth, your leader won't get kinked and compromise both your presentation and leader strength. Adjusting your depth is a breeze. Loosen the nut at the top, slide the indicator, then tighten the nut back down. No loops, knots, or kinks!
s 3 per package
s Available in 1⁄2˝, 3⁄4˝, 1˝
#19967 1⁄2˝ $8.95
19966 3⁄4˝
19964 1˝
Palsa Buoyant Pinch-On Indicators
Adhesive backed, fluorescent foam indicators that pinch anywhere on the leader. Ideal for suspending small nymphs above weed beds in slow streams or still water.
#1400 Fl. Orange 24 per card/ $4.50
1401 Fluorescent Green
1465 Fluorescent Pink
1480 Fluorescent White
Jaydacators ™
The newest version of one of the most popular indicators on the market today! Made from closed cell foam, the new Jaydacators are significantly lighter, completely waterproof, and more sensitive than before. The subtle bites that weren’t detected, now won’t be missed and are much easier to cast!
#27100 Small (Blue/Pink) 3 pkg./ $25
26595 Med (White/Pink)
26596 Large (Yellow/Pink)
31489 Fall River (Blue/Pink)
28708 Float-n-Fly (White/Pink)3 pkg./$30
Dinsmore
Non-Toxic Egg Shot Dispenser
Egg-shaped, non-toxic (no-lead) shot that are easy to hold, position, and crimp on leaders. Available in seven sizes to help everything from a midge larva to a stonefly get to the bottom.
#DESD 6 Dispenser sizes (below) $10.95
Loon Camo Drops
These non-toxic, tin weights are coated with a durable non-glossy matte finish that both adds to longevity and keeps the weight from sliding on the line. Natural colors and subtle mottled texture won’t spook fish the way that glossy weights will. Double-cut design makes weights easily adjustable and truly re-usable, as they don’t require a special tool to open and remove.
#24519 Big Water multi-pack $15
Sizes: BB, AAA, SA & SSG
24520 Skinny Water multi-pack
Sizes: #6, #4, #1 & BB
Loon Camo Drops Refills
Dinsmore
Egg Split Shot Dispenser Refills
Dinsmore soft, non-toxic shot re-fills for both the Dinsmore Selector and Dinsmore Dispenser.
.4g $10
Natural color double cut, non-toxic shot re-fills for multipacks. #24513
s Six refill sizes (See chart above) #DESR $5.95
Scientific Anglers
Absolute Sighter Tippet
This tri-colored tippet material is designed for Euro-nymphing style rigs. The colors alternate every 10˝ helping you to see your drift a lot better.
#26756 Ox 11 lb 10m spools/ $14.95
27700 2x 8.8 lb
28336 4x 6.7 lb
Tippet Rings
The ultimate tippet-to-leader connection. Eliminate unnecessary knots and extend the life of your leader.
#19287 2mm 10 pkg./ $5.95
Dinsmore
Non-Toxic Egg Shot Selector
A convenient, dispenser for the shot. Six dial-up compartments and sizes. #1391 $16.95
Hareline’s Tungsten Tacky Weight
A heavyweight alternative to split shot; malleable putty packed with powdered tungsten. Roll a torpedo onto the leader and it’ll harden in the water.
#5323 1 Ounce Tub $7.95
Float Tubes, Pontoons & Accessories
Outcast EZ Power Kick Fins
The easiest fins to put on and take off on the market. Featuring the same convenient step-in design, now enhanced with Fidlock magnetic closures. Set and adjust the straps just once, and you’ll never struggle with putting your fins on or taking them off again. The V-shaped fin provides maximum power and speed.
#33244 Adjustable $179
Outcast Float Tube Fins
Made specifically to fit comfortably over wading boots, these wide fins generate plenty of power and are very easy to take on and off.
#126 Adjustable $65
Knott Creek Float Tube Booties
Made from a more durable 4mm neoprene than previous models, the support with these booties will have you kicking all day in comfort.
s Fin strap keeper molded to upper heel
s Heavy duty rubber outsole provides durability and traction
#21134 Small (7-8) #21135 Medium (8-10) 21136 Large (10-12) 21137 XL(12-14) $89.95
Tornado Anchors
The Tornado Anchor is a new “spin” on anchor systems. Engineered to contour to the river bottom, the revolutionary design of the Tornado Anchor allows more surface-edge contact. This increase in contact area creates more uninterrupted drag, stopping your boat faster. The anchor consists of a series of stacked blades which independently rotate to conform to ever-changing conditions.
s Disturbs less of the river bed while being used
s 100% Lead-free design
#28791* 24 lb. anchor $160
28792* 30 lb. anchor 180
* Overweight shipping fees apply on these products
Outcast
Double Action Tube and Pontoon Barrel Pump
This professional pump is remarkably efficient and inflates on both the up and down stroke, saving a bunch of streamside time and a lot of effort.
#11928 $60
Outcast Backpack Straps
Designed to comfortably carry your fully inflated Outcast and Fish Cat float tubes to remote lakes and ponds. Matches clips on all Outcast float tubes. #3667 $39
Float tube accessories
Visit our website and find a great selection of float tube anchors, fins, repair kits, and other float tube and pontoon boat supplies
Don’t bet your life on cheap, inexpensive float tubes or pontoon boats!
TOP QUALITYFLOATATION devices have safe,well-constructed large diameter pontoons – designed to ride high in the water, so they glide easily and smoothly across water without drag. High floatation requires less energy and makes a long day of fishing a lot more fun. Better models are a one-time investment and often last a lifetime.
Outcast Fish Cat 9 IR
The Fish Cat 9-IR is a great pontoon for the guy that wants to do everything on his own without breaking the bank. It has long pontoons for performance, but is still compact enough to stuff into the trunk or check as baggage on your summer holiday. It’s a very stable boat that’s safe and stable in most reasonable situations, stillwater, spring creeks and moving water.
s 9 long pontoons, 16˝ diameter
s Weighs only 57 pounds
s Motor mount included s Over size shipping rate will apply
s Easily stored and very effective 7aluminum, breakdown oars with molded oar stops #4436 Blue Inflated size: 54˝ x 108˝ $1,209
The Outcast Super Fat Cat LCS
Get to the tough spots using the best float tube ever made!
The Super Fat Cat LCS design is a combination of the best features of pontoon boats and float tubes. It rides high on pontoons that are independently contoured and swept up in the normal direction of motion (backwards), The Fat Cat design creates less drag than most other float tubes and requires a lot less effort to glide smoothly across the surface.
s Ultra-durable, super-safe, urethane bladders that ride high, resist oxidizing
s Supports 300 pounds s Safety stripping apron s Incredibly light (12 lbs.)
s 5-Year Warranty s Comfortable, light, inflatable seat and backrest
s Super tough, mildew-resistant, abrasion-resistant, 600 Denier PVC bottom #28504 Gray/Orange Inflated size: 64˝ x 45˝ $599
The Outcast Fish Cat 4
#1 selling float tube in America! With nearly every feature but the price!
The difference between the Fish Cat and the Super Fat Cat is more than the $300 contrast in price. The Fish Cat has a vinyl (not urethane bladder ), foam (not inflated) seat and back rest. Weighs a little more than the Super Cat and supports 50 pounds less.
s Best selling float tube in the USA! s 250 pound capacity s Safety stripping apron
s 5-Year Warranty s Weighs 14 lbs s Foam back and seat rest s Zippered tackle pouch s Above water seating position s 2 vinyl bladders with reliable Boston valves #28230 Gray/Orange Inflated size: 54˝ x 44˝ $299
Marcel Siegle photo
Super Fat Cat LCS
Fish Cat 4
The Fly Shop’s 2025 FlyTying Catalog tools materials articles
It’s available in print and online in a digital flip-page format! We send it only to those customers we know are fly tiers.
If you haven’t received our Fly Tying catalog in the past, request one by simply going to our website at: https://www.theflyshop.com/intro.html or view the digital copy online: https://issuu.com/theflyshoptfs/docs/flytyingy23catalog
Don’t wait. Visit our website today: Hundreds of tying products Innovative vises and new tools Huge inventory of feathers Incredible materials selection www.theflyshop.com
New items in the catalog:
Fulling Mills Tactical Microflash Dubbing UV
Fine cut translucent uv dubbing that can be used on its own or mixed to your favorite dubbing. Easy to dub and is perfect for adding hotspots to any pattern.
Fulling Mills Euro Nymph Flash Dubbing
Euro Nymph Flash dub is ideal for when you want your nymph to have that bit of subtle bling. Try dressing your favorite nymph patterns with this dubbing so that you have a flashy option for when you think the fish will need that extra bit of added attraction.
Hareline Whole Enchilada Foamanizer
Stay completely organized on your tying desk! Holds everything: tools, thread, hooks, beads, glue, you name it!
Hareline Standard Foamanizer
58 openings to hold all of your tying necessities as well as 66 spools of thread, wire, or tinsel.
Hareline Resin & Glue Foamanizer
Organize and keep up to 27 glue or resins secure. As well as storing up to 18 spools of thread.
Hareline Material Fly & Prep Station
13˝ long prepping station with 24 slots to prep feathers, flash, hair, or flies!
Hareline Smhaen Material Guard
Designed to give a tier a third hand, the material guard will keep material out of the way and will easily slide over hook and thread. Also is great for holding back materials to glue the head of the fly.
Hareline Small Bead Pad
Perfect for storing hooks and beads, or anything else that might roll off your tying desk!
Hareline Feather Prepper
Designed to be used with short CDC feathers, marabou, or longer saddle hackle
Hareline Material Clamp Set
A wonderful tool to hold, prepare, or place materials in loops.
Hareline Stash Dub Pods
12 compartment dubbing storage containers that makes your dubbing easily accessible and organized!
Hooks
Fulling Mills
FM 5045 50 degree eye, 2x heavy, claw point, black nickel
FM 5120 Straight eye, 2x heavy, 3x wide, 2x short, flattened point
FM 5125 45 degree eye, horizontal eye, 2x wide, 2x short, black nickel
FM 2500 Wide gape, short shank, 3x strong, barbless, teflon finish
FM 6050 90 degree eye, aberdeen bend, standard wire, black nickel
Alec Jackson Hooks
Traditional spey fly hook. Beautiful curved shank for tying traditional wet and skated flies. Great color selection to match your fly. Black, Gold or Silver.
Check out our full selection of fly tying stuff online!
s Compare quality
The Fly Shop® hooks are brought to you by professionals who recognize quality. These are the best hooks for the money in the fly fishing world!
s Compare price
These hooks are a fraction of the price of comparable quality hooks.
s Not just another hook!
Our hooks are manufactured just for The Fly Shop® and not currently available in other retail locations. Some of our models can’t be found anywhere else at any price.
s Save by buying in bulk!
Our hundred-pack price represents a huge discount above an already great price.
s Save on shipping!
Purchase $100 or more, and receive free ground shipping.
Our Guarantee...
You don’t like our hooks send back what isn’t used within 30 days of purchase for a full credit.
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The FlyShop’sFlyTying Hooks
“It’s no secret that The Fly Shop® hooks are the best budget-priced hooks in the sport. You can’t find a hook of the same quality at a lower price. The Fly Shop® hooks are very strong, super sharp, and are available in all the favorite models and sizes.”
They’re the same hooks used by several famous fly tying companies for their top-of-the line flies.
All models below excluding our unique, “specialty hooks” cost just $3.00 per 25 pack or $11.00 per 100 pack
TFS 100 Sizes 10-18
1x fine, down eye, bronze, forged, 1x wide gape The standard dry fly hook.
TFS 921 Sizes 12-18
1x fine, 2x short, down eye, forged, bronze, wide gape, short shank dry fly hook.
TFS 5212 Sizes 6-14
2x long, 1x fine. A perfect hook for terrestrials and long shanked dry flies.
TFS 2312 Sizes 6-18
1x fine, 2x long, straight eye, slight bend, bronze, forged. Excellent Stimulator and long shank dry hook.
TFS 3769 Sizes 6-18
2x heavy, down eye, sproat bend, that is very good for nymphs.
TFS 3761 Sizes 6-20
1x long, 2x heavy, sproat bend, down eye.
TFS 5262 Sizes 4-16
2x heavy, 2x long,down eye The standard nymph hook.
These three specialty hooks below are $3.50 per 25 pack or $12.00 per 100
TFS 7258
Sizes 3/0, 2/0, 1/0, 2, 4, 6 Xtra strong, stainless, ring eye, bonefish and tarpon.
TFS 5444
Sizes 3/0, 2/0, 1/0, 1, 2, 4, 6 A top quality jig hook at a super reasonable price.
TFS 8774 Sizes 2/0-10
3x heavy, up eye, limerick bend, traditional black finished Atlantic salmon and steelhead hook.
In an effort to familiarize American fly tiers with The Fly Shop’s fly tying hooks we are keeping our reduced prices for 2025.
s These are super-strong, super-sharp, chemically sharpened, super-durable hooks, and now they’re available at a super price. What was already a great hook at a great price is now even easier on the fly tier’s wallet.
s Today’s tiers are no longer satisfied with the mass produced, machine-sharpened hooks that were often inconsistent in tensile strength and durability. Modern hooks tie better flies, and serious fly tiers now won’t accept anything less than top quality, chemically-sharpened hooks, even though they cost more. The Fly Shop’s move to a more modestly priced, quality tying hook is a welcome reversal for most tiers.
s Many years ago, some of the most popular fly tying hooks on the market were hard to find, and increasingly expensive, forcing us to explore the world market for suitable alternatives. What we found is the company that makes the vast majority of the best commercial grade hooks sold in America today. That was the good news.
s The bad news – in order to get a great price we had to order millions of hooks and hundreds of thousands of each size of each model. The massive investment in inventory has translated into great savings for us and for our clients. And it’s a pretty good bet that we’ll never run out.
s Several of our specialty fly hook models are different than other models found anywhere else at any price.
s Our model 7423 replaced the discontinued Eagle Claw 1197N nickel hooks and is the best nickel-plated hook you’ll find for tying shad, steelhead and salmon flies.
s The TFS 2305 is a totally innovative, strong, uniquely curved shank hook that is ideal for creating realistic subsurface patterns.
s Our 5444 jig hook is in a class by itself.
s The heavy wired, short shank TFS 2500 is, perhaps, the most popular hook in America for scuds, shrimp, and short-shank patterns.
TFS 2500 Sizes 6-18
wide, 2x short, 2x heavy straight eye. Eggs, scuds, shrimp,
Fly Fishing Schools
OUREXPERTTEACHINGSTAFF has a fine-tuned approach to instruction that makes learning the sport easy, fun, and fast. We care about properly introducing the sport of fly fishing to others. It’s part of why we’ve developed one of the premier fly fishing education programs in the country. Our curriculum includes fly fishing programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced fly fishers.
3-Day Fly Fishing Schools
Our most popular and comprehensive fly fishing school is intended to give newcomers the skills and confidence to successfully pursue the sport on their own afterwards. The emphasis is placed on fundamental casting techniques, basic knots, fly selection, entomology, and all of the other lessons necessary to successfully tackle any freshwater trout fishing situation.
All fly fishing equipment, study guides, instruction, workbooks, as well as meals and accommodations are included in our comprehensive three-day clinics.
s $1,895 per person, double occupancy
s 2,450 per person, single occupancy.
s May 8 - 11 (Note - Mother’s Day weekend.)
s August 14 - 17
1-Day Trout Clinics
The Fly Shop® has several clinics for designed for anglers interested in improving their skill set and expanding their arsenal of fly fishing techniques.
Conducted by experts, these one-day courses will build upon our basic skills clinic (Freestone Trout), then focus more specialized techniques presented in our Euro-Nymphing Clinic and Trout Spey Clinics. These day-long clinics are designed to take novice fly fishers to the next level.
s Freestone Trout Clinic
s European Nymphing Clinic
s Trout Spey Clinic
s $200 per clinic per person
Call for available dates
Women’s 3-Day Fly Fishing Schools
This full-on learning experience features a finetuned curriculum that’s been custom-tailored for an audience of women-only in a fun-filled, nopressure and no-testosterone atmosphere. All tackle is provided and the ladies have ample opportunity to reinforce their lessons in the fishrich lakes and stream at Antelope Creek Ranch.
s $1,895 per person, double occupancy
s 2,450 per person, single occupancy.
s August 21 - 24 Women only
Specialized Seminars
Instruction can be tailored for individual anglers, any size group, club organization, or business.
We’ll build a customized curriculum to match your schedule, skill level, interests or goals.
s One-day introduction to fly fishing
s Clinic to prepare for an exotic fishing trip
s On-the-water spey casting workshop
The Fly Shop® team will be glad to tailor a private clinic or seminar at the location of your choice, at Antelope Creek Ranch, or at a park or convenient site near your home or office.
Please write, e-mail or call for information, rates, and the dates for these sessions.
Brian O’Keefe photo
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3-Day Spey School
Conducted by a team of certified Master Fly Casting instructors at Gold River Lodge on the Lower Klamath River, the lessons at this comprehensive hands-on school will be done on moving water to simulate actual, practical situations anglers will encounter.
s $2,695 per person, single occupancy s August 7 - 10
1-Day Spey Casting Clinics
Expert instruction on the Lower Sacramento River with The Fly Shop’s Chris King, Two Hand Master Certified Casting Instructor.
Our talented team will be supplemented for this information-packed seminar by regional experts of the two-handed casting skill.
Each day’s program will start at 9:30 am on a broad Sacramento River gravel bar just south of Redding.
The morning program will start with an informative discussion about Spey casting, followed by several hours of actual Spey casting, on-water demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction.
s $295 per person
s November 7th and 8th
The Perfect Fly Fishing Campus
Antelope Creek Ranch on the north slope of Mount Shasta has a terrific lodge, two miles of private stream, a couple of trophy trout-filled lakes and is the ideal outdoor fly fishing classroom!
IT IS THE PERFECT PLACE to begin to master the sport. Students have a chance to put their new fly fishing lessons into practice right away and the opportunity to refine their skills with real-time angling action in a fisherman-friendly situation.
Students will enjoy wonderful accommodations, delicious meals, and are taught in an informal lodge atmosphere. There is plenty of room at the lodge for as many as a dozen students and single occupancy accommodations are an option.
Guests and students at Antelope Creek Ranch are treated to fine meals and terrific lodging without housekeeping distractions. They can focus on the real reason they’re there – to relax and enjoy themselves a stone’s throw from a fish-filled stream and a short walk to either of two trophy lakes.
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Get your kid into the outdoors and into fly fishing by sending him (or her) to one of our five-day summer flyfishing camps. Choose any one of the six sessions held at The Fly Shop’s spectacular angling ranch on the north slope of Mount Shasta.
Send your kid to Summer FishCamp™ at Antelope Creek Ranch
Our summer camps are tailor-made to get the younger generation hooked on the sport we all love . Begun more than two decades ago with the help of the legendary instructor, Mel Krieger, our FishCamp™ is a great way to introduce youngsters to the world of fly fishing.
“Teach a kid to fish and open the door to a lifetime of pleasure!”
ANTELOPECREEKRANCH is the ideal, outdoor fly fishing classroom and the perfect place to instill permanent enthusiasm for the sport. Each session of casting instruction and classroom lesson is reinforced immediately with success on the ranch’s shallow, fish-filled stream or at one of the two alpine lakes. FishCampers quickly develop the correct casting habits and angling techniques through a refined, fun-filled curriculum. Taught by patient experts, boys and girls will learn to catch trout on a fly and have fun doing it.
The historic, working cattle ranch is located two hours from Redding on the north slope of Mount Shasta. Learn more about Antelope Creek Ranch and FishCamp ™ by calling The Fly Shop® 800-669-3474
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FishCamp™ for kids
Our award-winning summer camps are located in the perfect outdoor campus. It is the ideal way for young boys and girls (age 10-15) to quickly master and enjoy the sport of fly fishing.
FISHCAMPERSLEARN fundamental casting and fly fishing techniques, fly tying, and outdoor skills that will stay with them the rest of their lives.
They’ll meet other junior anglers with the same interests, and have a ball catching (and releasing) lots of trout in our fish-filled stream and our productive lakes - on flies they’ll have tied themselves.
During their 5-day stay at Antelope Creek Ranch, campers are supervised by professionals, taught by patient experts, and surrounded by miles of private stream and fish-filled lakes that provide the ideal fresh-air fly fishing classroom, where they’ll have fun while reinforcing every lesson with on-thewater action.
Kids FishCamps™ $1,195 per Camper
The Fly Shop’s 4-night, 5-day FishCamp™ is a perfect, fun-filled way to introduce your youngster to the world of fly fishing.
s June 16 - 20 s June 23 - 27
s July 7 - 11 s July 28 - Aug 1
Everything at FishCamp™ is included
Kids only have to bring their sleeping bag, clothing, toiletries, and a smile. We provide healthy meals, all equipment, round-the-clock supervision, instruction, superb counselors, comfortable wall tents, cots, lots of fun, and loads of fish.
s Learn knots
s Hiking & Games
s Conservation
s Catch-and-release
s Casting techniques
s Basic entomology
s Fly tying
s Leave-No-Trace
s How to fly fish
s Reading water
s On-stream classes
s Stream courtesy
We first opened our tent flaps to generations of future fly fishers in 1998, and over the years have developed the finest youth fly fishing camp in the nation.
Antelope Creek Ranch is our classroom!
Our fences surround two miles of private stream and two trophy trout-filled lakes where campers reinforce every lesson.
Advanced FishCamp™ $1,595 per Camper
This more advanced curriculum is ideal for those young anglers who are wellgrounded in fly fishing or graduates of introductory FishCamps.
Camp includes a guided Lower Sacramento float trip after commencement.
s July 14 - 18 s July 21 - 25
THE FLY SHOP ’ S
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Our store is in the heart of California’s prime fly fishing!
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We’re just off I-5
Easy to find. Take the (Exit 675) Bonnyview-Churn Creek Road exit off Interstate 5 at the south end of Redding, left at the Shell station, and continue a few hundred yards north on the freeway frontage road to: 4140 Churn Creek Road
