FATC "Fly Shop"
Like any good fly shop that is filled with fisherman and their stories, here you will find tidbits of information related to our wonderful sport of Fly Fishing. Come here to find information that you may not find elsewhere.
Although, unlike most fly shop “tales”, this is all true…
Reflections of a Fly Fisher – Patience
A Repost from 2019 that applies even more today and everyday: I’ve never been a very “patient” man and it has been to my detriment. I have always been a striver, a type A personality. I think it comes from my upbringing. A first-born son, a star athlete needing scholarship … Read More…
Fly Shop: It’s Winter! So What?
Every year at this time I write something about fly fishing in the winter. Mainly trying to convince you all to get out and fish in our winter catch and release season. But this year I’ll let someone else give you his opinions on winter fly fishing. Ben Kryzinski, from … Read More…
Fly Shop: Something to Think About!
Well, this year, due to the coronavirus, we have had many of our members fishing with just two or three others to be “safe”. Because of that, it has been a little harder than normal to track and get trip reports. But by word of mouth, I am hearing that … Read More…
Fly Shop: Royal Flush
Todd Tanner is an accomplished angler, a former fly fishing guide, a longtime outdoor writer, and the founder of the School of Trout. Do you want to hit the jackpot when you’re on the river? Then you’d better deal yourself the right cards. CARD #1: FISH CLOSE There’s an old … Read More…
Fly Shop: Redington Strike Euro-nymphing Rod Review
I was flattered to be asked to test and review the latest in a line of many Euro-nymphing rods being made these days. Redington has finally made a rod specifically for euro nymphing. As many of you know Redington did turn their Hydrogen rod into a Euro rod by extending … Read More…