FATC "Fly Shop"
Like any good fly shop that is filled with fisherman and their stories, here you will find tidbits of information related to our wonderful sport of Fly Fishing. Come here to find information that you may not find elsewhere.
Although, unlike most fly shop “tales”, this is all true…
Fly Shop: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda….I have been Shooting Myself in the Foot!
After a recent fly-fishing trip one of our guys came up to me with concerns of his last outing on the water. He was trying to figure out why he had a poor day on the water catching and others were doing much better. Like all of us should do, … Read More…
Fly Shop: Rock Treads – Get ‘Em
I met the Rock Treads guys about three years ago at the ICAST convention in Orlando. It is the biggest fishing show in the U.S. and only for companies, salesmen and purchasers. I was there as a Compass 360 rep (another one of our FATC sponsors). As I walked around … Read More…
Fly Shop: My Finger Tips are Freezing!!
It’s winter time in Missouri and probably the best time to fly fish for trout here in our state. But, many do not venture out because of the cold. One of the biggest complaints I hear is that my hands and finger tips come close to getting frost bite when … Read More…
Fly Shop: Winter Midges and BWO
Landon Mayer, named one of the 50 most influential fly fishers by Fly Fisherman magazine, has just completed his latest book “The Hunt for Giant Trout”. One of his winter tips on matching midges should help us catch more fish in the winter months here in Missouri. Here is what … Read More…
Fly Shop: Winter Fishing Survival
With that title I have just scared off many of you in fishing this winter. Yes, it’s a little harsh to use the word “survival”. Maybe I should call this blog “Winter Fishing is AWESOME”, because it truly is awesome if you are prepared for it. I just completed a … Read More…