Author: Terry Jepsen

Ross Colorado Fly Reel Review I was surprised recently to hear Ross was remodeling one of their most popular trout reels, the Colorado.  Yet upon receiving the sample and opening the box and the included neoprene reel case, I immediately understood.  They took an already beautifully machined reel and made it so much more.  The (more…)

Terry Jepsen has worked for The Fly Shop® since he was in junior high school. Of course, he took some time away from the shop to attend college and try his hand at other careers. Terry is the son of the owners, Mike and Bertha Michalak, and he has done just about every job you (more…)

We’ve been hearing about Euro nymphing, a version of the old “high sticking” that many of us grew up doing, for quite a while. Euro nymphing just takes that type of fishing to the next level — but with long and lightweight rods, specialty lines and leaders, and even a uniquely sparse group of flies. (more…)

Fly Rod Review — The Scott Centric for Trout, Steelhead, and More The Scott Fly Rod Company has just announced their newest fly rod series — the Centric — and we couldn’t be more excited about this rod. In fact, it’s been hard for many of us at The Fly Shop to contain our excitement. (more…)