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Pat’s experience as a fly angler goes way back. His first memories of fly fishing were on the Kings River in California, when he took out his dad’s fly rod and automatic reel and thought fly fishing consisted of pulling all the line off of the reel (to the knot securing it to the arbor) (more…)

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…)

  At Yokanga Lodge on the Kola Peninsula, anglers fly fish for Atlantic salmon in a wilderness setting. These fish are known for their size and strength and reliably put up an impressive fight. Learn more about this destination by clicking here.

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…)

The jungle waters of Tsimane in Bolivia are home to some of the most thrilling fly fishing on the planet. Anglers visiting this area of the Amazon take on big, aggressive dorado as well as pacu and other species. Enjoy some exciting film footage in the video above and learn more about fly fishing for (more…)

REDDING, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2020) — The Fly Shop is pleased to announce an expansion of their travel program to now include their new Lower 48 Program. Building on years of expertise and experience throughout the world, The Fly Shop now has more destinations in the United States to offer anglers. The lodges and outfitters selected (more…)

Looking to learn how to cast a Spey rod? A video from YETI features The Fly Shop’s Justin Miller as he breaks down the elements of casting a Spey rod. The video was made by Felt Soul Media on location with the Kamchatka Steelhead Project.

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…)

  The Kamchatka Steelhead Project (KSP) is a steelhead research project on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Eastern Russia. Anglers who take a trip to the Kamchatka Steelhead Project have the opportunity to fly fish for science and serve as data collectors for a rare thriving steelhead population. Several years ago, YETI released a film called (more…)