Tag: Abel Reels

In our last post we covered the “Clothing for Fall Fly Fishing”.  As we said we would, here is the follow-up to that article with the gear needed to switch seasons. As summer gives way to autumn, some, not all, anglers look to put away our 8’ 4-weights and size 18 PMD’s and break out (more…)

We just finished our 2022 catalog, and in it you’ll find exciting new products, some of which we want to share with you in more detail here. This list is put together by people who have fished and used the equipment – hard core fly fishers and guides who use this stuff daily. Before we (more…)

Abel Reels Revamped A Look at Abel’s Advancements in Fly Fishing Reels Over the past several years Abel Reels has redesigned their entire lineup of fly reels. Many of you remember Abel’s original series of fly reels, including the infamous 3N, a standard for serious permit and bone fisherman for years. And don’t forget the  (more…)

Top Six Fly Fishing Nippers and Why! (Life is too short for crappy nippers) Is there anything more frustrating than trying to snip a piece of tippet off the fly you struggled tying on in the waning hours of light on an evening hatch (see 20/20 MAGNETIC TIPPET THREADER), and they won’t do their job?! (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…)