Great Fly Shops-Cal.,Colorado, Montana & Wyoming*New Info Added* "Stock Charters"

Salmo22 · Nov-19-2006, 09:31 AM

Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone is my all time favorite fly shop - anywhere! Craig and Jackie Mathews (owners) are some of the best people on the planet. Friendly, knowledgable and truely interested in helping you to enjoy fishing in the greater Yellowstone area. The Blue Ribbon guides are top notch, and their selection of fly tying materials is absolutely second to none - especially if you are looking for the best hair (elk, deer, carabou, etc) and bird skins (partridge, grouse, quail, etc).

If I'm driving through Last Chance, Idaho; I always take time to stop at TroutHunter's and Henry's Fork Anglers. They are both on the banks of the Henry's Fork River on opposite sides of the street from each other. If you are going to fish the Henry's Fork or any of the other fine rivers in this area of Idaho, look no further than these two shops. Rene Harrop and Mike Lawson are the deans of the Henry's Fork. Rene is one of the premier fly tiers in the entire world and has developed incredible patterns that simply work (best source of CDC in the USA). Mike has been fishing and guiding on this river for over 3 decades and is a wealth of information on how to suceed fishing one of the most technically challenging rivers in the world.

Between West Yellowstone, Montana and Last Chance, Idaho; you will find some of the finest fly shops in the entire world. Heck, it only makes sense considering where they are located.

TheShark · Nov-19-2006, 09:58 AM

Jeff-
you are so right! We were just in Blue Ribbon! NICE SHOP!!!

Thank you for bringing this up!

flygoddess · Nov-19-2006, 06:34 PM

Bruce, no problem to me, but I got to tell you, the Orvis Store I worked at was small and very friendly. They didn't let us put the coffe machine in but we had one right next door. People would come in just to chew the fat, just like the little store you talk off. Then Cabela's came to town. That and the real bad location, we had to close our doors. I do think this was just like the shops you talk of, but there was the catalog also. I know a lot of people really miss Orvis....I know I do and I didn't work there cause I had to, infact, they got my paycheck plus some of Alans every week

Charley Tuna · Nov-19-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by flygoddess

Bruce, no problem to me, but I got to tell you, the Orvis Store I worked at was small and very friendly. They didn't let us put the coffe machine in but we had one right next door. People would come in just to chew the fat, just like the little store you talk off. Then Cabela's came to town. That and the real bad location, we had to close our doors. I do think this was just like the shops you talk of, but there was the catalog also. I know a lot of people really miss Orvis....I know I do and I didn't work there cause I had to, infact, they got my paycheck plus some of Alans every week

Bruce Who?

flygoddess · Nov-19-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Tuna

Bruce Who?

Okay! TUNAFVR

I want to add that the sales people make the store. We went to one (won't say where) but the sales clerk was so busy reading the new fly fishing magazine, he never even looked at us. It was a cool store too, but we just looked around for about 20 minutes and left.

On the other hand, walked into others and they greet you the minute you walk through the door.

TheShark · Nov-19-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flygoddess

Okay! TUNAFVR

I want to add that the sales people make the store. We went to one (won't say where) but the sales clerk was so busy reading the new fly fishing magazine, he never even looked at us. It was a cool store too, but we just looked around for about 20 minutes and left.

On the other hand, walked into others and they greet you the minute you walk through the door.

You Banned Bruce?

Matuka Joe · Feb-02-2007, 12:01 AM

Shelly,
Thanks for kind words about my shop Perfromance Anglers it was really a pleasure meeting you. I have been posting current fish reports on the lower owens on the fresh water and flyfishing ares and going forward we will add the other bodies of water as they open.
Once again thank you
Joe Contaldi
performanceanglers.com

Matuka Joe · Feb-02-2007, 07:57 AM

Shelly,
the big rainbow in my tank is Matuka she is around 8lbs and the kids love it when we feed them.
Joe

TheShark · May-12-2007, 01:21 PM

Hey Joe
you can also call in reports and we will post them on BFH
new thing we started... might be cool -
test run for now-

619-618-1278
Let us know how you are doing- it is good to hear from people live time

fishordie · Jun-18-2007, 09:05 PM

Hi Shelly,

Just back from my latest trek across Montana/Wyoming. We started at the Big Horn and ended up in Yellowstone.
Great Trip. I do not know if Madison River Outfitters in Yellowstone is a mom and pop shop but they are wonderful. Hugh selection and personal service. Sales rack is chocked full of stuff and heck it is not even the end of the season.

I am taking my girlfriend for her first time in Missoula on Monday for a week. She is now my full time fishing partner. She will even be throwing dries. Ye haww. Hey I am just trying to keep up with you and Bruce.

Jamie

Thanks for the info.

TheShark · Jun-18-2007, 09:23 PM

Right on Jamie!

Very cool that you two can fish together

It is a special thing
I hope you have a great trip! Please let us know how you do!

Good to always get the info on good fly shops!
Thank you

fishordie · Jul-02-2007, 09:30 PM

You can now add the Missoulian in Missoula Montana for a great place for flies, clothing and information. They were there as late as 7 or 8 PM a few times this last week. No hardsell and are happy to show you their latest lines of goodies with no expectation of sale. Yes, I bought plenty there.

Jamie