[TheShark]

CALIFORNIA

MY SAN DIEGO FAVORITE SHOP!



San Diego Fly Shop
124 Lomas Santa Fe Drive #208
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 350-3111
Shop Hours
M-Sat. 9-6
Sun. 10-4


These guys are always so good to us
They take special orders
Jeff, John, & Peter are always there to go the
extra mile for my special needs

Link to S.D. site
www.sandiegoflyshop.com



"STOCK CHARTERS"



Here is Jeff's web page-
I have had people from other areas ask about Fly Fishing in the local San Diego area...
Jeff can put you on fish. He is very experienced very knowlegable, and very nice.

http://www.stockcharters.com/




COLORADO


Latest Fly Pattern


CDC Pheasant Tail



For more info on how to tie these flys- go to Charlies website:
http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com


Foam Dragon Adult



Jumbo Juju Chironomid




Craven's UV Jujubaetis
Instructions to build are on Charlie's site!
Mon, 20 Feb 2006




Biggest selection of Tying material anywhere!
Our immense fly tying material selection will make the devoted tyer drool. Couple this with our extensive fly tying and fishing experience and you get a big sigh of relief from those of us who have been frustrated by other area shops.

We carry some of the best gear available!
While we have an impressive selection of gear from the best names in the industry (Sage, Scott, St. Croix, Simms, Korkers, Ross, Abel and Galvan among others), we consider our most significant asset to be our exemplary customer service. We've all been in shops with that better than you attitude and we promise not to let that happen here. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you, answering your questions, learning from your answers and building friendships. After all, this is fishing, and it's supposed to be fun.

Charlie's FlyBox
(303) 403-8880
7513 Grandview Ave
Olde Town Arvada
Colorado, 80002


http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com




MONTANA

Here is another great shop to visit when you are in Montana





Uncle Bob’s Outdoors, Inc.
11 Pierce Dr.
PO Box 347
Dillon, MT 59725
406-683-2692
Kim & Johanna McLaughlin

Uncle Bob’s Outdoors is located in Dillon, Montana. We are minutes away from the historic Beaverhead and Bighole Rivers. Some of the finest big game hunting in North America is just a stone’s throw from here. At Uncle Bob’s Outdoors our goal is to provide quality outdoor sporting gear, professional advice, and personal service.

Whether your passion leads you into the hills for trophy bulls during the rut, or you enjoy the serenity of casting dry flies in a high mountain stream we can outfit you with the best gear and information to make your journeys memorable ones

** LATEST NEWS ** - Please click here to see details
http://www.unclebobsoutdoors.com/news.html

http://www.unclebobsoutdoors.com/




WYOMING



North Fork Anglers is the premier Greater Yellowstone Fly Fishing Headquarters! Seen on ESPN and TNN Outdoor programs, this fly shop is always a must stop destination for all anglers wanting the latest information on hatches, conditions, and the right equipment before they head out to explore the waters of the region.
North Fork Anglers is located in Downtown Cody, Wyoming, the center for over 2,500 miles of blue ribbon trout streams filled with wild trout. Yellowstone Cutthroat, Rainbows, Browns and Brook trout reside in these clear, cold waters. The average size of the trout is 16 inches providing plenty of rod bending, reel singing action for the beginner or advanced angler!


1107 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-7274

Link To Chip & Tim's info:
http://www.northforkanglers.com/

[Hellbear]

Nice Shelly. Thanks for the info.

[TheShark]

I will update Charlie's Flys as he updates his!

I had a special request and he pulled it off- amazing customer service

[TheShark]

Uncle Bob's is up too!

I will both Fly Shops updated as much as they do!

[CALCOfshr]

Charlie is a great guy! He gives freely to all so please support him and his family.
Right now "mom n pop" shops are becoming very extinct here in the Denver area. This is due to the "rise of the machines" as was the theme of the Terminator movies. We had some big discount(shit) chains start to move in. It started with Sportsmans Warehouse and has continued with the likes of Gander Mountain and most recently,Bass Pro Shops. Cabelas has been delayed a bit,but they are building! Many people have been treated well but sold junk at these bigger stores. Or simply,gear that doesn't meet their real needs,including good solid information. Many have returned to the smaller shops for help,in some cases,only to find a For Lease sign in the window. While some struggled to stay open,their customer base slowly returned but found that by becoming more specialized to flyfishing in a few cases,they no longer carried the other goodies they once bought commonly. Things the larger stores don't and won't carry. This translates to a loss up the food chain for all,as these manufacturers can no longer stay in business,or offer the same items as they did previous to this situation.
So many of the small local shops have had to close their doors as a result! Where there were once over 20 shops,only a handful remain today.
While it may be advantageous in some cases to buy from the bigger stores, don't forget that favorite local store. And don't skimp on your purchases there. While you may save a few dollars buying from the bigger stores,what are you really saying to your "old friends" at the shop whose info and help you and I rely on? The guys that helped you along when you were new to flyfishing,or whatever it is you counted on them to help you with. The shop that special ordered things for you before the other stores moved in to take over. After all,how many BPS and Cabelas are truly necessary? How much money does johnny Morris need to survive? After all,thats what I am getting at. Survival for guys like Charlie,his family,and the lives dependant on his employees earnings. Think of what you really gain in the long run by supporting the chain stores. Yes,they have families also. But are they really able to give you the service and camaraderie you seek? While they can offer more employment opportunities for people,is it really in the greater good of fishing?
How many of you lament the bygone days of peace and solitude on the water? Or reasonably possible, given the crush of people being felt around the country. After all,wasn't that the real reason you may have begun fishing in any form? What about your conversion or dabbling in flyfishing to begin with? Wasn't that fueled by the longing for peace and solitude,at least somewhat? What about the camaraderie that went with hanging out at your local shop for a few hours? How many new friends did you make in those shops? How many went fishing places you may never have? How many of you learned from those friends how to do something better,or at least right? Or maybe a different twist on something you thought you understood fully? Are these likely to have occurred at the big stores?
You decide that for yourselves. And please,don't forget to tell your friends about these smaller shops. Better yet,take them with you and introduce them. Both of you will be glad you did.

I will now gladly step down from my soap box and return you to your regularly scheduled message forum...

Peace to all...and to all a great weekend..........
Chuck

[TheShark]

Right on Chuck!
Charlie is a Sweetie

Thanks for your insite to the local Colorado shop seen.
We hope to get out there soon to fish!

[CALCOfshr]

I agree. Very knowledgeable and personable in every way. I wish him great success!
Just remember,what happened here can also happen anywhere. While I doubt that Marriots would be overly affected,smaller shops could be. I don't know how many there are around LA,I know of just a few in the SD area. I am sure that Strouds and SD Flyshop will be around for years. I don't know about Montana's. I didn't even know it was there last time I was in condonado. Are they where Durays surf shop used to be?
Chuck

[CALCOfshr]

Let me know when you n Bruce are headed this way. I will get some time off for fishing if Charlie can't get on the water with you two.

[TheShark]

Thanks Chuck -

We hope to head that way someday

[TunaFvr]

Great post CalCo. I am whole hearted small shop kind of guy. It is rare that I will go though a catalog of a big chain(Orvis included, sorry Joni) The small shops need our business. It is a sad thing to see places like the St. Vrain Angler close down. In the past I have worked small tackle shops and found out how much they mean to alot of people, a cracker barrell that fishermen could gather, drink coffee have a doughnut and rap about the local fishing.

My retirement plans are to own one of these shops.

[TheShark]

New shop added

[Baja Dreamer]

Originally Posted by TunaFvr

In the past I have worked small tackle shops and found out how much they mean to alot of people, a cracker barrell that fishermen could gather, drink coffee have a doughnut and rap about the local fishing.

My retirement plans are to own one of these shops.

Coffee?


FISH HARD!

Chris

[CALCOfshr]

and whats wrong with that? I am sure Bruce might let ya BYOB BTW Chris,what brings you into a FF'ing board? Ya gonna try "flingin the fluff" with your CEXUlua10H ????????????
Chuck

Great retirement plan Bruce! Maybe I will guide for your shop.

[Baja Dreamer]

Originally Posted by CALCOfshr

and whats wrong with that? I am sure Bruce might let ya BYOB BTW Chris,what brings you into a FF'ing board? Ya gonna try "flingin the fluff" with your CEXUlua10H ????????????
Chuck

Great retirement plan Bruce! Maybe I will guide for your shop.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with coffee! As a matter of fact, I kicked most everything else out of the shop, (When I gave it up.), last July.

(And yes I do flyfish a little bit. But DON'T tell ANYONE! )

Do ya' think I could get 'bout half a chicken out a little ways with that stick?


FISH HARD!

Chris

[Mot's Sr.]

If your in Montana check out the Bighorn Fly and Tackle Shops. One in Billings and another in Fort Smith, nice people.

mailto:bighornfly@bhwi.net

Reel Women Fly Fishing Adventures, Victor , Idaho, good guides and nice tackle shop if your fishing the Henrys Fork and the Snake

mailto:ReelWomen1@tetontel.com http://www.reel-women.com/homepage.htm

[BiggestT]

Duranglers in Durango, Colorado. Great shop, great town, very picturesque, great fishing.

[TheShark]

I have added a new fly from Charlie's, Jumbo Juju Chironomid!

I have also added a new Charter Company out of San Diego, "Stock Charters"!

I have also added A great shop from the beautiful state of Wyoming, North Fork Anglers!

Enjoy!

[Mot's Sr.]

Shell, there is another good one in Jackson, Wyoming, the Orvis shop is really a nice store and well stocked, west end of town as your heading towards Idaho. Got some good deals on some stuff while I was there.

[Stucky]

Uhhhhh, I think you forgot a state.


http://www.thecaddisfly.com/

http://www.blumtn-anglers-flyshop.com/

http://www.csport.com/

http://www.creeksideflyfishing.com/

http://www.deschutesangler.com/retai...p?store_id=201

http://www.4seasonsfly.com/

http://www.numbbutt.com/

http://www.sunriverflyshop.com/

http://www.tworiversflyshop.net/

[TheShark]

Originally Posted by Stucky

Uhhhhh, I think you forgot a state.


http://www.thecaddisfly.com/

http://www.blumtn-anglers-flyshop.com/

http://www.csport.com/

http://www.creeksideflyfishing.com/

http://www.deschutesangler.com/retai...p?store_id=201

http://www.4seasonsfly.com/

http://www.numbbutt.com/

http://www.sunriverflyshop.com/

http://www.tworiversflyshop.net/

Thanks Stucky!
I just don't know any of those guys

These are a great addition!

[Stucky]

Originally Posted by TheShark

Thanks Stucky!
I just don't know any of those guys

These are a great addition!

Well next time you head up this way, you'll have to hit some of them up. Fly fishing is HUGE up here.

[ahidog]

Performance anglers in Mammoth is a new and upcoming shop as well Shelly. Joe Contaldi used to work for Sport Chalet and got tired of the corporate thing so he started his own shop in Mammoth lakes area. He used to be the charter master when SC did trips on the Morning Star years ago. Great Guy and very knowledgable.

26 Old Mammoth Road, Unit L2, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, 760-924-2181

[TheShark]

Originally Posted by ahidog

Performance anglers in Mammoth is a new and upcoming shop as well Shelly. Joe Contaldi used to work for Sport Chalet and got tired of the corporate thing so he started his own shop in Mammoth lakes area. He used to be the charter master when SC did trips on the Morning Star years ago. Great Guy and very knowledgable.

26 Old Mammoth Road, Unit L2, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, 760-924-2181

Darn! I was just up there yesterday. Maybe I will run back up there today before I head home to check them out. I think I will this morning.

Thanks Kiddo!

[TheShark]

Just so you all know...
I went by Joe's shop! NICE PLACE

Joe is a way cool guy with lots of good stuff in there. If you are in the area, go say hi to Joe.
He has a 6 1/2 lb Rainbow in there, her name is... Hell - I can't remember her name. But he also has a little one that annoys her and it's name is "Scud"
If you find out her name please let me know!
Thank you for telling me about a great shop!!!

[Salmo22]

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]

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

Thank you for bringing this up!

[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

[Charley Tuna]

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]

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]

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?