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

[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