where to buy flies?
Where should I buy flies? I am a fisherman, just getting into fly fishing and need to buy some flies. I have been to Sportsman's Warehouse and didn't buy anything because I wasn't sure about their...
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Stop into the local fly shop of the river you are about to fish. I would stay far away from the big box stores. Plus at the local shops you get a ton of info about the river/flies. I wouldn't take any...
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I'd buy them where you want to and Sportsman Warehouse is a good place to purchase them. They are cheaper and good quality flies. Just got back from a trip to CO and didnt have the time to tie up...
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Welcome to the board Walt. If you buy flies from a big box, know what you are looking for when you walk in the door. Most, if not all of the guys at Sportsman's are bass fisherman. Nothing wrong with...
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Walt: The advise Chuck gave is spot on. Big box stores like Bass Pro, Cabela's etc will offer very little in the way of actual "useable" advise on what flies, gear, etc you should buy or need. I can...
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If you know what you want ,check out e-bay.Some good deals if you look. Mike
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Cheap flies are no bargain if they come apart before you even catch a fish on them. A large majority of tail-water patterns are easy ties. Have you considered adding another dimension to your...
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John wrote: One of the HARDEST things for a fly fisherman to do is to admit they need help or ask for it. The BEST thing I EVER learned in fly fishing was don't be afraid to ask for help. It literally...
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I always support local fly shops. Locals know what flies work and will show you how to fish it. Pay attention to the fisherman catching alot of trout. I learned alot just watching others. I get great...
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Walt, There is some good advice in these posts. I remember when I first began some 16 years ago. I went out and bought a bunch of "classic flies". The flies, like Royal Wulffs, star in some the great...
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How do I answer this without sounding like a sales pitch? Well first off I'll says if you are in the NWA area go to McLellans and talk to Todd Moncrieff _ Mike is off I think to Ascension Bay. Great...
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Thanks guys...alot of good advice. I didn't mean to dog Sportsman's, I just was looking for some advice about the local flies to use. I've seen the stuff other people on the river are using and it...
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Walter: The Beaver Dam store has a really good selection of flies and some knowledgeable people behind the counter. Steve here on the board worked there for quite a while. You could probably get some...
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all the guys are giving you the right dope on utilizing the local fly shops, not only for quality flies, but the ones that will work--as you get more into it you will probably want to start tying...
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WQalter - There is a Fly fishing club in NWA, Tightlines Flyfishers, and a Trout Unlimited group also. Tightlines meets the 3rd Monday of the month at Jim's Razorback pizza in Springdale. TU meets on...
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