flies online

Post by **fenderbender** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:06 pm

I just started fly fishing again after a long hiatus. I live in the Pembroke area and there doesn't seem to be a decent fly supplier within 90 miles of here. CT has few muddlers and wooly buggers, but other that there's not much around here. I managed to pick up a decent #6 St. Croix rod, but I need to get stocked up on flies.

Can you guys recommend a reputable ONLINE dealer for good quality flies and equipment? I remember from my past fly fishing days that there was some real junk out there.

Thanks for your help. Looking forward to posting a trip report soon after I get geared up!

Post by **JVE** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:42 pm

There are a number of sites available. Just google on this topic and you will get hundreds of hits. Personally, I tie most of my flies, but, I would believe any of on-line store will be fine. Most of the flies available today are made in China - nothing wrong with this at all since most of the best US triers have gone to China to show then how to tie flies - at least this is what I have been told by various shops and fly tiers I meet in the US. You could always go with the big shops such as Orvis or even Le Baron here in Canada.

Post by **beachburger** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:10 pm

I tie my own flies as well but one online shop that comes up a lot as a place to buy files online is Reel Flies

http://www.reelflies.ca/

Even if they are junk flies, at least they don't cost a lot.

Post by **Fishboy** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:52 am

I've heard a few positive reports (on a different site) of the quality and service of http://www.reelflies.ca/ . Have you contacted the two Ottawa fly shops about ordering flies and having them sent via Canada post? They could help you with fly selection for the species you intend to target.

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:17 am

I use to tie my own but I just can't seem to find time anymore....Now I use Flyshack and I'm impressed with the quality and workmanship of their flies...they stand behind a 90 day 100% guarantee so if you don't like the flies, you can return them for a full refund

http://www.flyshack.com/DisplayCategory.aspx?CatID=23

Free shipping on all orders over $35...once you place an order you receive an on-line monthly newsletters with discounts...

Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:23 am

I have been tying for 10 years. PM me and I can send you some pictures of some of my ties. Let me know what flies you want and I can tie them up and ship them to you.

Post by **Panfisher** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:22 pm

I haven't bought anything from these guys but they are local.

http://www.naturaventur.com/

Post by **fenderbender** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:20 pm

Thanks guys. I ordered a bunch from flyshack. They look good. Hopefully I'll get at least a couple of trips out of them!