Fly Fishing Blog

Aim the rod tip and the fly line will follow. The rod tip generally follows the thumb. Keep your thumb on top of the rod and pointed at your target, and your cast will go where intended. 
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Douglas Fly Rods
We're excited to announce the addition of Douglas Fly Rods to Ed's Fly Shop.  We've been hearing about the Douglas SKY rod, and its recent win in the George Anderson’s Yellowstone Angler 6 weight Shootout in 2016 and 2017.  We had the opportunity to...
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Michelle, Ed's Fly Shop Co-Owner, was fortunate to receive an Abel Limited Edition Johnny Cash Fly Reel for Christmas. She's still deciding whether to leave it on the mantle or take it on the water. It seems too special to...
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Dr. Slick offers a great design for small flies and fine detail work with the Arrow scissors. Small and compact, these scissors will reach into the tiniest of places and give you an accurate cut where it counts most. The...
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Winter is a perfect time to prepare and fill your fly box for spring. But how do you know what to put in your fly box? It can be tempting to rely on your knowledge from past fishing experiences and...
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