News

30 Jan 2018

Abel & Ross Reels Tour

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 th...

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25 Jan 2018

Dr. Slick Arrow Scissors Review

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 place...

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23 Jan 2018

Tips for Filling Your Fly Box

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 f...

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18 Jan 2018

Petitjean CDC Feathers Review

The fly tying world was first introduced to CDC feathers in Switzerland in the 1920s. More and more, we are seeing CDC being used in some of today’s most popular fli...

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16 Jan 2018

Choosing Fly Tying Scissors

There are a lot of fly tying scissors available, and it can be overwhelming to select the right scissors for you. The scissors that you choose needs to be comfortabl...

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11 Jan 2018

Umpqua Surveyor 2000 ZS Backpack Review

Umpqua’s Surveyor 2000 ZS is sure to have you more organized and prepared for the day ahead. The Zero Sweep pack was designed with the angler in mind first. Everythi...

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10 Jan 2018

Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Tips

Winter Fly Fishing Tips Winter can be great time to go fly fishing.  Checkout our Winter Fly Fishing Tips before you head out.   Casting Tips Casting is a key compon...

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09 Jan 2018

5 Tips for Organizing Your Fly Tying Space

Fly tying can be a fun and rewarding hobby especially in the winter. Whether you’re new to fly tying or have been tying for some time, it can be incredibly helpful t...

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04 Jan 2018

Echo Dry Fly Rod Review

The Echo Dry speaks true to its name and delivers exceptional feel with accuracy for those sneaky dry fly situations. The rod is a medium fast action rod and comes w...

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04 Jan 2018

Fly Tying Night

Ed’s Fly Shop and Yampa Valley Anglers are hosting Fly Tying Night at Townies. The first Fly Tying Night at Townies will be Wednesday, January 24th at 6:30 PM at Tow...

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21 Dec 2017

Loon UV Infiniti Light Review

UV resins have become widely used in the fly tying world and in order for it to work properly, it must be cured properly. There a lot of UV lights out there to shop ...

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19 Dec 2017

Tying the Hatch

One of the most rewarding accomplishments in fly fishing is when everything comes full circle. When you have a good understanding of fish lies, behavior, hatches, fe...

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