Even today, brick and mortar fly shops are an integral part of fly fishing culture. Beyond supplying rods, reels, flies, and tying materials, they offer angling insight and legitimate community.

Although there are many factors that lead to fly shops succeeding or failing, there are certain things that most of the truly good shops have in common. And, in my opinion, the most important facets aren’t fishing gear.

What do you like in a fly shop?

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Take a look at the top rated fly shop in each state here: Alabama – Missouri & Montana – Wyoming

Episode Recommendation: Leave a comment about your favorite fly shop here, but more importantly – post a review on Google, Yelp, or Facebook.

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