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Post by adventureus101 on Nov 16, 2008 13:43:03 GMT -5
I work at an outdoor store in Great Barrington and we are planning to add fly fishing in the spring of 09. The plan is to start with the essentials flies, line, floatant etc. and build from there. It would be great to hear input from the local fly fishing community. What products would you like to see available locally? What are your needs not being fulfilled in this area. Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you or seeing you soon!
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Post by Mark Patenaude on Nov 17, 2008 16:12:25 GMT -5
I would recommend SA and Rio lines, there are a number of others but these tend to be the best and big sellers.
Tapered leaders in regular mono and fc.
Tippet materials " " " " ".
Floatants and Xink.
Tin shot (try to stay away from the lead...)
Indicators.
On-stream tools such as nippers, nail knot tools, shamadoos, zingers, etc...
All the basics to start then you can branch off into tying materials, rods, reels, etc...
Just my 2 cents...
Mark
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Post by jskowron on Nov 23, 2008 15:30:40 GMT -5
I would start with the stuff that people need and would come to the shop to purchase at the last minute- good selection of leaders and tippets, some floatant and indicators, as well as a basic selection of flies. I would avoid (at least initially) some of the bigger ticket items, like waders and rods. If things work out, I would think there would be a market for some tying materials.
There is definitely a need out there for a shop that caters at least a little bit the fly angler. Best of luck to you and keep us posted.
Jeff
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Post by jlibs on Nov 23, 2008 17:38:48 GMT -5
Terrific! This is what we need! The closest places currently to get flies and basic necessities are Cornwall Bridge, CT, Manchester, VT, or Westfield, MA. Having flies, leaders, tippet, tin shot, etc. in Great Barrington would be very convenient. I agree with the 2 above posts about the essentials.
As for flies, the tried and true imitator patterns for nymphs, emergers, wets, dries and streamer/wooly buggers in a few different sizes and colors each would be very helpful, especially since the Housy is directly across the street from the Adventure US shop on Main St. in Great Barrington.
Do the kayak's and canoes you rent have fly rod holders available? There are some easy "put in" places in South County and it's easy to take the boats out by the Sheffield covered bridge.
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Post by AgMD on Nov 23, 2008 18:15:20 GMT -5
Snelled #6 bait holder hooks 300' spools of 10# mono #3 split shot red and white bobbers Oh you meant FLY FISHING -- never mind.  Actually the suggestions made match my own. Rods, reels, and waders are expensive to capitalise, can have a SLOW turn over and rods in particular can become dated when the new product line comes out. Worse, no matter how low you price these things, customers will find them cheaper online or mail order. AgMD |
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Post by jlibs on Nov 24, 2008 8:53:29 GMT -5
agMD, Are you still out there "Snaggin'"?
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Post by AgMD on Nov 24, 2008 17:22:39 GMT -5
Nah--- Snaggin is for amateurs. I just reach down and tickle them under the chin, and when they start giggling I just grab em bare handed.
AgMD
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Post by jlibs on Nov 24, 2008 18:05:49 GMT -5
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Post by AgMD on Nov 24, 2008 18:53:50 GMT -5
Not Me!! Catfish is uuuggly.
I only dance with trout.
AgMD
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Post by adventureus101 on Dec 1, 2008 18:06:42 GMT -5
This is great. Thanks for the input!
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Post by adventureus101 on Dec 1, 2008 18:12:05 GMT -5
There was an episode of Dirty Jobs where they went noodling. I'm in. Any sport that requires no shirt and overalls has got to be good.
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Post by jskowron on Jan 25, 2009 17:24:07 GMT -5
Any update on this? Do they now have some FFing stuff in stock?
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