St. Croix is a name you know if you've ever cast any rod at all. It may mean even more to you if you don't think flyrods should cost a mortgage payment. Remember, fishing is GOOD for you.

Albright Tackle provides high-performance fly fishing tackle to anglers around the world. Their goal has been to deliver the best in quality coupled with prices that simply cannot be matched. How are prices up to 75% off retail possible? Actually, it's pretty simple. When you buy with them you're buying direct from the designers, direct from the manufacturer. Simply put, there is no retail mark-up.

Temple Fork Outfitters may be a new name to you - but they have an avid following for their affordable High Performance Fly Rods. Very nice 4 and 6 piece rods which surprised the experts, Lefty's favorites. The low price will surprise you too!

Mustad hooks! For the best in fly tying hooks, it is Mustad! Check out the NEW Mustad Fly of the Month - MSA Hopper, for a high-floating pattern for use nearly everywhere, (droppers too). Step-by-step instructions too. Don't miss it!

FLIP-FINS By Omega Aquatics will allow you to have the ultimate fly fishing experience by enhancing your performance. No more walking backwards and falling in your float tube. This is a first class system which works!

Cortland Line Company is the oldest line company in the country. From the introduction of the 333 Fly Line in 1953 to the great NEW Precision PE+ Crystal lines, Cortland is the leader in fly line design and the favorite of the new fly fisher and seasoned veteran. Have you seen their Sylk line? Thinner and more forgiving with the subtle feel of silk. Beautiful.

If you've not checked out www.reelflies.ca then you don't know what you've missed. ReelFlies.ca is a well known, family run online fly business supporting numerous local tiers from across the USA & Canada. We pride ourselves in offering the finest quality, best vvalue fishing flies in North America, with fly prices starting at less than $0.50 each.

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Provide the widest selection of fly tying and rod building materials, tools & supplies, as well as selected fly fishing gear from top manufacturers. Focus on value by featuring quality products at great prices. Deliver what you need, when you need it. Create a shopping experience that is fast, easy & fun.

Don Ordes has a video on DVD for fly tiers that want to perfect their dubbing. This video is quite simply a must have for anyone that wants to improve their tying expertise.

At Cover Bonanza, we're dedicated to providing you with excellent customer service and a wide range of solutions to protect your vehicles, equipment, and accessories for years to come. It's our goal to offer you the best brand name products at competitive prices.

Blue Quill Fly Company supplies the angler with great flies, including CUSTOM TYING! But best of all, the owner, BOB KRUMM, IS THE TOP WESTERN GUIDE. Ask Bob about the terrific Spring Fishing on his favorite Montana and Wyoming waters. Book early; and often!

AFT Fly Shop in El Paso, Texas isn't near any water, but they sure take care of fly fishermen and fly tiers. ATF means Addicted To Flyfishing! If you are having a problem finding tying materials, give them a call (after you've seen their Sponsor page here.) Good people, great products.

NuCanoe for you. Looking for a personal water craft? NuCanoe is 'new' and really an innovation. Versatile - Stable and Fun for you and your family (even the dog.)

Troutlet for good gear at affordable prices. Freshwater gear for trout. Fly fishing AND spin casting as well.

FlyReelDots is a very neat accessory which is intended to save you hassle in your fly fishing. It's a method to corral your tippet or leader and keep it handy on your reel for the next time. Unique idea, clever concept - and it works! You're going to like this.

The Bearlodge Angler is the answer to all those tying materials you can't find. A family owned, true 'Mom and Pop' shop with personal attention and help. Check out their fur supply too, they have Legal Polar Bear.

BT's Fly Fishing Products are selected by Al and Gretchen Beatty with you the tier and fly angler in mind. Tying materials, tools, books, instructional videos, quality rods, vises and reels - it's all here.

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Stone River Outfitters, formerly known as Hunters Angling Supplies, is a real shop with an outstanding FREE catalog. Lots of hard to find tying materials. Get your catalog today.

MIDWEST FLY FISHING It's not like any magazine you've ever seen before. It's a fact-filled, adventure based and thought-provoking fly fishing magazine especially for the Midwest. Covering Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Canada. It's great!

Gates Au Sable Lodge Located on the banks of the famous mainstream of Michigan's Au Sable River. Accommodations, great food and a first class fly shop. Home of the Fly Anglers OnLine Michigan Fish-In. Make your reservations early.

Batson Enterprises Inc. is American Owned and Operated, with a long history of serving rod builders. They are the home of Rainshadow rod blanks, and Forecast components. If you are a rod builder, or have a fly shop, here is your best source!

Elk Horn Fly Rods produces good honest rods at prices you can afford! Performance rods, including multi-piece without the premium price. Cane rods and reels too. Check them out at a show near you!

Seaguar is the producer of the very best of the Fluorocarbons - if you haven't tried any, (or been unhappy with your choice) do yourself a favor - try Grand Max!

Hook & Hackle has been keeping fly fishers supplied for 25 years. Their catalog is jam-packed - and free. You can order directly from their on-line store too. Great products, affordably priced and the very best service. Visit their website and order your catalog. Check out the special discounts too. You'll be glad you did!

Ron Kusse has been crafting fine bamboo fly rods for fifty-four years. There is just nothing that can compete with experience, and Ron has it. Check out his fine rods. Considering cane? Talk to Ron about your desires - and questions.

Conranch Hackle is a small personal operation which sells only to the user. No dealers, no fly shops. No middleman either. You get the savings! Great hackle comes from superb breeding and selection. All natural colors, nothing dyed! First class hackle at affordable prices. You've got to see it. If you tie, don't miss this one!

The Big Horn Trout Shop in Fort Smith Montana, is your connection for a great fishing adventure! A great fly shop, the very best guides in the region, information on hatches and a comfortable place to stay at the end of the day. Everything you need in one place. Thinking Montana? Start here!

Hedron makes FLASHABOU, and the newest addition to their fine tying materials MIRAGE! These are the materials that put the 'flash' in your flies. Check out the Skinny Minny fly for a minnow/baitfish imitations.

The Global dorbeR Group has established a fine reputation with the FAOL readers. Rods, reels, lines and more at reasonable prices. If you take the time to read what they believe, and then visit their website, you will remember the name - and what they are doing for our sport of fly fishing!

troutflies.com is an online fly shop. Well, not exactly. Great flies, tied by American name tiers - and lots of great information for you. Fly patterns, excellent tutorials and discounts too!

Flyfishing & Tying Journal is a first-rate quarterly magazine for both the fly fisherman and fly tier. Jam packed with interesting articles and tying instruction - plus how to, where to, and when! Everything you need to improve your catching skills. Pick up a copy at your favorite fly shop, or save a bunch and subscribe now!

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Frank Amato Publications Many of the graphics and book reviews on this site are from the collection of Amato publications. We thank them for providing permission and access to these materials as well as directly supporting our efforts, to provide quality information to our readers..

Jake's Grill, Portland, Oregon is the ONLY place to eat. Great food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Happy Hour goodies (or the BEST steak). Fly Fishing is spoken here, stop by the next time you are in town!

Ronn Lucas Sr., Tying Materials is even more now. Ron bought the rare hook production company previously owned by Ron Reinhold and is now producing the hooks himself in Oregon. He does have a few items from the materials business left, so if you need something special, do contact Ron.