fly shops in area?

schem · Post by **schem** » January 27th, 2010, 10:10 am

We plan to visit the Big Bend region this spring (from freezing-cold Michigan)to do some fly fishing around Apalachicola and Carrabelle. I need to purchase new lines, backing, leaders and tippet. Is there a full service shop in the area that has a good selection of these items? Many thanks!
Doug

Post by **Chalk** » January 27th, 2010, 10:25 am

Nothing...nada

Your closest thing is Bass Pro and Orvis in Destin....best bring what you need. Even those stores suck IMO

BayGator · Post by **BayGator** » January 27th, 2010, 10:27 am

Bluewater Outriggers in Port St. Joe has some fly fishing gear. If it is any good or not, I have no idea.

Post by **Chalk** » January 27th, 2010, 10:29 am

Yes - most stores have some line and a few flys...he said full service....Bluewater has had some good stuff..last time I was in there it looked like they had lost interest.

BayGator · Post by **BayGator** » January 27th, 2010, 10:34 am

Not enough snobby fisherman over here I guess!!

I kid...I kid!!!

Post by **Chalk** » January 27th, 2010, 10:37 am

There are plenty of snoobby fishermen - conventional and fly

konrad · Post by **konrad** » January 28th, 2010, 9:25 am

Kevin's Gun's and Sporting in Tallahassee has a good selection of fly fishing gear.

Post by **Barhopr** » January 28th, 2010, 9:47 am

You had better stop in Atlanta at the fly shop. Can't remember the name but it's a good shop. They book saltwater trips there and had a full selection.

Post by **Harmsway** » January 28th, 2010, 9:32 pm

Its been a while since I've been there, schem, but you might call Forgotten Coast Outfitters in downtown Apalachicola; 850-653-9669.

Post by **salty tiger** » January 28th, 2010, 11:25 pm

Harmsway wrote:Its been a while since I've been there, schem, but you might call Forgotten Coast Outfitters in downtown Apalachicola; 850-653-9669.

I was there in November and was disappointed in what I saw. No where near the selection they once had.

Post by **sundown** » January 28th, 2010, 11:36 pm

Stop at the Fish Hawk in Atlanta if you come that way.. Its a professional fly and light tackle shop. Its located in Buckhead but you can find the st address online..

Post by **Flanders** » January 29th, 2010, 7:03 am

Go to Bainbridge. Stop at "Barhopr's house of fly stuff"... Tell him Flanders sent ya...

hmaadd29 · Post by **hmaadd29** » January 29th, 2010, 5:02 pm

Atl has the Fish Hawk. They know their stuffs.

Post by **Barhopr** » February 19th, 2010, 2:19 pm

Hey thats a good idea and it's right on your way. Just detour 6 days out of your way to Montana and buy up a bunch of trout gear and bring it to the salt. Brilliant!

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