Specialist Services That Help You Choose With Confidence
Being a specialist fly fishing shop means offering more than products. It means providing services that help anglers make informed, confident decisions before and after they buy.
Fly fishing tackle is highly situational, and the right choice often depends on fit, feel, balance, and intended use. Our in-store and on-the-water services are designed to remove uncertainty and reduce costly mistakes.
In-Store Wader Fitting
Fit is critical when it comes to waders. Poorly fitting waders are uncomfortable, restrict movement, and can shorten their working life.
We offer an in-store wader fitting service that allows you to try different models and sizes, assess fit properly, and understand how a particular wader will work with the layers you intend to wear. This is especially valuable when choosing between sizes or styles, and it’s something that is difficult to replicate when buying without guidance.
Rod Testing and Demo Days
Fly rods behave very differently on the water compared to on grass.
We offer on-the-water rod testing through pre-booking, allowing anglers to try rods in real fishing situations before committing. In addition, we host regular rod demo days, giving anglers the opportunity to cast and fish a range of rods and line combinations under realistic conditions.
These sessions help anglers understand how different rods load, recover, and perform with various lines and fly weights, leading to better long-term choices.
Free In-Store “Get Started” Sessions
For those new to fly fishing, knowing where to begin can be daunting.
We offer free in-store “Get Started” sessions designed to provide clear, practical guidance without pressure. These sessions cover the basics of tackle selection, fly choice, and next steps, helping newcomers avoid common early mistakes and start their fly fishing journey with confidence.
Ongoing Advice and Support
Whether you shop with us in-store, online, or over the phone, our approach remains the same.
We provide ongoing, specialist advice to help you choose the right fly fishing tackle and flies for your fishing. Sometimes that means recommending a specific product. Sometimes it means explaining why you don’t need to change anything at all.
Our aim is always to support better decisions, not to encourage unnecessary purchases.
Why Specialist Retail Matters in Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is a specialist field. Equipment choices are nuanced, conditions vary widely, and getting things wrong can be frustrating and expensive.
A specialist fly fishing retailer exists to reduce that risk.
By focusing exclusively on fly fishing, and by grounding our advice in real on-the-water experience, we help anglers make better decisions, fish with confidence, and enjoy the sport more.
If you need help choosing flies, tackle, or setting up your gear, we’re always happy to help.