tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186419382024-03-13T20:49:46.024-04:00Fly & Shot Outfitters BlogFly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-71179215200587945712008-04-03T11:58:00.002-04:002008-12-11T10:58:33.630-05:00Lake Erie Steelhead ClinicLAKE ERIE STEELHEAD CLINICFly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-329759041856723032008-04-03T11:34:00.004-04:002008-04-03T11:53:57.401-04:00High Definition Fly Tying Videos on FFOTW.comFly and Shot partners with Fly Fishing on the Web.com to bring you High Defintion instructional Fly Tying Videos.http://www.ffotw.com/tying.phpDry FlyParachute AdamsMayflyIntermediateBobby GrayNymphsUni MidgeMidgeBeginnerBobby GrayBead Head Copper JohnNymphBeginnerKenny McMahonStreamersThe Gray WhiteBait FishIntermediateBobby GrayDave Whitlock ScorpionBait FishIntermediateKevin StrattonClouser Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-15202130652785018432008-02-28T07:41:00.003-05:002008-12-11T10:58:33.772-05:00Fly Fishing Brookville Tailwater, IndianaFly Fishing Brookville Tailwater, IndianaFly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-10214933177901826372008-02-21T14:29:00.001-05:002008-12-11T10:58:33.980-05:00Steelhead Flies for Ohio & PAFly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-21903527299582782342008-01-13T13:43:00.000-05:002008-01-13T13:45:59.718-05:00Fly Fishing Upcoming EventsMark your calendar with these upcoming Events!January 18th 7pm-9pm Fly Tying NightsJanuary 19th 11am-3pm Mad River WorkshopJanuary 27th 12pm-5pm Dave & Emily Whitlock "The Art & Science of Fly Fishing"February 16th Noon-3pm Chili and Fly TyingFebruary 23rd 11am-3pm Tying Steelhead Flies for Ohio and PAStay Tuned for: Brookville Tailwater Workshop & Outing, Smokey Mountain Workshop &Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-64079972654357852352007-12-28T14:06:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:58:34.138-05:00Stream Conditions 12-28-07 Fly FishingLake Erie TribsFishing been great the last few days. Steamers and eggs. Some streams have better flow than others. Definitely worth wetting a line for some steelies.CumberlandFished the 26th, River flow was 547.11 Downstream Elevation & 3,390 cfsPerfect for floating. Streamer fishing was slow. Indicator fishing was the ticket. Size 14 & 16 Midges Olive and Black.BrookvilleFlow is 3.65’. Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-25879274689040719382007-12-07T22:41:00.000-05:002007-12-07T22:49:22.898-05:00Fishing the Cattaraugus & Elk CreekFishing The "CATT", New YorkFishing Elk Creek, Erie, PAOnce again, I found myself fishing alone. My second best friend, Bobby Gray, who only fishes in temperatures well above 90 degrees, sadly, could not make the trip. I arrived Sunday, December 2, 2007, mid afternoon. The following day (Monday) turned out to be quite a disappointment when the "CATT" was flowing at 7,000 CFS, due to a down pour Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-75466356633015490172007-12-07T14:25:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:58:35.720-05:00Dave Whitlock at Fly and ShotDave & Emily Whitlock at Fly & ShotSunday, January 27 (12-5pm)Meet and greet with Dave and Emily. Many of Dave’s books and artwork will be available for purchase and for Dave to personalize. Dave will be tying flies and discussing his most effective techniques and patterns.Learn form one of the Legends in Fly Fishing.Mark your calendar NOW!Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-54685858951668173352007-12-07T14:19:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:58:35.903-05:00Cold Weather Fly FishingFly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-27573702730193858302007-12-07T11:37:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:58:36.429-05:00Rod Selection for Steelhead Fishing the Great Lakes TributariesRod Selection for Steelhead Fishing the Great Lakes TributariesBy Will TurekAs a fly fishing manufacturer’s rep and fishing guide in the Great Lakes region, I am often asked what the best rod is for steelhead fishing the Great Lakes tributaries. For years the standard answer has been a 9 to 10 ft 7 or 8wt rod. Of course, if the rod will double as a salmon rod, a 7 or 8wt is TOO LIGHT! A 9 or 10wtFly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-13152698916655243022007-07-09T15:27:00.000-04:002008-12-11T10:58:36.687-05:00Fall 2007 North Carolina TripSign up ASAP. Spaces are limited. Call the shop and reserve Now!Join Fly And Shot Outfitters on a weekend trout fishing trip to the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.We’ll leave November 1st from the shop and return on Sunday the 5th .Fish for Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. Space is limited.If you are interested please call 859-342-7700 and talk to Bobby for more details.Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-67995057039226074182007-07-09T15:19:00.000-04:002007-07-09T15:26:18.634-04:00PGA Golfer Mark O'Meara Passionate About Fly FishingO'Meara more passionate now about fly fishing than golfBy Colin Fly, AP Sports WriterHAVEN, Wis. — These days, Mark O'Meara would rather be fly fishing."I enjoy my time away from the game," said O'Meara, the 1998 Masters and British Open champion who is at Whistling Straits for the U.S. Senior Open that begins Thursday. "I owe everything to the game of golf, but there are times where the passion Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1161720840278855792006-10-24T16:13:00.000-04:002006-10-25T11:25:55.076-04:00Beginner Fly Tying ClassesBeginner Fly Tying ClassesHow many times have you told yourself, I need to tie my own flies.Well, now’s the time.Fly and Shot Outfitters will be conducting a beginners’ fly tying class this Fall.This will be a 3 week class. You will learn how to get started tying your own flies forBass, Panfish, and Trout.Great for Men, Women & Children. All tools and materials will be provided at a cost of $Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1161720721931420672006-10-24T15:53:00.000-04:002006-10-25T11:27:51.790-04:00Fall Trip - Weekend in the Smoky MountainsJoin Fly And Shot Outfitters on a weekend trout fishing trip to the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.We’ll leave November 3 from the shop at 5:30pm and return on Sunday the 5th .Fish for Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. Space is limited.If you are interested please call 859-342-7700 and talk to Bobby for more details.Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1154104594158586412006-07-28T12:29:00.000-04:002006-07-28T12:42:43.426-04:00Fly & Shot Annual Carp e’ Diem Tournament.Fly & Shot OutfittersAnnual Carp e’ Diem Tournament.Sponsored by Scott Fly Rods, Rio Fly Lines, Fishpond, Ross Reels, Umpqua Feather Merchants, and Reel in the Outdoors Radio and TV.It’s back again, the Fly & Shot carp tourney.We expect last years winner to try and defend their title and a large group of first timers to take it away.The conditions are the same as last year.2 – per boat/ $50 Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1154103826373751382006-07-28T12:10:00.000-04:002006-07-28T12:23:46.400-04:00Dave WhitlockDave Whitlock and Emily Whitlockat Fly and Shot OutfittersSunday August 13th 12-5pmEveryone is Welcome for the Meet and Greet and Book Signing.Talk to Fellow Fly Fishers, Ask Questions and Watch Dave Tye His Favorite Patterns.Call Ahead to Guarantee Yourself a Signed Copy of One of Dave's BooksFly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1150252860859615492006-06-13T22:31:00.000-04:002006-06-13T22:44:16.073-04:00Fathers DayTell the wife tell the kids, Fly and Shot is the Place to Gather your gifts for Fathers Day. We got just received another order of Umpqua Warmwater flies, they're going faster than lemonade ona hot August day. We also just re-stocked our Fishpond gear, the Coyote Fly Tying Bag, the Blue River Chest Pack and the San Juan Vertical Chest Pack have been the best selling items recently. Don't forget Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1150252181427943292006-06-13T22:15:00.000-04:002006-06-13T22:29:41.440-04:00Dix River KentuckyDix River 6-10-06.excellent weather, sunny 70 degrees, partly cloudy skies. Got to the river about 8:00 am, casting shortly after. Covered some basics on nymph fishing with a couple of clients, its always very important for the guide and the client to feel comfortable with the technique. It makes for a very successful day for all. Mainly fished small sz 18 black zebra midges on 6x tippet. Hooked Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1149107104148643652006-05-31T16:21:00.000-04:002006-06-03T10:08:30.206-04:00Online Fly Shop Grand OpeningIt finally here, THE FLY & SHOT ONLINE STORE. It's been alot of work but certainly worth it. Thanks to the folks who placed orders on the first day we went online, that was great to see. Remember to sign up on the mailing list to receive special discounts, sales and promotions on fly fishing eguipment. For a limited time click the link above to great deals on all your fly fishing equipment. This Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1149039894099195802006-05-30T21:39:00.000-04:002006-06-03T09:39:52.696-04:00Carp On The FlyDid a little recon on the carp over in Indiana on Memorial Day. Figured I'd be fishing for smallies with a crayfish pattern or largemouth with a streamer and I was wrong. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were a large number of cruising carp in the main bodies of the lake inlets. There were a lot in the shallows as well (still spawning) but also a surprising number cruising Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1148405031810384642006-05-23T12:52:00.000-04:002006-05-23T13:23:51.993-04:00Cumberland River, KentuckyRan a guide trip Sunday. Mike and Ryan Faulhaber. Weather was perfect. Sarted out at about 7:00am, 50-55 degrees, no fog, blue skies. Put the boat in at the house and ran upstream about 5 miles. Not another sole around. Started the drift down stream, wacked a few fish early on with a Black uni-midge. Sun peaked over the hills about 10:00am the water warmed a bit and the Caddis started emerging. Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1147752905041706982006-05-15T22:35:00.000-04:002006-05-16T00:18:26.170-04:00Nantahala River, North CarolinaThe Spring North Carolina trip was a success once again. We spent 3 days on the Nantahala River Southwest of Bryson City, NC.The weather couln't have been any better, the best we've ever had. Mid to high 60's during the day and lows in the mid 40's. Had a little rain but most was in the late evening or at night. Not enough to effect the fishing.We shacked up in the same cabin as in the past. It'sFly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1147746049516651212006-05-15T22:07:00.000-04:002006-05-22T22:30:14.823-04:00Cumberland River, Kentucky Johnny Cole of the famous Comet Bluegrass All Stars lands a nice brown.Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1137759215912973042006-01-20T06:41:00.000-05:002006-05-15T22:22:23.250-04:00FLY FISHING GUIDE BOAT FOR SALEFOR SALEGuide Boat - $2,500.00 or B/O2003 Lake Raider Custom Fitted for Fly Fishing20hp Mercury JET. Never loose a prop or a fish in skinny water.Front casting deckAnchor systemStowaway compartment for storageOars & oar locks30lb thrust trolling motor1 ½ year warranty left on the MotorThe perfect boat for the Cumberland River & all shallow water. To prove its value we’ll throw in a guided Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18641938.post-1137690464723518522006-01-19T12:05:00.000-05:002006-01-19T12:07:44.766-05:00Lake Erie SteelheadDespite the typical but finicky water conditions our staff, guides and clients have been able to satisfy their urge for hooking into to numerous Erie Steelhead through the December and the first part of January. Its been a pretty mild Winter so far and this has kept a significant amount of slush and ice off the local tribs. We are already replenishing our Steelhead flies and gearing up for a Fly and Shot Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10271636513524630145noreply@blogger.com5