If you have to buy flies, where do you go?

[Tim_T]

I quickly learned that when fishing near any blue ribbon fisheries, buy your flies in advance! Those little fly shops charge an arm and a leg for their flies. One place that comes to my mind especially, is fishing the Green River in UT or WY. The fly shops around there charge like $3 a fly! That really makes you hurt when you snap one off! The good thing about those local fly shops though, is they will more than likely have the hotfly of the moment and plenty of advice. We always stop in them just to browse, but most importantly to ask what they are hitting on and what is hatching. My dream is to one day own a fly shop and guide service next to the Green River.....keep on dreaming... Take it easy Tim.

-Rich

You are right about prices to an extent Rich, but I can tell you this. If you are ever fishing the smokies, make a point to hit Little River Outfitters in Townsend, TN. Best, largest and most knowledgeable shop I have been in, especially in this part of the country. Harry Murray's in VA is a nice one to.

[RICHYD4U]

You are right about prices to an extent Rich, but I can tell you this. If you are ever fishing the smokies, make a point to hit Little River Outfitters in Townsend, TN. Best, largest and most knowledgeable shop I have been in, especially in this part of the country. Harry Murray's in VA is a nice one to.

Tim-
Don't get me wrong, we always stop in the local fly shops before hitting any water. Their knowledge and expertise on the local waters is WELL worth the stop in, even if you don't drop half your fishing budget in there! lol. If I'm ever in that area, I will definitely check them out. Thanks.

-Rich