Posted in Industry News and Rumors

Fly Shop Rant: The Challenge of Small Retail

Spawn Fly Fish is a small retail fly shop in Ilwaco, Washington (Ilwaco is in far southwest Washington near Cape Disappointment and the Columbia River). Josh, the founder of Spawn Fly Fish, talks about the challenges of wholesale pricing and…

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Posted in Gear

Baijo For The Beach

Anyone who spends time in the outdoors knows the value of quality sunglasses They provide protection from ultraviolet (UV) light that can damage eyelid, cornea, lens and retina.  While most people see their importance for bright sunny days, they are…

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Posted in Fishing Locations Technique and Tips

Red’s Rendezvous VI

Last Saturday, I attended Red’s Fly Shop Rendezvous VI. The Rendezvous is an annual event sponsored by Red’s at its fly shop and the Canyon River Ranch on the Yakima River. I’ve attended all but one of these events and…

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Posted in Fishing Locations

Red’s Rendezvous V

Yesterday we drove over to Ellensburg for Red’s Rendezvous V.  Sponsored by Red’s Fly Shop, and held at the fly shop and Canyon River Ranch on the banks of the Yakima River, this annual gathering provides instruction, casting competition, the…

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