Hi guys.

I live in the south east and am looking to upgrade to a newer 5/6 outfit. Honestly, i'm finding it a bit frustrating! All the local fishing shops seem to have hardly any choice when it comes to fly gear, perhaps 3 or 4 brands and thats it. Quite often a very expensive brand and a very cheap one. I know that on the net, the choices are endless, but sometimes its nice to see it for real, or touch it....and decide from there..

Anyone know of any larger retailers with a lot more choice..?? Like they have up north..? I live about 45 mins south of london, but have to make a trip up next week to renew a visa for my little boy. Can use that opportunity to go shopping..!!

cheers
D

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'' if at first you don't succeed........then skydiving is not for you....

Most shops stock a premium, medium and value brand purely based on the cost of carryingt he stock. There will also be limits imposed by manufacturers on the number of stockists in an area.

If coming to London you have Farlowes, Grangers and the unique O'reillys in York Street.

All are centrally based and in a couple of hours you'll be able to visit them all and select from a wide variety of tackle to make you selection.

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Turned out nice again!!

All good shops suggested.
Have a look at Pete Cockwills shop in Albury as well.

T

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For interesting and unique fly tying materials & tackle please take a look at www.funkyflytying.co.uk

Bugbond Stockist.
Tubeworx Stockist.
Foxy-Tails Stockist.
Top Quality Bronze Mallard http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-tying...e-mallard.html

Greg (sagefly) did omit Orvis on Dover st ,only orvis rods but a good selection and at sensible to stupid prices.

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Andy Wren
Winter grayling taking a year off !
Claret not just a great dubbing colour!

Awesome! Will make for york street and give those shops a look.

Cheers

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'' if at first you don't succeed........then skydiving is not for you....

I think the best way to shop to get a varied selection is to do it online. Either through ebay or other tackle shops.

Andy