Vendor Links

Fly Fishing Manufacturers

  • Guideline Canada – great rods, waders and other gear from Europe. I use one of their Spey Rods. No too expensive when compared to some North American gear: www.guidlineflyfish.ca
  • Hardy Fly fishing – the historical favourite from England. My most used trout outfit and my go to 8wt Salmon rod. Can be very expensive but the lower end gear tends to be great value: http://www.hardyfishing.com
  • Rio Products – great fly line and other gear from a Company in Boise, Idaho. Every reel I have has Rio line on it. I swear by their leaders, tippet and sink tips: https://www.rioproducts.com
  • Fishpond – some of the best fly fishing packs, slings and gear on the planet. My small pack and sling are both Fishpond: https://fishpondusa.com/
  • Patagonia – The best waders I have ever owned. Great stuff but a little expensive: https://www.patagonia.ca/fly-fishing/
  • Simms – If you haven’t heard of Simms, you might not like fly fishing. I have a bunch of their hats, shirts and gloves. A little pricey but for a niche market: https://www.simmsfishing.com/
  • Orvis – I like their clothes, especially for tropical fishing. I have one of their 10′ 6wt rods and it’s great for winter Steelhead and I won’t leave home without my Battenkill V when I’m chasing Salar: https://www.orvis.com/fly-fishing
  • Waterworks Lamson – fantastic flyreels. There larger reels are awesome for predators and Salar: https://www.waterworks-lamson.com/
  • Pflueger Reels – I know that some people might think that they are cheap, but the most trustworthy reel I have ever used is the Trion. I still use it on my main 5wt trout setup: http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/pflueger-reels-fly-reels/

Fly shops

  • The Tying Scotsman – Alec is a beaut from Scotland who moved to the Margaree Valley to fish and he sells great flies and gear for the Margaree: https://thetyingscotsman.ca/
  • Salmo Nature – A Montreal based shop, they will mail you any order and their shipping is reasonable: https://www.salmonature.com
  • Atlantic Fly Craft – a local Halifax fly tying Mecca. John is very helpful and knowledgeable. No cash required as everything can be paid for by e-pay: https://www.atlanticflycraft.com/