Rainbowhunter Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Hi all, Just curious to as knowing how many people on this board used or would use a fly shop in the nw of the city? I live in the nw and I dread driving down 30 minutes on a good day just to grab that one material that you need in the middle of that killer fly you are creating. I think to myslef sure would be nice to drive half the time or less to get it. Just curious to know how many would use a fly shop in the n.w.? Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I wouldn't. But I live in the SW. I do believe that Bowriver Troutfitters used to be in the NW. Maybe ask them why they moved downtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regdunlop Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I used to go to Troutfitters all the time when it was in the NW. I would love to see a shop up here again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I think most everyone who lives in the NW would use a shop up here and those in the south wouldn't (why would they when they already have four to choose from?). When Troutfitters was by the stadium I used to stop in there on the way home from work all the time to pick up a couple things I needed especially if I was going to do some tying that night. Now I have to hope I grab everything I need when I'm in the south or that $2 pack of dubbing becomes $10 with the gas. Of course if it was a shop full of douchebags then I'd have no problem driving to the south for a spool of thread or pack of dubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 from what i remember the strip mall owners were jacking up the rent. I would love a store up here as long as the price is right lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Where the heck is the option to vote to have even ONE fly shop in Edmonton? Smitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeremie Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Smitty's right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Come on, you guys have the Fishin Hole AND Wholesale Sports Isn't there a Cabela's opening in Edmonton soon too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedy1 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Isn't there a Cabela's opening in Edmonton soon too? Edmonton store in fall of 2011. 70,000 sq-ft of redneck fun. Weee-hoooo!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 There is The Fishing Center on 82 St and 129 Ave. It's not too bad, the guys in there are pretty up on the flyfishing in the Edmonton area, pike, lakes, grayling and goldeye. I used to live close to there, in fact if I remember correctly the original Fishin Hole, that Russ Thornberry owned was across the street and about 4 blocks north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffsranger Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I think most everyone who lives in the NW would use a shop up here and those in the south wouldn't (why would they when they already have four to choose from?). When Troutfitters was by the stadium I used to stop in there on the way home from work all the time to pick up a couple things I needed especially if I was going to do some tying that night. Now I have to hope I grab everything I need when I'm in the south or that $2 pack of dubbing becomes $10 with the gas. Of course if it was a shop full of douchebags then I'd have no problem driving to the south for a spool of thread or pack of dubbing. Hey, a new avatar for headscan. I'm wondering how much the local fly shops actually profit from those who tie their own, as opposed to those who just go in to buy flies & equipment. I would think that this may have a bearing on where the fly shops are. Being as the river is in the south, I don't think that many people coming to fish the Bow from out of town are going to drive to the NW to look for equipment or supplies. I don't tie, but I can see your predicament. It is horrible trying to get anywhere in this ever growing city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hey, a new avatar for headscan. Opening day vs the Twins yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraserN Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I definetly would use a flyshop in the NW. I was disappointed when Bow river troutfitters closed up shop. It was a reasonable distance for me to access with my bike, so I went there fairly often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffsranger Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Opening day vs the Twins yesterday. Great start for the Jays & I hope someone opens a fly shop in the NW. Does BP have a decent fly shop? I've not been there yet. That is probably the only place north of the river other than The Fishin' Hole; & yes I know that is not NW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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