Flyfishing Shop In Banff ?

[kipper]

Having recently been to Banff for several days I couldn't help but notice the absence of any kind of fishing related store in the townsite.There was one store that had an abundance of outdoor clothing and a small amount of equipment on the upper level. I believe they had about 4 pair of wading boots and 6 to 7 flyrods on display. The only flies I saw were on a small display on the wall in a obscure and inaccessible location. I just wonder if I missed something or are there no fly shops in Banff?

 

[seanbritt]

Not sure about Banff, but do know of one in Canmore on Railway Ave. next to Safeway. Its pretty small, has hunting/fishing/fly-fishing gear. You can buy flies, etc. there, but has very limited tying stuff.

[bigalcal]

You were at Monod's and I think that is the extent of the shops in Banff. There was one a block off Banff Ave on Bear St. but I think/know they packed it in a few years ago.

[Nick0Danger]

There is an ourdoors store on the main drag there, that has a decent selection for fly fishing stuff, lots of highend if memory serves me correctly a guy there just for that section.

[Pipestoneflyguy]

Monods has a decent selection in the summer, but yeah, mostly high end stuff. they do sell some great "local" area fly box's, if your into pimped flies

 

Wapiti in Canmore is nice - great guys run the place, I am trying to convince them of the value of stocking soft hackle.

 

Wilsons in Lake Louise has very little beyond a few essentials - they do stock a few TFO's that could save a weekend gone "snap".

[Pipestoneflyguy]

Oh Yeah - Wilsons in Lake Louise also rents gear and keeps a list of "hot spots" behind the counter. sooo if your headed this way check their list and then don't go to any of those waters LOL