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Walt Gasson

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    J. Stockard Fly Fishing is the go-to place for fly tying

    J. Stockard wants to be your primary source of fly tying products, with a combination of the best product selection, competitive prices & great customer service.

    A friend told me a while back that he was tired of buying flies and that he planned to save a bundle by tying his own. When I recovered from the giggling fit that was the substance of my response to that notion, I told him to check out our friends at J. Stockard Fly…

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    Instagram Live with Kate Vick from J. Stockard Fly Fishing – POSTPONED!

    Join us on Wednesday August 5 at 4 PM EDT on Instagram Live @troutunlimited when we talk with Kate Vick @jsflyfishing about fly tying, fly fishing and more!

    KATE WILL JOIN US ON OCTOBER 21! J. Stockard was founded 15+ years ago by husband and wife team, Kate & James Vick. Starting out in a single bay of their 2-car garage, J Stockard now ships from its distribution center located in Kent CT, close by to the beautiful Housatonic River, a premier New…

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    Unicoi Outfitters General Store

    Unicoi Outfitters is a great TU supporter. They are committed to conservation on their home water and nationwide.

    There are ideas that are uniquely American, like the general store. I had the blessing of growing up as the son of a guy who ran what was then called a mercantile store in a one-stoplight town in Wyoming. Horseshoes – got’ em. Groceries – upstairs. Women’s clothing – downstairs and to the right. Hunting…

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    Douglas Outdoors: Born on the Salmon River

    The Salmon River in upstate New York offers anglers world class multi-species fly fishing opportunities, and Pulaski, N.Y., is the epicenter of this legendary fishing destination.  The Barclay family has lived on this river since 1806, and they have a special connection to their home water. For Douglas Outdoors founder David Barclay, growing up on the Salmon River instilled a deep…

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    WorldCast Anglers

    Check out WorldCast Anglers in Victor, Idaho. WorldCast is a long-time TU supporter and Gold Level Business Member.

    What does it take to make a great day on the water? There are probably a million different answers to that question. Do you have to catch a hundred fish? Probably not. One really great fish? Maybe. Do you have to walk away smiling and itching to come back for more? Undoubtedly. A good friend and…