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Welcome to Fly Shop Tour Season 4!
Exploring the shops, the stories, and the communities that define fly fishing in America.
Season 4 Episodes
Limited Edition Fly Shop Tour Gear
We are excited to launch our 2026 Limited edition Fly Shop Tour gear! Inspired by the shops and people encountered along our midwestern tour.
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South Dakota — Dakota Angler
In episode 1, Jared Zissu kicks things off exploring South Dakota and the Black Hills Region, a hidden trout fishing gem, before switching things up to target stillwater pike.
Minnesota — Mend + Fly Box
Episode 2 takes place in Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes, where Jared tackles three unique fisheries. First, the mighty Mississippi River, followed by small stream trout fishing, and wrapping things up with the mysterious coaster brook trout.
Wisconsin — Musky Fool
In episode 3, Wills Donaldson heads to Wisconsin, home to the fish of 10,000 casts. Follow along as he battles the elements and the highs and lows of musky fishing.
Wisconsin — Tight Lines
In episode 4, Wills targets Wisconsin's other popular game fish, the smallmouth bass. Follow along to see if they can hit their goal of a 20-inch bass on the fly.
Michigan — Schultz + Gates AuSable
In episode 5, Max Erickson joins Fly Shop Tour for the first time, fishing in Michigan. Here he dives into Michigan's unique trout fishing history before switching things up in search of a trophy smallmouth bass.
Ohio — Mad River Outfitters
Episode 6 takes place in Ohio's rust belt, searching for steelhead. Max stumbles into a unique fishery of hot early-season fish and streamer fishing.
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Tune into the Fly Shop Tour Podcast
Welcome to Shop Cast, where we sit down with the shop owners who make Fly Shop Tour possible. In this first episode, we meet with Hans Stephenson of Dakota Angler. Hans is a lifelong fly fisherman who shares with us what it’s like to run a fly shop, what South Dakota has to offer anglers, and his biggest threat to conservation