We started Fly Shop Tour with one goal in mind: to tell the stories of the people and fly shops that are the fly fishing community. These shops are the glue that brings anglers together, teach the next generation, and provide a sense of community. It doesn’t matter who you are, as long as you fish, you’re right at home in these fly shops.
Throughout our time filming and fishing for season 3, we met some incredible people and visited some world-class shops. Join us as we explore what each state has to offer as we dive into the shops along the way. First up, the Pine Tree State, Maine.
Rangeley Region Sport Shop
Our first stop for season 3 of Fly Shop Tour was the iconic Rangeley Region Sport Shop. The shops started in 1945, making it one of the oldest fly shops in America. It was originally named Fletcher’s Fly Shop and was moved to its current location in 1960 before being renamed Rangeley Region Sport Shop in 1962.
Today, if you walk into the shop, you’ll be greeted by Brett Damm, the current owner of Rangeley’s and a wealth of knowledge. Inside, you’ll find a fully stocked fly fisherman’s paradise—rods, reels, fly tying materials, flies, and even guided trips. Rangeley Region Sport Shop prides itself on its fly selection. Unlike most shops, you’ll never find a commercially sold fly here. Every pattern is either tied in-house or by local fly tyers, something you rarely see nowadays. Their ability to offer local patterns specialized to their fisheries, along with decades of knowledge and passion for fly fishing, makes this a destination for anyone fishing in northern Maine.
All Points Fly Shop + Outfitters
Located in Portland, Maine, is All Points Fly Shop + Outfitters. This shop is located right on some of the best striped bass fishing in the Northeast, and the shop reflects this. Owner Josh Thelin and signature tyer Joe Webster have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to striped bass. They’ve even developed signature patterns like the Crouser, a staple in many striper anglers’ boxes.
While this team is ripe with striped bass knowledge, their shop and mantra go much further. As the name “All Points” implies, this shop has the knowledge, materials, patterns, and gear to get any angler set up, regardless of the species or destination. If you find yourself in Portland, Maine, stop by All Points Fly Shop + Outfitters and tell them we sent you!
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Last Updated on May 2, 2025 by Max Inchausti