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. The next stop on the tour is Massachusetts.
Harrison Anglers
The first stop on our list is actually not a shop at all. Harrison Anglers is based out of Western Massachusetts and is run by brothers Dan and Tom Harrison. After an extensive guiding career in Montana and Chile, the two returned home to Massachusetts to guide where it all began.
Episode 2 kicks off with Nelson fishing with Harrison Anglers, exploring the waters of western Massachusetts. Along the way, they find some trout, but most importantly, a great time on the water. The program Dan and Tom created takes you away from the big city life and into the wilderness that many overlook in the Bay State. While not a fly shop, Harrison Anglers earned its spot on this list.
Bear’s Den
If you’re a serious fly tyer or angler, chances are you’ve gone to a fly shop to look for a specific item and couldn’t find it. That is not the case if you’ve been to Bear’s Den. Located in Taunton, Massachusetts, Bear’s Den is a fly fisherman’s paradise. From bluegills to billfish, this shop has it all.
In addition to products, Bear’s Den has the staff and knowledge to get you set up for any trip. The shop is currently run by Scott Wessels, the son of Robert “Doc” Wessels, the original owner. Scott and his team of fishy employees make sure any angler, fishing at any destination, has the gear, flies, and fly tying materials needed to make it happen.
