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 Vermont.
Tie By Night Fly Shop
Along Fly Shop Tour, we’ve visited a lot of unique fly shops, but never one inside a house. That is, until we visited Tie By Night Fly Shop in Vermont. When you walk through the door of Tie By Night, you’ll be greeted by Roland Tremble, a Vermont legend. What the shop lacks in space, it makes up for in fly tying materials and atmosphere.
Roland started the fly shop after visiting a garage-based fly shop in Colorado. He took that inspiration and started Tie By Night shortly after. Roland’s business hours are far from regular, with visits being by appointment or by chance. That said, it’s more than worth it to book an appointment if you find yourself in Vermont. The shop screams fly tying, with Roland stocking a wide assortment of some of the very best fly tying materials available. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or an experienced angler, everyone is greeted by the same infectious enthusiasm and willingness to help you on your fly fishing journey from Roland himself.
Middlebury Mountaineer
Our next stop in Vermont was Middlebury Mountaineer, located in Middlebury, Vermont. The owner, Steve, started the shop in 1998 with a goal of bringing outdoor essentials to the community. Now, unlike some other shops, Middlebury Mountaineer is a full-fledged outdoor shop. That said, their fly fishing selection is well-stocked and paired with the knowledge of in-house guides to get you outfitted and ready for a day on the water.
On the shop floor, we met Craig, the store manager and guide for Middlebury Mountaineer. His wealth of knowledge on local systems and his passion for fly fishing were top-notch. For anglers looking to explore the vast offerings Middlebury and its surrounding fisheries have to offer, a stop at Middlebury Mountaineer is worth it.
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