Undercover Fly Shop Visit: Fly South

Recently I had the good fortune to be in Nashville, Tennessee and of course,  I found myself sneaking into an excellent local fly shop.  Fly South is tucked away just off  Broadway near Vanderbilt University.

As an added perk, Fly South just happens to be across the street from the legendary Hattie B's Hot Chicken.

Fly South is the favorite haunt of FlyFishMagazine.com's occasional correspondent and our fishing buddy, Jay Moore.   As soon as we walked through the door we could tell why he liked it.

The requisite long shot down the fly bin.  Huge selection and all species covered

They kept the "meat" in jars

Appealing to the PBR set.  I may or may not have purchased this shirt.

If you tie flies this shop should be on top of your list.  The materials department was massive. 

Mr. Whiting's Mutant Hackle Beast

Dubbing upon Dubbing

Note the tying area in the foreground.  These folks are fly tyers.

I suppose I was so overwhelmed by the flies and materials that I neglected to get shots of the rods, reels, and waders that they also sell.  Suffice it to say that they can fix you up on any of that as well.

I visited close to closing time and the staff was attentive. They asked me several times if they could help me find something and seemed to take my answer of, "No, I just like to look around fly shops." with a puzzled nod and left me alone.  Towards the end of my visit, they seemed to be getting a bit curious about the guy roaming the shop snapping photos, so I purchased a Fly South tee shirt and headed for the door.  On my way out I couldn't help but wonder if they had any job openings at this great example of a full-service fly shop.

Keep an eye out for more Undercover Fly Shop visits in the future.  You never know when FlyfishMagazine.com might show up and wander your local purveyor of fly fishing goodness's aisles. 

Undercover Flyshop Visit: Tailwaters Fly Fishing Company Edition

This past weekend, I took as short trip down to the design district of Dallas, Texas to sneak into The Tailwaters Fly Fishing Company.  Tailwaters, a full line fly shop and travel company, is located a bit off the beaten path in downtown Dallas.  I wasn't sure what to expect based on a location in an industrial area, but was pleasantly surprised by a huge, full featured, and well designed fly shop. 

Located in a nondescript building in the design district of Dallas, Texas.  This is the obligatory logo shot. By the way, the parking lot was full.

The entryway promises lots of gear.  The shop is huge.  Not what you would expect in an industrial area of Dallas.

They have a few flies.  I was very impressed with their destination specific fly assortments. 

Not to mention the fly shop bar....I'll be back

These guys may have been on to me....note my substantial purchase of a bottle of Zap a Gap to throw them off the scent.  The Editorial Trophy Wife was waiting in the truck so I had to be quick and on my best behavior.  I'll be back

Did I mention they also do travel?  Yeah I'll be back. 

 If you find yourself in Dallas be sure to check out The Tailwaters Fly Fishing Company.  Keep and eye out for us, you never know where we might turn up.