Welcome to our shop. We are a full line specialty fly shop located in Abingdon Virginia. Our knowledge and experience derive from fishing local waters including mountain trout streams in the Jefferson and Cherokee National Forests, the trout tailwater rivers of Watauga and South Holston and smallmouth bass rivers of the Holston and Clinch. Additionally, I have fished the shallow saltwaters of South Carolina, the Keys, Bahamas and the Yucatan; I would be pleased to pass along what I have learned from those experiences regarding tackle, fly patterns and trip planning.
My staff and I have been in business since 1994. While I am no longer guiding, we can recommend qualified guide services in our area. I encourage you to call on us to assist you with your fishing plans or help you with your tackle and supply needs.
Bruce Wankel, owner
Summer Time Fishing at a pond
When days get hot & water levels of mountain trout streams get low, the trout can get stressed
so...head to a pond or lake and fly fish for bluegill.
Summer Fun!
We have several good smallmouth bass and panfish rivers in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Call us today to learn more.
Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee are home to a handful of great trout streams. We have plenty of information to help plan your visits.
The South Holston and Watagua tailwaters of northeast Tennessee are wonderful year-round fly fishing locations. Find out more to plan your next fishing trip.