The assumption that creates the problem. Fly line is not an accessory. It is the system that makes fly fishing work. Most anglers think of fly line as a connector. Something that links the rod to the fly and stays...

Why Casting Starts to Feel Hard - and what that usually means. Most anglers don’t lose fish because they “can’t cast.” They lose efficiency first. It shows up quietly. Your shoulder tires sooner. You force casts that once came easily....

While we have tested and traveled extensively using the gear we offer here at the shop, the one thing that fundamentally increases our knowledge base is our conversations with our clients and customers. Here at the shop, we spend more...

COMING IN 2024 - A NEW "PLUS" FLY LINE FROM SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS! Scientific Anglers' fly line is a staple of the fly fishing industry. Consistently pushing the fly line technology forward while harkening to its storied past. The latest development...

I’m told Spring is here, but as I look out the windows at Stillwater Fly Shop, I see a mix of snow, sleet, and rain. The thermometer reads 36 degrees, and I wonder if it will ever get warm again....

When choosing the best sunglasses for fishing, matching the correct polarized lenses for the job is imperative. While that may seem evident initially, the wrong lenses are often used for the incorrect applications. Whether one is going to fly fish...