Over the last few years I have frequented quite a few South Florida fly shops. I wanted to share my observations on what each shop had to offer. Keeping things simple, I am using Excellent, Good, Fair, and Limited as a scale for rating their available in-store selection. In order from North to South:
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Ole Florida Fly Shop – Boca Raton, FL
Rod Selection: Excellent
Reel Selection: Excellent
Fly Selection: Excellent
Fly Tying Material Selection: Excellent
Technical Clothing & Gear Selection: Good
Notes: Ask for Daren – exceptional knowledge of our fisheries.
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Mangrove Outfitters – Naples, FL
Rod Selection: Excellent
Reel Selection: Excellent
Fly Selection: Excellent
Fly Tying Material Selection: Excellent
Technical Clothing & Gear Selection: Excellent
Notes: Great selection of bags/ packs – lots of Patagonia travel gear.
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Bass Pro Shops – Dania Beach & Miami, FL
Rod Selection: Excellent
Reel Selection: Excellent
Fly Selection: Fair
Fly Tying Material Selection: Good
Technical Clothing & Gear Selection: Good
Notes: Highest prices among shops reviewed.
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Fly Shop of Miami – South Miami, FL
Rod Selection: Good
Reel Selection: Excellent
Fly Selection: Good
Fly Tying Material Selection: Good
Technical Clothing & Gear Selection: Limited
Notes: Ask for David – exceptional knowledge of our fisheries.
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World Wide Sportsman – Islamorada, FL
Rod Selection: Excellent
Reel Selection: Excellent
Fly Selection: Fair
Fly Tying Material Selection: Good
Technical Clothing & Gear Selection: Good
Notes: Store owned by Bass Pro Shops – Highest prices among shops reviewed.
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Florida Keys Outfitters – Islamorada, FL
Rod Selection: Fair
Reel Selection: Fair
Fly Selection: Good
Fly Tying Material Selection: Fair
Technical Clothing & Gear Selection: Good
Notes: Sizable woman’s clothing section.
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The Angling Company – Key West, FL
Rod Selection: Good
Reel Selection: Fair
Fly Selection: Good
Fly Tying Material Selection: Fair
Technical Clothing & Gear Selection: Good
Notes: Inventory focuses on more unique fly fishing gear/ apparel.
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Saltwater Angler – Key West, FL
Rod Selection: Good
Reel Selection: Good
Fly Selection: Good
Fly Tying Material Selection: Fair
Technical Clothing & Gear Selection: Excellent
Notes: Sizable clothing section, extending past fly fishing.
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