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02-16-2016, 04:53 PM
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Where to buy flies?
Hello,
I am wondering where people buy flies. I have been using KootnayLifstyles but I find that the al though the price is great the flies fall apart fairly easily. Where do you buy flies?
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02-16-2016, 05:13 PM
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Location: Calgary
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Me my self usually icky fly works or reel flies there's actually a couple people selling on Kijji in Calgary there is one more but I cannot remember the name and plus as we all know the exchange rate sucks I also tie my own just not dries.
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02-16-2016, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sundre
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Icky Fly Works for anything I don't tie myself. Great price and selection, quick delivery and very well made
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02-16-2016, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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Icky Fly Works has treated me well. Very fair prices, good quality flies and they always throw in some extra's and a discount card for your next order.
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02-16-2016, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: N.E of deadmonton
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Any one want to share a promo code? I've got a big order in the cart.....$400+ lol
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02-16-2016, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Got one. Thanks!
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02-18-2016, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Has anyone tried Reelflies.ca?
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02-18-2016, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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I could also use a promo code for icky if anyone has one please.
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02-18-2016, 07:47 AM
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Location: With my dogs
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Reelflies is OK, but I prefer the flies from Icky, and they're local.
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02-18-2016, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Fort McMurray
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I've been using Icky for a few years now. Awesome quality, great prices, fast delivery.
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02-18-2016, 09:45 AM
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Reel flies are ok at best, many flies are poorly made, I threw away many of the flies I got from there. Their hooks are pretty crappy too, I had a size 8 hook straighten on me while fighting a fish. Aside from that their customer service is phenomenal, they missed a few items in my order and sent them right away with extra.
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02-18-2016, 09:48 AM
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Do any of these guys listed tie steelhead flies? or if they do, quality ones?
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02-18-2016, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Paterson Fly Fishing Co. Really high quality flies, have had great luck with them. Have never had a hook issue and the flies are more durable than most I've used.
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02-20-2016, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
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I've ordered from Ickys numerous times and always been satisfied. The promo code is in the ad at the top of the page. They always throw in a couple freebies it seems too. Great service and great price.
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02-20-2016, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: GRAND PRAIRIE
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FISHTAILS FLY SHOP in Calgary
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02-20-2016, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Kananaskis
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Fish tales or Icky. But I've tied every single fly I've used for years.
I'm a student and could use a little money, so if you want some custom flies done PM me  I've done them for a few other people and they've never seemed disappointed.
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02-20-2016, 01:24 PM
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Fish tales is good but not cheap at all
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02-20-2016, 05:59 PM
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Location: Calgary, Ab
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Icky is good, if you like cheaper flies. In my opinion, they are exactly as advertised - cheap flies.
I'd recommend checking out the local fly shops for some house ties, but also look at various local commercial folks, who do this for a living and will tie an order for you, and make custom variations. It's always nice putting money in a fishermans pocket 
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02-21-2016, 08:29 AM
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It always amazes me that people will spend a ton of money on trips and gear only to try to find the very cheapest flies they can find (the single most important item). Usually it means buying flies tied in a foreign sweatshop, instead of by a local tier that knows the waters and is matching the what the trout are after.
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02-21-2016, 10:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lornce
It always amazes me that people will spend a ton of money on trips and gear only to try to find the very cheapest flies they can find (the single most important item). Usually it means buying flies tied in a foreign sweatshop, instead of by a local tier that knows the waters and is matching the what the trout are after.
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Many people buy flies knowing they are tied elsewhere but do very well fishing with them. If they didn't catch fish they would change that very quickly. I would suspect many of the flies in our better fly shops in Alberta are tied off shore as that is what the consumer demands. If you tie flies commercially put up an ad and let us know you have a better quality alternative that would be worthwhile to many on here. I sure would like to see some of your flies.
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02-22-2016, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lannie
Many people buy flies knowing they are tied elsewhere but do very well fishing with them. If they didn't catch fish they would change that very quickly. I would suspect many of the flies in our better fly shops in Alberta are tied off shore as that is what the consumer demands. If you tie flies commercially put up an ad and let us know you have a better quality alternative that would be worthwhile to many on here. I sure would like to see some of your flies.
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Sure here are just a few, don't want to hog the thread.
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Often I have been exhausted on trout streams, uncomfortable, wet, cold, briar scarred, sunburned, mosquito bitten,
but never, with a fly rod in my hand have I been in a place that was less than beautiful.
My blog - casting on the waters
fishing regulations and facts on fish handling
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02-22-2016, 04:48 PM
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Awesome flies for sure Lornce. Do you sell the flies you tie?
Rather than me searching to figure out the wet fly, what is the name of it? I did look up Silver doctor but it did not fit.
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02-23-2016, 07:56 AM
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the second one down is a Polar shrimp Its a Steelhead fly. I do sell but contact me pm. Custom flies and Dozens only.
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Often I have been exhausted on trout streams, uncomfortable, wet, cold, briar scarred, sunburned, mosquito bitten,
but never, with a fly rod in my hand have I been in a place that was less than beautiful.
My blog - casting on the waters
fishing regulations and facts on fish handling
Fishing Regulations
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02-23-2016, 04:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB
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To me, the bottom line is "do they catch fish or not" and I can tell you through years of experience that Icky's flies work...everytime.
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02-23-2016, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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Nice ties Lornce!
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02-28-2016, 01:34 AM
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Just ordered a bunch of flies through Icky. Ordered them on a Saturday, they shipped the same day and arrived in Edmonton on Tuesday. Very pleased with the service. Flies seem to be of decent quality, we'll see how they hold up.
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04-12-2016, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
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big sky flies contact dan davies awesome flys and awesome packages and prices
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04-17-2016, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Didn't bring any tying gear when i moved from wales so bought flies from the fishing hole, had issues with them falling apart
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04-17-2016, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
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big sky flies on facebook or contact dan davies he sells jigs and flys awesome quality,packages and prices. overall amaze customer service
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