Fly Fishing New York NY
Local resource for fly fishing in New York. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to fly fishing gear and apparel, fly fishing stores, bait and tackle shops, fly fishing guides and fly fishing lessons, as well as advice and content on fly fishing services and resources.
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 244-4544
1293 Broadway
New York, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 244-4544
1293 Broadway
New York, NY 10001
Hours
9:00AM - 9:00PM MONDAY - SATURDAY
10:00AM - 9:00PM SUNDAY
Sports Authority
(212) 929-8971
Avenue of the Americas, 636 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY
Sports Authority
(212) 929-8971
Avenue of the Americas, 636 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
Services
Golf Trade-In Program, Delivery & Assembly
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Holiday hours may vary.
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 764-7030
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 764-7030
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Hours
8:00AM- 12:00AM MONDAY - THURSDAY
8:00AM - 1:00AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY
9:00AM - 12:00AM SUNDAY
Sports Authority
(212) 355-9725
845 Third Avenue
New York, NY
Sports Authority
(212) 355-9725
845 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Services
Golf Trade-In Program, Delivery & Assembly
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Holiday hours may vary.
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 996-3800
86th Street
Manhattan, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 996-3800
86th Street
Manhattan, NY 10028
Hours
9:00AM - 9:00PM MONDAY - SATURDAY
10:00AM - 8:00PM SUNDAY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 661-4242
51 East 42nd Street
New York, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 661-4242
51 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
Hours
7:00AM - 9:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY
9:00AM - 8:00PM SATURDAY
10:00AM - 7:00PM SUNDAY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 989-1110
607 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 989-1110
607 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
Hours
9:00AM - 9:30PM MONDAY - SATURDAY
10:00AM - 8:00PM SUNDAY
New York Kayak Company
1-212-924-1327
Pier 40, South Side, W. Houston and West
New York, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 227-0560
150 Broadway
New York, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 227-0560
150 Broadway
New York, NY 10038
Hours
8:30AM- 8:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY
10:00AM - 7:00PM SATURDAY
10:00AM - 6:00PM SUNDAY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 732-8484
55 Chambers Street
New York, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods
(212) 732-8484
55 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
Hours
8:30AM- 8:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY
10:00AM - 7:00PM SATURDAY
10:00AM - 6:00PM SUNDAY
Choosing a fly rod length is a relatively easy decision and quite dependent on where you will be fishing. If you will be fishing a small mountain stream or spring creek with a lot of cover, then a smaller rod will be necessary. On the flip side, if you’ll be fishing medium to large streams and rivers, then a longer fly rod will be in order because it will allow for longer casts and greatly improved line mending. For trout fishing on medium sized rivers or larger, a 9’ or longer rod is generally used. For the largest rivers, a 10’ rod is generally used. On very small rivers or spring creeks, small fly rods in the 7’ to 7.5’ range are generally the most effective and most used.
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I only fish for trout so my focus here will be limited to trout but even if you’re going for something other than trout, this is still an important consideration. If you’re going to be fly fishing in the ocean or a lake, you won’t want to buy a rod designed for trout as the performance of that rod will be horrible. Even if your focus is only trout, like mine, you’ll still need to consider what type of trout you’re after. If you’re fishing for native trout in a small mountain stream, that will be quite a bit different than fishing for Steelhead on one of the tributaries off Lake Erie. Keep this in mind as we continue to step through the selection process.
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