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Our goal is to provide you with a web site
"link" or a telephone number for our favorite friends in the
fly-fishing and fly-tying world. Also, we list pertinent information for
those vendors and companies that reciprocate support.
Please
visit them and tell them Glenn River Fly Co. Ltd. sent you!
Artists
Derek DeYoung
I spotted Derek's original oils at a show a number
of years ago and said - "I hope this kid makes it".....several years later I
enjoy the prints I have hanging in my tying room as well as knowing that not
only has Derek made it but his reputation has grown considerably. Browse
his website and enjoy.....or see an original and indulge.
Boxes (Fly Boxes / Shadow Display Cases/Boxes / Frames)
"Tach-It"-
magnetic fly boxes and fly tying products are extremely useful and well designed
products. We fish without a fly vest, and find the small magnetic fly box
to be essential for midges, small nymphs, scuds, emergers and even smaller
dries. The box is compact and easy to use. The fly tying "Tach-It"
standing magnet is perfect for the tying bench and has thousands of uses.
It is complete with a hackle and hook gage as well as a small ruler.
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Sawdust & Stitches
Whether you want a shadow box type wall display to protect and display a
custom fly or collection of flies or a table-top Lucite display box for similar
purposes our good friend Barry Mill of Sawdust & Stitches has a solution.
Please visit his website and make a purchase- you will be glad that you did.
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Clubs (Social and Private Fishing)
Buckeye
United Fly Fishers- B.U.F.F. has been in existence since 1975
and a major influence in the growing popularity of fly fishing in the greater
Cincinnati area and tristate area (Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky). As
a club, they have nearly 250 members and conduct workshops, training sessions,
community service, and meetings frequently.
Entomology Gear and Accessories
Wind River Gear
Inc. Entomology
is a very important function of fly-tying and fly-fishing.
Having equipment and gear that is durable and innovative is important as well.
We use Wind River gear on the stream and during our workshops.
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Fly-Tying (material sources)
Whiting
Farms
We tie quite a few flies and teach quite a few fly-tying workshops.
We also use hackles in several of our fly-tying kits. In our
opinion, it is tough to beat the consistency and quality of Whiting hackles.
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Whitetail Fly Tieing Supplies-Chris
Helm (419-843-2106)[ USA] Chris is a very
close friend of ours. He runs a top-shelf business and can get his hands
on almost any material you are looking for. Chris is an expert on
fly-tying thread and also on deer hair- processing his own hides. Call him today for a catalog.
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Nature's Spirit
We tie quite a few flies and teach quite a few
fly-tying workshops. We use hair all of the time- especially
elk, deer and moose. But, if you are
like us, and want a dependable source for tanned, clean, high quality,
consistent, hair then look for NATURE'S SPIRIT.
If your fly shop or material supplier doesn't have it- ask them to get it for
you! It is that good- period.
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Niche
Products- Peter Smith [U.K.]
Peter
is one of our close friends from Great Britain. He and his wife own a
material company with several "smashing" products.
If you have trouble locating their fly-tying materials and products- try
telephoning Chris Helm listed above.
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Fly-Tying (tools)
Dyna-King
We tie a lot of flies at Glenn River and we teach a lot of beginner fly-tying. We have
owned and tied on several different models of Dyna-King, and
find the workmanship to be excellent.
We recommend Dyna-King for beginner and advanced tiers.
Rite Bobbins are adjustable tension bobbins
made by Merco Products of the U.S.A. They make and distribute 4 different
models which will equip you to tie everything from saltwater to
micro-midge patterns. I tie exclusively with the "Rite Bobbin" owning
several dozen in total- which I leave spooled and adjusted on the tying bench.
The Rite Bobbins are widely distributed. Visit the Merco Products website
today and do yourself a fly-tying favor! My final thought......if
you think the drag system on your fly reel is important....wait until you set
the "drag" on a spool of 10/0 fly-tying thread with a RITE bobbin.
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Lines
RIO Products
Not all fly lines are equal- in our opinion. However, we also
agree that fly line preference is an individual decision. We
stand behind the fine products and fly lines of RIO and highly
recommend them for any and all fly-fishing situations. Glenn's
favorite line- the Trout LT series.
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Scientific Anglers
Not all fly lines are equal- in our opinion. However, we also
agree that fly line preference is an individual decision. We
stand behind the fine products and fly lines of Scientific Anglers and highly
recommend them for any and all fly-fishing situations. Glenn's
favorite line- Mastery Trout series.
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Nets
Nets that Honor
the Fish
We are firm believers in practicing
Catch & Release. As such, we also believe that a high quality,
custom, hand built landing net is more than just a tool....................it is
a beautiful part of the catch & release process. Dr. Sam Lacina,
of Grand Rapids - Michigan, builds some of the nicest custom nets that we have
ever seen. Visit Sam's website for a "first look"....but be sure to
see one of his nets in person.............you have a nice rod......you
have a nice reel......why not Honor the Fish and have a custom net?
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Publications
Reels
Ross
Reels of USA We
have worked with ROSS USA for over five years now and have found their products
and personnel to be extremely dependable. Whether you
are trying to hang on to their "traditional look and feel" or you are keeping up
with the Jone's by upgrading to their newest engineering you can be confident
your eel will not be your weakest link. Better check that knot again!
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Hatch Reels - USA We
believe selecting gear is a personal choice and also depends on one's fishing
situations. If you are looking for a
"progressive" company that understands what you intend to put your reel though
when you take it into battle..........spend the money.
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chosen reel- the 3 plus
Rods
McFarland Rod Company
Glenn River Fly Co. Ltd. is a small personal company with
people-people. We have searched the industry for a small
people-people company that strives to build premium fly-rods.
McFarland Rod Company is and does just that. They have several
different lines available and can custom build quite a few more.
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Glenn's favorite graphite fly-rod- the Emerger series.
Wading Gear and Accessories
Simms
gear and apparel that is functional, innovate and
capable of any abuse and extreme weather that you put it through.
Price is only an issue in the absence of value- treat yourself!
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cloudveil
gear and apparel that is functional, innovate and
capable of any abuse and extreme weather that you put it through..........because
it is designed, tested and worn by those who have been through it!
Ask for cloudveil at your local fly-shop.
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