Category Archives: Shop News

Paddle the Pads Bass Fly Fishing Tournament September 8th

Fly fishing enthusiasts take note. On Saturday, September 8, help celebrate Duluth’s restored section of the St. Louis River and future protection by competing in the 2nd annual “Paddle the Pads” fishing contest at the Fond Du Lac campground. More than a quarter mile of essential spawning beds and fish habitat were recreated thanks to […]

Great Lakes Fly Shop presents Movie Night at the Shop starring “Running Down the Man” and “The Hatch”

Running Down the Man and The Hatch will be presented on the next movie night which is January 12th at 7:00PM. Lots of popcorn and BYOB. These two movies are true classics and deserve the awards they have received from Drakes Magazine’s 2006 Best Fly Fishing Film and Finalist Telluride Mountain Film Festival 2005. Yes […]

Bass Bug Tying Extravaganza Class

Bass Bug Tying Extravaganza Class at Great Lakes Fly Shop on the following Saturdays in January 2018, 13th, 20th, 27th. The times are 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Cost is $35.00 for all Saturdays. Materials included. Flys Tyed will be Fat Mama’s, Black Strippers, Meat Whistles, etc….Call the shop for more information or email us at lesterriver@aim.com. […]

Patagonia River Salt Jackets – Blow Out Sale!

Sale: $174.50, regular retail $349 Instock sizes: Mens= 2: Medium; 2: X-Large, Womens= 1: Large; 1: X-Large The most durable fly fishing shell jacket, made with four layer waterproof breathable H2No material. The YKK zipper is corrosion resistant, and the adjustable cuffs help seal out the elements. Two large water repellent zippered front pockets hold fly boxes, and the vented hood is adjustable […]

Paddle the Pads Tournament – Success!

Paddle the Pads Bass Fly Fishing Tournament 2017 Kicked BASS! It rained all day but, spirits were high and the fish were biting. Minnesota Land Trust Thank you to all of our sponsors Echo Fly Fishing Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Patagonia Fly Fish The Ski Hut Duluth Coffee Company Johnson’s Bakery – Duluth MN Results: First Place: Carson Spohn @ 18’5” inch […]