Saltwater shops ??

[SG1]

I’m in central NJ.  Besides Tightlines in Parsippany (great shop!!), are there any decent fly shops that cater to SW  within in 2 hour drive?  NY, PA, Delaware, CT? 
 

[Ftyer]

I’m unfamiliar with the area and can’t recommend shops but I’d go to the fly show in edison next weekend. 

[Fergal]

The Compleat Angler is in Darien. That might be within your window.

[SG1]

1 hour ago, Ftyer said:

I’m unfamiliar with the area and can’t recommend shops but I’d go to the fly show in edison next weekend. 

Definitely, I go every year. 

[SG1]

On 1/21/2023 at 7:04 PM, Fergal said:

The Compleat Angler is in Darien. That might be within your window.

On my list, thanks 

[Kml]

I have not been there in a few years but if you find yourself in NYC the Urban Angler on 5th ave is pretty good. 

 

[oneeyewilly]

Streams of Dreams , Hwy. 17 n Saddle River , N.J. . Very good shop , very good people. Helped me out with some casting issues , good selection of gear , fly tying materials, will work with you on trade ins for new rod purchases , Good Intel , from Catskills trout to Delaware R smallies , stripers to The Keys , this is a smaller gem well worth finding. The proprietor has solid contacts in the Keys if the need for a guide should arise , or there's a need for current info , they actually have good connections all thru out the Caribbean. Very easy to find / get to, good luck 

 

[Fergal]

9 mins ago, oneeyewilly said:

Streams of Dreams , Hwy. 17 n Saddle River , N.J. . Very good shop , very good people. Helped me out with some casting issues , good selection of gear , fly tying materials, will work with you on trade ins for new rod purchases , Good Intel , from Catskills trout to Delaware R smallies , stripers to The Keys , this is a smaller gem well worth finding. The proprietor has solid contacts in the Keys if the need for a guide should arise , or there's a need for current info , they actually have good connections all thru out the Caribbean. Very easy to find / get to, good luck 

 

Forgot about them, yes an excellent shop.

[SG1]

9 hours ago, Kml said:

I have not been there in a few years but if you find yourself in NYC the Urban Angler on 5th ave is pretty good. 

 

Good call. I was there once years ago. 

[SG1]

5 hours ago, oneeyewilly said:

Streams of Dreams , Hwy. 17 n Saddle River , N.J. . Very good shop , very good people. Helped me out with some casting issues , good selection of gear , fly tying materials, will work with you on trade ins for new rod purchases , Good Intel , from Catskills trout to Delaware R smallies , stripers to The Keys , this is a smaller gem well worth finding. The proprietor has solid contacts in the Keys if the need for a guide should arise , or there's a need for current info , they actually have good connections all thru out the Caribbean. Very easy to find / get to, good luck 

 

Great! This is one I did not know about.   I’ll check it out. 

[ryc72]

Orvis is in midtown manhattan only a few blocks from urban angler and Shannon’s fly shop is in califon nj.  I don’t recall how much salt stuff Shannon’s has but if it’s not far from you it may be worth stopping by. Good folks there. 

[oneeyewilly]

Shannons is a nice , very small , limited shop catering to trout fishermen. They have a very limited amount of salt water gear , tying materials, that being said , the guys who work there & the proprietor, are good people , I've started many a year off grabbing a new license, a handful of fly's and some intel before heading to the KL Gorge or Pt. Mountain Reserve on New Year's Day , both spots are mere minutes away . They also offered casual Sunday AM tying sessions in the off season . They will order equipment for you also, and they provide a guide service with access to private water . I hope this helps . 

[surfflyguy]

aside from the hooks being different and the reels being sealed there isnt much difference between salt and fresh I wouldny stress over it

[turkaholic]

Saltwater Edge in Newport, Bears Den Taunton Ma

[teddispahgetti]

Anytime I'm near Compleat Angler I try to visit. They carry extensive range of tying materials and patiently answer my questions. Their prices are the same as on line sources.