FLY FISHING SHOPS

Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop is at 3459 Lake Elmo Ave. North. in Lake Elmo. Mike Alwin offers a broad range of flies, rods, reels and other equipment, regular classes on tying and casting, free seminars, and entomology classes. The shop is open Monday through Saturday. Phone 651-770-5854 (or www.bobmitchellsflyshop.com).

The Fly Angler is at 10091 Central Ave. NE, Blaine, MN. Scott Struif can help you with fly-tying, fly-casting and rod-building, and they offer special expertise on the Mississippi River and the area North of the Twin Cities. They are open seven days a week. Phone 763-572-0717 (or www.mnflyangler.com).

There are several sporting goods stores who carry fly-fishing supplies in the Metro area. However, for expert answers, a variety of product lines and candid opinions, the two shops listed are the primary resource for most metro fly anglers. They deserve your support.

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