Please support the little local business.....

As the new year comes sliding in and we get back to a routine, consider how fortunate we are to have our local tackle and fly shops (and all other “little local guys”) around. You can’t beat a tip from someone working at Red Top Tackle on where to go for stripers at sunset and during which tide.

Smitty up at Rod Builders will hook you up with a 5wt. St Croix for a very competitive price and Scott at the Bear’s Den will help you choose some fly tying material that you’ve never used before.

If you've never been to the Bear's Den - I strongly suggest you drop by - this place is pretty amazing.

These are knowledgeable folks who have their fingers on the pulse of the market and fishing conditions in your own back yard. You don’t get that at the big conglomerate sporting goods-fishing tackle-get your oil changed-linens-housewares-DVD, video and HDTV-discount lingerie store !!!!

Not only that, but the synergy between an organization such as ours and local tackle and fly shops is mutually beneficial. The yearly Bear’s Den show is a fine example. We’ll have a booth there. Have a look at their Fly Fishing Expo >>here

The alternative, should we loose these local resources, is not good. Once they are gone, they will not be replaced.


Massachusetts Fly Fishing Resources

Red Top Sporting Goods - Buzzards Bay, MA -- 508-759-3371

Red Top specializes in salt water fishing of all types, bait, line spooling, custom rod building, clamming equipment and rod and reel repair.

Rod Builders Workshop - Kingston, MA -- 781-582-1015

Smitty at Rod Builders has rod building supplies, custom and production rods, reels, fishing supplies, guides and charters as well as hunting supplies.

Bear's Den Fly Fishing Company - Taunton, MA -- 508-977-0700 -

Scott at Bear's Den specializes in fly fishing rods / reels / clothing & other gear and fly tying supplies. Bear's Den also has casting classes and fly tying classes.

Rhode Island Fly Fishing / Surfcasting / Guides

River & Riptide Anglers, Coventry RI -- 401-392-1919

Contact Capt David Porreca at River & Riptide Anglers Rhode Island's Premier Fly Tackle Retailer for all your fly tackle needs. Full service for fresh and salt water fishing.

Email webmaster@ma-ri-tu-council.org if you wish to mention your favorite local vendors. 

This version provided by Peter Motyka, SE Mass's Council Secretary.