Stanley Idaho: Best Little Fly Shop

May 19 2009

One of the greatest joy’s of owning a Fly Shop is in helping visitor’s to Central Idaho learn to fish our incredible water’s. For over 35 year’s we have been fishing these water’s to determine the best gear to use, whether it be floating the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with Solitude River Trips, or hiking to and fishing the hundred’s of High lakes in the White Cloud Mountains or the Sawtooth and Frank Church Wilderness Areas. For visitors to Stanley, fishing the high lakes combines a vigorous hike with a true wilderness experience – not to mention the chance to cast dry flies to hungry cutthroat trout. If you have a day to spare, you have enough time to fish one of our many high lakes, which range in altitude from 8,000 to nearly 10,500 feet! (Hikes can range from an hour to six miles.)

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When I have a day or a week off my first choice is to hike in, study the water as I am eating my lunch to determine the best way to fish. I must admit that the incredible beauty of Central Idaho sometimes distracts me from my fishing , especially when I see Big Horn Sheep walk up to the far shore to get a drink or watch elk graze in the meadows. And as I look back, one of life’s greatest treasures is to have been able to share these experiences with my Children as they were growing up.

So, if you are planning a trip to our area be sure to stop by McCoy’s Tackle and Gift Shop for the best selection of flies and lures for this area. We can show you what works best at the time you will be fishing here and give you some tips on the best way to use them. As an ORVIS dealer we have a great line of rods, reels and can easily put line on your reels for you. If you are looking for a convenient travel rod with a sturdy case, contact us before your trip and we can get you the appropriate set up for this area and have it ready to fish on your arrival. Or if you don’t want to travel with your gear we have both Fly Rod’s and Spin Rods to rent. We have Outdoor Clothing and accessories, T-shirts and very informative Maps and books about the area. Looking forward to seeing you on your next vacation. We are located in Stanley, Idaho, one block off HWY 21, across from the Post Office.

Jane Mc Coy the long time owner of Mc Coys Tackle has a great fly selection and always knows what the fish like at any goiven time. Jane always has a warm smile and abig Idaho greeting for all who enter her shop. All of the Solitude River Trip guides buy flies at Mc Coys on a regular basis.

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