Site Map
The following is a list of all the Categories, Products and Feature Articles on our site. We hope it will assist you in finding what you're looking for.
3000 Series Drag Reels
These ultra-smooth drag reels are incredibly light and offer a high line recovery rate. They feature a totally sealed graphite disk drag system to keep out water, dirt and grime and an adjustable numbered drag knob to establish and relocate drag settings.
Accessories
Accessories for on the stream, river or water of your dreams.
Advanced Fly Casting School
These intensive one-day classes are designed to take intermediate and better casters to the next level. Instructors are Bruce Richards and Ray Schmidt
Announcements
General announcements from Schmidt Outfitters
Argentina
Argentina is a special place, from the Golden Dorado of the North to the giant Browns of Patagonia. We have three available trips scheduled for January 2008.
Art Work
Expand your fly fishing art collection. We carry an assortment of paintings, wood carvings, and jewelry for the fly fishing enthusiast.
Au Sable River
The Au Sable River in Michigan runs approximately 140 miles (225 km) through the northern Lower Peninsula, through the towns of Grayling and Mio, and enters Lake Huron at Oscoda. It is considered one of the best brown trout fisheries east of the Rocky Mountains.
Beads, Dumbell Eyes, Cones and Eyes
Here is a wide selection of beads, eyes, cones and dumbell eyes to use on your fly patterns.
Bear Creek
The Bear is the largest spawning tributary for migratory fish for the Manistee system, making it a very important river. It has great spring, summer and fall trout fishing.
Belize
Schmidt Outfitters' most popular travel destination is to the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize to fly fish for tarpon, permit, and bonefish.
Billy Pate Reels
1976 was a hallmark year for the fly fishing world. It was then that Ted Juracsik introducd his first anti-reverse Tarpon model reel designated the Billy Pate.
Boardman River
Cold, clean and excellant habitat for wild Brook trout and Michigan Browns. Great summer time hatches make this river a fly anglers delight. This is the birthplace of the world renoun Adams fly and a very historical trout river for nothern Michigan.
Bobbins for Fly Tying
Our Ceramic and Titanium bobbins make thread wrapping easy and precise.
Books and Videos
We carry a selection of fly fishing books and videos.
Bruce Richards
Bruce Richards, certified FFF casting instructor, offers advice in a series of articles ranging from accurate fly line casting to line flotation.
C&F Design
With innovative micro slit foam in modular fly boxes, waterproof fly boxes, compartment boxes and threader boxes for the serious angler.
Chenille & Synthetic Body Materials
All the materials you need to wrap bodies for flies.
Choosing a Sage Rod and Dealer
Choosing a new rod can be an overwhelming process. Here are our recommendations when considering your next purchase.
Clamps and Pliers
Used for removing hooks and general fishing use. A high quality selection of tools for the fly fisherman.
Clear & Colored Plastic Fly Boxes
A variety of quality fly boxes that will store all your nymphs, dry flies, streamers, spey flies, saltwater flies, bass, or panfish flies.
Clippers, Nippers and Retractors
Clippers and nippers for triming line. Just a a zinger and you're ready to go.
Curved Hooks
Deer Hair
From coastal to belly we have all the quality premium deer hair to suit all tyers needs and in a wide range of color
Deer, Squirrel & Calf Tails
Top quality tails for streamers to parachute posts.
Dry Flies
Here is an excellent selection of trout dry flies for Great Lakes waters
Dry Fly Hooks
Dubbing
A wide array of premium dubbing for all types of flies and patterns.
Dyna King Accessories
A full collection of quality accessories for your Dyna King vise.
Dyna King Vise Selections
Dyna King is going on its 25th year of manufacturing quality fly tying vises from rotary models to the conventional. High quality and made to last a lifetime right here in the USA
Events
Catch up on events at Schmidt Outfitters.
Finishes and Cements
A collection of fly tying finish and cements to dress up your heads and lock those threads.
Fishing Clothing
Clothing for the fly-fisherman from Simms, Cloudveil, and Redington.
Fishing Luggage
Luggage and gear bags designed for anglers from day trips to the vacation of a lifetime.
Fishing Packs & Coolers
Fishing packs are a convenient alternative to traditional vests.
Fishing Vests
Wide range of vest styles for the minimalist or the "serious bring everything to the river" fly fisherman.
Fishpond Accessories
There is nothing like fishpond engineered accessories. These items make fantastic gifts for the holidays. From $10
Fishpond Bags
These bags from fishpond are a great way to tote your gear or keep your wet waders from soaking your close.
Fishpond Gear Store
All the great fishpond products in one place. Visit out exclusive fishpond USA gear store.
Fishpond Luggage
Wherever you travels take you, fishpond's luggage and travel bags will get your gear there ready for action and organized for adventure.
Fishpond Packs
Fishpond designed these packs for fly anglers and every condition. Form, function, style, performance. Fishpond leads the way.
Fishpond Tools
It's a long way to a store when your out on your favorite water. Take along the finest tools for the task - fishpond - From $7.95
Fishpond Vests
For anglers looking for a more traditional style, fishpond vests blur the line between a pack and a vest with all the great features you've come to expect from fishpond usa.
Flash and Accent Materials
Flashabou, Krystal Flash Glow materials. The stuff that attracts fish.
Floatants and Sinking Agents
A collection of on the stream fly dressing and leader dressing materials from Loon Outdoors
Fly Boxes
Fly boxes in every style for every budget.
Fly Fishing Equipment
Our shop offers the best in fly fishing gear and equipment.
Fly Fishing Lines
Quality fly lines from Rio and Scientific Anglers.
Fly Fishing Manual
Understand the basics of fly fishing with articles pulled right from the Schmidt Outfitters Fly Fishing Manual.
Fly Fishing Outerwear and Waders
On the river, in the heat of summer and the cold of winter, our staff reviews outerwear and waders for the fly fishing enthusiast.
Fly Fishing Reel Product Reviews
Do you remember the Samsonite luggage commercial with the gorilla? Well, imagine that with fly reels. That is what we put a fly reel through in product testing before we introduce it in our shop.
Fly Fishing Rod Reviews
Hands-on review of fly fishing gear by our guide staff, clients and friends at Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop.
Fly Fishing Schools
Field and Stream's Summer 2005 issue rated us first. Find out why!
Fly Fishing Travel
Need a getaway? Join us on our travel adventures to places like Argentina and Belize.
Fly Line Backing
Backing is essential for your reel and line set-up.
Fly Line Reviews
Schmidt Outfitters professional staff casts many different fly lines including Scientific Anglers and RIO. Read our reviews to find the best line for you.
Fly Pattern Instructions
A collection of famous Schmidt fly patterns with step-by-step instructions.
Fly Patterns
Custom fly patterns that are proven producers in Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Fly Reels
Reels from Nautilus, Redington, Ross, Scientific Anglers, Sage, and Tibor.
Fly Rods
Flyrods from Redington, Sage Fly Rods, Temple Fork and R.L. Winston.
Fly Tying Desks and Furniture
The perfect solution for the crowded fly tyer. These desks are designed specifically for you.
Fly Tying Kits
Looking for a quality fly tying kit to get started in fly tying? Look no further. Here is a selection of the best fly tying kits that are perfect for beginners or as a gift to get someone started. Includes materials.
Fly Tying Materials
The highest quality fly tying supplies for the avid fly tier. Over 1500 products fully stocked in our fly shop.
Fly Tying Scissors by Dr. Slick
Dr. Slick scissors are simply the best affordable scissors available for the fly tier.
Fly Tying Supplies
Premium materials and equipment for all your fly tying needs.
Fly Tying Thread
Fly tying thread for tying midges to large streamers for big game fish. Includes selections of tinsel and wrap.
Fly Tying Tools
Tools for your fly tying desk. Scissors, bodkins, lights, holders and more.
Fly Tying Vises
Fly tying vises for every budget. Select from quality Dyna King and Renzetti vises in both traditional and rotary styles. Made in the USA.
Foam Bodies & Popper Heads
Bodies and foam for terrestrials, bass bugs and saltwater poppers.
Freshwater Leaders
Fly Fishing leaders are prebuilt by species and type of fly to be cast. For all freshwater species. We carry Scientific Anglers and Rio.
Gear For Pets
A nice selection of accessories for your dog.
Genetic Dry Fly Hackle
All the great hackle from the top genetic growers in the world.
Great Lakes News
Keep abreast of the issues concerning the Great Lakes region.
Guide Services
The best in Michigan fly fishing for steelhead, king salmon, coho, trout and smallmouth bass.
Hackle Pliers
Quality hackle pliers for securing feathers when wrapping dry fly hackle.
Hair & Tails
Whether your looking for deer hair, moose hair, sheep hair, buck tails, squirrel tails, kip tails and synthetic hair for streamers you'll find what you need here.
Hair and Fur
All the other hairs and furs you've been looking for.
Hair Stackers
Hair stackers are used to even the tips of hair used for creating streamer wings and when stacking deer hair. Brass in three sizes.
Hats, Gloves and Fishing Mitts
Choose from fishing hats, gloves or mitts to keep you covered in all fishing conditions
Hooks
We carry the finest hooks in the world with a wide variety of patterns for almost every fly tyer's needs.
Indicators
Strike indicators and floats for those nymphing situations.
Kelly Galloup Flies
Kelly Galloup is one of the most innovative fly tiers today. We carry all of his best patterns at our shop.
Launch Series
Designed for new casters, This series has a medium fast action that allows for more feel and thus better results.
Layering Clothing
Layering clothing is designed from a base layer, to a second or third layer under your waders or outer shells to keep you warm.
Leaders and Tippet
Leaders and tippet material for all species from freshwater to toothy saltwater fishes.
Little Manistee River
One of Michigan's "Blue Ribbon" trout streams, the Little Manistee flows northwest from it's spring source to Lake Michigan at the village of Manistee. This great trout river was one of Michigan's first to have a "flies only" section designated by Michigan's legislature.
Manistee River
The Manistee is considered to be one of the best trout fisheries east of the Rocky Mountains. It also offers some of the finest salmon and steelheading in the Great Lakes.
Marabou, Strung Hackles, Schlappen, Emu
A complete selection of natural material that will make your fly come alive.
Mastery Freshwater
For panfish to pike the Mastery series of freshwater fly lines are designed to handle every condition from dry flies to large streamers and lake fishing.
Mastery Saltwater
Mastery saltwater series line are for everything from bonefish to billfish. Floating, shooting, multi-tip and sinking fly lines for every destination and condition.
Meet our Guides
Schmidt Outfitters has seven full time fly fishing-only guides and provides professional guide services on many of Michigan's most famous rivers and streams.
Members Only
Members premium services include patterns, content, video, and detailed reports .
Michigan Fishing Articles
Read articles about fly fishing and Michigan fish species.
Michigan Fishing Report
Find out what's happening with our up-to-date fly fishing report.
Michigan Rivers
Our waters are the finest in the midwest and known around the world.
Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Flies
Learn to tie Michigan Steelhead and Salmon flies with these step-by-step fly pattern instructions.
Michigan Steelhead Fly Pattern Reviews
Schmidt Outfitters has been designing, tying, and fishing flies for trout, steelhead, and salmon for over thirty years. Read our reviews by staff and clients that give the skinny on how fly patterns stack up.
Michigan Streamer Flies
Check out our step-by-step fly pattern instructions for popular Michigan streamer patterns.
Michigan Trout Flies
Popular Michigan trout fly pattern instructions are in PDF format which makes them easy to print or email!
Nautilus Fly Reels
New to Schmidt Outfitters, we are excited to offer the fine quality of the Nautilus product.
News and Events
Come here to find out about the current events, latest news, product announcements and more.
On Sale and Closeouts
Here are the current sale items and closeout specials.
Outerwear - Shells and Jackets
A complete selection of shells and jackets for staying warm and staying dry on those nasty days when fishing is best.
Peacock, Ostrich, Pheasant, Goose, Duck, Turkey
The most complete selection of feathers from many wild birds including Peacock, Ostrich, Goose, Duck, Turkey, Patridge, Gunea and more.
Pere Marquette
It was the first river in the country to be stocked with brown trout from Germany. While that fish is still present in numbers, and offers great fly fishing challenge, the river is nearly as well known for its seasonal migrations of Steelhead and Salmon.
Pine River
The Pine River is the coldest, highest gradient river in Michigan's lower peninsula. Home to Brown, Rainbow and Brook trout, the Pine is one of our crown jewels. We are one of only two legally operating outfitters on the Pine's "Wild and Scenic" stretches of 26 miles.
Polarized Glasses
These stylish shades will have you looking good and seeing the action.
Product News
With all the product changes and new releases, the question is how to keep up. Well, right here. Check here for the latest product news.
Redington Fly Rods
Every caster now has a great selection of affordable fly rods that can handle just about any condition.
Redington Reel
Performance doesn't cost a fortune. Check out this great selection of reels.
Renzetti Fly Tying Vises
The originator of the rotary vise. Renzetti offers true rotary vise in a wide array of configurations for every tiers need and budget.
Rio Fly Line
RIO's fly lines are the result of a dynamic synergy between on-the-water experience and experimentation, input from guides, outfitters and fly fishers, and intense R & D at Rio.
Ross Reels
This fly reel selection covers just about every style and price point and should satisfy every fly fishermans needs and budget.
Ross Warranty
Ross Reels are unconditionally guaranteed against manufacturer's defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the reel
Sage 2500 Series Reels
You will find the 2500 series reels on most of our guide rods for good reason. These reels feature the click adjustment drag and bulletproof operation.
Sage FLi Series Rods
Designed with the analysis methods Sage developed for G5 Technology, the FLi Series rods combine a fast-action taper with an incredibly smooth power curve.
Sage Fly Reels
Perfect compliment to any rod, Sage high performance fly reels are the choice of many professional guides.
Sage Fly Rods
Sage offers the widest selection of premium fly rods available. Check out this impressive selection of quality rods.
Sage TCR Fly Rods
Pushing the boundaries of fast-action tapers and high line speed, the TCR is perfect for skilled anglers demanding technical precision, distance and the ability to cut through wind.
Sage Two Handed Rods
Sage offers a wide range of traditional and European style two handed fly rods for the spey casting aficionado.
Sage TXL Fly Rods
Combine near weightlessness with a groundbreaking level of performance, and you get our new TXL Series rods.
Sage VT2 Fly Rods
Deploying some of Sage’s best and latest manufacturing technology, this fine performing fly rod series is our best-seller at Schmidt’s. For Sage quality and performance at an affordable price, you can’t beat the VT2 Series.
Sage Xi2 Fly Rods
No matter which saltwater challenges you face, from bonefish to billfish, the Xi2 lets you concentrate on the fish instead of your casting. That's fishability. Test cast the new Xi2. We think you'll see why we consider it the finest saltwater fly rod ever made.
Sage Z-Axis Fly Rods
Introducing the incredible new Z-Axis Series Fast Action Rods. Available in line weights 3 through 10.
Sage ZXL Fly Rods
Sage ZXL Fly Rods rods are significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for everyone who enjoys the relaxed casting rhythm of a progressive taper
Salmon and Steelhead Hooks
Saltwater / Specialty Hooks
Saltwater Flies
We don't carry all the saltwater flies, only the best ones for tarpon, bonefish and permit.
Saltwater Leaders
Saltwater Fly Fishing Leaders for bonefish, permit and redfish. We carry Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Leaders.
Schmidt Lodging
Lodging is first class. Conveniently located in the middle of the Century Circle.
Scientific Anglers Fly Line
In the history of every industry, one name usually stands out as the driving force behind its very existence. In fly-fishing, that name is Scientific Anglers™
Shop by Vendor
Online catalogs and ordering in the new exclusive
stores
Spare Spools for Ross Reels
Here are extra spools for your Ross reel. Please contact us directly for spools not listed, we have a great selection of spare spools. We will be happy to order any items not listed, or something we do not stock.
Spey Fishing
Read articles about this popular type of fly fishing written by our Spey Bums!
Spey Fishing Lines
Lines from Rio and Scientific Anglers for all Spey fishing applications. Floating Spey Lines to the Skagit Series Lines, we have your Spey needs covered.
Steelhead and Salmon Flies
Schmidt Outfitters carries a wide selection of Great Lakes steelhead and salmon flies.
Steelhead Flies
This collection of steelhead flies includes everything you need from eggs, nymphs, streamers and spey patterns when persuing the steelhead of the Great Lakes
Streamer Flies
We carry streamer patterns designed specifically for the Great Lakes region, with many designed by Ray Schmidt.
Streamer Hooks
Synthetic Hair Materials
TCR Spey Rods
Much like the TCR single-handed rods, these are extremely fast and powerful rods for skilled casters facing challenging conditions. Perfect for heavy lines, shooting heads, big fl ies and windy, big-water conditions.
Technical Reviews
Check out our exclusive on the water technical reviews of fly fishing gear and equipment from the guides and clients of Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop.
Technical Tips
Here we share technical tips and tricks you can use for greater success on the water.
Temple Fork Outfitters
Affordable and high performance was hard to find before TFO came on to the rod scene. Now you can have both.
Thermometers
Thermometers are a necessary tool to determine hatch conditions and fish activity. An essential tool for the serious angler.
Tibor Fly Reels
Simply the best American made reel on the market today. The Tibor/Billy Pate name has set the standard for custom crafted fly reels.
Tippet Material
Regular and Fluorocarbon tippets for fresh and saltwater use. The finest tippet materials available from Maxima and Rio.
Tools and Other Fly Fishing Essentials
Tools include grips, gages, lanyards, and other items you want with your gear bag, or fishing vest.
Trout Flies
Heading up to Michigan's Au Sable? Be sure to take some of these hot trout flies with you.
Trout Flies
We carry a nice selection of dry flies, hex flies, and attractor patterns perfect for trout fishing.
Tweezers
These quality fly tying tweezers make all those delicate tasks easy and efficient
Upland Bird Hunting
In addition to fly fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout, we offer day trips for some of the finest in North woods Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock hunting.
Waders and Wading Belts
The finest waders for the descriminating angler. These breathable waders are the guides choice. Come see why.
Wading Boots
Featuring Simms and Korkers wading boots.
Wading Socks
Choose from wet wading socks to heavy wool wading socks for use with stocking foot waders.
Waterproof Fly Boxes
Designed to keep your flies dry even if dropped in the water or when you take a spill. Rigid cases wont get crushed. From C&F Design and Scientific Anglers
Wet / Nymph Hooks
Whip Finishers
Whip finishers are used to create simple finishing knots on your fly head.
Wings and Things
Synthetic materials used for parachute posts, spinnerswings and many more.
Winston Ascent Fly Rods
Winston designed this rod to be the ideal rod for the entry level or intermediate angler.
Winston Boron IIx
Featuring the next generation of high-modulus boron/graphite composite, they're powerful, responsive, very accurate and have the widest casting range of any rods we offer
Winston Fly Rods
Winston Fly Rods - Since 1929. Located in Twin Bridges Montana. Some of the finest rods available.
Winston Two-handed Spey Rods
Winston designed their two-handed rods to meet the special requirements of steehead and salmon anglers.
Winston Vapor Fly Rods
This years new Winston rods. Fast action and easy to cast and a great selection.
Winston WT Classic Trout Rods
This is the rod series that defines "Winston Action". No fisherman has a complete set of rods until he owns a Winston WT fly rod.
Womens Waders
Womens waders are designed with a womens body in mind. Comfortable breathables with all the great features.
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10 Weight Salmon Rod and Reel Combo
This is a Schmidt guide tested combo for Salmon fishing on the Mansitee River. Includes free line and backing. Throws sink tips with ease.
10-weight Boron IIx 9 ft. Rod
The rod for permit, as well as hard-fighting species like bonita and false albacore.
12-weight B IIx 9 ft. Rod
A tarpon rod that excels at long, short and medium distances. Very powerful, accurate and as light as they come.
2-Weight 7'6Winston WT
3-D Molded Eyes
Molded 3-D Eyes peel and stick to provide contour and depth to your fly patterns. 20/pkg.
3-Weight 8'6 Winston Boron IIx
An extraordinary lightweight, fast-action spring creek rod that will make effective fly presentations at all distances.
4 1/2" Hair Scissors - Gold Loop
Hair scissors feature a strong cutting blade for all of your hair work, elk hair caddis to bass bugs.
4" Razor Scissors with Adjustable Tension
These scissors are 4" long with gold loops and a tensioner knob. They simply excel on egg patterns like the glow bug and when working with deer hair. Simply the best fly tying scissors on the market.
4-Weight Winston Boron IIx Fly Rods
Powerful enough to handle larger rivers, with the delicacy needed for spring creeks and other technical waters.
5 1/2" Scissor Clamps
This Scissor Clamp has a half smooth / half cross hatch jaw structure
5" Prism Finish Clamp - Straight
These prism colored clamps are a unique color--think tie dye. They are perfect for removing flies and where ever a clamp is needed. Famous Dr. Slick quality with a cool color!
5-Weight Winston 9' 6" B IIx with fighting butt
high performance, all-around 5-weights. Dries to streamers, small streams to big freestones.
5-Weight Winston Boron IIx Fly Rod
High performance, all-around 5-weights. Dries to streamers, small streams to big freestones.
60 Day Membership
Access to our Membership are for a full 60 days! Big savings!
6'6 2 Weight Winston WT
These rods can make extremely delicate presentations, and are designed for casting to smaller fish at shorter distances with size 16, or under, dry flies.
6-Weight Winston BIIx Fly Rods
Great streamer and nymph rods, versatile enough for gentle presentations up close.
7-Weight Winston 9' BIIx Fly Rod with fighting butt
Perhaps the finest dry fly steelhead and salmon rods made today.
7-Weight Winston BIIx
Perhaps the finest dry fly steelhead and salmon rods made today. Available in four different lengths.
8/0 UNI-Thread
8-Weight Winston 9' BIIx Fly rod with fighting butt
Will load quickly for bonefish up close or make river crossing casts to steelhead.
8-Weight Winston BIIx
Fly Rods
These 8-weights will load quickly for bonefish up close or make river crossing casts to steelhead. the JWF has a special grip for smaller hands.
9 Foot 4 Weight B2x
Powerful enough to handle larger rivers, with the delicacy needed for spring creeks and other technical waters.
9-Weight Winston 9' BIIx Fly Rod
Stripers, big salmon, blues, redfish. If you're looking for a fast-action 9-weight, this is it.
Action Optics Exuma
Adult Damsel Body Material
Adult Damsel Body is a dyed and painted braid to give your damsel fly patterns realism.
All Purpose Scissors 4" Gold Loop
Gold loops and quality stainless steel construction make these the standard scissors to add to your fly tying tool kit.
Alpine Innovations Stripee
Protect your stripping fingers from fly line abrasion and clean the line at the same time with the patented Stripee.
Antron Sparkle Dubbing
This translucent and reflective trilobal fiber adds sparkle to any fly body. Use by itself or blend with other dubbing.
Antron Yarn
Multi trilobal filaments in a single strand yarn with bright highlights used for parachutes. Overbodies, legs, tails, and trailing shucks. Similar to Z-Lon.
Aunt Lydia's Sparkle Yarn
A sparkling 3 strand acylic yarn with many uses, especially good for caddis pupae and crab patterns.
Aussie Clippers by Fishpond
Fishpond's Aussie Clipper is a simple, convenient and affordable option in clippers, and line nippers.
Australian Opossum
Well marked hair for streamer wings and saltwater collars. Used in Kevin Feenstra's sculpin pattern, the Emulator for steelhead. A Schmidt Outfitters fly shop favorite swinging pattern.
Awesome Possum Natural Nymph Dubbing
A perfect blend of guard hair and soft underfur combined to make this an awesome nymph dubbing.
Barbed Wire Wader/Boot Bag
Fishpond developed this bag as a perfect item to keep your wet waders and muddy boots from destroying your fishing rig. Organization for gear.
Barbell Mono Eyes
These plastic barbell eyes add a bit of realism to many nymph designs. 20/pkg.
Barracuda Pliers
light-weight and durable fishing pliers with all the features and a lower price.
Barred Rabbit Zonker Strips (Magnum Cut 1/4")
Barred, Beautiful, soft tanned Rabbit Strips, expertly cut to meet specific tying needs. Magnum used for two-tone big trout, bass, pike, and saltwater flies. We use these for the Articulated Sculpin pattern. 3 strips/package.
Bead Chain Eyes
Very popular for streamers and saltwater flies. 18 in/pkg. Will Not Tarnish.
Big Horn Kit Bag
The wide-mouth anvil style opening allows easy access, while the generous interior provides adjustable padded dividers and a top work shelf.
Billy Pate Bonefish
The Billy Pate Bonefish is a classsic anti-reverse design for 7-8-9 weight rods.
Billy Pate Marlin
The Billy Pate Marlin is a classsic anti-reverse design for 7-8-9 weight rods.
Billy Pate Salmon
The Billy Pate Salmon is a classsic anti-reverse design for 6-8 weight rods.
Billy Pate Tarpon
The Billy Pate Tarpon is a classsic anti-reverse design for 7-8-9 weight rods.
Blizzard Soft Cooler
For quick access of up to 24 cans of your favorite beverage, the Blizzard combines multi-layer construction and rugged materials to create a great cooler.
Blue River Chest / Lumbar Pack
With its streamlined profile, eleven interior storage pockets and two zippered main compartments, the Blue River is the perfect alternative to a bulky vest.
Bodi-Stretch Material
Use this flexible, stretchable material for nymphs, shell backs, wing cases and caddis larva.
Boulder Briefcase by Fishpond
For travel, business and everything in between, Fishpond has designed the highly functional Boulder Briefcase.
Bow Wow Dog Collar
Perfect to accessorize your pooch with your fishpond gear. Bow Wow dog collars are durable and smart looking.
Bow Wow Dog Leash
Perfect to accessorize your pooch with your fishpond gear. This leash is a 6' length for easy and safe handling of your faithful fishing dog.
Bow Wow Travel Food and Water Bowls
Don't forget Fido on your next excursion. Keep you canin companion fed and hydrated on your trips. Spill proof Bow Wow Travel food and water bowls from fishpond are new for 2007.
Buck Tails
These are high quality buck tails with vivid colors.
Bullet Head Pliers
C&F; Baitfish
These baitfish patterns are the best we've seen and used. They bring big saltwater fish running!
C&F; Design 10 Row Fly Box
Designed for size #10-24 dry, nymph, and wet flies and holds 235 flies in the 10 rows of micro slit foam.
C&F; Design 1500 Streamer Box
C&F; Design 8-Row Fly Box
C&F; Whistler
The wing material is soft and really moves in the water when they are stripped.
Calf Body Hair
A fine straight hair easy to stack and excellent for dry fly wings and tails. As seen on many flies. Adds a natural look to those dry for selective trout.
CD Fly Reel
Affordable mid arbor performance in 3 through 10 weight models.
CDL Titanium Fly Reel
The CDL Titanium is available in four different line weights, starting at $179.00
Chota Abrams Creek Wading Boot
- Affordable
- Great Support
- EVA Sock Liner
Christmas Island Special
The is one of the go-to bonefish flies after the Gotcha has been put back in the box.
Cimarron Wader Duffel Bag
Gear storage for the adventure traveler.
Clamp 5 1/2" with Gold Loop - Curved
The most popular choice from Dr. Slick
Cloudveil Nunya Fishing Vest
Vertical Pockets make the Nunya Vest a favorite for both wade in angler and boat guides alike. Cloudveil produces a well designed fly fishing vest, now available at at our shop.
Cone Heads
Add a taper and weight to your fly. 24/pkg.
Core Performance Series (CPS) Wader
Forget the neoprene waders! Check out Redington's top-quality breathable, waterproof waders.
Coyote Fly Tying Kit Bag
If you're a serious tier, this is the bag for you. All the bells and whistles, this kit bag has you covered. Makes a great Holiday Gift Idea!
Crooked Creek Creels
Crooked Creek Creels are hand-crafted of the finest wood. Each creel has two inlaid flies or a trout stamp.
Crooked Island Guide Pack
Fishpond has developed this pack to be warn as a fanny pack, or as a sling bag. Ideal pack for large rivers, flats fishing, or spring creeks.
Crosseyed Cones by Spirit River
Crosseyed Cones with tape inserts for added realism for your conehead buggers and streamers. 10/pkg.
Crosswater Fly Reel
Redington redesigned the Crosswater series reel with new features and drag system for 2007. just $55, Schmidt Outfitters club members save even more!
Crosswater Fly Rod by Redington
New Crosswater Series by Redington offers a medium-fast action rod at an incredibly low price point. We were immediately impressed with the cosmetics of this rod and then we casted it and we were sold! "I can't believe they have produced such a great rod for well under $100, it casts much like many $200 plus rods on the market today"--Ray Schmidt
Crustacean Eyes
Lifelike eyes to give your shrimp or crayfish patterns an authentic appearance. 5 colors 12/pkg.
Crystal Egg Balls
Pre-formed egg balls with flash. Dyed in bright salmon and steelhead colors. 12/pkg.
Crystal Mirror Flash
Thin flexible tinsel with marabou-like action. Very popular as wing and skirt material.
Crystal Mirror Flash
Crystal Mirror Flash comes in red, orange, pearlescent, and peacock black.
Crystal Pike Floats (Drennan)
This Drennan float is a perfect river float for selective trout, steelhead, and salmon
Cyclops Beads
Brass beads expertly polished and drilled especially to be used on flies. 24/pkg.
Daiichi 1100
Uses: Traditional and standard dry flies
The Daiichi 1100 is equivalent to Tiemco 100, Mustad 80000BR, Orvis 4864
Daiichi 1100 - (Bronze) Wide-Gape Dry Fly Hook
Daiichi 1150
Uses: scud, shrimp, grubs, pupae, San Juan worm
The Daiichi 1150 is similar to the Mustad 80200BR, the Orvis 8891, and the Tiemco 2457
Daiichi 1180
Standard Dry Fly Hook
The Daiichi 1180 is equivalent to the Tiemco 5210, the Mustad 94840, and the Orvis 1523.
Daiichi 1280
Uses: Stoneflies, Hoppers, Damselflies, Long-Bodied Dry Flies.
The Daiichi 1280 is similar to the Dai-Riki 730, the Mustad 94831, the Orvis 1638, and the Tiemco 5212
Daiichi 1510
Uses: Egg Patterns, Spiders, Ants.
Daiichi 1520
Uses: Egg Patterns, Spiders, and Ants for large trout and steelhead
Daiichi 1530
Uses: Short-Bodied Wet Flies, Nymphs, Steelhead Flies.
The Daiichi 1530 is similar to the Mustad 3908, the Orvis 1641, and the Tiemco 3769.
Daiichi 1560
Uses: Wet Flies, Traditional Nymphs
The Daiichi 1560 is similar to the Dai-Riki 060, the Mustad 3906B, and the Tiemco 3761.
Daiichi 1710
Uses: Wet Flies, Standard Nymph Patterns, Muddlers, Hoppers
The Daiichi 1710 is similar to the Dai-Riki 730, the Mustad 9671, the Orvis 1524, and the Tiemco 5262.
Daiichi 1750
Streamer hook for muddlers, streamers, zonkers, bucktails.
The Daiichi 1750 is similar to the Mustad 9674, the Orvis 0167, and the Tiemco 9395.
Daiichi 2051
Alec Jackson Spey Fly Hook
Uses: Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Flies
Daiichi 2052
Alec Jackson Spey Fly Hook
Uses: Salmon and Steelhead
Daiichi 2161
Uses: salmon and steelhead flies
Daiichi 2370
Classic Streamer Hook
Daiichi 2421
Uses: low-water patterns and salmon and steelhead dry flies
The Daiichi 2421 is similar to the Mustad 90240, the Orvis 1644, and the Tiemco 7989.
Daiichi 2441
Uses: Classic Atlantic Salmon Wet Flies, Hairwing Salmon, Steelhead Flies
The Daiichi 2441 is similar to the Dai-Riki 899, the Mustad 36890, the Orvis 1645, and the Tiemco 7999.
Daiichi 2571
Boss Steelhead Hook
Uses: Egg flies, Glo Bugs, and steelhead flies
The Daiichi 2571 is similar to the Tiemco 105.
Daiichi 3847
Circle Wide Hooks
Uses: Saltwater Flies
Dai-Riki #060
Nymph Hook
The Dai-Riki 060 is similar to the Daiichi 1560, the Mustad 3906B, and the Tiemco 3761.
Dai-Riki #075
Nymph Hook
The Dai-Riki 075 is similar to the Daiichi 1530, the Mustad 3908, the Orvis 1641, and the Tiemco 3769.
Dai-Riki #135
Uses: Scud/Pupa Hooks
The Dai-Riki 135 is similar to the Daiichi 1120, the Mustad 80200BR, and the Tiemco 2457.
Dai-Riki #155
Use: Egg Hook
Dai-Riki #270 Natural Bend Hook
Uses: Stimulators, hoppers, caddis, and nymphs
The Dai-Riki 270 is similar to the Daiichi 1270, the Mustad 80050BR, the Orvis 1510, and the Tiemco 200R.
Dai-Riki #700
Streamer Hook
The Dai-Riki 700 is similar to the Daiichi 2220, the Mustad 79580, and the Orvis 8808.
Dai-Riki #700B
Streamer/Nymph Hook
The Dai-Riki 700B is similar to the Daiichi 1730, and the Mustad 81002BR.
Dai-Riki #730
Nymph Hook
The Dai-Riki 730 is similar to the Daiichi 1710, the Mustad 9371, the Orvis 1524, and the Tiemco 5262.
Dai-Riki #810 Hook
Bass Hook
DAZL-Eyes by Spirit River
Deer Belly Hair
These dyed over white deer belly strips are ideal for spinning bodies such as bass bugs.
Deer Hair Comb - Griffin
Lifetime Guarantee. Made in the USA.
Deer Hair Premium
Our deer hair is the premium selection for spinning. You won't find a better quality anywhere.
Dennis Potter Ties Durable Flies for Catching Trout
Dennis Potter is a well-known Michigan fly tier. This VHS examines Potter's favorite, most effective and durable trout flies.
Dennis Potter's Skunk Hopper
Tempt trout with Dennis Potter's Skunk Hopper.
Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy
Syringe style clear epoxy dispenser. Devcon 5 minute epoxy is used for saltwater patterns, such as bonefish bitters, and epoxy head flies.
Dick Walle's Soft Hackles
Soft hackle flies emulate emerging insects.
Doll Eyes
Doll eyes with audible black pupil provide sound and optic illusion to your bass bugs, trout flies and streamers. 36/pkg.
Double Haul Chest/Backpack System
Double Haul by Fishpondusa offers a chest pack/backpack that can be worn together or separately. This pack can cover all your fishing pack needs.
Dr Slick Premium Nippers
Dr. Slick has been know to make the finest in fly fishing tools and accessories. This pair of of nipper is no exception.
Dr. Slick 3" Ceramic Bobbin
A bobbin with a ceramic insert won't break your thread
Dr. Slick Hackle Pliers
The highest quality hackle pliers on the market
Dr. Slick Microtip Scissors
Thses microtip scissors are designed for the detail work of your tying needs. Excellent for bugs size 14 and smaller.
Dr. Slick Standard Nipper
Don't use your teeth to trim tippet--use a nipper
Dragonfly Chest/Lumbar Pack
The Dragonfly Chest/Lumbar Pack is small and secure around waders, shorts on the flats, or a trip to your favorite panfish pond.
Dubbing Wax-Regular and Sticky
Both of the formulas of wax are odorless, colorless, and non-drying. Two different formulas are available, regular and extra sticky. The tube is the size of a common chapstick dispenser.
Dumbbell Eyes Painted
Popular sizes of lead eyes pre-painted with black pupil. 10/pkg.
Dyna King Aristocrat
The Dyna-King Aristocrat is a two position fly tying vise. It has a standard 30 degree tying angle plus horizontal positioning for rotary tying..
Dyna King Barracuda
The Dyna-King Barracuda vise is a favorite with rotary tyers around the world that will accommodate hooks ranging from 24 to 10/0
Dyna King Barracuda Junior Trekker Vise
Full rotary fly tying vise. It carries the same excellent features as the larger Barracuda vise, in a lightweight, compact form.
Dyna King Kingfisher
Small yet durable, made of stainless steel. Simplicity at its best.
Dyna King Prince
The Prince is a moderately priced vise, compact and lightweight. It has a head angle that is set at 30 deg. and has a built in material clip.
Dyna King Professional
Dyna King Saltwater Special
Dyna King Squire
Dyna King Supreme
Dyna King Tube Fly Vise 2000
Dyna King Voyager II
Dyna King X1
Dyna-King Bobbin Hanger
Swing Arm bobbin hanger conveniently holds bobbin out of the way
Dyna-King Cement Reservoir
Dyna-King Clamp Base w/shaft
Dyna-King D.M. Dubbing Whirl
Short length makes this perfect for creating dubbing loops and spinning dubbing onto your thread.
Dyna-King Dubbing Spin Master
Dyna-King Extended-Body & Parachute Tool
Dyna-King Gallows Tool
Dyna-King Hair Packer
Dyna-King Hair Stacker
Dyna-King Half Hitch Tool
Dyna-King Hook Dispenser
Dyna-King Kingfisher Fly Tying Kit
Dyna-King Lightweight Bobbin Hanger
Dyna-King Material Clip
Dyna-King Midge Jaws
Dyna-King Pedestal Base with Shaft
Solid steel pedestal base available in three sizes.
Dyna-King Profile Plate
Dyna-King Trim Bag
Dyna-King Vise Extension - Adjustable
Dyna-King Vise Extension (L-shaped)
Eagle's Nest Travel Pouches
Eagle's Nest Travel Pouches help you to organize and store clothing, gear and accessories for your fishing travel adventure.
Elk Body Hair
This is true premium elk hair soft tanned natural material. Many uses such as the famous elk hair caddis. Soft tanned and very clean.
Emu Feathers
Emu feathers make a very buggy addition for streamers, nymph legs, collars, hex flies, and stone flies.
Estaz Chenille
Estaz materials used to wind like wet fly hackle. Very popular material for egg flies as well.
Estaz-individual cards
FC Enhanced Rotary
Fibetts - Natural Tail Material
Firehole Tippet/Leader Gage
Build or repair your own leader with accuracy. Measures tippet material from 8X(.004) to .031 with precision
Fishair Streamer Fiber
Fishair Streamer Fibers make an excellent big steamer fiber. A saltwater, pike, muskie, bass, and large fly favorite material.
Fishpond Aluminum Pitchfork Clipper
Fishpond Bow Wow Dog Bed
Fishpond Bow Wow Travel Bowl
Patent pending molded bottoms create a stable, spill-proof base for your
best friend’s food. One for water and one for food.
Fishpond Chinook Rod / Gear Bag
This unique travel piece stores four 33” rod tubes in its bottom-molded compartment.
fishpond Cloudburst Gear Bag
This simply has to be seen in person to get a feel for all of the features such as zip-out waterproof rain cover, boat gunwale hooks and waterproof molded bottom.
Fishpond Gore Range Tech Pack
The Gore Range Tech pack is lightweight with versatiltiy and expandability. Loaded with features you'd expect from a technical fishing vest.
Fishpond Jacquard Webbing Belts
The sharp looking fishpond Jacquard webbing used on their products made into a belt for your casual fishing lifestyle.
Fishpond Open Range Tech Pack
New color and materials for 2008. Top choice of guides looking for a vest/pack
Fishpond Pawnee Gear / Boot Bag
Anvil top, separate wader/boot compartment, fold out mat, makes this a great gear bag choice.
Fishpond Swivel Retractor
The most functional retractor on the market
Fishpond Timberline Stainless Vacuum Flask and Carry Case
Insulated protection for Fishponds custom stainless steel vacuum flask. Timberline system is a stylish carry case and vacuum flask will keep beverages hot or cold for hours on the stream or in the field.
Fishpond Titanium Clippers
Discontinued. Select the fishpond pitchfork aluminum clippers
Fishpond Wasatch Tech Pack
Combing the best features of a vest and a pack as an integrated unit makes it easy to store all that you need and keep it with you.
Flashabou
Flashabou
Thin flexible tinsel with marabou-like action. Very popular as wing and skirt material.
Flashabou - Glow
Amazing Glow-In-the-Dark effects when charged with a light camera flash or black light.
Flashabou Dubbing
Super fine shreds of flashabou look great when used in a dubbing loop or adding flash to streamer wings.
Flat Mylar Tinsel
Two-tone, gold on one side, silver on the other.
Flex-Seal
A thin, flexible, clear sealant. Great for a feather glaze and sealing deer hair bugs for durability. Thin with fl. thinner.
Float Master Tear Drop Strike Indicators
Float Master's strike indicator is both simple to set up and easy to change the depth compared to other indicators. Patent Pending.
Floatant Bottle Holder by Fishpond
Stylish use of fishpond Jacquard webbing to hold floatant bottles.
Fly Fishing Central America
Learn some basic knowledge about fly fishing Central America from Ray Schmidt. What flies to use and gear to take with you as you explore with beautiful waters of Central America and Mexico.
Fly Foam Sheets
Fly Foam Sheets are designed for stamping or cutting out terrestrial bodies, adding foam to other dry flies and skating patterns.
Fly Head Cement
Perfect viscosity. Penetrates threads fast and dries quickly.
Fly Head Cement (Water Base)
This product meets U.S. Regulations for safety. Penetrates threads and dries clear.
Fly Head Cement with Applicator Bottle
Fly Cement with a clog free applicator bottle. Features pinpoint accuracy for dispensing head cement on flies.
Fly Pin
Adorn your favorite fishing hat or shirt with these pins tied by local Spey Bum Dr. Terry Tatarchuk.
Fly Tying Vise
Bright
Light With Magnifier
Fly Tying Vise Magnifier - McKenzie Series
Foam Bug Bodies
Preformed foam bodies for tying spiders and ants. Great for panfish, trout and bass. 18/pkg.
Foam Cylinders, Big Flies 1" Diameter
Foam Cylinders for larger poppers. 4 per package. Great for saltwater poppers and large bass poppers.
Fox, Arctic
Soft, lively hair popular for small streamers and salmon flies.
Frog's Fanny Double Duty Fly Treatment
The dry fly floatant with the funny name
Galloup's Butt Monkey
The name might be strange, but the fly works!
Galloup's Fat Head
This is Kelly Galloup's jointed Zoo Cougar.
Galloup's Sex Dungeon
Kelly has some weird names for his flies...this one is no exception. It is deadly.
Galloup's Stacked Blonde
Kelly Galloup ties this fly on a keel hook so it rides "hook up" to crawl over stuff.
Galloup's Swimmin' Jimmy
This fly pattern has the best action of all of Kelly's big fish flies.
Galloup's T&A; Bunker
Ray Schmidt says this is a great articulated wool-head swimming minnow pattern.
Galloup's Woolly Sculpin
Kelly Galloup developed this simple but effective pattern
Galloup's Zoo Cougar
This is Kelly's signature fly--for a good reason--big fish love this fly!
George Gehrke's Gink
"World's Best Dry Fly Dressing"
George Gehrke's Xink
Wet flies, streamers, and leaders
Glo Bugs Micro Yarn
Glo Bugs Micro Yarn for egg patterns and steelhead and salmon flies. Every popular color!
Gloss Coat
High gloss, heavy build head cement. Also a great cover coat for fluorescent lacquers. Thin with fl. thinner.
Glow Bugs Egg Yarn
Glow Bugs Yarn is the egg pattern tiers choice when it comes to making salmon egg flies for salmon and steelhead.
Golden Pheasant Tippet Section
Golden Pheasant Tippet Sections are used for the Royal Coachman tails as well as many current salmon everyday flies adds a great accent to your fly.
Goose Biots
Goose Biots
Gotcha
Gottcha! Absolutely the best bonefish and permit fly going, hands down.
GPX Fly Line
Mastery GPX is a Weight Forward floating line designed as an excellent general purpose fly line.
Griffin Bobbin (Super Magnum)
Designed for large flies requiring a lot of tension.
Griffin Bobbin-Standard
Lifetime Guarantee. Made in the U.S.A.
Griffin Hackle Pliers
An affordable and reliable hackle plier
Griffin Hair Stacker (Large)
A fly tyers must: hair stacker
Guide Patterns for Steelhead: Streamers
Swinging streamers is an effective method for fishing to steelhead. This video examines Jerry Darkes and Kevin Feenstra's favorite streamer patterns.
Hair Packer - Griffin
Lifetime Guarantee. Made in the USA.
Hareline Dubbin
High Country Tech Pack
The High Country Tech Pack is a versatile carry system that combines a large full-featured fishing chest pack with a compact backpack.
Holographic Fly Fiber
This two colored holographic material adds flash and color with just a few sprigs. Excellent 3D image for streamers and skirt material.
Hook & Hackle Gauge - Griffin
Used to size hackle for dry flies. Also show hook size. Mounts on vise stem.
Hot Beads
Add weight and color to your flies with Hot Beads by Spirit River.
Hot Cones
Add a splash of color and weight to your flies. Ideal for salmon and steelhead patterns. 15 per pack.
Hungarian Partridge Loose Body Feathers
Partridge feather in loose in a 4X6 bag. Assortment of popular feathers in 4 colors great for soft hackles and nymph legs.
Hungarian Partridge Skin Natural
Natural Hungarian Partridge Skin!
I-Balz
Eyes by Spirit River
I-Balz by Spirit River
Popular size of a unique dumbell eye for tying clousers, bonefish flies, streamers, etc. The I-Balz feature a non-toxic brass with permanent enamel iris' and pupil set into recessed pockets. 12/pkg.
Ice Dub Dubbing
Synthetic Ice Dubbing adds sparkle and flash to your flies. A best selling dubbing in our shop.
Ice Storm Soft Cooler
For multi-day fishing/hunting adventures, road trips, camping excursions etc.
Ice Storm Soft Cooler is a great cooler to hold everything you need for that extended trip.
Icelandic Sheep Hair
Jim Teeny Series Fly Rod by Temple Fork Outfitters
In designing a new rod series it is important that the rod is strong, lightweight, fast action with a powerful lower butt section and sensitive tip. The Jim Teeny Series rods have it all. From $199.95
Killer Caddis Glass Beads
Killer Caddis Glass Beads add a realistic color and air bubble to your caddis and emerger patterns. from 70+/pkg.
Kiowa Wader Belt/Lumbar Pack
Use this Fishpond Kiowa pack as a stand alone waderbelt for added support, wading safety and gear storage.
Kip or Calf Tail
A coarse hair popular for parachute posts on dry flies. Also used in salmon flies these are very clean top quality tails dyed to vivid colors.
Krystal Flash
Great for clousers and saltwater flies. This flash material will reflect light from almost any angle. A must have in pearl, black, olive and the natural colors or choose the hot colors for those salmon and steelhead patterns.
LeadMaster 6" Driftmaster Plier
LeadMaster is the original fisherman's tool. Designed to cut lead, flatten lead and punch lead for drift fishing with pencil lead or hollow lead.
Leech Yarn
Long Angora hair twisted into a yarn. These long breathable fibers are best used for streamers and hairy nymph bodies.
Lefty Kreh Finesse Series Fly Rods
Lefty Kreh Finesse Rods complement the TFO line by offering a more "traditional" taper and action for those who fish small flies and fine tippets on light lines. These are the ideal rods for meadow streams, limestone creeks, and spring creeks. At short to medium distances, Lefty Kreh Finesse rods cast effortlessly.
Lefty Kreh Professional Series by TFO
This series from Temple Fork Outfitters is an amazingly easy rod to cast from beginner to expert, this is a wonderful all around rod. One of the top sellers in our shop! This is an incredible fly rod value starting at $139.95.
Lightning Strike Indicators
Lightning Strike Foam peg indicators cover all of your nymphing needs
Lite Brite (hanked)
The ever popular Lite-Brite material on an easy to use hank. Packaged just like krystal flash material, makes this easy to tie in your favorite Lite-Brite accent color.
Loon Outdoors Biostrike
High float putty for wet flies and small dry flies
Loon Outdoors Stanley's Ice Off Paste
Non-toxic line and guide anti-freeze
Loon Outdoors Top Ride
Dry fly floatant and desiccant
Great for large hoppers and stoneflies
Maruto Hooks
A really tough hook
Master Bright Dubbing
Ray uses this material on the latest edition of his Salmon Snake. 100% Irridescent Fibers
Mastery Expert Distance Line
Mastery Expert Distance by Scientific Anglers is a Weight Forward floating line designed as a smooth casting long taper fly line for long distance casting and great line control. We stock this line in hi-vis orange and green. The Hi-Vis orange is designed for casting instruction.
Mastery Headstart
Special taper that is ideal for beginners and occasional anglers. Our staff likes this line for indicator nymphing in smaller streams for salmon and steelhead.
Mastery Saltwater
Mastery Steelhead Fly Line
Design specifically for fishing steelhead and salmon.
Mastery Trout Fly Line
Mastery Series trout taper has a mid-length head with a concave compound front taper for positive turnover while maintaining a delicate delivery.
Mastery Wet Tip
Multi-Situation Sinking-Tip Fly Line with 29.5 head and 1.5-6.5 ips.
Matarelli Extended Reach Whip Finisher
The ultimate whip finishing tool
Matarelli Standard Whip Finisher
Whip finish tool for any size fly
Maxima Fluorocarbon Leader Material
The same durability and abrasion resistance that makes Maxima such a trusted named in leader and tippet in now available in Fluorcarbon!
Maxima Leader/Tippet Material Chameleon
Maxima Chameleon color is best for darker, stained water, and a favorite for tying leaders and butt sections. At Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop in northern Michigan!
Maxima Leader/Tippet Material Clear
Maxima Clear is a trusted leader material by serious fisherman everywhere. Clear color for fishing saltwater flats to crystal clear freestone rivers.
Maxima Leader/Tippet Material Ultragreen
Maxima Ultragreen is a trusted leader material by serious fisherman everywhere. An excellent performing material that is extremely strong and abrasion resistant.
Maxima Leader/Tippet Material Ultragreen Mini Pack
Maxima Ultragreen is a trusted leader material by serious fisherman everywhere. Mini Pack 110yd spools insure you won't run out of your favorite leader/tippet material.
Maxima Ultragreen One-Shot Filler Spool
Maxima Ultragreen is a trusted leader material by serious fisherman everywhere. An excellent performing material that is extremely strong and abrasion resistant. 220 yard filler spools!
Mayfly
XL Magnetic Net Release
XL Magnetic Net Release by Mayfly has the best design for larger, heavier nets on the market today!
Mayfly Bead Lanyard
The guide inspired Bead Lanyard keeps all your tools and accessories close at hand for your fishing excursions.
Mayfly Magnetic Net Release
Magnetic Net Release by Mayfly has the best design on the market today!
Mayfly Tippet Post & Cap
The Tippet Post holds 6 or more standard size tippet spools.
McFlyfoam
Wide variety of colors for McFlyfoam for the ultimate egg pattern.
Medallion Sheeting
Medallion Sheeting makes a great wing material on spinners, duns, emergers and nymphs.
Metz #2 Saddles
High quality saddle hackles from Metz. Our fly shop offers a wide variety of these affordable saddle hackles for all of your fly tying needs.
Michigan Dry Skunk
The Michigan Dry Skunk fly resembles top-water insects such as a hopper or stone fly which attract trout.
Michigan Mitt Landing Hand
The Michigan Mitt is a nylon landing hand designed for tailing andronomous fish, offered at Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop.
Michigan Wet Skunk
The Michigan Wet Skunk, designed by Earl Madsen, is a very effective attractor pattern for trout.
Midge Flash
Very fine Krystal Flash material is perfect for midge patterns and accent on smaller flies. Fine diameter flash.
Mini Egg 5/16" Glue Sticks for Fly Tying
Glue sticks for making egg flies and some saltwater flies. 8 colors to choose from
Mini Egg Glue Gun
Adhesive Tech Mini High Temp Glue Gun for Egg Flies at our Fly Shop.
Mirage Tinsel
Reflective tinsel with color shifting, mirror-like properties create an iridescent, chameleon effect. A first of its kind tying material. Perfect for flashbacks.
Mono Eyes
Tiny, lightweight, plastic nymph eyes. Great on dragonfly nymphs and crawfish. 24/pkg.
Monocore Shooting Line .030 Floating
For salmon and steelhead fishing when casting in deep runs
Moose Body Hair
A few hairs make a great stiff tail for dry flies.
Moose Mane Hair
Very long, loose hair. Used as a quill body substitute. Wrap like a quill for dry fly body building.
Mouse Fly Patterns
Deceive trout with a mouse fly pattern.
Mystic Michigan: Part Five
Mark Jager extends his Mystic Michigan series with a fifth book.
Mystic Michigan: Part Four
For those interested in the unusual, Mystic Michigan: Part Four will go into detail about the state's bizarre history.
Mystic Michigan: Part One
Explore Michigan's unique history with Mystic Michigan: Part One. Written by Mark Jager.
Mystic Michigan: Part Six
Mystic Michigan: Part Six contains more unusual state legends. Written by Mark Jager.
Mystic Michigan: Part Three
Explore Michigan's unusual history and natural phenomena with Mystic Michigan: Part Three.
Nautilus CCF Series Fly Reels
Nautilus has raised the bar for reel performance and value with their CCF Series Reels. Free Shipping on all fly reels.
Nautilus Feather Weight Fly Reel
The Nautilus Feather Weight reels are designed to meet the most demanding needs from a 2wt. through a 7wt.
Nautilus NV Series Fly Reels
Nautilus introduces a new for 2007 the NV Series Reels. This received an Editor's Choice Award from Fly Fish America's 2007 Gear Guide. Free Shipping!
Ozark Turkey Quill Barred
Ozark Turkey Quill
Peacock Herl
Pearl Diamond Braid
Several strands of mylar knitted into a cordlike material. The main ingredient for caddis, nymphs and many saltwater patterns. Approximately 12 feet/package.
PetitJean Magic Head
The Magic Head will add swimming action to your flies without affecting the castability. Great for leeches, baitfish, and streamers.
Pine Squirrel Zonker Strips
Great for Matukas, Zonkers and many other streamers.
Pinnochio Tarpon
This is an upgraded version of the best of the best tarpon flies
Pin-On-Reel
Keep your nippers and clamps accessible
Pitchfork Aluminum Clippers
These the most performance-driven clipper on the market
Polypropylene Floating Yarn
Popular for spinner wings, parachutes, grasshoppers bodies, and poly duns.
Prairie Grass Kit Bag
Prairie Grass by Fishpond offers a great travel/gear back for the fisherman, or outdoor enthusiast. Great for boating, weekends, or keeping your fly boxes and gear organized.
Premium Club Member - 1 Year
This is a full year membership to the Schmidt Outfitters members only areas. Save an additional 5% on all purchases for a limited time! Free Shipping on orders over $50.
Premium Dubbing Wax - Superstick Formula
Premium Dubbing Wax Deluxe Tube. Odorless, colorless, and non-drying. Orange color tube is easy to see on the tying bench.
Presentaion Dumbell Eyes-Lead
Popular sizes of lead dumbell eyes 10/pkg.
Presentaion Dumbell Eyes-Plated Silver
Popular sizes of lead dumbell eyes with silver colored plating. 10/pkg.
Professional Series Two Handed Rods by Temple Fork Outfitters
These spey rods are a medium fast action designed for many of the modern lines and casting techniques. Great for both floating lines, and the mirads of sinking tips on the market today. TFO spey rods are no exception of their commitment to quality rod at an affordable price, starting at $249.95.
Quick Descent Dub
Quick Descent Dub adds weight and color to your flies with aluminum metal dubbing.
Rabbit Hares Mask
Imported english hare. A must for the hares ear nymph.
Rabbit Strips (Half Skin Zonked)
Premium quality half rabbit skin pre-cut into zonker strips. Makes beautiful zonkers. double bunnies, sculpins, dahlberg divers, tarpon bunnies, and bonefish flies.
Rabbit Zonker Strips (Cross-Cut 1/8")
Beautiful, soft tanned Rabbit Strips, expertly cut to meet specific tying needs. Cross cuts are ideal for trout and most bass flies. Approx. 3 feet/package.
Rabbit Zonker Strips (Magnum Cut 1/4")
Beautiful, soft tanned Rabbit Strips, expertly cut to meet specific tying needs. Magnum used for big bass, pike, and saltwater flies. Approx. 2 feet/package.
Rabbit Zonker Strips Standard 1/8"
Beautiful Soft tanned Rabbit Strips, expertly cut to meet specific tying needs. Approx. 3 feet/ package
Recipe Book For Feeding Wild Birds
Attention bird watchers! This book contains 150 recipes to attract your feathered friends.
Red Tail Wader Belt System by Fishpond
Check out this new wader belt system from Fishpond. The Red Tail system includes 3 accessories: water bottle holder with bottle, accessory pouch, and 3"x5" molded fly box.
Redington CPS Fly Rods
The CPS series rods are the finest quality we make and we challenge all anglers to put them to the test in whatever conditions you can conjure. CPS rods are built with ultra-fast action, for precise casts and battling big fish, and will put up a gretty good fight to be your favorite rod too. 4 pc. rods from 3wt.-12wt. with tube at $279.00
Redington Crosswater Wader
Redington designed a breathable, waterproof wader for the fly angler.
Redington Fire Hole River Jacket
As you step into the river at daylight, you'll be glad you choose the Fire Hole River Jacket as a critical fleece layer.
Redington I/O Fleece Pant
Redington I/O Fleece pant makes the perfect layer under your breathable wader for added warmth.
Redington Nano-Titanium 4-weight 8'6" Fly Rod
Redington PolySilk Bottom
Redington PolySilk Bottom makes the perfect base layer under your breathable gear for fishing, hiking, cycling, skiing, etc...
Redington PolySilk Top
Redington PolySilk Top makes the perfect base layer under your breathable gear for fishing, hiking, cycling, skiing, etc...
Redington Pro Staff Mesh Vest
Redington Red.Fly2 Series
This Series has been updated and completely redesigned for 2007. The Red.Fly2 offers a fast action fly rod at entry level prices. The new blank is lightweight, powerful for tight loops, long casts and pinpoint accuracy. The Redfly2 rods include a rod case and are also available in an outfit with rod, reel, line and backing! Look for the Spey rod selections in this series for a great value in a two handed tod. Pricing starting at under $100.
Redington RS3 Series Fly Rods
The RS3 Series has fine finishes and details you'd expect from a higher priced rod. Redington's original high performance rod at a classic Redington price. 3 wt. through 12 wt. and 3 Spey models to round out this value packed rod series. All RS3 Series rods include a rod tube. From $169
Redington Slough Creek Zip Neck Fleece
Redington Slough Creek Zip Top makes the perfect base layer/second layer under your breathable gear for fishing, hiking, cycling, skiing, etc...
Redington Stratus II Jacket
Redington Stratus Wading Jacket
From chasing winter steelhead to wading for trout in a rainstorm, this jacket has the features to keep you dry and comfortable all day long.
Redington World's Lightest Upland Shirt
World's Lightest Upland Shirt on sale a Schmidt Outfitters 30% Off
Renzetti Cam Series Saltwater Traveler Vises
Jaws designed to for hook sizes 4 thru 8/0
Renzetti Clouser Saltwater Traveler Vises
Specially designed for tying the Clouser Minnow as well as other long saltwater streamer patterns.
Renzetti Clouser Traveler Series Vise
This vise is specially designed for tying the Clouser Minnow as well as other long streamer patterns.
Renzetti Master Vise
If you are a production tier or a serious saltwater buff, this is the vise to own.
Renzetti Midge Bobbin
Renzetti makes high quality fly tying bobbins.
Renzetti Presentation 3000 Series Vises
Renzetti Presentation 4000 Cam Series Vises
Renzetti Traveler Vise - Cam Model
Ringneck Cock Pheasant Skin
This has been called the natures camoflage. Lots of great usable feathers a great skin to have with many different uses.
Ringneck Pheasant Tail Feather
A single feather dyed in popular nymph colors, used in the popular pheasant tail nymph pattern. Tail is approximatly 20 inches long.
Ringneck Rump Patch
Have you wondered where you get those "aftershaft" feathers well they are buried in this patch. This piece comes attached to the skin and is very easy to use. Great for spey flies with an assortment of small and large feathers.
Rio Classic Hand Tied Leader
For customers who want the very finest craftsmanship and ultra accuracy
RIO DC
Sinking Tip Fly Line
This line is the product of choice for streamer or nymph fishing. RIO sinking tip get the fly down in a way that allows the angler to detect more strikes.
Rio Fluoroflex® Plus
Fluoroflex Plus is 100% fluorocarbon and the strongest, thinnest fluorocarbon tippet on the market with incredible strength
Rio Grande Wader Belt
A wader belt designed to attach accessories with the fishpond signature style and function.
Rio GrandSpey Line
GrandSpey Line is a traditional long belly spey line for the spey caster that does not want to handle lots of slack line between each cast.
Rio LumaLux Fly LIne
Back by popular demand, the Rio Lumalux fly line glows in the dark!
RIO Nymph Taper Fly Line
No need to use strike indicator here. Has a high visibility tip to do the job, and a long back taper and body for easy roll-casting.
RIO Powerflex Tippet
A high tenacity copolymer with excellent knot strength, abrasion-resistance, stretch and suppleness.
Rio Schmidt Indicator Tip for Windcutter Lines
Rio built this head to our specifications and is designed for indicator or float fishing with a spey rod and WindCutter Lines. Only available at Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop.
Rio Skagit Cheaters
Rio offers a 4 pack of Skagit cheaters in floating and intermediate 5 and 10 foot tips to add to your Skagit line in order maintain the necessary line length to rod length ratio for Skagit casting.
Rio Skagit Spey Line
From the pioneers of the modern spey fly lines--Skagit Spey Lines from Rio offer an easy to cast spey line for the Skagit-style spey casting.
RIO SlickShooter
The name says it all, this is the slickest shooting line on the market. Rio SlickShooter in nylon oval shaped shooting line.
RIO Spey Sink Tip Compensator
Rio Spey Tip Compensators are designed for the interchangeable tips Spey lines to replace Tip 2 floating section to get the sink tips down even deeper.
RIO Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Fly Line
Long Bellied weight forward line designed specifically for the casting demands of steelhead and Atlantic salmon fishing by RIO fly lines.
Rio Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Knotless Leader
RIO StreamerTip DC 24' Sinking Tip Fly Line
The best sinking tip fly line in the world whether you are streamer fishing for trout or using marabous for steelhead and salmon.
Rio T-14 Coil Pack
Rio Accessories T-14 Coil Pack offers 30' of Tungsten Line with 3 braided loops to make your own custom tips to deliver the flies where you want them.
RIO The Dredger 24' Density Compensated VersiTip Fly Line
RIO's The Dredger is a must for any traveling steelhead or salmon angler. This line will turnover your larger flies and put them in the zone for anadromous fish.
Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leader
The standard trout leader for just about every anglers need.
RIO VersiTip Fly Line
RIO's VersiTip Fly Line allows the angler to select a variety of 15' tips to meet all fishing conditions from floating line to dredging the bottom with a Type 8 tip.
Rio Windcutter Spey Line
Windcutter Spey Line now offered as a full floating line. Schmidt Outfitters is Rio's northern Michigan connection for the spey junkie.
Rio Windcutter VersiTip Spey Line
Windcutter Spey Line offers the Spey caster an extremely versatile system that includes all tips you need to from skating dry flies, to swinging Intruders.
Rio's Modern Spey Casting
Rio rounded up experts Simon Gawesworth, George Cook, Mike McCune, Scott O'Donnell, Dana Sturn, and Ed Ward to make a video about spey casting techniques.
Ripple Travel Towel
Ultralight and quick drying microfiber towel for clean-up during fishing trips, hiking, camping, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. This Ripple Travel towel is new for 2007 from Fishpond.
Robert's Yellow Drake
The Roberts Yellow Drake fly is meant to imitate insects that appear on northern Michigan streams.
Ross Big Game Spare Spool
Spare Spool for your Ross Canyon Big Game Fly Reel. Models 4-8
Ross Cimarron Fly Reel
The Cimarron is a conventional width fly reel that has been part of the Ross USA product line for more than fifteen years. From $150 to $190
Ross Cimarron Large Arbor Spool
Spare spool for your Cimarron Large Arbor Fly Reel. Models 1-7
Ross CLA Fly Reel
An affordable hybrid large arbor fly reel from $165 to $290 in 2-13 weight capacities.
Ross Evolution Fly Reel
The Ross Evolution fly reel is a high-end hybrid large arbor fly reel that is a machining masterpiece. From $265
Ross Evolution Spare Spool
Spare Spool for your Ross Evolution Reel. Models 0-3.5
Ross Momentum Reel
The newest reel from Ross with Carbon Fiber Drag Technology - Co-Engineered with Kestrel USA – The Finest Name in Carbon Fiber. From $395
Ross Rhythm Fly Reel
The Rhythm series is the perfect reel for 1 Wt. through 8 Wt. rods, and is sure to become a favorite of anglers looking for a large arbor reel that is modestly priced, sturdy and reliable
Ross Rhythm Spare Spool
Spare spool for your Ross Rhythm Reel. Models 0-3.5
Rotating Hackle Pliers
The highest quality rotating hackle plier in the industry
Round Rubber - Med Only
Very popular for legs on poppers, bass bugs and terrestrials. Approx. 2 ft./pkg.
Rusty Spur Playing Card Case with Cards
Perfect for after a day of fishing or hunting--playing cards with your buddies! Rusty Spur playing card case with fly fishing themed cards by Fishpond.
SA Mastery Streamer Express
A rapid sinking tip fly line for both freshwater and saltwater. Use a 350g - 400g with the Salmon snake pattern.
SA Mastery XPS
The supple coating reduces memory, which makes Mastery Series XPS the ideal line for cold waters and spring creeks.
Sage 000710-3 TXL
Sage 00710-3 TXL
3 Weight, 7' 10" 3pc fly rod.
Sage 0710-3 TXL
Sage 10150-4 TCR Two-Handed Series
Sage 10150-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Series
Sage 10151-4 European Style Spey
The ultimate two-handed rod for world travelers fishing for Atlantic salmon.
Sage 10160-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Series
Sage 10161-4 European Style Spey
At just over 16 feet, this is the longest two-handed rod Sage makes. The ultimate rod for Atlantic Salmon
Sage 1090-4 Fli Series
Sage 1090-4 TCR
Sage 1090-4 VT2 Series
One of Ray's favorite rods for Salmon on the Manistee.
Sage 1090-4 Xi2
Sage 1090-4 Z-Axis
Sage 1190-4 Xi2
Sage 1191-4 Xi2
Sage 1290-4 Fli Series
Sage 1290-4 Xi2
Sage 1291-4 Xi2
Sage 1390-4 Xi2
Sage 1480-4 Xi2
Sage 1680-4 Xi2
Sage 1710-3 TXL
Sage 2540 Reel 4-5 WT
Sage 2550 Reel 5-6 WT
Sage 2560 Reel 6-7 WT
Sage 2580 Reel 8-9 WT
Sage 2710-3 TXL
Sage 3300D Fly Reel
This powerful disk drag reel can be used for both trout fishing and light saltwater applications.
Sage 3400D Fly Reel
When fishing for large trout, medium salmon, stripers or bonefish, this reel is lightweight yet heavy-duty. We recommend this reel with 7- and 8-line rods.
Sage 3500D Fly Reel
This reel is ideal for medium to large fish such as stripers, albacore, steelhead, large salmon, trevally, taimen, and sea run browns.
Sage 3600D Fly Reel
When fishing for large saltwater or spey fishing for andronomous fish, this is the reel you need. Sage 3600D is the finest on the market in sealed drag technology
Sage 363-3 SLT
Sage 370 Fli Series
Sage 370-3 TXL
Sage 3710-3 TXL
Sage 376-4 SLT
Sage 376-4 ZXL
Sage 379-4 VT2 Series
Sage 383-3 SLT
An intermediate lightline rod designed for small- to medium-sized streams, spring creeks and lakes
Sage 386-4 Fli Series
Sage 386-4 VT2 Series
Sage 386-4 ZXL
Sage 389 SLT
Terrific for enhanced control and line mending on streams, ponds and lakes.
Sage 389-4 SLT
Sage 389-5 SLT
Sage 390-4 Z-Axis
Sage 470-3 TXL
Sage 4710-3 TXL
Sage 476 Fli Series
Sage 476-4 Fli Series
Sage 476-4 ZXL
Sage 479-4 VT2 Series
Sage 480 Fli Series
Sage 480-4 SLT
Sage 480-4 ZXL
Sage 486-4 SLT
Sage 486-4 VT2 Series
Sage 486-4 Z-Axis
Sage 486-4 ZXL
Sage 489-5 SLT
Sage 490 Fli Series
Sage 490 SLT
Sage 490 Z-Axis
Sage 490-4 Fli Series
Sage 490-4 SLT
Sage 490-4 TCR
Sage 490-4 VT2 Series
Sage 490-4 Z-Axis
Sage 490-4 ZXL
Sage 496-4 Z-Axis
Sage 5100-4 Z-Axis
Sage 5110-4 Z-Axis
Sage 576-4 Fli Series
Sage 580-4 ZXL
Sage 586 Fli Series
Sage 586 SLT
Sage 586 Z-Axis
Sage 586-4 SLT
Sage 586-4 VT2 Series
Sage 586-4 Z-Axis
Sage 586-4 ZXL
Sage 590 Fli Series
Sage 590 SLT
Sage 590 Z-Axis
Sage 590-4 Fli Series
Sage 590-4 SLT
Sage 590-4 TCR
Sage 590-4 VT2 Series
Sage 590-4 Z-Axis
This fast action 5-weight is the perfect rod for all around trout opportunities. Fish it on the Manistee for trout sipping mayflies or use it on your next trip to Yellowstone. 5-weight, 9ft 4-piece fast action.
Sage 590-4 ZXL
Sage 590-5 SLT
Sage 596-4 Fli Series
Sage 596-4 SLT
Sage 596-4 VT2 Series
Sage 596-4 Z-Axis
Sage 6100-4 Fli Series
Sage 6100-4 Z-Axis
Sage 6101-4 Z-Axis
Sage 6110-4 Z-Axis
Sage 6126-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Series
Sage 690 Fli Series
Sage 690 SLT
Sage 690 Z-Axis
Sage 690-4 SLT
Sage 690-4 TCR
Sage 690-4 VT2 Series
Sage 690-4 Xi2
This six weight is perfect for inshore saltwater where accurate casting on moving fish is the game.
Sage 690-4 Z-Axis
Sage 690-4 ZXL
Sage 690-5 SLT
Sage 691-4 Fli Series
Sage 691-4 TCR
Sage 691-4 VT2 Series
Sage 691-4 Z-Axis
Sage 696-4 Fli Series
Sage 696-4 SLT
Sage 696-4 TCR
Sage 696-4 VT2 Series
Sage 696-4 Z-Axis
Sage 697-4 Fli Series
Sage 697-4 TCR
Sage 697-4 VT2 Series
Sage 697-4 Z-Axis
Sage 7100-4 Fli Series
Sage 7100-4 SLT
Sage 7100-4 TCR
Sage 7100-4 Z-Axis
Sage 7110-4 Z-Axis
Sage 7130-4 VT2 Series Two-Handed Rod
Sage 7136-4 Traditional Style Spey
Sage 7136-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Series
Sage 7141-4 European Style Spey
A longer fast action rod that works great for summer run steelhead, sea-run cutthroat and pocket water Atlantic salmon.
Sage 790 Fli Series
Sage 790-4 Fli Series
Sage 790-4 SLT
Sage 790-4 VT2 Series
Sage 790-4 Xi2
This seven weight Xi2 is perfect for inshore and saltwater flats where accurate casting on moving fish is the game.
Sage 790-4 Z-Axis
Sage 796-4 Fli Series
Sage 796-4 SLT
Sage 796-4 VT2 Series
A big streamer rod, heavy nymph rod and a whale of a Great Lakes Steelhead rod
Sage 796-4 Xi2
Sage 796-4 Z-Axis
Sage 8100-4 Fli Series
SAGE 8100-4 SLT
Sage 8100-4 Z-Axis
Sage 8110-4 Z-Axis
Sage 8123-4 TCR Two-Handed Rod
Sage 8126-3 European Style
Spey
A light and quick-casting rod ideally designed for North American and European waters.
Sage 8136-4 Traditional Two Handed Rod
A nice smaller river two-handed rod for floating lines and light tips. Perfect for smaller Great Lakes steelhead waters.
Sage 8139-4 VT2 Series Two-Handed Rod
Sage 8140-4 Fli Two-Handed Series
Sage 890 Fli Series
Sage 890 Z-Axis
Sage 890-4 Fli Series
Sage 890-4 SLT
Sage 890-4 TCR
Sage 890-4 VT2 Series
Sage 890-4 Xi2
We fish the Sage 890-4 Xi2 on all of our trips to Belize and the Bahamas for bonefish. There is not a finer casting performance fly rod for bonefish than the 890-4 Xi2.
Sage 890-4 Z-Axis
Sage 890-5 SLT
Sage 896 Fli Series
Sage 896-4 Fli Series
Sage 896-4 SLT
Sage 896-4 VT2 Series
Sage 896-4 Z-Axis
Sage 9100-4 Z-Axis
Sage 9129-4 TCR Two-Handed Series
Sage 9140-4 TCR Two-Handed Series Rod
Sage 9140-4 Traditional Style Spey
This rod is the number one choice for anglers and guides in the Northwest. Its an excellent long-range casting rod with floating or sink tip lines.
Sage 9141-4 European Style Spey
A terrific all-purpose rod used for North American and European waters when fishing for steelhead, Atlantic and king salmon.
Sage 9143-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Series
Sage 9144-4 VT2 Series Two-Handed
Sage 9150-4 Traditional Style
The longer length is perfect for big water, works great when throwing large flies and sinking tips.
Sage 990 Fli Series
Sage 990-4 Fli Series
Sage 990-4 TCR
Sage 990-4 VT2 Series
Sage 990-4 Xi2
Sage 990-4 Z-Axis
Sagebrush Mesh Vest
Sagebrush mesh vest offers a cool and light alternative to a standard fly fishing vest. Updated Oct 2007
Saltwater Flashabou
Wider than the original flashabou to fit the needs of the saltwater tyer. Each Strand is approx. 1/16" wide.
San Juan Vertical Chest Pack
The compact San Juan Vertical Chest Pack is designed for the angler who likes to travel light.
Saratoga Hanging Toiletry Kit
Saratoga Hanging Toiletry Kit is excellent for a simple weekend trip, or extended travel. Makes a great gift idea!
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Schmidt Outfitters #82 Hackle Patch
These top-half necks are value-minded and contain great feathers for many tying applications.
Schmidt Outfitters Clear Plastic Fly Box
This Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop clear fly box is a great box for streamers and nymphs and dry flies.
Schmidt Outfitters Logo Hat
Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop Logo hat by Imperial Headwear is offered in several colors.
Schmidt Outfitters Plastic Foam Fly Boxes
The Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop box is ideal for all types of fishing flies. Ripple foam on one side with flat foam on the other side of the fly box.
Schmidt Outfitters Waterproof Logo Hat
Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop Waterproof Logo hat by Imperial Headwear is waterproof and breathable.
Schmidt's Antron Estaz Bug
Fish this fly slow and deep for trout and steelhead.
Schmidt's Articulated Marabou Spey
Unbelievable action on the swing brings steelhead to this spey fly
Schmidt's Articulated Rattlesnake
The Schmidt's Articulated Rattlesnake is our best all-around fly for big trout and smallmouth bass.
Schmidt's Articulated Sculpin
Jointed means action, action means more fish!
Schmidt's Bucktail Streamer
Traditional streamer in productive colors. You should have a couple in your box.
Schmidt's Caddis Larva
The Caddis Larva is arguably one of the best Steelhead flies in the Great Lakes
Schmidt's Deer Body Hex Pattern
High floating deer hair body, big fish hex dry fly.
Schmidt's Egg Flies (Set of 3)
Egg patterns for steelhead, salmon and trout
Schmidt's Egg Sucking Leech
While we have never witnessed a leech sucking an egg in the river, it works very well in discolored water and is productive for trout and steelhead.
Schmidt's Epoxy Hex Nymph
This Hex Nymph is an upgraded version of the Schmidt's Hex Nymph that has been the standard Steelhead nymph for nearly 30 years
Schmidt's Hot Butt Antron Bug
We added hot yarn butts to these flies for extra fish attracting color.
Schmidt's Mysis Mirage Shrimp
This pattern simulates the freshwater shrimp of the Great Lakes.
Schmidt's Parachute Hex Pattern
Parachute style big fish hex dry fly.
Schmidt's PCP Flash Nymph
The PCP is an adaption of the Pheasant Tail nymph a proven fish getter.
Schmidt's Rabbit Muddler (Madonna)
Available in 6 fish-catching colors!
Schmidt's Rattlesnake Muddler
Our original stinger hook streamer patterned after our Madonna streamer.
Schmidt's Salmon Snake Streamer
The fly that is changing the way fly anglers fish King Salmon
Schmidt's Steelhead Woolly Bugger
This is our number one Steelhead pattern, period.
Schmidt's Yarn Body Hex
High floating big fish hex dry fly.
Scientific Anglers Bonefish Line
Mastery Series Bonefish Line offers unmatched performance in tropical conditions.
Scientific Anglers Fly Floatant
Keeps flies floating in a variety of temperature situations
Scientific Anglers Fly Line Backing
No fly line is complete without backing on the reel!
Scientific Anglers Fly Line Dressing
Improve your fly line's floatation with Scientific Angler's Fly Line Dressing.
Scientific Anglers Mastery Freshwater Floating
Pike/Muskie
Scientific Anglers Mastery Saltwater Floating
Tarpon Taper
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Bonefish Leader
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Saltwater Leaders for your flats fishing needs.
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Freshwater Floating Bass Bug
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Nymph
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Shooting Line
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Spey/Salmon
Scientific Anglers Mastery Steelhead Leader
Heavy freshwater leader for salmon and steelhead with a heavy butt section for improved turnover.
Scientific Anglers Mastery Trout Leader
Specially designed with a longer, larger butt for easy turnover and delivery of trout and panfish flies
Scientific Anglers Microfiber Hat
Scientific Anglers Microfiber Hat features a lightweight design with a black brim for cutting the glare on the water.
Scientific Anglers Spey Classic Line
New from Scientific Anglers! The Spey Classic Line offers a traditional Long-Casting taper.
Scientific Anglers Spey Shorthead Multi Tip
New from Scientific Anglers! Spey Shorthead Multi Tip fly line offers a quick casting spey line with interchangeable tips.
Scientific Anglers Spey Skagit Deluxe
New from Scientific Anglers! Spey Skagit Deluxe line features a long-casting head with interchangeable tips.
Scientific Anglers Spey Tips
Individual Sinking Tips for match Spey lines for steelhead and salmon fishing.
Scientific Anglers Spey Tungsten Leader
Reliable fast-sinking performance that turns any floating line into a sinking tip line. Scientific Anglers Spey Tungsten Leaders are the ticket to get your flies down in the zone.
Scientific Anglers Spey XLT
Spey XLT is the ultimate in a championship distance taper spey line. Scientific Angler's XLT spey is designed for the longest casts and big rivers.
Scientific Anglers System X Water Proof Fly Box Shells
Customize your own waterproof fly box with SA's System X Waterproof Fly Box Shell.
Scientific Anglers System X Waterproof Standard Fly Box
System X Fly Box is a waterproof box that also floats with removable and interchangeable foam inserts.
Scientific Anglers Tarpon Line
Mastery Series Tarpon Line is the ultimate shallow-water low-visibility tarpon line.
Scientific Anglers Tropic Express
Rapid sinking saltwater fly line. Delivers flies fast and deep for a one-piece alternative to a shooting line/shooting head system.
Scientific Anglers Wet Tip Clear
Designed to target wary fish, such as tarpon and permit in warm, shallow water.
Scissor Clamps 4" Gold Loops- Straight
No angler should be without a scissor clamp on the river
Scud Back (1/8in)
Great for scuds, midges and shrimp.
Sculpin Wool
Used in place of deer hair for those sinking sculpin type flies. This comes soft tanned in colors you can't find just anywhere. Pushes water and sinks quickly to get your flies down.
Seychelles Flats Pack
The oval design of the Seychelles wraps around the waist and distributes your gear and tools across the entire lower back, making this comfortable for all outdoor activities.
Sharkskin -Ultimate Trout Taper by Scientific Anglers
The Sharkskin technology is a radical modification of typical smooth-surfaced fly lines…introducing a micro-pattern around the entire circumference of the line
Shooting Star Tech Pack
Shooting Star pack sets a new standard in chest packs/backpacks for fishing the long treks into remote and crowdless fishing.
Sili Legs
Give a unique fishy look. 5 bands for 23 legs/pkg.
Simms Backsaver Belt
An aid for any angler that realizes a sore back after a long day of fishing. A guide favorite for preventing a sore back from rowing miles of river in a raft or driftboat.
Simms Classic Guide Vest
The most popular fishing vest Simms makes.
Simms ExStream Bootfoot Waders
This product is currently unavailable.
Simms Exstream Wading Socks
The heaviest sock available from Simms. The best sock on the market for cold-weather fishing.
Simms Freestone Jacket
The Simms Freestone Jacket offers waterproof protection, breath-ability and outstanding Simms quality - all for a great price
Simms Freestone Mesh Vest
Perfect for warm weather fishing.
Simms Freestone Softshell Jacket
Simms built this jacket with function and comfortable fit in mind to provide an affordable softshell to be a perfect peice for under a rain jacket in inclement weather.
Simms G3 Guide Jacket
- form fitting design
- 25% more breathable Gore-Tex
- extreme wet weather rated
Simms G3 Guide Waders
This model has been discontinued and it's replacement is coming soon.
Simms G3 Vest
Simms new G3 Guide Vest utilizes the most advanced material and design technologies available. A highly functional, great-looking vest.
Simms Gore-Tex Exstream Hat
Simms Gore-tex Extream Hat provides hardcore anglers with waterproof breathable warmth.
Simms Gore-Tex Guide Jacket
The Classic Guide Jacket by Simms Fishing Products set the original standard for Gore-Tex wading jacket performance.
Simms Guide Model Gravel Guards
Simms Neoprene Wading Belt
Simms Neoprene Wading belt is a comfortable yet secure belt for your wading safety.
Simms Retractor
Simms Rivertek Heavyweight Zip Top
Rivertek Heavyweight Zip Top is one of the most versitile layering pieces on the market today. A critical fleece for those cold days on the stream or in the field...
Simms Thirsty Trout Bottle Opener
The shape of the Simms logo provides this unique design for the Thirsty Trout Bottle Opener.
Simms Waderwick Liner Socks
Improved moisture wicking add to your warmth and comfort with this Simms Waderwick Liner Sock
Simms Wading Socks
Our wading socks are made from a mixture of 90% Merino wool (the cashmere of wools, from Australia) and 10% stretch nylon.
Simms Wading Staff
Simms Wading Staff is a safe, secure way to stay dry will wading. Attaches to your wading belt with ease and comes with a keeper and a neoprene sheath.
Simms Windstopper
1/2 Finger Fishing Gloves
Simms Windstopper 3/4 Finger Fishing Gloves 50% Off at Schmidt Outfitters!
Simms Windstopper DL Vest (Fleece)
Featuring WindStopper® Double Layer fleece, Simms DL™ vest offers superior insulation and is incredibly comfortable to wear.
Simms WindStopper® Foldover Mitt
Simms WindStopper® Half-finger Fleece Gloves
Simms Womens G3 Guide Waders
All the features of the mens, designed specifically for a womens body.
Solitude Toiletry Kit
Solitude Toiletry Kit is excellent for a simple weekend trip, or extended travel. Makes a great gift idea!
Southern Cross Fishing Journal
Looking for something to record your fishing adventures with and save for a reminder of the places you've been? Look no further, this the best journal with a zippered nylon carrying case.
Sparkle Yarn - a
Z-Lon Alternative - carded
Squirrel Tails
Hand selected prime tails, naturally barred. Used for wings and tails on flies from dries to salmon flies. A real natural material used in lots of patterns.
Steelhead / Salmon Bugger Special
Special 3pack offer on our all time best producing steelhead / salmon pattern.
Steelhead and Salmon of Michigan by Alan James Robinson
A watercolor print that showcases northern Michigan's Coho and Chinook Salmon, as well as the Steelhead.
Steelhead Ways DVD
Ray Schmidt and Kelly Gallop share techniques and tips for the Great Lakes steelheader.
Stow-A-Way Fleece Flip Mitt by Chota
Windproof Micro-Fleece Stow-A-Way Fleece Flip Mitt is ideal for your cold weather fishing needs.
Stowaway Reel Case
Intolerant to abuse. Store expensive reels securely with adjustable dividers. The industry’s strongest and most stylish case.
Stream Thermometer by Fishpond
Laboratory-grade thermometer provides accurate water temperature readings under a variety of salt and freshwater fishing conditions
Streamer Micro-Slit Foam Fly Box by C&F; Design
Perfect for streamers and other large flies.
Strung Marabou Blood Quills
Strung Marabou is the best selling marabou for fly tiers.
Strung Rooster Saddle Dyed Over White
Strung Rooster Sadles dyed over white
Strung Rooster Saddle Natural
Strung Rooster Saddle Natural Colors
STS Trilobal Dubbing
This synthetic dubbing by Hareline is a easy to use and in all the hot colors.
Suncloud Backstage Sunglasses
Suncloud Blitz Sunglasses
Suncloud Bypass Sunglasses
Suncloud Redline Sunglasses
Check out the great value in Polarized fishing glasses with the all new Suncloud brand.
Suncloud Star Sunglasses
Super Fine Dubbing
Permanently Waterproofed. A 1.2 Denier. 1.5 staple synthetic material. This makes a fantastic tight body on dries for size 28 and larger. Great hatch matching colors.
Super Hair (Kinky)
This synthetic is perfect for large bass, pike or saltwater flies. Just over 12" long. A great streamer fiber that will provide great action and not soak up water for easy casting.
SV Series Fly Reel
Large arbor, cork drag, one way clutch for under $100. Wow!
Sweetwater Reel Cases
Sweetwater Reel Cases offer great protection for your reels and spools when you travel across the country or to your local fishing hot spot.
Swiss Straw
Thin strawlike, water absorbent material excellent for nymph wing cases, scuds, sowbugs & crayfish.
Ted Borgeld Wood Fish Carvings
The Ludington Daily News states, "Borgeld's artistic eye and hand capture and radiate the realistic colors shown in nature." Each fish is carved from Michigan cedar.
Teton Rolling Duffle
The perfect rolling fishing/lifestyle luggage piece for adventure travel. Get this bag today for your upcoming trip. Shop at a preferred Fishpond vendor, Schmidt Outfitters!
TFO TiCrX Convertible Spey Package
Talk about versatility! Here’s an outfit built on the new TFO TiCrX 7 or 8 Wt rod with the 7/8 Spey Conversion Kit, Redington CDL reel and spool, two fly lines and a FREE Case.
The Best of Bear: Steelhead Fly Patterns: DVD
Professional fly tyer Jeff "Bear" Andrews shares his favorite, most effective steelhead fly patterns on this DVD. He also shares fly tying techniques and pattern fishing methods.
The Soft-Hackled Fly Addict
By Sylvester Nemes
Soft-hackled fly fishing has been around for at least 500 years. Explore the history of the pattern as well as the best methods for fishing this effective fly with his book The Soft-Hackled Fly Addict.
Thill Ice 'n Fly Floats
Salmon and steelhead floats
Thin Skin Mottled Oak
Thin Skin transparent wing material for wing cases, scud backs, sowbugs, shrimp, crayfish and caddis larva.
Threader/Cleaner - Matarelli
Threaders (3 Sets) - Griffin
Lifetime Guarantee. Made in the USA.
Thunderstorm Gear Bag
Thunderstorm Gear Bag has a waterproof cover and molded bottom and is the most well-thought-out tackle bag available.
Tibor Back Country CL Wide Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 6-9 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and saltwater species.
Tibor Everglades Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 7-9 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species.
Tibor Everglades QC Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 7-9 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species. The Quick Change Series offers easy spool change.
Tibor Gulfstream Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 11-15 weight, this is an excellent choice for heavy saltwater species. Great for Spey Rod applications!
Tibor Gulfstream QC Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 11-15 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and saltwater species. The Quick Change Series offers easy spool change.
Tibor Pacific Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 13-15 weight, this is an excellent choice for heavy saltwater species.
Tibor Pacific QC Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 13-15 weight, this is an excellent choice for big-game saltwater species. The Quick Change Series offers easy spool change.
Tibor Riptide Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 9-11 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species. Great for Spey Rod applications!
Tibor Riptide QC Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 9-11 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and saltwater species. The Quick Change Series offers the easy spool change.
Tibor Spring Creek CL Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 3-4 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species.
Tibor Tail Water CL Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 5-6 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species.
TiCr Series by Temple Fork Outfitters
This TFO rod is a cannon! This series is designed for performance with a fast, powerful and smooth action. Developed to deliver a fly at a distance with superior accuracy.
TiCr X Series by Temple Fork Outfitters
Step up to the plate and give this rod a cast! This fast action rod will throw a tight loop and carry line like no other rod for the money.
"I would certainly rate this as one of the very best eight weight rods I have ever cast."-- Lefty Kreh
Tie Fast Knot Tyer
Every guide on our staff uses this nail knot tool.
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Trout Angler's Guide for the Boardman River
Learn about the Boardman River with the Challenge Chapter of Trout Unlimited's Trout Angler's Guide.
Trout Fisherman's Guide to the Pere Marquette River
An informative guide to the Pere Marquette River in western Michigan compiled by the Challenge Chapter of Trout Unlimited in Bloomfield Hills.
Trout Waters of Michigan by Alan James Robinson
These beautiful trout were painted in water color over a map of northwestern Michigan.
Truchas Gear Tote
This is a practical, everyday tote for fishing gear or everyday family fun at the beach. Take the toys, the art supplies, or the picnic on your around the town jaunts...
Tungsten Beads
Tungsten Beads are expertly polished and tapered for fitting over hooks. 10/pkg.
Tungsten Carbide Scissor 4" Black Loops
Tungsten carbide scissors offer fly tyers extreme durability.
Turkey Tail Mottled with Cinnamon Tip
Mottled cinnamon turkey tails. Premium Grade mottled. Commonly used on Stone flies for wing cases, salmon flies and Nymph backs.
Ultra Chenille
Denser and more uniform than danville chenille. All three sizes are excellent for nymphs and woven body flies.
Ultra GSP
Ultra GSP: the strongest fly tying thread on the planet!
Ultra Thread - 140 Denier Nylon
A good general purpose thread
Ultra Wire (Brassie)
Use for ribbing, weight, flash, wire bodies, and dubbing brushes...
UNI 1/0 Neon Thread
Uni 3/0 Kevlar
Uni 8/0 Thread
For small flies. Incredible strength and small diameter.
UNI-Floss 15 Yard Spool
All purpose body floss manufactured of 50% nylon and 50% rayon.
Variegated Chenille
Danville's original chenille in alternating bands of color.
Variegated Tinsel Chenille
Alternating bands of danville's original chenille and tinsel chenille in great color combinations.
Vinyl "D" Rib
Translucent half round ribbing that has many uses for segmented bodies.
Voelker's Pond: A Robert Traver Legacy
By photographer Ed Wargin with essays by James McCullough.
Voyager Rod Tube Bags
Designed to keep your travel rods safe and secure no matter where your travels take you.
Wasatch Tech Pack
The Wasatch Tech Pack blurs the line between a traditional fishing vest and a technical pack.
Water Shed Permanent Waterproofing Liquid
Pre-fishing treatment for flies, tying materials, leaders, and lines
Waterdance Guide Pack
A lumbar/chest pack designed to accommodate extra gear and accessories for long days on the water
Waterlog Hydration Bladder by Fishpond
Waterlog Hydration bladder comes in two sizes and is compatable with all Fishpond packs and vests with the hydration ports and pouches. Stay hydrated on you next outdoor adventure.
Watershed Dry Bag
Splash proof dry bag with a see-through material. Great for keeping gear dry from rain or spray on your next aqueous outing...
Wet Tip Express
Rapid sinking tip fly line Schmidt Outfitters Guides use most of the spring and early summer for streamer fishing for brown and rainbow trout.
Windstopper Foldover Mitts
Simms Windstopper Foldover Mitts provide hand protection for your cold weather fishing trips.
Windwalker Chest Pack
This chest pack is comfortable to wear without any fly casting restrictions. Windwalker Chests packs are a top seller with spey fisherman at Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop.
Winston
LT
2-Weight 7'9" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT
3-Weight 6'9" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT
3-Weight 7'9" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT
3-Weight 8'3" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT
3-Weight 8'9" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT
4-Weight 7'9" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT
4-Weight 8'3" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT
4-Weight 8'9" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT 5-Weight 8'9" 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston
LT 6-Weight 9' 5 Piece Trout Rod
Winston 3 Thru 8 Weight Ascent Fly Rods
These rods are designed for the enry level angler with a budget in mind. A great way to join the Winston family for $199.00.
Winston BIIx Spey Rods
Winston Vapor 3 thru 6 weight 4 piece Fly Rods
Check out these new Winston rods.
Winston Vapor 7 thru 10 Weight 4 piece Fly Rods
From Steelhead to Bonefish, these rods can provide a great cast for under $300.00!
Winston Vapor Two-Handed Spey Rods
Winston's new, less expensive Vapor model Spey rods are superb quality for under $400.00.
Winston WT 2-Weight
8'
3PC
Winston WT 2-Weight 7'
Winston WT 2-Weight 7'
3PC
Winston WT 3-Weight
6'6 3PC
Winston WT 3-Weight
7' 3PC
Winston WT 3-Weight
7' 6
3PC
Winston WT 3-Weight
8' 3PC
Winston WT 3-Weight 9' 3PC
Winston WT 3-Wt 8' 3PC
Winston WT 4-Weight 10' 3-pc. Trout Rod
Winston WT 4-Weight 7'6
3PC
Winston WT 4-Weight 8' 3PC
Winston WT 4-Weight 8'6 3PC
Winston WT 4-Weight 9' 3 Piece Trout Rod
Winston WT 4-Wt 8' 2PC
Tom Morgan Favorite Trout Rod
Winston WT 5-Weight 8'6" 3-PC
Joan Wulff Favorite Trout Rod
Winston WT 5-Weight 8'6" 3-PC Trout Rod
Winston WT 5-Weight 9' 2-Piece Trout Rod
Winston WT 5-Weight 9' 3-Piece Trout Rod
Winston WT 5-Weight 9'6" 3-PC Trout Rod
Winston WT 6-Weight 8'6" 3-PC Trout Rod
Winston WT 6-Weight 9' 3-Piece Trout Rod
Winston WT 6-Weight 9' 3-Piece Trout Rod
Winston WT 6-Weight 9'6" 3-Piece Trout Rod
Wood Chuck Fur
Beautiful barred gard hairs for streamer wings.
Wood Wonders Hand Crafted Fly Box
Ron Burrows' hand-crafted fly boxes are designed with select American Walnut or Bird's Eye Maple. Each has a finish of tung oil, linseed oil, and bees wax to give them a protective and warm feel.
Woolhead Dubbing
Woolhead Dubbing from Hareline offers sparkle and the realism of wool for your fly tying.
Yellowstone Wader Duffel Bag
Excellent choice for wader and gear storage on the road. Great value plus lots of room.
Zap Gel
Zap Gel is an easy to work with adhesive for gluing eyes on hair, wool, or foam.
Zap-A-Gap
Thick gap filling formula with accu-tip. 1/4 fl. oz.
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The Importance of Travel Insurance by Ray Schmidt
Travel insurance provides peace of mind to travelers. Don't leave home without it!
Flying Ants and Trout by Ray Schmidt
Learn a more about this tasty trout treat.
Lake Michigan Tribal Fish Netting by Ray Schmidt
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians to net white fish off shore of Manistee and Onekama.
Pere Marquette River Plan by Ray Schmidt
The USDA Forest Service released the Draft Environmental Assessment
Manistee River Logging by Ray Schmidt
This log was retrieved out of the Manistee River at Blacksmith Bayou.
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) by NY State Dept of Environment and Conservation
VHS is a pathogen that is causing an emerging disease in the Great Lakes region.
What to Look for in a Fly Fishing School by Ray Schmidt
There are certain characteristics to look for in a quality fly fishing program.
Michigan Trout; Brookies, Rainbows, and Browns by Ray Schmidt
Michigan's trout hold a special place in history.
Boardman River Trips Available by Ray Schmidt
Float the Boardman River for wild brown trout, rainbows, and native brook trout.
Fly Fishing for Carp - Flats Style by Brian Pitser
Interested in checking out some flats style fishing for carp? Check out this article from Schmidt Outfitters.
Redington CDL Titanium Reel by Ray Schmidt
The CDL Series Reel is a high-performance reel designed for avid fly anglers.
Spring Steelhead by Ray Schmidt
Michigan's spring steelhead season is a popular activity for fly anglers. Read about the history of Great Lakes steelhead.
Chota Stow-A-Way Fleece Flip Mitt Review by Brian Pitser
Check out the new innovative fleece mitten from Chota Outdoor Gear!
Sage 590-4 SLT Fly Rod Review by Brian Pitser
Sage SLT Fly Rod review from one of the gear heads at Schmidt Outfitters.
RIO Nymph Taper Fly Line Review by Brian Pitser
Check out the newly redesigned Nymph Taper Fly line by RIO Products!
Mastery Expert Distance Fly Lines by Ray Schmidt
Learn about this Scientific Anglers specialty fly line.
Schmidt's Articulated Marabou Spey by Brian Pitser
A Schmidt Outfitters fly pattern that should be in every angler's fly box is the Articulated Marabou Spey.
Developing Michigan Steelhead Flies by Ray Schmidt
Ray Schmidt has been fly fishing for steelhead for nearly 40 years. Ray has collaborated with many well-known fly tiers to design the most popular fly patterns in the Midwest.
Selecting a Fly Rod by Brian Pitser
How to avoid some common pitfalls in selecting a new fly rod.
Getting Started in Spey Fishing by Dr. Terrence Tatarchuk
Interested in Spey casting? Check out this series of articles by Dr. Tatarchuk with pointers on getting starting in this faction of fly fishing.
Selecting Spey Lines by Dr. Terrence Tatarchuk
Learn how to better select Spey lines from this very detailed article from a Northern Michigan Spey bum, Dr. Terry Tatarchuk.
Winston WT the Classic Trout Rod- A Day on the Boardman River by Brian Pitser
A favored trout rod is rediscovered on a Northern Michigan trout stream.
Catch More Fish with Accurate Casting by Bruce Richards
Learn how to put the fly just where you want it on each cast.
Fishing Etiquette by Schmidt Outfitters Staff
Enjoying an outdoor activity that does not intrude on others is a pleasure and a right. Read Schmidt Outfitters' recommendations for proper fishing and boating etiquette.
Fly Fishing for King Salmon by Ray Schmidt
Ray Schmidt designed his Salmon Snake fly to tempt the migratory king salmon.
Fly Reels by Schmidt Outfitters Staff
Reels aren't just line holders and winders. They play an integral role in successful fly fishing.
Fly Rods by Schmidt Outfitter Staff
Fly rod manufacturers have engineered sophisticated equipment in all price categories. Understanding how they are designed will help you to choose the best fly rod for you.
PM River USFS Environmental Assessment Call To Action Editorial by Ray Schmidt
Ray Schmidt's opinion on the Forest Service's Environmental Assessment of the Pere Marquette River Plan
Redington Redfly2 Rod Review by Brian Pitser
A great value for a travel rod under $150.00!
Sage Z Axis 7110-4 Fly Rod Guide Review by Brian Pitser
The new Sage Z-Axis 11' for 7wt. switch rod practical gear review.
Sharkskin - Ultimate Trout Taper by Scientific Anglers by Schmidt Outfitters
Zing! It’s the sound of Scientific Angler’s exciting new fly line racing through the rod guides.
Simms Wader Size Chart by Simms Fishing
Simms has waders for your body type. Here is the size chart for 2007 wader products.
Steelhead Rigging Techniques by Ray Schmidt
Learn the basic rigging techniques for steelhead on the fly. PDF document.
Tested on Animals- Nautilus CCF Series Reels by Brian Pitser
Another fly reel on the seemingly flooded fly reel market? See how the Nautilus CCF Series reel stacks up to the competition, and more importantly, fishing.
Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing-Simms G3 Jacket Review by Brian Pitser
Read this on stream, real situation, fishing guide review of Simms G3 Guide Jacket.
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