April 2024 Update

To my loyal & valued customers,

Happy Easter to all those that celebrate the day.

The warm temps, high water and arrival of the small black stoneflies are all harbingers of what is to come. Our season is on our doorstep. Clean your lines, wash your rods of last season’s residue, patch your waders if needed, check your boot shoelaces and re-arrange those fly boxes to a suitable layout.

The shop is absolutely filled to its highest level of new rods, reels, fly lines, waders, wading boots, etc. Come on in and browse the inventory to see if some of it feeds your needs.

The newest Hardy, Lamson, Thomas & Thomas, Scientific Angler & Ross are on display. There is a large selection of Greys Rods, Redington Waders & Korkers as well.

Lots of items are on SALE from an estate acquisition last week. Stop in to see the wide array of items at super reduced prices. Flies, rods, Abel & Orvis reels, etc.

Pat Perkins — In addition to building a superb bamboo rod is now doing restorations on all types of bamboo rods. If you have a bamboo road and it is in need of repair, please contact the shop for details.

Thank you & See you on the water,

Charlie Shadan

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ESFS March 2024 Fly Tyers Corner Sessions

1) Date Pending TBD — Ryan Le Clerc will do a tying seminar on some of his favorite patterns to fish the Swift River in Belchertown. He has created some deadly patterns for the river. Call or email the shop for details. No charge to all. Seminar begins at 11am and goes until 1:30pm.

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ESFS Future 2024 Classes

1) Sunday, April 14th — Beginners Learn to Fly Fish School 7:45am – 5pm. Call or email to reserve your spot. $275.00 (SOLD OUT)

2) Sunday, April 21st — Beginners Learn to Fly Fish School 7:45am – 5pm. Call or email to reserve your spot. $275.00 (SOLD OUT)

3) Saturday, April 27th — Beginners Learn to Fly Fish School 7:45am – 5pm. Call or email to reserve your spot. $275.00 (SOLD OUT)

NOTE: Because of high demand, there will be future Beginners School announced.

4) Saturday, May 4th — Aquatic Bugology Class 9am – 4pm. (1 SPOT LEFT) Call or email to reserve your spot. Class fills up fast. $125.00

5) Saturday, May 11th — Aquatic Bugology Class #2 Due to popular demand. Second class added. 9am – 4pm. (2 SPOTS LEFT) Call or email to reserve your spot. Class fills up fast. $125.00

6) Sunday, May 19th — Learn to Nymph Fish Class 2 sessions — 8am – 12pm/1pm – 5pm. (1 SPOT LEFT) Call or email to reserve your spot. $110.00

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So You Think You Know Everything?

The ESFS will be running every month interesting factoids…

April is National Grilled Cheese Month in the United States.