March 2025 Update

To my loyal & valued customers,

As we approach “our time” of year on the water I am reminded that we are so blessed with having 2 area rivers in the shops’ backyard that are stocked 3 times each year by DFW in Massachusetts. Not to mention the small brooks like Willard Brook that are privileged to receive fish as well. Very different fisheries but all providing a wealth of opportunities.

Stop in the shop to see what’s new, what you might need for the coming season or items that you can use to bolster your equipment for the season.

Don’t forget to use the shop as your resource to put together trips for you locally or out West. Please call me for help anytime. You’ll be surprised as to how much I can help you and your comrades.

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 rod and it is in need of repair, please contact the shop for details.

Regards & Thank you,

Charlie Shadan

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Save the Date: Sunday, March 16th

Jonathan Bunker Seminar

Hunting Big Browns in Western Mass

The shop is excited to announce that Squaretail Anglers — Jonathan Bunker (owner) will be putting on a seminar on where to catch large Browns in Western Mass.

Sunday, March 16th 12:00 pm at the shop.

Jonathan will be raffling a trip on this day for $20.00/ticket. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win a guided trip with Squaretail Anglers for a paltry $20.00 chance. Call or email the shop as only 18 – 20 people will be accommodated. Seating/Standing is limited. Reservations are required. (978) 433-4910

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Month of March Storewide Sale

1) Spend $100 and get $20.00 worth of items FREE.

2) Spend $400 and get $60.00 worth of items FREE.

3) Spend $1000 and get $90.00 worth of items FREE.

Sale is not to be used with the yearly rewards storewide program.

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New Classes for 2025

1A) Sunday, April 6th – Beginners Fly Fish School

7:45 am – 5:00 pm

1B) Sunday, April 13th – Beginners Fly Fish School

7:45 am – 5:00 pm

1C) Sunday, May 4th – Beginners Fly Fish School

7:45 am – 5:00 pm

2) Sunday, April 27th – Learn to Nymph Fish Class (2 sessions)

a) First session – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (3 people only)

b) Second session – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (3 people only) 2 SPOTS

Learn to Nymph Fish Class will cover the basics of nymph fishing, techniques, rigging and on the water instruction. It will be a thorough and complete explanation as well as classroom study also. 2 sessions will be offered – You can choose which session is best for you. Cost is $110 per person

3) Sunday, May 18th – Aquatic Bugology Class – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Learn the bugs from your 2 area rivers. You don’t want to miss this class. It sells out quickly. Cost is $125 per person.

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If you have excess fly-tying materials — hooks, feather, beads, please bring them into the shop. We are going to begin a monthly donation to Project Healing Waters Fly Tying program. Myself and Jon Sweatman will coordinate getting these materials to the program each month.

Thank you for your kindness to these veterans.

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So You Think You Know Everything?

The ESFS will be running every month interesting factoids…

March 9: Daylight Saving Time begins