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By Brian Milne, About.com

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Question: Where Should We Buy Flies?

We are guides in the Aspen and Basalt area of Colorado.

Do you have some favorite sites where you buy your flies?

Thanks,
Jack and Sue Driggers

Answer: Jack and Sue,
Thanks for checking in. As far as up in your area in Colorado, I'm not 100 percent sure what would be the best option, at least locally.

I usually pick up mine at the local shop since the patterns are made specifically for the fisheries in my own back yard.

As far as bargain sites, there are some listed here.

My personal favorites are:

holeinthewallflyshop.com

I'm not sure how many flies they sell over the net. You could try calling the shop and might be able to order by phone.

grizzlyhackle.com

One of the best shops I've visited, located in Missoula, Montana. They got me on some great fish on Rock Creek, the Bitterroot, Blackfoot and Clark Fork Rivers of Western Montana.

grizzlyhackle.com

One of the best shops I've visited, located in Missoula, Montana. They got me on some great fish on Rock Creek, the Bitterroot, Blackfoot and Clark Fork Rivers of Western Montana.

theriversedge.com

Another great fly shop located in Bozeman, Montana. They'll give you all the patterns for the Gallatin, Madison, Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers.

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