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Fly fishing shops face a changing landscape, but the personal touch they offer is expected to keep anglers seeking them out.
By Deirdre Fleming dfleming@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer
Last month the fly fishing shop in Rangeley was sold to a local guide.
A month from now another fly fishing institution on the banks of the Kennebec River may change hands.
And two years ago the fly fishing shop in Greenville was nearly sold, until its owner started guiding in Florida in the winter to supplement his retail income.
These deals reflect a period of adaptation for Maine's classic fly fishing shops.
The unique specialty shops signal to tourists they've arrived in a fishing town and welcome fishermen looking for that unmatched peace found on a rushing river.
Fly fishing shops typify Maine.
And while Mike Holt may be trying to sell Fly Fishing Only in Fairfield to move closer to retirement, he and others say fly fishing shops in Maine still have staying power.
Dan Legere, who has owned the fly fishing shop in Greenville for 30 years, agrees.read the whole story.....
By Deirdre Fleming dfleming@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer
Last month the fly fishing shop in Rangeley was sold to a local guide.
A month from now another fly fishing institution on the banks of the Kennebec River may change hands.
And two years ago the fly fishing shop in Greenville was nearly sold, until its owner started guiding in Florida in the winter to supplement his retail income.
These deals reflect a period of adaptation for Maine's classic fly fishing shops.
The unique specialty shops signal to tourists they've arrived in a fishing town and welcome fishermen looking for that unmatched peace found on a rushing river.
Fly fishing shops typify Maine.
And while Mike Holt may be trying to sell Fly Fishing Only in Fairfield to move closer to retirement, he and others say fly fishing shops in Maine still have staying power.
Dan Legere, who has owned the fly fishing shop in Greenville for 30 years, agrees.read the whole story.....
