One More Cast Fly Shop

Serving the Chicago-area and the Midwest fly fishing communities since 1977

Joseph Meyer, Proprietor

 

 


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"Trout flies much like prayers are sometimes best offered from my knees, if only to keep me humble"
 

One More Cast Fly Shop is proud to support and be active in TU, FFF and other cold & warm water conservation groups
 

 
 
       One More Cast Fly Shop is Illinois' largest fly fishing and fly tying center.  Our website has something for everyone - just like our shop. We offer a great selection in both freshwater and saltwater equipment and accessories as well as the experience to back up what we sell. We are also Chicagoland's top resource for beginning and advanced fly casting and fly tying instruction.

 

 

 

 

 
 

Mid-Summer Tying Class

with Minnesota Trout Guide Dave Anderson

of On the Fly Guide Service

Saturday July 18th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

     Dave is able to make a rare mid-summer appearance and will be leading this hands-on fly tying class at One More Cast Fly Shop.

     Dave will be teaching 3 or 4 of his most successful mid-to-late summer patterns that are fun to tie and effective.

    Bring your vise and tools, we will provide all of the materials. This class is strictly limited to ten tyers. The fee for this class is $50 and you can sign up by email or phone call. 

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Join One More Cast Fly Shop

for our

3rd Annual Trico/Terrestrial Weekend

Thursday August 6th-Sunday August 9, 2009

       Here is a great chance to learn more about tying Tricos, and pick up on a couple of terrestrial patterns that may be new to you.

3 Spots open

      We’ll stay at the warmly inviting Mayfly Lodge overlooking the Bad Axe River. Fish on you way up if you wish then join us for dinner Thursday night. Early Friday morning, we'll head out to fish the spinner fall then head back to the Mayfly for a quick lunch.  After lunch, we will have a hands-on fly tying clinic conducted by Bob Blumreich designed to teach patterns to match the bugs that day.

                                 

      Nap if you wish, and we will head out again after dinner.  Saturday will be a repeat of Friday's events and Joseph will teach a couple of patterns after lunch. Sunday, you can fish on your own until you need to head back. Price is $395 per person, includes all meals which are BYOB, 3 night’s accommodations and taxes.

     Reservations must be paid in advance and you can reserve your spot via email or calling 708.482.4990.

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August Smallies!

Three days on the Upper Mississippi   August 20-23, 2009

SOLD OUT!!!

     One More Cast Fly Shop is hosting our 4th Annual 3-day Float trip on the Upper Mississippi in Minnesota with Kip Vieth of Wildwood Float Trips. Travel day is Thursday, August 20 and we will stay at the spectacular Riverwood Inn in Ostego, MN; have a quick breakfast the next morning and then head to the river to fish.

     We will float 3 days (all-day Friday, Aug. 21, all-day Saturday, Aug. 22 and half-day Sunday, Aug. 23) on the Upper Mississippi in Clacka-Craft drift boats for some incredible top water Smallmouth action.

     Bring a fast action 7-8 weight capable of casting BIG poppers, lined with a Rio Outbound or Clouser taper and perhaps a sink tip fly line, finger stripping guards, Polarized glasses and a broad brimmed hat. A selection of LARGE Popping bugs with rubber legs in size 2 and 4, some LARGE (4 inch) Clouser or Murdich minnows, a few large Woolly Buggers and some stout leaders (7-8 foot 0X), sunscreen, insect repellant and you’ll be all set.

   I can only take 7 anglers, send your check in ASAP, call for more information 708.482.4990.

     Cost for this three-day trip is $995.00 per person, double occupancy, which includes 3 nights lodging and 2 ½ days guided float.  Single room supplement is an additional $150.00.

    Not included are guide tips, meals other than lunch and Minnesota fishing license.

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     Need fly tying materials but don't live close by?  Give the shop a call, we will be happy to send you what you need.  We will mail out an order the day we receive it, even if it is for just one package of hooks.

 
 

One More Cast Fly Shop

6525 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL 60525

(note: MapQuest has the shop listed in LaGrange Highlands)

(708) 482-4990

 www.onemorecast.com  ~  bluewingolive1@earthlink.net email

Store Hours:  Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 10am-6pm Thur. 10 am-9 pm Sat 9am-5pm Closed on Sundays

 

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