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To my loyal & valued customers,

We are on the doorstep of “our season”. We have cooperating temps, willing fish and bugs starting to hatch. The rivers are full of holdover as well as stocked fish. The fisheries and wildlife have initially stocked the Nissitissit River with 800+ 14-16″ Rainbows. The Squannacook River has been stocked with 1200+ 14-16″ Rainbow trout.

Recently, I guided a client on the Squannacook. He caught 3 nice fish, one of which was a holdover Brown about 13-14″. The fish was beautifully colored with nice red spots. It was in great shape after a long arduous winter. Also, one of the shops’ patrons recently caught a wild 7″ Brookie on the Squannacook as well. What a gem of a river we have in our midst.

The rivers have plenty of water for you to enjoy a day on the river. Get out soon before the temps rise to unfishable levels. A day on the river is therapeutic, relaxing, engrossing and undeniably better than a day at the office. If you need help on where to fish, come in to the shop for up to the minute information.

The shops’ website has been totally re-designed. Browse my site and see for yourself its ease of finding what you may be looking for from the shop. Come in and see the new line-up of rods, reels, nets, waders, boots and fly lines that the shop has to offer. The Evening Sun Fly Shop is the most fully stocked area fly shop for all your fly fishing needs.

Dust off your waders, clean your fly lines, adjust those reels and head on out to a favorite spot on an area river. You’ll be glad you did!

The shops’ Rewards Program for 2018 is in full swing. With the rewards program, the Evening Sun Fly Shop is unquestionably the least expensive shop in the country. Come in and see for yourself.. Great service, knowledgeable staff, fully stocked store, major brands and competitive pricing are the Hallmarks of my store. Thanks to everyone for helping to keep me around and service your fly needs.

Thank you & See you on the water,

Charlie Shadan

2018 Class Dates

Check out the classes coming from the shop this spring –

Beginners Fly Fishing School
1) Sunday, October 7th – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Cost is $249
This will make a great gift for your child or spouse if you already are an accomplished angler.

Learn to Nymph Fish Class
1) Sunday, May 6th – 8:00 am -12:00 pm. Cost is $100
2) Sunday, May 6th – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Cost is $100

Please email or call the shop to sign up. Both sessions are SOLD OUT.

The shop is always trying to keep up with the pulse of what is happening across the state. Feel free to ask questions, check out the local maps and seek out any info from us that will help you get better at your craft.

Internet Purchasing vs. ESFS Purchasing

When you take a look at the rewards program being offered and all the products I carry for your needs, it should become apparent that I’m trying to meet the needs of everyone in the fly fishing community.

Please look closely at the rewards program in conjunction with your purchase needs as I can confidently make the claim that with the rewards program the Evening Sun Fly Shop is the least expensive fly shop in America – Bar none!! There is no fly shop that I know or any conglomerate, mega box store that competes with my prices.

Internet Purchasing	Evening Sun Purchasing
Can’t see or touch product	See, touch and feel before you buy
Often you pay for freight/shipping	No freight/shipping charges
No custom fitting on waders or boots, sunglasses or any item where sizing is critical	Try it on before you buy it. Sizing is critical to your purchase
Not usually a knowledgeable, trained person to talk to who has used the product(s)	Well skilled, trained people to talk to and explain your needs
Minimal if at all rewards program	A rewards program that yields up to 31% for your purchasing. Unheard of in the industry!!!

These are at least 5 reasons to consider calling, stopping in, or e-mailing the shop before you CLICK the mouse. You will help to support a local business that truly cares for you as a client and you will pay no more and always get FREE shipping to your door. Please try us out!!

A shop client fell in the Sqannacook River about 1 1/2 weeks ago and lost his rod, reel and line in the swift current. He lost the items below the Cable Pool on the Squannacook River in the Peter Bertozzi section. He fell about 20-30 yards below where the cable crosses the river. If you find the items, please bring them to the shop and I will re-unite them with their rightful owner. As the water recedes, they may become more visible.

Millers River, Squannacook and Nissitissit River Maps

Get your map of the local rivers – Millers River, Squannacook & Nissitissit that Charlie created. 700+ copies have already sold to date. $9.95 each. They are in stock at the fly shop.

These maps make great gifts!