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To my loyal & valued customers,  

The month of August weather-wise was in my opinion just dandy. Some crisp mornings accentuated the hots days and provided a respite from the humidity and heat. We are on to September as usually we enjoy some spectacular weather before the snow flies.

Our area rivers are low and warm but still producing some fish. A client came in Thursday and reported that he and another fellow caught several brookies and some nice rainbows on a stretch of the Squannacook. Bonus Time!!

The Swift River is holding up nicely and is providing fish on a daily basis. The flows seem to be steady and about 100+CFS or so. The brook trout are moving in for their fall “urge to merge”. Reports from a few people have indicated that they have landed some brookies in the 8 -10″ range.

I went to the Swift River last week and landed 2 nice fish. My buddy landed one. It was a day well spent in the glorious sunshine standing in 55-58 degree water. As I was fishing and standing in the clear, clean water I wondered “What are the poor people doing”. My experience made me feel richer for having done it.

The Millers River is still holding some nice browns that are rising to some dries. Arrive at 5 pm and fish till dark – 7:30 or so and have a ball for a couple of hours.

The Connecticut River in Pittsburgh, NH. as well as the Saco River in North Conway, NH. are both candidates for you to wet a line over the next couple of months. Come into the shop and get some ideas and directions on where to fish these fine fisheries.

When you are in North Conway stop and see my friend, Steve Angers, who owns the North Country Fly Shop http://www.northcountryangler.com/ and tell him I sent you.

He will give you a free fishing map of the Mount Washington Valley that is chock full of valuable information on fishing in that area. Steve says that the BIG FISH are starting to move during their fall spawning – Big Bright Flies are the order of the day. See Steve for some intel. He’s a great guy and very helpful.

See you on the water, and remember “You don’t need a tee time to fish”.

Regards, Charlie Shadan

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Three Rivers Stocking Group 9th Annual Auction – Sept. 16th

The Three Rivers Stocking Group will be holding their 9th annual fundraising auction/banquet on September 16, 2019. Try to attend as there will be lots of great items for reasonable prices as well as a fine dinner that accompanies the festivities. Check out their website for details: http://www.threeriversstocking.com/events.html 

This group is responsible for stocking the Lamprey, Cocheco, Isinglas and Exeter Rivers in southeast NH. Their efforts allow us to fish these rivers during the fall and early winter. Please support their fundraising efforts by attending and having a fine meal as well as garnering some new items. This group deserves all of our support.

New MerchandiseSeptember — Wader Sale

The shop has over 25 nets available for anyone interested in upgrading their worn, outdated net. Most of these nets have a rubber bag which helps with releasing the fish unharmed as well as freeing up your hooks from the netting.

All waders in the shop are going on sale to make room for new styles. The sale runs thru September 30th. Save as much as $100.00 on selected pairs of Redington Waders. I have worn Redington waders for 4 years and they have been trouble-free. Come in to see the lineup of waders and save some cash.

Korkers, Korkers, Korkers — the most comfortable and adaptive wading boots on the market. The shop is fully stocked with all the sizes and styles. Come see for yourself.

The latest in Ross Reels have arrived at the shop – made in America with stellar technology and lifetime guarantee. There are over 75 reels in the shop for you to look over.

2019 Upcoming Events

Beginners “Learn to Fly Fish School” Sunday, October 6th — 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
All equipment provided if necessary. Includes lunch $249.00 – ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT!

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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!!

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SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?

The ESFS will be running every month interesting factoids…..

The Autumnal Equinox falls on September 23, 2019, at 3:50 A.M. EDT. At this time, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness.

Millers River maps

Finally in. Come and take a look at the latest & greatest map created by the shop for this river.

Squannacook and Nissitissit maps

Get your map of the local rivers – the Squannacook & Nissitissit that I created in the store. 700+ copies have already sold to date. These maps will make great gifts.

Good News: Lost & Found Items

The two fly boxes that were found on the Nissitissit River were reunited with their rightful owner. Thanks to John A. for bringing them in. This is a good example of a fly fisherman being honest and empathetic to other fly people. It is nice to have a local fly shop to assist in recovery efforts.

Still looking for the owner of a net and lanyard that were turned into the shop’s “Lost & Found” dept. Come in or call and identify your items and we will be more than happy to reunite you with your possessions.

To my loyal & valued customers,  

The water temps are closely resembling the air temps on our area streams and rivers. Fishing has slowed down most places except for the Swift and Deerfield.

The Farmington in Connecticut is also worth a days’ trip as nice browns and rainbows are being netted daily. The flows on the Swift River are really engaging as they hover between 50-100 CFS daily.

It is truly our summertime oasis! Reports of 8-12 fish per day are not uncommon from many of the seasoned anglers who visit the river weekly.

Come get your share of fun, and poke a few nice fish as you leave your cares where they belong when you fish — Behind you!!

I’m just back from a short trip to Montana on the Bighorn River in Fort Smith. We had to employ the use of drift boats for 3+ days as the water was 9500 CFS. A good flow is 3000+ CFS.

The boat got us to great spots where we could anchor and fish in some knee-deep water. There were 4 of us on the trip and I can safely say over the duration of our trip we hooked/netted over 200+ fish with none smaller than 15″. The largest and there were many this size was 19″. Browns and Rainbows were the order of the day. What a trip!!

Don’t forget about the Evening Sun partnering program at the shop. We are bringing together people to fish with new friends in all sorts of new places. Sign up with the shop to meet new people to fish with like-minded anglers. Call or e-mail if you want to join a group of people interested in fishing and going places with new folks. I really would like to help so feel free to sign up and join the group.

Great to be a small part of your fly fishing experience. See you at the shop and thank you.

Fish Hard, Fish Deep, Fish Often.
See you on the water,

Charlie Shadan

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New Merchandise – August Wader Sale

The shop has over 25 nets available for anyone interested in upgrading their worn, outdated net. Most of these nets have a rubber bag which helps with releasing the fish unharmed as well as freeing up your hooks from the netting.

All waders in the shop are going on sale to make room for new styles. The sale starts August 1st and runs thru September 30th. Save as much as $100.00 on selected pairs of Redington Waders. I have worn Redington waders for 4 years and they have been trouble-free. Come in to see the lineup of waders and save some cash.

Korkers, Korkers, Korkers — the most comfortable and adaptive wading boots on the market. The shop is fully stocked with all the sizes and styles. Come see for yourself.

The latest in Ross Reels have arrived at the shop – made in America with stellar technology and lifetime guarantee. There are over 75 reels in the shop for you to look over.

Rivers Report:

Pittsburgh, NH – Home of the trophy stretch on the Connecticut River is also producing nice size Brookies, Browns, Rainbows and Salmon.

Below Murphy Dam is also yielding some very large Browns. Below Murphy’s is clear cold water and a haven for some surprisingly large fish. 

As you can see there are still places to have a great time and all you need is the inspiration to travel there and have yourself a day or two to remember. Get out and make a memory!

2019 Upcoming Events

Beginners “Learn to Fly Fish School” Sunday, October 6th — 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
All equipment provided if necessary. Includes lunch $249.00

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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!!

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SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?

The ESFS will be running every month interesting factoids…..

August is National Goat Cheese Month!

Millers River maps

Finally in. Come and take a look at the latest & greatest map created by the shop for this river.

Squannacook and Nissitissit maps

Get your map of the local rivers – the Squannacook & Nissitissit that I created in the store. 700+ copies have already sold to date. These maps will make great gifts.

Good News: Lost & Found Items

The two fly boxes that were found on the Nissitissit River were reunited with their rightful owner. Thanks to John A. for bringing them in. This is a good example of a fly fisherman being honest and empathetic to other fly people. It is nice to have a local fly shop to assist in recovery efforts.

Still looking for the owner of a net and lanyard that were turned into the shop’s “Lost & Found” dept. Come in or call and identify your items and we will be more than happy to reunite you with your possessions.

To my loyal & valued customers,  Happy 4th of July to all and your families. Our freedom as a nation cannot be understated! Thanks to all who have fought to make this country what it is today!!

The fly shop is playing CUPID! Want to fish new water? Want to find some new guys/woman to fish with? Want to do all this reasonably and not break the bank? Please e-mail the shop, call in or stop by to get your name on a list to fish with new friends, like-minded people who want to get away for 2-3 days where you can drive to your location and split the costs.

I frequently hear from folks that they don’t have anyone to fish with and would like to meet some people to share a day on the water with. Here’s your chance. There are many pristine places waiting for you to arrive. I really want to help you with this.

Thanks to everyone for supporting my shop and allowing me to be your areas “local” fly shop. I appreciate your loyalty and patronage. I would not be here without you.

Fish Hard, Fish Deep, Fish Often.
See you on the water,

Charlie Shadan

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July Activities 30% MORE SALE

The shop will be closed on July 4th in observance of the holiday.

The shop will be closed on July 14th as I will be in Montana on a short trip trying to stick some sharp objects in a trouts’ mouth. The shop will re-open on July 17th. I will come back with lots of lies!! My time will be spent on the BIGHORN RIVER.

July can be a very hot month and the shop is celebrating with a HOT SALE.

Purchase any items of value exceeding $100.00 from the shop during July 2019 and receive 30% more in free merchandise. 

• Purchase $100.00 and get $ 30.00 free items
• Purchase $200.00 and get $ 60.00 free items
• Purchase $300.00 and get $ 90.00 free items
• Purchase $500.00 and get $150.00 free items

Need new waders, rod, reel, net, etc. Now is the time. Don’t miss out on this sale. The sale cannot be used with the regular Rewards Program for 2019 at the shop.

Rivers Report:

The area rivers are beginning to recede. The warm weather is on our doorstep(s). Get your piece of what is left out here and get on the rivers, streams, ponds, etc. before Mother Nature shuts off the opportunity.

The Nissitissit and Squannacook are still yielding some nice fish.

The Swift River is our area oasis, with cold, clean water, large salmon and rainbows, some brook trout being the order of the day. 

The Millers River is coming down and is a solid place to spend a day. Check Ken Elmer’s blog https://millersriverflyfishingforum.blogspot.com/ for up to date info.

Up north the Waloomsac River in Bennington, VT. and the Black River in Weathersfield, VT. are places to catch large angry trout.

Pittsburgh, NH – The Connecticut River is on fire. Many large brook trout are being brought to net along with some fine rainbows and salmon.

Call the shop for details on any of these rivers. I recently spent 1 1/2 days on the Waloomsac River and netted 20+ Rainbows and Browns in the range of 14″ – 19″/ Luck was on my side.

2019 Upcoming Events

Beginners “Learn to Fly Fish School” Sunday, October 6th — 8:00am – 5:00pm
All equipment provided if necessary. Includes lunch $249.00

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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!!

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SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?

The ESFS will be running every month interesting factoids…..

Fireworks were first used to celebrate July Fourth in 1777. Congress chose fireworks as a way to celebrate the first anniversary. They were ignited over Philadelphia. The celebration also included bonfires and bells.

Millers River maps

Finally in. Come and take a look at the latest & greatest map created by the shop for this river.

Squannacook and Nissitissit maps

Get your map of the local rivers – the Squannacook & Nissitissit that I created in the store. 700+ copies have already sold to date. These maps will make great gifts.

Good News: Lost & Found Items

The two fly boxes that were found on the Nissitissit River were reunited with their rightful owner. Thanks to John A. for bringing them in. This is a good example of a fly fisherman being honest and empathetic to other fly people. It is nice to have a local fly shop to assist in recovery efforts.

Still looking for the owner of a net and lanyard that were turned into the shop’s “Lost & Found” dept. Come in or call and identify your items and we will be more than happy to reunite you with your possessions.