October 2024 Update

To my loyal & valued customers,

With every tomorrow comes a promise for a new beginning. I’m hoping that “tomorrow” brings a new stocking of fish in our area rivers by the DFW in MA. We need rain so please do your best imitation of a rain dance but don’t let anyone see you as they might think you are CRAZY. Just tell ’em Charlie sent you!

Just back from a trip to Maine where I caught breathtaking colorful Kennebago Brook Trout! These fish are native not just wild – an important distinction. They ranged in size from 11″ – 13″. I was mesmerized by their BEAUTY. I was alone in the wilderness and their majesty was all I needed. Mother Nature gave more to me than I needed! I fish every fall with my good friend Lou Zambello and stay at his house behind the gate. This year was magical except for Thursday when I got as wet as the fish as nature opened its doors to a deluge of rain on me. I came Home!! There’s always next year. Pouring rain and me are oil and water.

Alert: Remember all Redington waders are on sale at a 20% discount / 22% discount for cash sales through December 31, 2024. Pair these waders with Korkers wading boots and treat yourself to a “pair that will beat a fullhouse”! Style, comfort, reasonable pricing and dependability are their hallmarks. (Promo not to be used with Rewards Program)

All fly tying items – hooks, vises, materials, wires, tinsels, thread etc. are 10% off during October and November 2024 with a minimum purchase of $60.00. (Promo not to be used with Rewards Program)

Pat Perkins — In addition to building a superb bamboo rod is now doing restorations on all types of bamboo rods. If you have a bamboo road and it is in need of repair, please contact the shop for details.

Thank you & See you on the water,

Charlie Shadan

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ESFS Future October 2024 Classes

October 6th — Beginner’s Fly Fishing School — SOLD OUT

October 13th — Beginner’s Fly Fishing School — SOLD OUT

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If you have excess fly-tying materials — hooks, feather, beads, please bring them into the shop. We are going to begin a monthly donation to Project Healing Waters Fly Tying program. Myself and Jon Sweatman will coordinate getting these materials to the program each month.

Thank you for your kindness to these veterans.

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So You Think You Know Everything?

The ESFS will be running every month interesting factoids…

The Oktoberfest is one of the world’s largest beer festivals and is held annually in Munich, Germany, during the first two weeks of October.

The festival began in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.

Today, Oktoberfest is a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors from around the world who come to enjoy traditional Bavarian food, music, and of course, beer.

The festival is known for its lively atmosphere, with people dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing and singing and dancing to traditional German music.