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03-27-2018, 06:01 PM
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New fly fishing shop opening soon in Edmonton
It's called Reid's Fly Shop at 168 st and 100 ave. Right now they are still stocking up with goodies but expect to open in early April.
Good news 'cause Cabela's fly fishing sections are going downhill (Norm is no longer at the south store), leaving only the Fishin' Hole.
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03-27-2018, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Flyguy
It's called Reid's Fly Shop at 168 st and 100 ave. Right now they are still stocking up with goodies but expect to open in early April.
Good news 'cause Cabela's fly fishing sections are going downhill (Norm is no longer at the south store), leaving only the Fishin' Hole.
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Sweet! Thanks for the heads-up!
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03-27-2018, 07:34 PM
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Hope they do well. We need something like that here. Is that fairly close to the Boot Factory and Bubbles car wash?
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03-28-2018, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by cranky
Hope they do well. We need something like that here. Is that fairly close to the Boot Factory and Bubbles car wash?
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Yes. According to my anchor man (another story), it's tucked into a little place right near there.
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03-28-2018, 08:20 AM
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Another fishing store for the west end. Guess i'm stuck with cabela's Northeast.
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03-28-2018, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by italk2u
Another fishing store for the west end. Guess i'm stuck with cabela's Northeast.
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google says its 23 minutes from Cabela's NE to the new fly shop... I think that 23 minutes is worth it to support someone local and new, but hey, that's just me.
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03-28-2018, 08:21 AM
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03-28-2018, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Flyguy
Yes. According to my anchor man (another story), it's tucked into a little place right near there.
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10023 168 Street
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03-28-2018, 08:35 AM
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When are they opening?
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03-28-2018, 09:47 AM
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I think this gentleman is from WSS at one time. I had a great chat with him and i expect that his venture will be well done and well received by the FFC & SFC
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04-06-2018, 02:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Flyguy
It's called Reid's Fly Shop at 168 st and 100 ave. Right now they are still stocking up with goodies but expect to open in early April.
Good news 'cause Cabela's fly fishing sections are going downhill (Norm is no longer at the south store), leaving only the Fishin' Hole.
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What happened to Norm?
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04-07-2018, 05:24 PM
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Is it open yet? Any reviews?
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04-07-2018, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bushrat
Is it open yet? Any reviews?
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Yes it opened at 8 this morning. I went around 9 and there was lots of people there already. Nice shop, quite roomy for growth, good parking. As I figured Reid carries a lot of fly tying supplies that is not available to us from the other 2 sources. I was impressed with the shop at it's early stages, it will only get better 
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04-07-2018, 06:53 PM
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Went there after lunch at the Olive Garden. Challenging for me to find but won't be a problem again!
Some interesting new stuff I hadn't seen before so worth the trip.
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04-07-2018, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Flyguy
Went there after lunch at the Olive Garden. Challenging for me to find but won't be a problem again!
Some interesting new stuff I hadn't seen before so worth the trip.
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Lunch at the Olive Garden  must be nice!!
All I could afford was A&W 
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04-07-2018, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Stryker2
Yes it opened at 8 this morning. I went around 9 and there was lots of people there already. Nice shop, quite roomy for growth, good parking. As I figured Reid carries a lot of fly tying supplies that is not available to us from the other 2 sources. I was impressed with the shop at it's early stages, it will only get better |
Sounds great. Will make a point to check it out next time I get to Edmonton.
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04-09-2018, 02:24 PM
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Normmmm???
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Originally Posted by Justfishin73
What happened to Norm?
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Is Norm the bald guy that worked there?
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04-09-2018, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by calvin
Is Norm the bald guy that worked there?
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Norm worked at Cabela's South.
In the new year he left Cabela's and is now working for the city (I believe).
Good for him. I hope I can get out fishing with him again this year. Believe me, he can teach you A LOT if he's so inclined.
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04-10-2018, 08:27 AM
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yes, he seemed to know his stuff. i liked talking to him as i think he had a lot of knowledge and want too imposing.
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04-10-2018, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ShortsideK
Norm worked at Cabela's South.
In the new year he left Cabela's and is now working for the city (I believe).
Good for him. I hope I can get out fishing with him again this year. Believe me, he can teach you A LOT if he's so inclined.
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Good to hear, know him from way back. No clue how those guys at Cabelas survive on minimum wage, couldn't imagine.
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04-10-2018, 09:35 AM
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Yessir
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04-11-2018, 06:46 PM
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Popped in to Reid's Fly Shop today and glad I did. Great place and I felt very comfortable with Reid. I picked up a Loop Q series rod and some fly line. i will be back
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04-12-2018, 08:09 AM
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Yes, Norm was the bald guy
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04-15-2018, 04:28 AM
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Was there this week. Reid was a good guy, but the other too weren’t super friendly-I think they were tired. Cool shop and they’re off to a decent start. I think they might need a few more products.
Overall experience 8/10!
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04-15-2018, 09:41 AM
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I was hoping to purchase fly tying materials on line but so far it doesn't seem like they set up for it?
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05-02-2018, 10:37 PM
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Yes, Norm was the bald guy
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Was he the guy who sat next to Cliff.?
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05-03-2018, 09:30 AM
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Dropped some $$ on flies they have a few unique ones, leader material and some fly tying stuff. Not the lowest prices but I'm happy to support a local fly shop.
Also checked out a couple of spey rods and they have some good deals right now. Not in my plans yet....but....you never know.
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04-21-2018, 09:00 AM
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Going to Edmonton mid May and Reid's will be a must stop.... 
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07-07-2018, 01:13 AM
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Norm!
YEAH! Norm was the bald guy! What an absolute champ. I can't even begin to stress that enough! Beer time NORM!
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08-04-2019, 07:51 PM
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Went in today.
Only thing they did not have I wanted was multicolored florescent tippet line for my euro-nymphing setups.
Young guy working there was very nice and knowledgeable.
I'll be back.
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