Your Hometown Fly Shop
According to the latest stream side and porch front reports, the Sulphur hatch is on! This is the time of year we have been waiting for. Stop by for what you need to match this most popular hatch!Stream closures for stocking continue, so give the newly introduced fish a few hours to settle. Anglers who are up very early will take fish on small streamers and wooly buggers. Nymphing techniques are effective throughout the day; try hare's ear, pheasant tail, princes and scuds. Soft hackle and sparkle pupa patterns are effective beginning mid day. Look for little black caddis around noon in addition to Blue Quill, Hendricksons, Red Quill, RS2s behind Caddis Patterns. Check out our brands: Winston/ Bauer, T&T, Scott, Ross, Galvan, Redington, Douglas, Cortland and many more.Guided fly fishing available through the season on demand. Gift Certificates available.
About Us
We are a true full service fly shop. Les Shannon established Shannon's Fly & Tackle in 1973. Today we carry on the legacy by offering our clients the highest quality in tackle and fly tying materials. We welcome new anglers young and old with services that includes a guided fly fishing service, an annual fly fishing school,expert tackle and fly selection advice. Our winter fly tying classes appeal to both the beginner and the expert. We were the nation's first Gold Level Endorsed Business by Trout Unlimited and we've been recognized by the State of New Jersey, local watershed associations and the EPA for our strong commitment to conservation of cold water resources and the promotion of the sport of fly fishing. Come on in anytime. Ask for George, Jim, Eric, Lenny, Don, or Gerry !
Services
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Public Water Guide Services
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Raritan Inn Private Water Guide Services
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Shannon's Fly Fishing School
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Weekend Fly Tying Sessions & Tying Videos
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Stream Condition Updates & Fishing Reports
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Trade-In Program for new Fly Rods or Reels
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Shannon's is a Gold Level TU Endorsed Business and a proud supporter of TU & Area Watershed Associations
Store Hours
Mon, Wed - Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tues: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rods & Reels
Abel/ Ross
Bauer
Douglas Outdoors
Echo
G.Loomis
Galvan
Hardy/ Fenwick
Hatch
R. L. Winston
Redington
Scott
St. Croix
Temple Fork Outfitters
Thomas & Thomas
Waders & Boots
Chota
Korkers
Redington
Accessories & Fly Tying
Brodin
Dai Riki
Daiichi
Dr. Slick
Flymen Fishing Company
Hareline
Loon
Mustad
Peak
Regal
Renzetti
Rio
Rumpf
Spirit River
Tiemco
Uni
UTC
Wapsi
Whiting
BRANDS WE CARRY
VIDEOS
Shannon's is proud to partner with Tim & Joan Flagler of Tightline Productions, L.L.C. to bring you exciting fly fishing and tying video content. Shannon's features Tim's videos on our own video page. Tightline Productions videos have been featured on both OrvisNews.com's Fly Fishing Blog and MidCurrent.
