J T Fly Shop — Local services in Union

While I'm sure their fly fishing stuff is great, I can only speak to their tackle. As one who fishes from a boat and from the shore in the area I count on their live bait(shiners worms etc.) as well as their tackle. Extensive collection of Gary Yamamoto rubber as well as all the hooks lines and sinkers you will ever need for fresh water fishing in Connecticut. The next nearest place that can top his selection is Cabelas and that's a bit of a haul. Quite frankly, on some items, JT's is less expensive than the big store. Plus you get the knowledge of people who know the waterways in the area and can help steer you to a successful...

JT’s offers a good selection of equipment and fly tying materials. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and remarkably tolerant of B.S.ers. They provide a no nonsense guide service that can cater to individual needs from the beginner who doesn’t know enough to ask the right questions, to the expert who just wants to know the area better. I have also found them to be helpful when planning a trip. I have been fly fishing many years and believe JT’s is the best shop east...

Lue was very helpful right off the bat when I called. To see what they had for fly combo set up’s, and right away he listed off a few of there products. So I went to the shop to find a vast verity of fly gear and everything else that goes along with fishing. He helped me pick out the orvis encounter 9’ 5wt and can’t wait to try he also talked to me about leaders and waits. Even offered to assist me on the weekends! Awesome place great guy will definitely be a...