Now I don't have a lot of experience in coming to fly shops but I have to say that Mike, the owner, is an incredibly friendly expert on the subject of fishing and all that goes with it. He knows what flies to use when and in what places. He doesn't hold back and has a great time giving out-of-towners tips on how to be successful in this beautiful place.
Mike also has great pointers on how to stay safe. While we were in his shop he was telling an out-of-town couple about how to be safe when in bear country. He knows Cody well too. He told them where to find good bear mace and us where to get fishing licenses.
My father-in-law (who owns a cabin in Wapiti, about 30 miles outside of Cody) told my husband that the other fly shop in town doesn't do as good of a job helping people to be successful. He says he loves The Humble Fly and after our first trip there meeting Mike and his super friendly borgi (Border Collie/Corgi mix) named Ike, we both do too! read more