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Fly & Tackle

Collection: Fly & Tackle


Looking for a place to satisfy your angling addiction? Look no further than the Jenks Fly & Tackle shop, located in the historic Jenks Building in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, just a stone's throw away from the picturesque Cuyahoga River. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice looking to cast your first line, this shop has everything you need to reel in the big one. From hand-tied flies to state-of-the-art reels, the staff at Jenks Fly & Tackle will have you hooked in no time. So why wait? Head on down to the Jenks Building and get ready to catch some fish!
America's Newest Trout Fishery

Trout Fishing the Middle Cuyahoga

"In the most delightful turn of events, the Cuyahoga River, once a sorry spectacle of our industrial excess, has been scrubbed and scoured to such a shining state that the trout do now merrily gambol in its waters as if to mock the follies of man's past endeavors."

Fly Fishing Tips and Resources

We've scoured the web for the best tips and tricks of the masters, and the most beautiful places to present a fly to the most glorious of aquatic creatures.

Fly Fishing Sources

Surgeon General's Warning:

Fly fishing is highly addictive and may result in the following side effects: excessive daydreaming about rivers, uncontrollable urges to discuss the subtleties of casting with anyone who'll listen, an alarming willingness to wake up at ungodly hours, and an inability to walk past a body of water without imagining the perfect fly.

Use caution! Fly fishing may lead to a permanent reduction in disposable income, an increase in stories about "the one that got away," and an irreversible state of bliss when in proximity to trout.


Fly Fishing Setups for Various Fish Species

Fly Rod, Reel, and Line Setups for Popular Fish Species

Trout

Trout

Rod: 8'6" to 9' 4-6 weight medium-action rod

Reel: Mid-arbor reel with smooth drag

Line: Weight-forward floating line for dry flies, nymphing line for subsurface

Bass

Bass

Rod: 9' 6-8 weight fast-action rod

Reel: Large-arbor reel with strong drag system

Line: Weight-forward floating line or sink-tip for deep waters

Pike

Pike

Rod: 9' 8-10 weight fast-action rod

Reel: Large-arbor reel with excellent drag for powerful runs

Line: Intermediate or sinking line for subsurface fishing

Muskie

Muskie

Rod: 9' 10-12 weight fast-action rod

Reel: Heavy-duty reel with powerful drag system

Line: Intermediate or sinking line to get flies down to depth

Steelhead

Steelhead

Rod: 10' 7-9 weight medium to fast-action rod (or switch rod for spey casting)

Reel: Large-arbor reel with smooth, reliable drag

Line: Weight-forward floating line with sink tips

Walleye

Walleye

Rod: 9' 6-8 weight medium-action rod

Reel: Mid to large-arbor reel

Line: Intermediate or sinking line to reach deeper fish