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[anorden]

I buy almost exclusively mail order. It is insulting that local shops are charging $2-2.50 for a standard nymph / wooly bugger etc. I dont believe the quality argument holds up so much either - besides once a trout has chewed on a fly a couple of times it probably needs replacing anyway.

http://www.flymail.com/ in the UK is very reasonably priced - they may not have the local BC patterns but thats what imagination is for!

[cutthroat22]

http://www.millersflyshop.com/servlet/StoreFront

Just received a couple dozen (mostly dries) from these guys.   Seem like good quality and the prices were very reasonable.

[awurban@msn.com]

before I started tying my own flies, I picked some up from http://www.cowichanriverflyfishing.com/
If you ever feel like trying to start tying your own flies dont be over whealmed when starting. It seems a bit confusing at first but if you find a local shop or someone to get advice form you can learn pretty quickly. There are some good books and manuals, you will save a bit of money on buying flies and more importantly you can be creative and tie any fly you need. Also catching a fish on a fly you tied is pretty rewarding

[mcallagan]

Another thing I did when I first started tying and occasionally still do if the pattern is complicated is go to a good quality fly store, I usually go to M&Y, and purchase 1 fly of what I want to tie and use it as a sample.

[RG]

Pacific Angler in Vancouver always has the hot patterns readily available and quality is good too.

[Centerpinner]

Berry's in Richmond and West Coast on Hastings...

[BladeKid]

riverside fly and tackle, a really good chunk of the flies are tied in shop there, and of course are of the best quality, maruto and tiempco hooks for all.

[roseph]

I buy them from all the stores (except if they're over $2.50 - that seems to be the top price I will pay), however I usually only buy them to copy at home. 

All the places listed above but Berry's I've found to be the best value.  West Coast, Michael and Young, Fred's Custom and 3 Vets in Vancouver actually has a decent stock.  Not the best organized but also pretty good value.

[Sandman]

If I were to buy instead of tie, I would buy from Geff T

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