2017 Annual Equipment Swap

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What Is a "Swap"? Turn Old Fishing Equipment into new money or credit toward new equipment! A "Swap" is a sidewalk sale that we have at our location. It is the only time that we will carry used fishing equipment, and it is a great opportunity for anyone to buy or sell their used gear […]

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Rod Building 101 with Mike Rumig

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Gain appreciation for the time, work and effort involved in this process... During this session, Mike will be discussing the art of: Wrapping Guides; Guide Placement; Butt wraps; Cork Selection; Glueing Cork; Reaming Cork; Sanding Cork; Finish Epoxying. HLS will be hosting Rod Building Classes. Please see here for details. Custom Sage One - 6126-4B - Thread […]

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Boxing Day Sale

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

ONE DAY ONLY !! * We will accept all Valid "Bass Pro Shops", "SAIL" and Local Tackle store GIFT CARDS at PAR!! * Value good for In-Stock items & gift card must be second party transferrable. * Store-Wide No Tax Event **In-Stock items ONLY - Minimum $100 purchase. PLUS * Receive a $20 Gift Card for […]

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Black Friday Sale – 2016

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

ONE DAY ONLY - ONLY WITH THIS PRINTED COUPON! Store-Wide No Tax Event PLUS * Receive a $20 Gift Card for every $100 spent !! Save 33% !! * Pre-Tax dollars on Regularly priced / In-Stock items. * Please print this page as your coupon - Offer is only valid with this coupon. ( 8am. […]

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Jim Boni – Steelhead Flies – “Simple Effective Patterns”

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Jim has been Flyfishing for Steelhead for over 30 years. Recently converted to the two handed rod, he has chosen to manipulate several known patterns to catch fish on the local Great Lakes Tributaries. During this session, Jim will demonstrate current trending techniques used by many of the"GURUS" in todays spey world. Jim Boni -A October […]

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2017 – Orvis & Scientific Anglers Product Showcase

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Pedro Bonifacio will do a PKS ( Product Knowledge Session ) for two of his many product lines: Orvis & Scientific Anglers. As the store owner I am fortunate to get an early preview of the new 2016 product to make and forecast buying decisions. During this half day session, you as the customer, will see […]

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Dr. Ian Martin – Quebec Atlantic Salmon – Where, How & Flies to Tie …

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Ian Martin - Quebec Atlantic Salmon. Ian will be discussing and tying flies he uses for the Rivers of the Gaspesie, including The Grand Cascapedia, The Petite-Cascapedia, The Bonaventure and The Rivers of Gaspe - The York, The St.-Jean and The Dartmouth. See here for Ian's spectacular "LES 4 SAISONS" Atlantic Salmon Lodge in the […]

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Arron Varga – Using “Catgut” for Grand River Flies

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Catgut Flies by Arron Varga Catgut Flies by Arron Varga Under Water. Arron with a Grand River Brown Trout while Czech / Euro Nymphing. See here for Arron's Past Guest Presenter Session. See here for Arron's complete BIO. See here for some of Arrons award winning fly patterns.

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Ted Shand – “Have” Night Life – Fishing & Tying Spinner Patterns

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Having a "Night Life!" Ted Shand Night Fishing The Grand River with his Spinner Patterns. Tying & Effectively Fishing Spinner Patterns. See here for Ted's complete BIO. See here or Ted's Past Guest Speaker Session.

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DOUBLE HEADER – PART 2- Brian Morrison – Steelhead – Wild vs Hatchery – Are Hatcheries the Answer ?

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Brian Morrison with a Steelhead from The Copper River near Terrace British Columbia. This the SECOND HALF of the DOUBLE HEADER !! The stocking of propagated fishes has been a fisheries management tool for resource managers for more than a hundred years. During this time, the roles of propagated fish have been deemed to be important […]

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DOUBLE HEADER – PART 1- Alec Medemblik – Making The Most of Quills & Biots

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This the FIRST HALF of the DOUBLE HEADER !! Alec will be demonstrating different techniques to improve the durability and appearance of flies tied with Quills. In addition, you will also learn several new applications for these materials. See here for Alec's complete BIO See here for some of Alec's Flies in the TFC Fly […]

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Joe Penich – Mastering the Hoh Bo Spey Fly

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Joe will be demonstrating the art of tying what is potentially one of the deadliest Steelhead Patterns ever created ... The " Hoh Bo Spey " ... The Hoh Bo Spey is a standard in any steelhead fly fishers arsenal. The Hoh Bo Spey combines realistic profile and movement into one package. The Hoh Bo […]

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Nick Groves – Big Streamers for Big Grand River Browns

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Nick will be tying some of his "Secret Guide" streamer patterns for MONSTER Brown Trout on the Upper Grand River... Nick Groves - Assorted Streamer Patterns. See here for Nick's past Guest Presenter Session. See here for Nick's complete BIO.

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