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    Default Gary Warren had a small fly shop in Sacramento

    Gary Warren is gone now but was a very popular fly fishing guide on the Fall River and Hat Creek.

    Gary had a small fly shop here in town for a short while.

    He worked at a shop in the south area, The Sports Den.

    He also worked with me at the Tower of Sports.

    He moved up near Burney, CA and went to work for Spring Creek Anglers.

    He later moved up to Oregon.



    Anyone remember his fly shop?

    Anyone remember what the name of the shop was?

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    Not sure I remember Gary but I was wondering what ever became of Mike Monroe.

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    Mike Monroe closed his shop, The Fly Hutch - Sacramento, and retired some years ago.

    Mike is a world class fly fisher and fly tier.

    Several of my friends fish with him.

    I believe he still lives in Sacramento.

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    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

    567 Barber Street
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    Hey Billy -

    I remember Gary and his Shop...always a pleasant and helpful time in his presence.

    Thanks for the memory.

    Bob

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    Along with Bill, Gary was one of the great guys in the industry. I bought my first Powell fly rod from him at his shop near the corner of Fruitridge and 65th. A short time later, Gary moved into Wayne Cortipasi's (sp?) sports shop on Florin Road. A little fly shop history in Sacramento.

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    I remember a small fly shop on Fulton Ave on the right heading towards the Freeway. It was about 6 blocks or so from the freeway. Don't recall the name however. Probably 30+ years ago.

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    I spent a lot of time in the Hutch and still have a couple of the old Scott G rods and Hardy reels that Mike outfitted me with. He taught me a lot about tying and fishing. Glad to hear that he is still on the right side of the grass. I agree, a great talent.

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    Mike was very famous for his sophisticated fly tying classes.
    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

    567 Barber Street
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    Email: billkiene63@gmail.com
    Cell: 530/753-5267
    Web: www.billkiene.com

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    Default Mike's Shad Fly....

    I always thought Mike was one of the most practical tyers I've seen. Never using anything more than was necessary to catch whatever fish he was after. For example, his Shad flies consisted of a tapered floss body, bead chain eyes and tying thread of the same color (flo. orange, pink or chartreuse). All tied on a Mustad 3908c hook.
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    Not to mention the "Rancho Seco Killer," one of the simplest and most effective leech patterns I have ever used.

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