If you are looking for a gift for the angler on your list , look no further than Reliance Fly and Tackle. We carry all major brands and this year we have brought in some special gifts for this Christmas. For the fly tying fan we have Dave Whitlock edition fly vise bases and coffee mugs. Dr. Slick gift sets and a variety Orvis products. Beforehand make a memory with our ornaments each one containing a hand tied fly. Who ever is on your list whatever their skill set RFT has a gift for them . There is still time for special orders so stop by and we will help find the perfect perfect gift. Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
Reliance Fly & Tackle is located in Reliance, Tennessee is the Hiwassee's only fly shop. But it is so much more nestled in the heart of the Cherokee National Forest on the banks of the Hiwassee River. This area is home to some of the southeast Tennessee’s best trout fishing, hunting, camping, river sports and site seeing. A trip to this area is like a journey back in time. When you're looking to unwind, or get away for a day or two, this is the place to do it all.
The Shop:
- Reliance Fly Shop --- 423-338-7771
- Reliance Fly & Tackle is the areas oldest locally owned fly shop/country store. We are a small store located in Reliance Tn, on the Hiwassee River. If you are in the area chances are we have what you need. Flies, leaders, Tippet, Rods, spinning gear, picnic supplies, Deli, Gas, & Beer. We have several campsites and a bunkhouse for overnight lodging located on Childers Creek behind the store. On Most weekends we do offer smoked chicken and rib dinners.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Christmas gifts
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Stocking truck just went up
It looked to be the smaller truck and that means the bigger fish . Good fishing days are back .
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Flies, flies , flies
Delayed harvest is in full swing and we just received our fall fly order . Stop by for the latest info on the river
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
GOOD NEWS!!!!
Cooper that works at the store just called TWO MORE stock trucks just went up river. TWRA is getting us on line for the season. Come see us for the latest updates on what is working
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Verified stocking!!!!!
Good news Rachel from Reliance Fly and Tackle just saw TWO , Stocking trucks go up. . water temps are right air is crisp this weekend , perfect fishing. And remember it's delayed harvest so it's catch and release so these fished just stocked are here till spring . New flies coming in for this weekend so stop by the store grab the best food in the mountains and the gear you need for a great start to delayed harvest season .
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Stocking????
Quiet word is we got a stocking of brown trout Thursday. Water temps are dropping and the fish are moving. Come and enjoy delayed harvest . Next week our delayed harvest fly patterns come in check it out.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Saturday, September 17, 2016
TFO spin rods
New addition
Friday, May 27, 2016
Memorial day music
Saturday night on the back deck original music by Jason Lee Wilson . All ages welcome smoked BBQ plates while they last. music starts at 7 no cover charge me
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Big brown
Caught Saturday by a local angker 27 inch 5 pound 12 ounce Brown trout . They are in there . Stop by RFT and pic up your supplies to bring in one like this
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Alexis first
6 year old Alexis caught her first trout on a fly rod this weekend using one of our hand tied squirm worms. Way to go
Friday, April 1, 2016
5 year annaversery
5 years open it has been a great time. Thanks to all you that have helped us grow. Stop by this weekend and check our our anniversary sales
Saturday, March 26, 2016
12 pound 12oz rainbow
Bryson Jamerson age 14 landed this monster on a ultralite trout rod. Bryson and his family are good customers of the Reliance Fly & Tackle . stop by and get your gear and head up river they are in there.
Friday, March 25, 2016
Had a visitor
Mayflys are out . he seems to be interested in the Fuentes cigar. Slop here and match our fly's to him and his other friends
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
2 pound 4oz
Javen pulls his biggest rainbow
Hiwassee is fishing great . stop here for all your fishing needs . our prices compare to the box stores.
Fish local ,buy local
Sunday, March 13, 2016
New reps
Our new TFO REO Tom Jindra. And the incredible Wanda Taylor one of the premier women of fly fishing . we have a lot of new product lines coming in with finishing of the addition
Monday, March 7, 2016
Starr Mountain Outfitters
New ship just opened Etowah just up the the road. Covering all your hiking and camping needs 423 781 7695. Check them out
Sunday, March 6, 2016
In the dry
Good production day yesterday we can stand in the dry now . schedule is holding well looks like the first of April to be complete
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Military legacy
90 year old WW 2 and Korean navy vet and his son 101st Vietnam veteran at the store with me . Big thanks to all our vets.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
RENTALS
Coming thus spring wading boots rentals and fly rod rentals . we are excited about offering this service .
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Ground breaking
Today we kicked off construction on the new addition on the store . This will include expanded fly tying material , spin tackle, dinning and ORVIS sections . we hope to have it complete by end of April . stay tuned for updates