Open Day Fly Fishing Nation Pro Shop in Köln

The fly-fishing shop opened its doors in early February of this year.
The fly-fishing shop opened its doors in early February of this year.

 

On Saturday the 26th of August the Fly Fishing Nation Pro Shop held a small show at its location in the old centre of Köln, with several presentations and special deals for the people that visited the shop.

Text and pictures by Rudy van Duijnhoven

Rolf Baginsky (not on the picture) had some of his splitcane rods at display and he was present too to talk about splitcane rod-building.
Rolf Baginsky (not on the picture) had some of his splitcane rods at display and he was present too to talk about splitcane rod-building.

 

The shop has a nice, open atmosphere with an upper part and a lower part at the back.
The shop has a nice, open atmosphere with an upper part and a lower part at the back.

 

There are courses run on fly-casting and fly-tying at regular times, one could subscribe for one of these at the front desk.
There are courses run on fly-casting and fly-tying at regular times, one could subscribe for one of these at the front desk.

 

A nice display of fly-rods and there is art by Peter Perch to be found all across the shop.
A nice display of fly-rods and there is art by Peter Perch to be found all across the shop.

 

The lower part holds the clothing from different well-known brands like Patagonia, Guideline, Orvis, Fishpond, Loop and Vision.
The lower part holds the clothing from different well-known brands like Patagonia, Guideline, Orvis, Fishpond, Loop and Vision.

 

Some of the more expensive fly-reels are securely locked away…
Some of the more expensive fly-reels are securely locked away…

 

Peter Perch was present too and made some fine prints in the back garden of the shop. Of perch of course…
Peter Perch was present too and made some fine prints in the back garden of the shop. Of perch of course…

 

There will be a film evening around “Una – The One”, a film by Jonas Borinski, followed by some rounds of discussions on the 26th of October in Köln. Look for more information at www.balkanrivers.net.
There will be a film evening around “Una – The One”, a film by Jonas Borinski, followed by some rounds of discussions on the 26th of October in Köln. Look for more information at www.balkanrivers.net.

 

A full display of glitter stuff for tying large streamers.
A full display of glitter stuff for tying large streamers.

 

The shops has fly-rods of brands like Sage, Redington, Loop, Vision, Orvis, etc. in stock.
The shops has fly-rods of brands like Sage, Redington, Loop, Vision, Orvis, etc. in stock.

 

Rows of tying thread, flat tinsel, round tinsel, plus much more.
Rows of tying thread, flat tinsel, round tinsel, plus much more.

 

Apart from the very nice shop, Fly Fishing Nation Pro Shop runs an up to date webshop with all the products too.
Apart from the very nice shop, Fly Fishing Nation Pro Shop runs an up to date webshop with all the products too.

 

Fly Fishing Nation Pro Shop
Auf dem Berlich 30
50667 Köln
Germany
Tel. +49 (0)221 – 1690 1348
Website: www.ffnproshop.com

Opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 10.00-19.00 hours
Saturday: 09.00-18.00 hours

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