New Waterworks Lamson center axis!

An unorthodox solution to a common problem - Come in and Cast one at the Store, You'll be Amazed!

WATERWORK LAMSON CENTER AXIS ROD AND REEL SYSTEM

Since 1983

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About The Compleat Angler

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Make the Most of Tying Season with a well-stocked bench.

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Spring is Coming
Gear is TOO

Take a look at some New Arrivals to the shop - Just in time for the spring runoff.

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FLY RODS

From the tiniest trout stream to the open ocean, we've got fly rods to cover every situation.

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COOLERS & THERMOSES

Because no fishing trip should be without a beverage -- cool or hot -- at the ready.

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Fly Reels for Every Situation

From large arbor saltwater models to classic hardy's, we've got reels to suit every situation, style, and budget.

Our feature picture was taken yesterday - I took a trip back to my hometown in New Jersey and had a few minutes to stroll along the banks of the little hometown creek I fished as a boy - and learned that you can go home again! There were still some nice fish sipping lazily along the far bank - pretty as a picture!

Fishing Report: May 16th

May 16, 2018

Greetings Compleat Anglers! We have lot's of ground (or water) to cover today! And lot's of reports and great pics of awesome fish from our guides and customers on Connecticut and Catskill rivers and L.I. Sound.

Special Fishing Report, May 8th: Catskill Rivers and L.I. Sound

May 09, 2018

If you're contemplating a trip up to the Catskills to fish either the branches of the Delaware, the Beaverkill or the Willowemoc now is the time! There were numerous Compleat Angler clients and staff fishing these rivers over the past few days and showing some great results for it. All Catskill rivers are falling but still at a very healthy flow. Water temperatures on the Delaware branches go from the high 40s to the mid-50s (and 50 degrees is the magic number for the trout to become active.)

Review: Filson Tin Cloth Fishing Bag

May 04, 2018

GoreTex. H2No. Call it what you will, modern waterproof technologies are certainly effective, but they lack a bit of soul. They keep weather out, but they don’t weather well at all. When they age, they often break or simply stop being waterproof. You buy it, use it, and replace it — you don’t hand it down. It’s temporary; a thing designed to be effective but replaced.