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"I have spent my life seeking all that's still unsung"

TCO Fly Shop Online

The Staff here at TCO Fly Shop is versed on a wide array of fly fishing specialties... from Sailfish to Sunfish, someone in our family has experienced it! Choices for Rods, Reels Waders, etc. are unique to all of us. Browse below to get a feel for the different preferences that we all have for our gear. If you have questions about what may be right for you, please e-mail us, TCO Fly Shop, we are always here to help! Have Fun! 
 


First Bonefish on the GD reel!, Andros

Tony Gehman - TCO President
Tony was and will always be mesmerized by water. From an early age he passed many days walking in creeks, turning rocks and enjoying the energy that only running water can offer. Like the rest of the TCO family, Trout was the primary target, but after exploring the Bahamas, Florida Keys and other tropical destinations, Bonefish, Tarpon & Permit quickly became the main focus.

Favorite Rods:
Sage 7'10" 00wt TXL
Sage 7'10" 4wt TXL
Winston 8' 6" 5wt B2X
Sage 9' 7wt XP
Winston 11' 7wt B2X
Sage 9' 8wt XP
Sage 9' 8wt Xi2
Sage 9' 9wt Xi2
Favorite Reels:
Sage 3100
Lamson LiteSpeed LP 1.5
Ross Evolution 2
Sage 3400D
Sage 3500D
Abel Super 7 "Dead Style"
Favorite Waders & Boots:
Simms G3 Waders
Simms:
Guide Studded AquaStealth
L2 Boot AquaStealth
Flats Sneaker

Favorite Lines & Leaders
RIO Selective Trout
RIO Grand
RIO Bonefish Taper
Varivas Tippet
RIO Leaders & Tippet



Nice Cuda in the Florida Keys
Chad Horrigan - TCO Sales Manager
Chad has been fishing ever since he could walk! Mike, his dad, took him to Montana every year and taught him the essentials and finesse of casting a fly to a trout. Chad enjoys nymphing for large brown trout and fooling them on the lightest gear possible! Chad also competed in the 2004 OLN Fly Fishing Masters.
Favorite Rods:
Winston 7'6" 3wt WT
Sage 383-4 SLT
Winston IBIS 8'6" 4wt
Favorite Reels:
Ross Evolution 1.5
Orvis CFO III
Tibor Riptide
Favorite Waders & Boots:
Simms Classic Guide Waders
Simms L2 Boot, Felt/Stud
Korkers Konvertible Boot

Favorite Lines & Leaders
SA Mastery Trout
RIO Selective Trout Line



Fresh Steelhead, Erie Trib PA
Jerry Hutchko - TCO Web Operations & Shipping Manager
Jerry's background comes from the backpacking/hiking world. His passion lies in the thousands of wooded acres and hidden brook trout streams of the Appalachian Moutains. Jerry can usually be found poking around a tiny mountain creek somewhere or developing a fly to fool those feisty brookies!
Favorite Rods:
Winston 6' 6" 2wt WT
Sage 8' 4wt SLT
Sage 9' 8wt FLi

Favorite Reels:
Sage 3100
Ross Rhythm 1.5
Ross Big Game #4

Favorite Waders & Boots:
Simms Classic Guide Wader
Korkers Konvertible Boot

Favorite Lines & Leaders
RIO Selective Trout
RIO Grand
Frog Hair Tippet



Fat Rainbow on The "Tully", PA
John Haws - TCO Sales Manager
John joins us from Colorado... Basalt CO to be exact! He lived right on the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers... Imagine that!
John has fished most of his life for trout and other fish of the West. He is now excited to pursue some of the East Coast's other targets like Smallmouth Bass, Stripers and Albacore to name a few. John has fallen in love with the trout of the Tully right in our backyard. "These fish are big and they fight harder than most western trout"
Favorite Rods:
Sage 7'10" 4wt TXL
Winston 9' 5wt B2X
Sage 691-4 XP
Favorite Reels:
Ross Evolution #1.5
Lamson Lightspeed #2
Lamson Velocity #3
Favorite Waders & Boots:
Simms Classic Guide
Simms RiverTek Boot

Favorite Lines & Leaders
RIO Selective Trout
RIO Clouser Taper
RIO Grande



Nancy on Elk Creek, PA
Nancy Murphy - TCO Main Line, Philadelphia Manager
Nancy has been involved in the fly fishing industry for many years! From opening shops, to fully merchandising others. Nancy is a huge asset to TCO and in the growth of our brand! In addition to aiding in the opening of new locations for TCO, Nancy also founded B&BFlyFish. This is TCO's new business that incorporates teaching fly fishing in a bed and breakfast or historic inn setting. What a great way to spend a weekend! For more info on B&BFlyFish click here: B&BFlyFish
Favorite Rods:
Sage 8' 4wt SLT
Winston 8' 6" 5wt B2X
Favorite Reels:
Sage 3100
Ross Evolution 2
Favorite Waders & Boots:
Simms Womens Wader

Favorite Lines & Leaders
RIO Selective Trout
RIO Grand



Big Brown in NY State
Mike Wittwer - TCO Shop Sales Manager
Mike comes to TCO from upstate NY. Mike has spent several years in the Florida Keys guiding and "hanging out". His passion lies in pursuing BIG browns on the no-name rivers in the East. Although, the thrill of hooking and sending Tarpon 5 feet in the air is still very much a part of Mikes daily day dreaming! If your passion is fly fishing and all the intricacies around the sport, then you need to talk to Mike! You will be hard pressed to find someone who is into the details of fly rods, reels, and gear then Mike!
Favorite Rods:
Sage 9' 5wt XP
Winston 8'6" 5wt B2X
Favorite Reels:
Ross Evolution 1.5
Tibor Riptide
Favorite Waders & Boots:
Simms G3 Waders
Simms RiverTek Boot

Favorite Lines & Leaders
SA Mastery Trout
SA Mastery Saltwater Taper
RIO Selective Trout
RIO Grand

 

Big Brown on Spring Creek, PA
Mike Horrigan - TCO Partner
Mike was a longtime customer of TCO, then became a partner after retiring from his "normal job". Mike spends 1/2 the year in the Florida Keys and the other half in Montana. As you can tell he is offered the best of what fly fishing has to offer! Mike enjoys targeting sailfish from his 24' Contender while in the Keys and Rainbows on the Missouri while in MT.
Favorite Rods:
Sage 9' 5wt XP
Sage 1090-4 Xi2
Sage 1190-4 Xi2
Sage 1290-4 Xi2
Favorite Reels:
Ross Evolution 1.5
Tibor Riptide
Tibor Gulfstream
Tibor Pacific
Favorite Waders & Boots:
Simms Classic Guide Pant
Simms L2 Boot, Felt/Stud

Favorite Lines & Leaders
SA Mastery Trout
SA Mastery Saltwater Taper
RIO Saltwater Versi-Tip
RIO Leaders & Tippet



Bluefish Teeth!, IBSP, NJ
Dean Druckenmiller - TCO Guide
Dean has fished as long as any other TCO Family member! He was raised by a fanatic Fly Fishing dad that taught him the art of fishing on Penn's Creek, PA. Dean floats the Lehigh River, and has raised the awareness that this river deserves! Dean is responsible for the "gathering of the minds" that will make filling the Francis Walter Dam a reality! This means COLD water for the Lehigh all year long!! A day with Dean, whether on a trout stream or Salt water coastline is always a learning experience!
Favorite Rods:
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Favorite Reels:
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Favorite Waders & Boots:
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Favorite Lines & Leaders
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Striper in the surf, IBSP, NJ
Jake Markezin - TCO Guide
Jake hails from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. He first began to throw at the age of 10 on a local bass pond. From there Jake has traveled throughout the Rocky Mountain states and the Pacific Northwest, as well as, up and down the East Coast in pursuit of all types of species - on the fly. Western waters he has fished include the Snake, the Metolius and the Deschutes to name a few. One of his favorite destinations is Martha's Vineyard, with annual trips to the Vineyard being a ritual with a groups of friends.
Favorite Rods:
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Favorite Reels:
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Favorite Waders & Boots:
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Favorite Lines & Leaders
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Tarpon at night, Puerto Rico
John Guldin - Field Tester and Product Advisor
John was taught by his father to tie flies at age five. Fly fishing came along a little later. John has been fly fishing for over 40 years. He has passed along his knowledge of fly fishing and tying to many others over the years. John writes regularly for All About Fly Fishing, an Internet magazine devoted to all aspects of fly fishing, and works with us at TCO as a field consultant and advisor regarding aspects of fly fishing in Puerto Rico. He is an amateur entomologist, focusing primarily on caddis flies, and bases newly developed patterns on the knowledge gained from his studies. When not pursuing some species of freshwater or salt water fish, he passes the time between fishing trips practicing law in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Favorite Rods:
Orvis 7'9" 5wt Superfine
Orvis 9' 5wt T3
Sage 9' 8wt XP
Sage 9' 9wt Xi2

Favorite Reels:
Orvis CFO II
Abel .5
Abel Super 8

Favorite Waders & Boots:
Simms Guide Model Wader
Simms Guide Boot, Felt

Favorite Lines & Leaders
Orvis Super Strong
SA Trout Line
RIO Saltwater Taper



Jack Cravalle, Puerto Rican Record
Liba Guldin - Field Tester, IGFA Record Holder
Liba is the wife of John Gulden. Although raised in the Czech Republic when fly fishing was an unknown pursuit, Liba now holds four IGFA Women’s Saltwater Fly Fishing World Records and five Puerto Rican Commonwealth Records. (All record attempts were outfitted by TCO!) Liba is a fishing maniac, only slowing down to enjoy a cold beer or a warm bit of gourmet food that she prepared for the trip.
Favorite Rods:
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Favorite Reels:
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Favorite Waders & Boots:
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Favorite Lines & Leaders
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Capt. Kenny Morris - Guide, Florida Keys
Kenny was raised in Yonkers, NY but soon realized that the tropical Florida Keys was a much more inviting and exciting place to be! After school, Ken headed south and has resided in Islamorada ever since. Kenny's passion is chasing Tarpon in the backcountry and laid up monsters on the flats! Ken also runs up into the brackish lakes of the Everglades in the Winter season for Tarpon and Snook. During the slower late Summer, Fall months, Ken fishes the waters off Watch Hill, RI.
Favorite Rods:
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Favorite Reels:
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Favorite Waders & Boots:
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Favorite Lines & Leaders
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