The Taos Fly Shop and Streit Fly Fishing are family owned and operated businesses. The Streit family works together to create a team of experienced and knowledgeable fishermen whether you are hiring a guide or asking for the "it" fly at the shop. The Streits are the experts when it comes to fly fishing northern New Mexico.
TAOS FLY SHOP: "Our Story..."
T: 575.751.1312 E: info@taosflyshop.com
Taos Fly Shop
308-C Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571
TAOS FLY SHOP: Taos Fly Shop And The Legend of Super Fly
Revised from Man vs Fish—The Fly Fisherman’s Eternal Struggle
By Taylor Streit
Taos Fly Shop's original reign of renown ran from 1980-1988. It reopened in 2002 in the exact same spot as its last known whereabouts-308B Paseo Del Pueblo Sur. Here's a bit of history about Taos' first fly shop-and its infamous proprietor Super Fly.
Taos Fly Shop actually had two previous locations in the 1980s, both on the main drag and both in the old Sleeping Boy Building on the corner of Este Es Road. The shop was relocated to its current location after a vehicle drove into the building late one Saturday night. (Further reading might lead one to suspect that one of the Taos Fly Shop gang was the invader, but this is not the case.)
There were other unfortunate happenings that collided with Taos Fly Shop's success. It was opened at about the same time that molybdenum was in demand and Molycorp in Questa made a big underground move. That intense mining virtually killed the fine fishery on lower Red River. And, of even greater consequence, the mighty Rio Grande-from its junction downstream with the polluted Red-could not sustain trout over a foot long. Continue Reading...
Taos Fly Shop is a full service year round fly shop. It was the first fly shop in Taos, opened in 1980 by Taylor Streit. Taylor closed the shop in ’87 though he continued to guide the area while authoring three books on the subject. After a 17 year hiatus, Taylor’s son Nick re-opened the Taos Fly Shop in 2004. Nick still owns and operates the store while Taylor manages the guiding business, using the shop as his base. More info...
We pride ourselves at being friendly and helpful, providing an easy going, non-intimidating atmosphere. We carry a great selection of equipment for all price ranges and experience levels. Whether you’re looking for technical advice on equipment, the “hot fly”, or your first fly rod, Taos Fly Shop is happy to help.
We are located on the main road in Taos (hwy 68- Paseo del Pueblo Sur) 4/10 a mile south of the plaza on the west side of the road. In the summer months we are open from 8am to 6pm every day.
