The Fly Fishing Show 2023 - Marlborough, Massachusetts

Here at Wayward Trading Post, we’re always trying to reach into the heart of the culture of fly fishing for our projects. So, when we travel, we make sure to check the local temperature on what it is people love about their work. This year, in Marlborough Massachusetts, we got to speak to and interact with some incredible people from the area as well as other travelers with similar goals. From Abel Reels to Wet Net Outfitters to The Forged Fly, we saw a convention hall full of incredible artists and vendors sharing their love for the sport of Fly Fishing through their products, programs and passion. 

“Q: Why do you love coming to The Fly Fishing Show?

A: Looking at toys, talking to people who do interesting work. Just seeing the diversity of the equipment, [the] people, and opportunities to have more fun doing this.”

Exhibiting and discussing Wayward Trading Posts’s own line of custom fly-fishing nets and fly-fishing accessories was our objective, but we also wanted to make time to explore. Throughout the hall, we found plenty more family-owned and operated business like ourselves with their own lines of custom products and gear.

““Hey, thanks everybody for coming. We had a great show this year at Marlborough, a lot of great lodges and new places, new events, new gear… Amazing turnout, lots of guests. FFI has had great turnouts and great numbers... Thanks everybody for coming. I look forward to seeing you on the rivers next year.””

Custom Fly-Fishing nets. Rods and reels of all shapes, sizes and styles. Casting lessons. Historical information. Literature. Apparel. Endless flies in an endless array of colors. The first stop on this incredible 2023 tour did not disappoint. Marlborough Massachusetts is just the beginning. In the weeks ahead, he at Wayward look forward to sharing our work, skills and experiences with other like-minded enthusiasts of Fly-Fishing.