A Safe Marketplace for all things Fly Fishing
Our goal is simple: connect anglers directly with the artists, guides, and property owners who make fly fishing special.
Quality — We provide direct access to artisan products, and we’re committed to finding and keeping the best guides and private properties in fly fishing.
Value — By cutting the overhead of traditional outfitters and brick-and-mortar shops, talented guides and vendors keep the bulk of every payment. Traditional outfitters can take 50% or more of your rate — we charge a low 15% on all products and services.
Fly fishing has long been held back by a few familiar frustrations:
- Hard-to-find artisan goods — There’s been no dedicated place to buy or sell custom fly fishing products, services, and lodging.
- Buying flies is a gamble — Purchasing directly often means risking low quality or outright scams.
- Selling flies is an uphill battle — Without a platform or marketing support, independent tiers struggle to reach customers.
- Finding a guide is word-of-mouth — There are few online reviews, and the big shops with the best web presence don’t always take good care of their guides.
- Running the business side is hard — IT, marketing, and operations are a challenge for guides, artists, and property owners alike.
The Fly Market solves all of this in one trusted place.
Our Team
Eugene Cobb — Owner, Webmaster & Outfitter | Western North Carolina
Eugene is an IT specialist with a lifelong love of the outdoors and fly fishing, as well as a short-term rental property owner and consultant. He founded this marketplace on a simple belief: an online marketplace creates the best experience for both angler and guide. We’re the first marketplace built to embrace the fly fishing community.
For Anglers
Direct, secure access to vetted guides and vendors — plus an online community with honest vendor reviews to help you book with confidence.
For Vendors
We take care of the IT, marketing, and operations, so guides and artists can focus on their passion: sharing their love and deep knowledge of the outdoors.
828-283-0363. gcobb@cobbconsulting.net
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