Fishing · British Columbia
A family-run fly and tackle shop in Kamloops, BC, known for fly tying materials and courses, friendly and knowledgeable staff, fair prices and local lake advice, with a couple of recent service complaints.
Casting Loops Fly & Tackle is an independent fly shop in Kamloops. Many reviewers were simply glad to have a local fly shop in town again, and it's described as well stocked for its size, especially for fly tying, with materials, rods, reels, clothing and some gear fishing products. One regular noted they always have shoepeg corn.
The owner gets steady praise for being friendly, patient and knowledgeable, and for not hovering while you browse. Customers mention competitive prices, quick line spooling, help bringing in hard-to-find items, and tips on where to fish. One traveller whose float tube burst at the start of a six-week interior trip was lent a tube by the owner while a new one was ordered.
It's a good stop for beginners and fly tyers alike. The shop runs fly tying courses that repeat students enjoy, and newcomers say staff made fishing feel less intimidating and pointed them to the right places to start. Visitors passing through Kamloops mention picking up flies and a few spots to try.
Most reviews are glowing, but a couple of recent visitors had poor experiences with a different staff member, including one who felt brushed off when trying on wading boots, and another who drove a long way after a phone confirmation and apparently didn't get the item. If you're travelling in for something specific, ask the shop to set it aside. One older review also wanted a broader gear selection.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 58 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Casting Loops Fly & Tackle directly.
