Dette Flies

Stopped by here a day ago while traveling back from Syracuse to Westchester. A staff member immediately set about helping me find mallard flank feathers, Partridge feathers, and everything else under the fly fishing sun a guy could want. Awesome shop, friendly staff, and fair prices. This place is a gem.

Dette Flies is an impressive and well-stocked shop with a wide variety of gear, and a very friendly and knowledgeable staff who will eagerly assist you. I’m looking forward to my next pilgrimage there. Ask for Kelly, she’s amazing!

Recommended by the crew over at North Branch Inn and couldn’t have been happier with our experience. Booked an emerger session for me and my girlfriend which consists of 1 hour of casting lessons and an hour fishing on the stream. All gear is included and the shop matches you with a guide (our guide Jimmy was fantastic!). While we didn’t catch any trout, we got to see a bunch of fish sipping/breaking on bugs and we had an excellent time on the water. Back in the shop, Seth helped us pair a reel and line to a rod that I purchased elsewhere. We got a ton of good info on how to set up a rig and we can’t wait to get back on the water to try again.

Such a great experience yesterday, coming into the store for the first time. Warmly greeted by the gentleman. Very helpful in guiding us for what we were looking for and patient. Great store and inventory. My son loved chatting with the gentleman there and their acts of kindness made his day.

Amazing amount of inventory for a smaller shop. Everything you need to hit the local rivers including advise from the knowledgeable staff. I will be back everytime i visit the area to fish.

Excellent selection of fly tying material and unique flies for the region. The staff were helpful in person and even gave a few suggestions on places to fish on the Willowemoc. My only criticism was that a few weeks prior to my trip I had called about booking a guide, they took my information and did not call me back. After waiting a week I booked through another shop. I will say though, that my in person experience was great and I will continue to patronize this fly shop.

Very friendly service and good selection of fly fishing stuff. A Dette Flies coffee mug is a must to buy!!

Great spot to stop in for flies and other essentials, but also has a great selection of fun fishing related items. One of my favorite fly shops 🥰 Extremely knowledgeable and kind staff. Plenty of parking and easy access from the main road. Seemed to have quite a few customers when I went. Located right across the road from the Willowemoc Creek so you can get a view of the water before you head out!

Visiting the area from Virginia this was a must visit. I made a late notice request a week out in hopes of a being able to lock in a half day wade outing but had no such luck. Next time though, I'll be more prepared! The shop is third or fourth generation, amazing. There's great product throughout and a gentleman was very helpful in putting together a fly sampler for me. I'll be back!

Awesome fly shop stocked with all your needs. Great guides to show you a day on the local waters. Always enjoy stopping in to take a break and catch up. Free coffee!

Super friendly and helpful shop that epitomizes what a Catskills fly fishing shop should be. Full range of gear for the starter to the seasoned fly fisherman.

Joe is very knowledgeable of the area and it's waters. The family run business has been around for for over 85 years. A great selection of flies that work at catching fish when used right. Also has a good selection of tying materials at fair prices.

They're quality flies, well tied, durable and I am very happy with the service. You can buy cheap flies anywhere but great flies are hard to come by and I know, I fish every day. Sincerely, Tom the retired fly fisherman

I have been viewing the Dette's Fishing report since the 80's. It's the most accurate and honest report on the local rivers. Everything they sell is quality. For me this shop is a tradition I can't pass up when ever I'm in Roscoe.

Hands down the best fly shop in Roscoe, maybe anywhere. I can't believe I just found this place this year, but this is the shop that the really good fisherman use. It is not on Main St so it does not get all the attention of the others, but they have been there since 1928. Joe knows the water and what is working better than anyone, and when you walk in there he makes you feel like he knows you forever. You may even bump into a fly-fishing legend when you are there.