Elkhorn Fly Rod customer

5/24/2010

I happened to come across FlyFishingCrazy.com while looking for an Elk Horn 3 wt. fly fishing rod to take backpacking.  I initially ordered a 4-piece rod, but realized when it arrived it was too long for my pack and asked if I could exchange it for a 5-piece rod.  I couldn't be happier with the new rod - it is beautiful and will be perfect for camping.  But what pleases me most is the unbelievable customer service!  After one puchase I am a customer for life.

-Martin Ring

Derek DeYoung 4 in 1 #5 print

2/17/10 via email...
Larry,

...when you called thursday afternoon, i had not recieved the print and was getting frantic! But of course, when you worry the most, it always comes the next day.  It arrived early Friday morning in perfect condition and was even more beautifull than I could have imagined. I finally checked my voicemail on saturday afternoon and thought to myself I'd write ya a note that evening, but got busy.  Once again, sorry for the delayed response.  But I am most pleased with my purchase, and of course with all of your help.  As it turned out, number five in the series, actually arrived to me numbered six out of a hundred and fifty.  My husband really thought he was getting the water bottle with Derek's work on it, but he couldn't stop smiling after he opened it.  Quite honestly, probably the best v-day/anniversary gift he's ever recieved, and the best money spent.  He was also very keen on the t-shirt and in fact put it on immediately, thank you again for that.  Larry, I cannot thank you enough, my husband is very happy, has found he loves your website, tells everyone about it and d erek's artwork, and I of course "Am the best damn wife you could ask for!"  We will be back to make more artwork purchases through your site, and knowing my fishing husband, probably many more! He's already checking out reels and poles!
 
Once again, my sincerest thank you's!
 
Gratefully,
Kaycee Johnsen

TaLon Cairnton™ 3 piece Trout Fly Rod Blanks

Hey Larry,
Got the rod on Saturday!  Everything looks good and I just wanted to thank you for your customer service.  I appreciate that and will pass your name and such off to my friends so they can order from you in the future. 

Thanks again!
Kevin Boller
Santa Rosa, California

T.L. Johnson Synergy Glass 7'0" 4 weight Fly Rod

Larry,
Just wanted to take a moment to commend you on both your service and product line (and prices!). It was a pleasure to do business with you and the T.L. Johnson fly rod is an unbelievable value - I feel fortunate to have one of his rods. I look forward to doing more business with your company in the future.

Regards,
Paul Ritten
Colorado
August 25, 2009

*T.L. Johnson Synergy Glass SG 7' 4wt Fly Rod

ELKHORN:
I was in Denver CO at the Sportsman show looking for a 3wt Scott or T&T. I cast both company's rods and they were close to what I wanted but the price was out of line. As I came off the casting platform a gentleman from Elkhorn asked me if I liked what I had been casting. I told him yes. He asked what weight I was looking at and asked me to cast one of his rods. I did and purchased a 3wt on the spot. I have added a 5wt since then and plan to add a 4wt in the near future. My Elkhorns are my best rods.
-Gregg Stevens

THE SHELBYVILLE ROD COMPANY:
Chris Helm, Ultimate Fly Tyer Excerpted from Autobiography for Fly Tyers Of The World
http://www.flyfishohio.com/Chris_Helm_Story.htm
"In 2007 Mike Zalewski of The Shelbyville Rod Company in Hastings, Michigan contacted Chris to see if he wanted to have his own signature series line of fly rods. He agreed to this proposal provided that he liked the way the rods cast, and that he could specify the type of action, guides, handle and other esthetic aspects of the rod, along with it being in a moderate price level. He was accustomed to casting rods such as the Redington, Loomis, and Templefork. To his delight, the rods exceeded his expectations. The rod series includes nine foot, four piece rods in size 5-10 weight."
-Courtesy of flyfishohio.com