Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2015

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Luring the Locals
Lowcountry Fly Shop
Although I hang outwIth
a few people who enjoy the sport
of fishing, I can’t say I had a proper
education on the matter until I
crossed paths with Scott Davis,
owner of the Lowcountry Fly Shop.
A local stop for fishing enthusiasts
for the last four years, Lowcountry Fly Shop is settling into
a spacious new location at Moultrie Plaza on Coleman
Boulevard, and Davis is looking
forward to the opportunities that
come with the expanded business.
“The basis of our business
is making your own flies, and
we needed more space,” Davis
commented.
Fly fishing, which has
gained popularity in the
Lowcountry over the last
several years, consists of using
lightweight “flies” – usually
handmade out of natural
materials such as hair, feathers
and fur – to bait a fishing
line. According to Davis, the
movement of the lightweight
fly is what lures the fish. The
benefits of fly fishing include
being able to do it year-round
and the satisfaction that
comes with making flies with
your own two hands. As for Davis, he got addicted to the
sport during college while working at local tackle shops.
“I naturally fell into the guiding aspect of it,” he said.
“The industry has grown, and Charleston seems to be in
the spotlight. We’re a unique fishery with a 6-foot tide
range – and the tourism aspect of it doesn’t hurt.”
A range of products is available at the Lowcountry Fly
Shop, which offers one of the largest fly-tying departments
in the Southeast. Most of Davis’ clientele enjoy making
their own flies, but they can also purchase the ready-made
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variety. Even those who are interested in freshwater fishing
can find what they are looking for at Lowcountry Fly Shop.
“It’s not all saltwater. We cater to everyone,” Davis
assured me.
If you’ve never fashioned your own fly, a visit to
Lowcountry Fly Shop is the perfect occasion to learn.
Davis and his staff offer several casting and fly tying
classes throughout the year, including a popular class on
building fishing rods out of bamboo. Private and group
casting lessons are offered, and the group classes are free.
In fact, one of the reasons Davis is enthusiastic about his
new space is the abundance of classes he plans to offer
in 2015. He feels that the
personal touch offered by
Lowcountry Fly Shop is why
his customers come back
again and again.
“We offer knowledge,
service and the chance to
get to know everyone who
works here,” he pointed out.
Next, Davis gave me a
tour of the new store, and I
was amazed at the number
of interesting flies available
and at the work space. Even
though I’ve only fished once
in my life – beginner’s luck
brought me one small bass –
I’m thinking of trying it out
again. Davis’ enthusiasm was
infectious as he talked about the number of cool fishermen
and fisherwomen he’s met.
“We just tied some flies for a man going to Guyana,”
he said. “There’s always a place in the world where the fish
are biting.”
Contact Lowcountry Fly Shop by calling (843) 388-5337.
You can also stop by the new location at 626 Coleman
Blvd. and visit for information on
upcoming events and classes.
The personal touch offered by Lowcountry Fly shop is the reason
customers come back again and again.