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History In 2001 John Ziegman was approached by North Park fly fishing guru/bamboo rod maker, Jay Edwards, about the possibility of purchasing his fledgling fly shop/pizza shop/used book store, Flies Only Tackle. Ziegman had been providing recreational opportunities on area ranches since 1990. To him, the prospect of a store front on Walden’s Main Street seemed like a logical way to share his passion with a greater number of North Park visitors. Ziegman had long been put-off by many fly shops he had visited over the years. Too often the shops character felt sterile and, far too often, the personnel were pretentious and unfriendly. He vowed to have a fly shop where the staff was friendly and knowledgeable fishermen eager to share their expertise with others. He envisioned a shop that felt more like a rustic fishing cabin, where fishermen could congregate to share stories of their beloved passion, versus a boutique shop that sells Christmas ornaments alongside leaders and tippet. Planning, staffing and remodeling began–North Park Anglers was born. Today Today, seasoned veteran Scott Graham, continues to manage North Parks’ only fly shop according to our vision established more than a decade ago. Our staff is not just occasional fishing enthusiasts’; they are consummate fly fishing and outdoor fanatics who call this area home year-round. They intimately know North Park and eagerly share their knowledge with shop visitors. The original log walls, the display cases handmade from recycled barn wood, and the stove emanating heat on cold fall mornings take one back to a slower time, a time when friends personally gathered around a table to share their fishing stories rather than instantly posting it on their Facebook page. We invite you to stop by our shop, grab a free cup of coffee, pull up a stool at the “liar’s” table, and personally share your stories with others who equally share the passion for fly fishing.