I had the most ridiculous experience with Housatonic River Outfitters, trying to buy a fly rod from them, for my grandson's birthday.

I ordered the rod through Amazon, a month ago.

Initially they said they shipped the rod, but didn't provide a tracking number. I called and asked where the item was. They said they were going to send a replacement. Again, no tracking number was provided. This was a Temple Fork rod, $240. The package never arrived.

Third time Harold said he was personally sending the rod and did provide a tracking number. The only problem is that the rod sent was a much cheaper substitute.

It is baffling that someone would be so dumb to try and do this.

I love going to this store! They are nice people and they have a great selection of fly fishing equipment but also other things like antiques and even furniture! I fly fish the Housatonic river and this store is right near the river. They publish a Housatonic River report on fishing conditions several times a week throughout the year, which I rely on to know what conditions are. The reports are accurate and very useful. Store personnel are very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend stopping in to visit this store!

This is a very nice little store - filled with lots of things that anyone would like, not just for fishing. There are really nice clothing, décor items, and other finds that are worth a regular stop to see what they have. Also, if you have chickens that are a bit spoiled they have nice, wiggly worms that make a great treat :)