Rylyn S.
Hey There! My name is Rylyn Small. I am a High School Agriculture and FFA/Outdoor Teacher that teaches fly-fishing, angler education, hunter education, veterinary science, agricultural welding, and woodworking. I am also thankful to be the Coach for the EPHS Bass Fishing Team where we compete in the MLF, NYFA, and B.A.S.S. high school series so if you need any conventional fishing help, I am here for ya!
My passion is fishing the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas. Anywhere from the small blue-ribbon trout spring creeks to the big "Freestone" floating rivers of Missouri. Missouri and Arkansas are so diverse and offer a plethora of rivers, streams, and tailwaters. Trout, Redfish, Gar, Bass, Carp, Crappie, you name it! If it swims, I am going to try to catch it on a fly rod.
The most important "job" that I have is being a Youth Pastor at my local church where God called me to preach the gospel to the future generation. Faith, Family, and Fishing! That's my motto! You can call me Ry the Fly Guy!
269 reviews averaging 5.0 stars
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CategoryFly Fishing Expert
Customers helped7,889
Home townEast Prairie, MO
Favorite drinkSWEET TEA!
My QualificationHigh School Outdoor Educator
BirthdayMay 22
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Rylyn S.
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Reviewer: Athis
Great fly rod and line recommendations, with great price match deals!
Rylyn found a sale for the Douglas Sky G rod and recommended it. He said that this was the best rod in the market and so I bought it. We paired it with monic Trout Master fly line. I was not disappointed at all! The rod feels intuitive and natural to cast. I could cast more accurately and a longer distance than I ever did with my previous rod.
Verified Review | Submitted on Jun 24, 2023
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Reviewer: Patrick
Rylyn is Awesome!
Rylyn is attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful. He promptly responded to my inquires throughout the day and continued to send over his well written personal reviews of products and created bundle deals catered to my needs. When an issue arose with products not being available, he sent over the links I needed to get the products those products within a few minutes. If only every shopping experience was like this. Thanks again for lending your expertise and helping me find the top products I needed for my fly fishing trip at an affordable price.
Verified Review | Submitted on Feb 28, 2023
Purchased
Korkers Darkhorse Boot
$229.99
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Reviewer: Priscilla
Rylyn was fantastic!
He was absolutely wonderful to talk to and had wonderful recommendations that were with in my price point even though I got talked into a nicer rod by my friends (his opinion solidified my choice). He was quick to respond and you could tell he was extremely knowledgeable. He was willing to price match me with a larger retail chain. I would have tipped him more but I’m a broke Af college kid, I miss eating bomb ass fish so I might as well become self sufficient cause that’s what you do when your poor 😂
Verified Review | Submitted on Nov 22, 2022
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Reviewer: Jake S
Super helpful, zero pushiness
If you need info on fly fishing gear (and I’m guessing fishing gear in general) this guy knows his stuff. Was very helpful getting me all the things I need without forcing the highest price, or any, items on me. Absolutely will be reaching out to him again in the future.
Verified Review | Submitted on Nov 9, 2022
Purchased
Tacky Double Haul Fly Box
$34.95
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Orvis Flow Nipper
$32.95
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Reviewer: Nathaniel
Rylyn is the go to dude.
Rylyn is very responsive. It didn't take him longer than 2 minutes for him to answer to me. And in a matter of 10 minutes he had everything that I, as a beginner fly fisherman, that I need. The perfect dude to go to for the help you need.
Verified Review | Submitted on Feb 2, 2023
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Reviewer: Bill
Bill's experience with Rylyn
Excellent experience in all regards, Rylyn is deeply knowledgeable, experienced, prompt and efficient in communication, and very patient. He answered a ton of questions. Love the no pressure approach.
Verified Review | Submitted on Jun 10, 2023
Purchased
Redington Men's Escape Waders
$249.99
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Reviewer: Laura
Laura's experience with Rylyn
Rylyn is extremely knowledgeable fly fishing and the best equipment to meet your trip and budget needs. He was very helpful and happy to answer all of my questions. I have gait issues and he recommended what appear to be very well built, comfortable wader boots. I look forward to breaking in my new equipment in preparation for our Arkansas trip!
Verified Review | Submitted on Sep 7, 2022
Purchased
Korkers Buckskin Mary Boot
$159.99
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Jigged Caddis Fly
$1.79
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San Juan Worm
$1.59
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Tungsten Bead Rainbow Warrior
$1.49
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Scuds Nymph
$1.29
Purchased
Black Ops Rainbow Warrior
$1.29
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Reviewer: Sam
Great Experience!
Rylyn took the time I needed to talk through my options and answer my nerdy questions about the details of different fly rods. He wasn’t pushy about any opinions though, which isn’t always the case with other fly shops. The deals are unmatched, the service was great what more could you want!
Verified Review | Submitted on Jul 15, 2022
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Reviewer: Jon
Jon's experience with Rylyn
Rylyn assisted me with a wafer purchase and his added knowledge of how the warranty worked made me feel comfortable in the purchase and he was looking for the best product within my budget.
Verified Review | Submitted on Apr 15, 2023
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Reviewer: Trace
Trace's experience with Rylyn
Rylyn is awesome! He did everything he could to help me out. He couldn’t get exactly what I was looking for but pointed me in the right direction! Can’t wait to do business with him!
Verified Review | Submitted on Apr 7, 2023
Rylyn S.
5.0 from 269 reviews
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