The Drake

Fly-Shop Flexing

A MAN WALKS into a Colorado fly shop. A kid looks up from behind the counter. “Hey!,” the kid says, “What’s going on today?” The man scans the room like he left his keys there.

“I’m going to Turneffe. Where are your permit flies?”

Fly Shop Kid moves across the room. “They’re over here,” gesturing to the saltwater bin. Turneffe Guy

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