ecberr 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with ordering products from Allenflyfishing.com Thanks, Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 I can't say I have ever ordered from them myself, but I do know a number of friends that have ordered from them and they have all had good experiences with dealing with Allen to the best of my knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dadofmolly 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 I use them. I have been quite happy with my purchases; mainly hooks and beads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 I am currently waiting for a fly rod/reel combo. Seems I am funny enough to win the "Caption Contest" a couple months back. Got a gift certificate for the win. I went to the site, and I must say, they are very limited in their inventory. Good hooks and beads, but no other fly tying material or tools. I wanted to load up on some upgraded tools, but couldn't. And other than hooks and beads, their prices aren't ... friendly. I wouldn't have bought anything if I hadn't had the gift. So, I bought the least expensive thing I could, to use the gift. That got shipped the very next business day. I am waiting for it to get here, but the E-mail contact has been excellent. If they have something you want ... I say, go ahead and buy it. I think you'll be satisfied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 I have gotten hooks, beads and fly boxes from them. All were quickly shipped. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecberr 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 Thanks for the replies folks, I'm glad to hear that they are a decent company. My experience with them thus far has been lackluster. Perhaps they are backed up. I ordered a rod almost 2 weeks ago, and the order is still listed as awaiting fulfillment. Efforts to reach them via phone haven't been successful, and my emails haven't been returned. I had hoped to have this rod by trout season opening day(this Sunday) since I broke the tip section of my 5wt last fall. Shame on me for waiting til the last minute to order it. Thanks, P.S. the Procrastinators Anonymous meeting has been postponed til next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike West 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 I have ordered many hooks from them and I usually receive them within days theyve always answered the phone and have been very prompt with emails. Thier reels are nice also I own one and Ive been to the shop and handle everyone of them Edited a typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 allen fly fishing has never been known to be a full "fly shop" for all of your fly tying material needs beads and hooks. thats about it excellent customer service for the orders i have placed with them (beads and hooks) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherboy0301 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 I use them a lot for hooks and beads, even ordered flies from them once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wademan 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2018 Have been using Allen for my hooks for about six plus months and very happy with service and product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2018 Picked up a line from them last year. Also bought something from them before that, but can't remember what it was! No complaints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2018 Got my combo yesterday. 8 weight rod, reel with backing, line and tapered leader, reel case and a rod case. Excellent response time and it looks like good equipment. I'll be using it nest time out, to see if it'll throw a big fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike West 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Got my combo yesterday. 8 weight rod, reel with backing, line and tapered leader, reel case and a rod case. Excellent response time and it looks like good equipment. I'll be using it nest time out, to see if it'll throw a big fly. What reel did you get Mike? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Once the hubbub settles down here (new van, house getting painted, etc.), I'll be taking some pictures of mine. It's this ... https://www.allenflyfishing.com/prelude-rod-ats-reel-ready-to-fish-combo/ combo on Allen's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Nice Mike, sure you want to throw big flys though? You might catch a higher percentage of big fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites