The Hairy Trout

The Hairy Trout

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3891 SENECA ST. WEST SENECA NY
FLY & TACKLE SHOP
Specializing in Trout/Steelhead & Great Lake needs.

08/27/2026

Thrilled to be more involved with the Hairy Trout Fall Run Kickoff in September by bringing in some workshops and the 20th Anniversary Fly Fishing Film Tour as well. All included in your ticket price. Be sure to bring a comfy chair!

08/19/2026

WE’RE BACK FOR YEAR TWO!

Saturday, September 19th | 2 PM
Buffalo River Grove Picnics & Events Center
— 2299 Clinton St. West Seneca

We’re excited to bring this event back for another year — and we’ve got some great new additions planned!

F3T FLY FISHING FILM TOUR
In partnership with Trout Unlimited, we’ll be screening The F3T at sundown! Bring a camp chair, grab a spot, and stick around for the show.

CLINICS & PRESENTATIONS
• Spey Casting with Rick Kustich
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
— Steelhead: State of the Streams
• Steelhead 101: Tactics with Western New York Trout Unlimited
• Traditional Spey Flies with Charlie Dickson

VENDORS
Local & regional fly tiers, artists, brands & more, including:

Western New York Trout Unlimited
716 Fly Fishing
Lakes Rivers Streams
John Sander
Gear for Adventure
Nash Flyworks
Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters
Death Roe
Hydro King Premium Custom Floats
WESTERN NEW YORK STEELHEADERS
Bloop Bead Co
Fly Fishers International - Lake Erie Chapter
Tribs Reels
Ryan Lassick
+ more to come!

FLY CASTING COMPETITION
We’re running it back! Hosted by our resident dry fly snob Ryan Welch— winner takes home 9ft 5wt Trout X from Echo Fly Fishing

DOOR PRIZES • RAFFLES • GIVEAWAYS

Featuring gear from:
Orvis Fly Fishing
Simms Fishing Products
Cortland Line
Hareline Dubbin
Great Lakes Steelhead Co.
Echo Fly Fishing
+ more!

Food & drinks available throughout the event.

Clinics. Vendors. Fly tying. Casting. Raffles. Food. Drinks. F3T at sundown.

Admission: $20 (Presale tickets will be available The Hairy Trout 3891 Seneca st. West Seneca)
A portion of every ticket sold will support Western New York Trout Unlimited conservation initiatives, helping protect the waters we all enjoy.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to connect with the Western New York fishing community, learn from experienced anglers, and celebrate the start of the fall season.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH — SEE YOU THERE!

Photos from The Hairy Trout's post 08/14/2026

Looking to swing big flies for big migratory trout this fall? Full selection of Skagit heads, running lines, integrated Spey lines, and sink tips from Scientific Anglers available in the shop.

Come get your two-handed setup dialed in and get yourself a little closer to that aggressive swung bite you’ve been dreaming about all summer.

08/13/2026

🔥 TICKETS ARE IN! 🔥

The Fall Run Kickoff is coming! 🎣

🎟️ Buy your ticket and get 10% OFF your in-shop purchase!

Come celebrate the start of the fall run with us — you don’t want to miss it! 🐟

Tickets available now at The Hairy Trout!

08/11/2026

WE’RE BACK FOR YEAR TWO!

Save the date for the 2nd Annual Fall Run Kickoff!

Saturday, September 19th | 2 PM
Buffalo River Grove Picnics & Events Center — 2299 Clinton St. West Seneca

We’re excited to bring this event back for another year — and we’ve got some great new additions planned!

F3T FLY FISHING FILM TOUR
In partnership with Western New York Trout Unlimited , we’ll be screening the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) at sundown! Bring a camp chair, grab a spot, and stick around for the show.

CLINICS & PRESENTATIONS
• Spey Casting with Rick Kustich
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) — Steelhead: State of the Streams
• Steelhead 101: Tactics with Western New York Trout Unlimited
• Traditional Spey Flies with Charlie Dickson

VENDORS
Local & regional fly tiers, artists, brands & more, including:

Lakes Rivers Streams
Gear For Adventure
Colin D. Nash
BLOOP BEAD COMPANY
chautauquabugs
Hydro King
Mark Tollner Art
Dave Sinor
Western New York Steelheaders
Death Roe
+ more to come!

FLY CASTING COMPETITION
We’re running it back! Hosted by our resident dry fly snob Ryan — winner takes home 9ft 5wt Trout X from ECHO Fly Rods & Reels

DOOR PRIZES • RAFFLES • GIVEAWAYS

Featuring gear from:

Orvis Fly Fishing
Simms Fishing Products
Cortland Line
Echo Fly Fishing
Hareline Dubbin
+ more!

Food & drinks available throughout the event.

Clinics. Vendors. Fly tying. Casting. Raffles. Food. Drinks. F3T at sundown.

Come hang out with the WNY fishing community and help us kick off another fall run the right way.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH — SEE YOU THERE!

08/06/2026

CHAIR FOR RENT STARTING IN SEPTEMBER!
Message us or call the shop to inquire 716-575-5037

As many of you know, we’re sad to see Bianca Bianca ledee move on to a new career. We can’t thank her enough for all the hard work, dedication, and everything she did to help get The Hairy Trout’s new location up and running. We wish her nothing but the best in this next chapter!

With this change comes an opportunity for a new barber to join our team! 💈

Please share and help us find the next great fit for The Hairy Trout!

07/23/2026

We’re excited to welcome Scientific Anglers to the shop.

For over 80 years, Scientific Anglers has been setting the standard in fly line innovation, producing some of the highest-performing fly lines available.

Whether you’re looking for your first fly line or dialing in a specific setup, stop in and we’ll help you find the right one for your rod and the way you fish.

07/14/2026

We’ve added TroutHunter Tippet to the lineup!
🎣

A favorite among fly anglers for its incredible strength, consistent diameter, and reliable knot performance. It’s not just for fly fishing either—it’s an excellent choice for float anglers looking for dependable tippet material.

Now in stock at The Hairy Trout. Stop in and grab a few spools before your next trip!

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3891 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY
14220

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm