At Recast Fly Fishing, our mission began with a simple belief: you shouldn’t have to destroy your budget or manage a hedge fund to own the world’s best gear. We set out to transform how the community buys and sells premium pre-owned rods and reels, keeping high-quality graphite out of landfills and in the hands of serious anglers.
As we close out an incredible Year One, we wanted to take a moment to look back at what we’ve built together.
Year One by the Numbers
In just 12 months, the Recast Fly Fishing community has grown faster than we ever imagined. Here is how we’ve moved the needle:
- $110k+ Back in Anglers' Pockets: We’ve paid out over $110,000 for trade-ins. By purchasing gear at a fair price, we ensure your "toolbox" stays fresh without the hassle of auction sites.
- Supporting Local Fly Shops: We officially launched the Recast Fly Fishing Trade-in Program, providing a seamless way for local fly shops to help their customers upgrade while we handle the heavy lifting of evaluating and recirculating their trade-ins.
- Joining the Industry Leaders: We are now a proud member of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA). We’ve joined this collective of manufacturers, retailers, and guides to help protect the sport we love and ensure a sustainable future for the waters we all fish.
- 5-Star Reputation: Integrity is everything on the water. We’ve collected over 30 5-star reviews on Google and Trustpilot because we stand by every piece of gear that leaves our shop.
- Global Reach: We’ve served passionate anglers in 41 states (from Florida to Hawaii), as well as the UK and Canada.
- Curating the Best: We’ve recirculated premium gear from the leading brands in fly fishing, including Abel, Burkheimer, Galvan, G. Loomis, Hardy, Hatch, Lamson, Nautilus, Orvis, Ross, Sage, Scott, Thomas & Thomas, Tibor, and Winston.
Buying Used, Without the Risk
We know that buying pre-owned gear online can feel like a gamble. That’s why we’ve built Recast Fly Fishing to take the risk entirely off your shoulders. We don’t just "list" gear; we curate it. Over the past year, we have inspected and rejected hundreds of rods and reels to ensure only the highest-performing equipment makes it into our collection.
Our philosophy is simple: We believe in this gear because we bought it first. Every item in our shop is owned by us before it’s offered to you. We provide:
- Full Documentation: No more guessing the year or model. And every bump or bruise is fully disclosed in each item's detailed Gear Report.
- High-Resolution Photography: You see the exact condition of the rod or reel you are buying.
- Full Money-Back Guarantee: If it’s not right, we make it right. If it’s not good enough for our money, it’s not good enough for yours.
Gear That Matches the Conditions
Whether you are headhunting on glassy spring creeks or chucking fat purple chubbies into mid-stream currents, we believe different jobs require different tools. In the last two months, we leveled up our technology by launching AI-driven Gear Alerts, ensuring you’re the first to know when that perfect rod or reel for your specific scenario hits the shop.
Recirculating gear isn't just about the price tag — it’s about responsibility. Graphite takes longer to break down in a landfill than any of us will be around, and by choosing pre-owned, you are helping reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing new equipment.
Chasing Chrome on the Olympic Peninsula
To celebrate our first anniversary, we recently headed to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula to chase winter steelhead. Watch below as our founder, Gordon Macdonald, gets taken to the woodshed by a Hoh River dime.
What's Next for Year Two?
We have big things planned to make buying and selling used gear even more convenient and trustworthy for anglers of all skill levels. THANK YOU for trusting us with your money and your fishing adventures!
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