AA Outfitters Fly Fishing Shop

Once in awhile, I have to brag a little about Our Shop, A.A. Outfitters. What sets us apart from the others, I believe, is our staff. As owner of A.A. Outfitters, I can say I’m very proud of the Employees we have. Our Customer Service and knowledge, because of our Staff, is second-to-none.  Most importantly, we all think this is FUN and enjoy it. Hopefully we can make your experience here fun too.

Mike Romanowski helps out at the Shop because he loves it! Here’s a Guy who lives and breathes Fly Fishing. His dedication to Stanley Cooper Trout Unlimited, here in Northeast Pa. has made that Chapter successful for years. In my opinion, Mike is one of the best Fly Tyers in the Country. His ability to tie and teach and his knowledge of the history of fly tying certainly make him an expert.  He has taught hundreds of students how to tye flies. His knowledge of the Delaware River, where he fishes most often, is unsurpassed. Mike also fishes in Montana almost yearly.  Mike and his enthusiastic willingness to share his love of Fly Fishing and Fly Tying are a valuable asset to A.A. Outfitters.  

Mike Santulli is old school Fly Fishing personified. Our Shop’s Elder Statesman brings decades of knowledge, and experience  to A.A. Outfitters. Mike has ben fly fishing and tying flies forever. Mike has a great passion for Fly Fishing and Fly Tying. He loves the sport.  Mike fishes ALOT! He’s always willing and able to help anyone with a question or problem. Mike will drop anything and sit down with anyone at the fly tying bench to help. He can always help with questions about Trout fishing in Pennsylvania. His positive and inviting personality brings our Customers back.  

Rod Gable’s easy going, helpful personality and years of experience both fly fishing and fly tying are a big positive for us at A.A. Outfitters. Rod has years of experience fly fishing in Pennsylvania for Trout, Panfish and Bass. Rod has years of experience fishing for upstate New York’s Salmon and Steelhead. He’s fished in Pulaski, New York before most of us even started fly fishing. He’s our resident Pocono’s “local” so Rod is most familiar with local fishing and history.

Gene Ercolani is the owner of A.A. Outfitters for approximately 12 years and has been involved in the “business” of fly fishing for over 15 years. Gene has been fly fishing for Trout, Smallmouth and Panfish and fly tying since the 1970s in Pennsylvania. As the owner of A.A. Outfitters, he has the most experience with, and knowledge of, all of our products. Gene has flyfished in many states including Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and of course, Pennsylvania. He brings the saltwater fly fishing experience to the Shop having fished for (and caught) Bonefish,  Jacks, Snook, Permit, Blues, Stripers and Albies on a fly.  Gene has been fly fishing the Susquehanna River for Smallmouth Bass for many years and knows the Susquehanna in our area very well.

Gene Ercolani – Owner A.A. Outfitters, Blakeslee, Pa.  www.aaoutfitters.com