TCO Carlisle opened its doors on Saturday, March 1st to a huge crowd of eager customers! "It was great to see some familiar faces as well meet new friends" according to Corey James, TCO Carlisle store manager.
Every customer that came in was happy to be greeted by Dusty Weidner, a longtime Cold Spring Anglers employee and now TCO Carlisle employee! "It is so much fun to be part of the fly fishing experience and to share my knowledge with all the customers". TCO is proud to have Dusty as part of the team!

Matt Brindle, a local angler, was also on hand to greet and help customers. Matt will be working part time at the store and helping out with classes.

Ed Shenk, a local author and fly fishing legend, stopped in and spent time talking with customers and friends. According to a local customer, "TCO has created a warm atmosphere to learn about new products and meet new friends!"

TCO FLY SHOP Expands by Opening a 6th Retail Location in Carlisle, PA and Hires Gettysburg Native Corey James to Lead the Retail, Guiding and Educational Teams.

Leading Fly Fishing Retailer Continues Store Expansion by Opening Full Service Fly Fishing Store in Pennsylvania's Capital Region.

Carlisle, PA — TCO Fly Shop, a leading fly fishing retailer, announces the opening of TCO Fly Shop Carlisle in the former Cold Springs Angler location at 419 East High Street in Carlisle, PA. . TCO hired Corey James to lead the new TCO Fly Shop Carlisle. Target date for opening is March 1, 2008.

“TCO attributes its growth and success to a continued focus on providing the best fly fishing products and services through both retail and e-commerce channels,” said TCO Fly Shop President and Managing Partner Tony Gehman. “Corey James shares our values and approach to providing clients with excellent products, unparalleled service, continuous educational opportunities and professional guide services. Customers initially come to TCO for our extensive product line and industry expertise and return as loyal clients based on the level of service we provide. Corey brings retail management experience with Orvis, knowledge of local water, an understanding and dedication to customer service and a contagious energetic enthusiasm to our TCO family."

About TCO Fly Shop
TCO Fly Shop was established in 1990 in West Lawn, just outside of Reading, PA. TCO has grown quickly through a commitment to top quality products and customer service excellence. TCO’s flagship store in Reading is among the largest and most complete fly fishing specialty shops in the United States. TCO Fly Shops are also now open in Philadelphia’s Main Line suburb of Bryn Mawr and in Adirondack Park just outside of Lake Placid, NY. In the spring of 2007, TCO opened TCO State College and TCO Spruce Creek right in the center of some of the best fly fishing central Pennsylvania has to offer. The Carlisle location will provide a new level of service to the Capital Region fly fisherman as well as a regional travel destination with a world class guide service. TCO’s extensive internet store, www.tcoflyfishing.com, offers customers across the world the same great products and customer service excellence that fly fishers in PA, NJ, MD, NY and DE drive miles to experience.

For more information contact:
Tony Gehman, President and Managing Partner of TCO Fly Shop
610.678.1899 or tony@tcoflyfishing.com