About Us

Meet Taft Mitchell

Founder, Floating Feather Supply

I grew up with a fishing rod in my hand. Some of my earliest memories are standing next to my dad on the water, learning to cast, set a hook, and respect the fish we were after. Fishing wasn't just something we did — it was how we spent time together. That foundation shaped everything about who I am today.

As I got older, I found my way to fly fishing, and it changed everything. I fell in love with the technical side — reading water, matching hatches, understanding what fish actually want to eat. I started tying my own flies, testing them obsessively, and learning what actually works versus what just looks good in a fly shop. I'm based in the Mountain West, and these waters are where every Floating Feather fly gets tested before it makes it into the shop.

I started Floating Feather Supply for a simple reason: quality flies shouldn't cost a fortune. I was tired of seeing anglers overpay for flies that fell apart after one fish or buying cheap bulk packs that didn't fool anything. There had to be a middle ground — hand-tied flies with strong hooks and quality materials, at a price that lets you actually stock your fly box without emptying your wallet.

That's what Floating Feather Supply is. Every fly we sell is one we'd tie on ourselves. Every fish you see in our photos was caught on our flies — no stock images, no fakes. Just real patterns that have put trout, bass, and panfish in the net across rivers, creeks, and lakes throughout the Mountain West and beyond.

Our flies are hand-tied by experienced tiers with over 30 years of experience at the vise. Strong hooks, tight wraps, durable materials — built to hold up through aggressive takes and long days on the water. Whether you're a beginner building your first fly box or an experienced angler restocking proven patterns, we've got you covered.

The Floating Feather Promise

🎣 Fished before they're sold — We test our patterns on real water before they hit the shop.

Quality you can trust — Hand-tied with premium materials on strong, sharp hooks.

💰 Fair prices, always — No fly shop markup. Individual flies from $1.50, kits starting at $79.99.

🚚 Free shipping on all orders over $45.

Got questions? Want to know what's working on your local water? Reach out anytime — I love talking fishing.

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