About Our Company

Lenoir, North Carolina was where the idea of opening a full service fly shop came to mind. My wife Anne and I knew the area we were in at that time was not the ideal location to support a fly-fishing business so we were patient with our ideas. In February of 2000 I noticed an advertisement in the Orvis newsletter looking to establish a dealer in Winston-Salem, N.C. I quietly researched the idea of a Winston-Salem dealership and five months later The Green Drake opened it's doors to the fly-fishing community.

My family has purchased Orvis clothing and fly-fishing equipment for as long as I can remember. It has been a perfect fit for Anne and me for many reasons. Winston-Salem is a wonderful town to live in if you are a fly-fishing addict. Mountain streams are a short drive from the city limits and the coast is less than a half-day away. It also allows Anne to be closer to her parents in Raleigh as well as my parents in Laurinburg. We also have an official "greeter", a boykin spaniel named Maggie. She is behind the counter sleeping on most days.

My history consists of fly-fishing and being outdoors. It has been a way of life for my family and me since I was big enough to hold a fly rod. Our goal since we opened has been to extend that way of life on to our customers. We want to grow as a business and be the source of information and equipment for those who enjoy the outdoors as much as we do.

Anne and I run a family business and when you come into our store we hope that your experience is relaxing and memorable. We thank you for visiting our site and hope that we can be of service to you in the future.

Anne and Stewart Gordon