Hooked on Tradition: A Family's Fishing Odyssey

From the age of 4-5, John can vividly recall being roused in the early hours to accompany his father, John Sr., and often his brother, Uncle Sam, on fishing trips to various rivers, dams, brooks, and streams, including the Farmington River, Hogsback Dam, and Mad River Dam.

In Johns teenage years, he learned that his father and uncle had gained a reputation for their exceptional fishing skills, which they honed out of necessity rather than just for fun. Their enthusiasm for the outdoors and fishing became ingrained in John.

Two decades have passed since his father and uncle's fishing days, but their memories and stories remain close to his heart. His son, Sean, has taken up the mantle and is becoming an adept outdoorsman, often hearing the tales of the "Cheever boys" and their glory days. Remarkably, Sean has a knack for catching fish, and he relishes showcasing his prowess, just like his grandfather and great uncle did.

Much to Johns surprise, Sean requested a fly tying vice for Christmas at the age of 10. He set up a workspace for him in his room, and he would spend hours crafting and designing flies. Many of his creations proved highly effective, and at 11 years old, with their assistance, he established 'SMC Streamers and Flies Co.' His flies were stocked in two local sporting goods stores, and his reputation grew, even attracting orders from as far as Washington State.

As Sean entered his teens, he shifted his focus to baseball and football, but his passion for fishing never waned. During this period, John started creating his own lures for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. These custom lures quickly gained a reputation for their effectiveness.

One day, Sean proposed that they start selling lures and flies together. John agreed, and nearly a year later, they find themselves continuing the legacy and creating new memories. Their tackle bags and backpacks are filled with the very items we offer on our website, including GEN2 saltwater lures that John redesigned from his earlier designs.

That's our story, and we hope that our products bring you joy, help you catch plenty of fish, and create cherished memories to be passed down through the generations. Thank you for joining us on this journey.