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Want to Fish Somewhere Warm?
As we enter the cold, wet, dark days in the PNW, it's easy to get stuck in a rut.
Want to Fish Somewhere Warm?
As we enter the cold, wet, dark days in the PNW, it's easy to get stuck in a rut.
December Match the Hatch
Winter doesn't mean the hatches stop. Discover what insects are emerging in December on Oregon's rivers and which fly patterns give you the best chance at trout when the temperatures...
December Match the Hatch
Winter doesn't mean the hatches stop. Discover what insects are emerging in December on Oregon's rivers and which fly patterns give you the best chance at trout when the temperatures...
Deschutes Steelhead Report
The Deschutes is one of Oregon's premier steelhead rivers. Get the latest report from our guides — current conditions, what's working, and where to find fish.
Deschutes Steelhead Report
The Deschutes is one of Oregon's premier steelhead rivers. Get the latest report from our guides — current conditions, what's working, and where to find fish.
Fork in the Road - By Jeff Bennett
A reflective piece by Jeff Bennett on the crossroads of fly fishing, conservation, and the rivers we love in the Pacific Northwest.
Fork in the Road - By Jeff Bennett
A reflective piece by Jeff Bennett on the crossroads of fly fishing, conservation, and the rivers we love in the Pacific Northwest.
Clackamas Coho Report
Coho are in the Clackamas — here's what our guides are seeing on the water right now. Current conditions, what's working, and where to find fish on Portland's home river.
Clackamas Coho Report
Coho are in the Clackamas — here's what our guides are seeing on the water right now. Current conditions, what's working, and where to find fish on Portland's home river.
What Is the Best Steelhead & Streamer Knot?
The right knot can mean the difference between landing and losing the fish of a lifetime. Our guides break down the best knots for steelhead and streamer fishing, including a...
What Is the Best Steelhead & Streamer Knot?
The right knot can mean the difference between landing and losing the fish of a lifetime. Our guides break down the best knots for steelhead and streamer fishing, including a...