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What Fly Is Hatching In March?

What Fly Is Hatching In March?

March marks the beginning of spring hatches on Oregon's rivers. Our guides cover the key insects emerging this month — from Skwalas to March Browns — and the fly patterns...

What Fly Is Hatching In March?

March marks the beginning of spring hatches on Oregon's rivers. Our guides cover the key insects emerging this month — from Skwalas to March Browns — and the fly patterns...

When Will Smallmouth Bass Fishing Start?

When Will Smallmouth Bass Fishing Start?

Smallmouth bass fishing in Oregon is all about timing. Our guides explain when the season heats up, what water temperatures trigger feeding, and how to be ready when the bass...

When Will Smallmouth Bass Fishing Start?

Smallmouth bass fishing in Oregon is all about timing. Our guides explain when the season heats up, what water temperatures trigger feeding, and how to be ready when the bass...

Match the Hatch: February

Match the Hatch: February

February brings some of the first signs of life on Oregon's trout rivers. Learn what's hatching this month and which fly patterns will get you into fish during the late...

Match the Hatch: February

February brings some of the first signs of life on Oregon's trout rivers. Learn what's hatching this month and which fly patterns will get you into fish during the late...

What is a Good Mid Summer Low Water Bass Fly to...

Low summer water calls for smaller, more subtle bass flies. Guide Eric Leininger shares his go-to mid-summer pattern for tough conditions on the Willamette and Columbia when bass get finicky.

What is a Good Mid Summer Low Water Bass Fly to...

Low summer water calls for smaller, more subtle bass flies. Guide Eric Leininger shares his go-to mid-summer pattern for tough conditions on the Willamette and Columbia when bass get finicky.

How Do I Tie A Game Changer Fly?

The Game Changer is one of the most lifelike and effective streamer patterns for bass, carp, and steelhead. Guide Eric Leininger provides a detailed step-by-step tying tutorial for this fish-catching...

How Do I Tie A Game Changer Fly?

The Game Changer is one of the most lifelike and effective streamer patterns for bass, carp, and steelhead. Guide Eric Leininger provides a detailed step-by-step tying tutorial for this fish-catching...

How Do You Tie a Steelhead Tube Fly?

Tube flies are one of the most effective and versatile patterns for Pacific Northwest steelhead. Pro guide Eric Leininger walks you through a step-by-step tutorial on tying your own steelhead...

How Do You Tie a Steelhead Tube Fly?

Tube flies are one of the most effective and versatile patterns for Pacific Northwest steelhead. Pro guide Eric Leininger walks you through a step-by-step tutorial on tying your own steelhead...