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Oregon's Trout East Side Opener: Lower Deschute...
Oregon's East Side trout opener on April 22 unlocks two beloved waters — the Lower Deschutes River and Laurance Lake on Mount Hood. Here's what fly anglers need to know...
Oregon's Trout East Side Opener: Lower Deschute...
Oregon's East Side trout opener on April 22 unlocks two beloved waters — the Lower Deschutes River and Laurance Lake on Mount Hood. Here's what fly anglers need to know...
Stillwater Trout Tips: The "S" Troll
The "S" troll is one of the most effective — and underutilized — techniques for stillwater trout fishing. Learn how a simple change in direction can trigger strikes, control depth,...
Stillwater Trout Tips: The "S" Troll
The "S" troll is one of the most effective — and underutilized — techniques for stillwater trout fishing. Learn how a simple change in direction can trigger strikes, control depth,...
The Biggest Hatch of the Year is Near
The Lower Deschutes salmonfly hatch is Oregon's most iconic dry fly event — and it's almost here. Here's what you need to know about timing, gear, and how to make...
The Biggest Hatch of the Year is Near
The Lower Deschutes salmonfly hatch is Oregon's most iconic dry fly event — and it's almost here. Here's what you need to know about timing, gear, and how to make...
Now Booking: Mt. Hood Fly Fishing Trips with Fl...
NWFFO is the only permitted fly fishing outfitter on select Mt. Hood National Forest waterbodies. Book guided trips to Lake Harriet, Rock Creek Reservoir, Badger Creek, and more — just...
Now Booking: Mt. Hood Fly Fishing Trips with Fl...
NWFFO is the only permitted fly fishing outfitter on select Mt. Hood National Forest waterbodies. Book guided trips to Lake Harriet, Rock Creek Reservoir, Badger Creek, and more — just...
CdC Biot Dun: The Easy Secret Tie for Finicky T...
The CDC Biot Dun is one of the most effective Blue Wing Olive patterns for technical trout water — simple to tie, deadly on flat water, and versatile enough to...
CdC Biot Dun: The Easy Secret Tie for Finicky T...
The CDC Biot Dun is one of the most effective Blue Wing Olive patterns for technical trout water — simple to tie, deadly on flat water, and versatile enough to...
Spring Maintenance for Your Fly Line & Reel
Fly line and reel care is the most overlooked part of the sport — and one of the most important. Here's how our guides clean and maintain both each spring,...
Spring Maintenance for Your Fly Line & Reel
Fly line and reel care is the most overlooked part of the sport — and one of the most important. Here's how our guides clean and maintain both each spring,...