The Sunday Fly Fishing Newsletter from Portland's Friendliest Fly Shop

The Weekly Fly Fishing Email That Anglers Actually Look Forward To

Here's the deal — every Sunday morning we send out a fly fishing newsletter that has become a tradition for anglers across Oregon, Washington, and beyond. It's not a sales pitch. It's not a product catalog disguised as an email. It's a real, honest, story-driven letter written to make you feel like you're standing on the river with us.

We cover everything from trout and steelhead fishing reports to bass, carp, and tiger musky updates across the rivers, lakes, and estuaries of the Pacific Northwest. We share what's working, where to go, and what flies to tie on — because that's what we'd want someone to tell us.

What readers are saying

“This has become my Sunday morning tradition.”

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More Than a Newsletter — It's Your Weekly Invitation to Get on the Water

Oregon & Washington Fishing Reports — Weekly updates on trout, steelhead, smallmouth bass, carp, tiger musky, and more across Pacific Northwest rivers, lakes, and estuaries. We tell you what's happening, where it's happening, and how to make the most of it.

Fly Fishing Unfiltered Video Drops — Be the first to know when new episodes hit our YouTube channel, Fly Fishing Unfiltered. We break down each video so you know exactly what you're getting before you press play.

Subscriber-Only Content — Periodically we release content exclusively through the newsletter that you won't find anywhere else. Consider it our way of saying thanks for being part of this community.

Fresh Blog Highlights — Every new blog post we publish that week gets featured so you never miss a thing — from seasonal fishing guides to gear breakdowns to beginner-friendly how-to articles.

Fly Tying Section — Patterns, tips, and inspiration for tyers of every skill level. Whether you're just learning to wrap thread or you've been at the vise for decades, there's something here for you.

Community Events & Classes — From our Intro to Fly Fishing classes and shop events to Ripple Effect monthly gatherings and Gills & Gals outings, we highlight every opportunity to get involved, meet fellow anglers, and grow your skills.

Written to Build Community, Not to Sell You Gear

I'll be straight with you — this newsletter isn't about pushing product. It never has been. It's about our mission: to make fly fishing more fun, easier to understand, and accessible to all.

Every issue is written in a friendly, storytelling way that's meant to draw you in, make you laugh, teach you something, and most importantly — inspire you to get off the couch, step away from the screen, and go stand in a river somewhere. We want you chasing new species, exploring new water, and challenging yourself in ways that make you fall in love with this sport all over again.

Whether you're brand new to fly fishing or you've been at it for decades, this newsletter is written for you. No gatekeeping. No ego. Just a genuine love for the water and the people who fish it.

Don't just take our word for it

“This is the best content that has ever come to my email inbox and I look forward to it every week.”

“I save my weekly newsletter for my lunch breaks at work during the week and it almost makes me feel like I am standing there fishing with you. It really breaks up my work week.”

“Your newsletter inspires me to try new things in fly fishing and I can't wait to read it every Sunday.”