Stories

Umpqua has built an empire in our industry, and it started with an A Frame Cabin on the banks of the North Umpqua River. Based on all accounts, it should not have happened. It was such an improbable s

ORGANIZE YOUR FLY BOXES FOR THE SEASONWith the changing of the season at the doorstep there is no better time than now to prepare for your time on the water.There are various ways to organize your fli

We are excited to announce Season Three of the popular live tying sessions with support from our friends at Trout Unlimited. Join us at the desk of some of the most innovative fly tyers from around

Wild Steelhead do not have a voice of their own. We rely on biologists, activists, and guides to be their voices and sound the alarm when the fish are having trouble returning to their native rivers.S

 GUIDE TO TERRESTRIALSFly fishing during the summer months is a time like no other where dry flies reign supreme. If that doesn't provide enough dry fly fishing then towards the end of summer and

by Umpqua Signature Tyer John Barr THE INSPIRATION In the early 1990's my good friend and guide Jackson Street introduced me to an approach to trout fishing that would forever change the way

GUIDE TO EURO NYMPHINGHaven't tried Euro Nymping yet?Or is this your favorite way to fish now? Wherever you are in your angling journey there are bits and pieces of this method that have made its wa

Fly WeightThere are many variables to consider when choosing the right weight of nymph to tie on your rig. As flies have innovated, lots of thought has gone into the different properties of how effec

BEST PRESENTATION: DRY DROPPERThe summer months of fly fishing call for long days on the water presenting flies to eager trout. Perhaps the most attractive way to fish to these trout during this time