Stories

Choosing the right size tippet all starts with what fly you are tying on. In general, the larger the X number, the smaller the tippet. /But knowing what X rating to use can also leave anglers asking w

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

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

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