Stories

How to Tie the: Sugar Shaker

How to Tie the: Sugar Shaker

Posted by Josh Smitherman on Oct 29th 2020

Umpqua's Sugar Shaker from Signature Tyer Josh SmithermanMaterial List:XS420 (#2)Double Pupil Lead Eyes (Large)Articulated Fish-Spine Shanks (10mm, 15mm, & 20mm)Articulation WireGlass Beads (Size depe
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Talking hooks

Talking hooks

Oct 15th 2020

I love new hooks. Every year there is one glorious day, generally disguised as some sort of sales appointment, when Alec Gerbec, my amazing Umpqua rep, comes to my shop and shows me the new hooks that
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Finding Fish

Finding Fish

Sep 22nd 2020

Finding FishThe Trout Unlimited Un- and Under-Documented Habitat Project in the Tongass National ForestIf you want to catch a large steelhead in a small stream, there is perhaps no better place to try
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The Places They Take You

The Places They Take You

Jun 22nd 2020

Join us across our social platforms (Instagram, Facebook and Youtube) @umpquafeathermerchants as we go live with folks across the west to discuss the special waters they call home. In the series we si
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Destination Bahamas

Destination Bahamas

Posted by Umpqua on Mar 5th 2020

The islands of the Bahamas comprise a 100,000 square mile archipelago that covers more than 500 miles of the clearest, most pristine water in the world. This is an area that is home to some of the fin
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How to Tie the: Contraband Crab

How to Tie the: Contraband Crab

Posted by Drew Chicone on Mar 3rd 2020

MaterialsHook:Black Gamakatsu L11s-3H, size 6Thread: Olive Danville 210 denier Flat Waxed NylonEyes: 5/32nd black nickel brass dumbbell; large blackEP Shrimp & Crab EyesLegs: Large gray square rub
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