You know that when I first started fishing in the fly water, I always thought it wasn’t so necessary to get all this stuff but as I’ve grown older (and wiser I might add) I realize the need for some of these products. Take wading boots for instance. When I used to go wading, I [...]

Are there really any advantages to having a large arbor fly reel verses a traditional size reel? There sure are and the reasons are many. There really are 5 basic reason to use a large arbor fly reel:
1. Obviously, since these fly reels have a large arbor you get a faster retrieve which [...]

For many, picking the right fly rod can be a confusing task because there are so many choices out there to pick from. There are so many different weights, actions, styles and materials used in their manufacturing that is can be mind boggling to choose. All in all, it really boils down to [...]

If there is something that I’ve noticed about fly fishing in south-western Oregon, it’s that there are many different ways of approaching the sport. Not only does it have to do with the species of fish that your fishing for, but people in general seem to have varying opinions about how to catch the [...]

Yep, its that time of year again. Time for the annual salmon fly hatch, one of my favorite times of the year. I have fond memories of fishing the river during this time and it seems like the bite is getting really strong to start the year. The fish tend to go [...]