Umpqua is thrilled to announce that their highly anticipated NorthFork packs collection is available in shops now! With this collection, they have taken everything they have learned about pack design and distilled it into a no-nonsense fishing bag designed by anglers for anglers. They have focused on what truly matters: functionality, durability, and comfort. […]
Welcome to Flies For, where we talk flies, techniques, and product all centered around a season or method of fly fishing. For our Winter episode Charlie Craven, Umpqua Signature Tyer and owner of Charlie’s Fly Box in Arvada, CO, sits down to discuss his favorite patterns, techniques for fishing these flies during the […]
Join Signature Tyer Charlie Craven as he walks through tying the Two Bit Midge. Charlie’s Fly Box: https://charliesflybox.com/.
Colorado fly-fishing company, Umpqua, has marked its 45th year with a $45,000 donation to conservation generated by sales of its products. Umpqua pledged the contribution to Alaska’s Tongass National Forest two years ago at ICAST and raised the money from sales of its Tongass packs and bags. The donation, made in collaboration with the Sportsman’s Alliance, […]
Immense. Wild. Beautiful. Critical. Welcome to the Tongass National Forest — what many people call the United States’ most unique national forest. It’s vast — approximately the size of West Virginia — and occupies most of Southeast Alaska. At nearly 17 million acres, it is the world’s largest remaining temperate rain forest and hosts some […]
Dave Student has taken over the key role of Fly Specialist at Umpqua Feather Merchants. A fly tier for 50 years, Student will be responsible for the quality of Umpqua flies and for sourcing materials. He will also play a lead role in selecting new fly patterns for the company’s vast range. “A lifetime in […]
The fly-fishing industry voted on the best new products for 2016 More than 225 attendees of International Fly Tackle Dealer voted for their favorite new products for 2016. In total, 28 categories were represented, from fly rods and waders to books and DVDs. The voting occurred in a secure space separate from the manufacturers, and […]