Tag Archives: Bass

Smallies Just up the Road: The Untapped Spring Stillwater Smallmouth Fishery in our Backyard

When someone in the Wilamette Valley mentions smallmouth fishing, most people assume that the South Umpqua is the destination. For those a little more daring, the John Day may come to mind, but it is a bit of a drive. … Continue reading

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Late April Valley Fly Fishing Report

Our long strange winter has come to pass and things are feeling a bit more on time. Flows are stabilizing, insects are hatching, flowers & trees are blooming, and trout are rising once again. Despite a seriously low tide in … Continue reading

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Pre-spawn Spots with Stillwater Guide Adison Rook

View this post on Instagram A post shared by FLYGOD (@fly_goddd) This last week I had the opportunity to experience something like never before with a friend and local guide Adison Rook. Adison has kept this fishery under wraps for … Continue reading

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NYAP – Not Your Average Popper Fly Tying Video

In this video Alex demonstrates how to tie the simple but killer NYAP popper. We had a chance to fish these in Brazil and the Seychelles recently and they are phenomenal to cast pop and catch fish with. The large … Continue reading

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