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Iwana Reels Introduction & Initial Thoughts

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Click and pawl reels have a special spot in many angler’s hearts. Traditionalists, purists, and those who appreciate a simpler design that requires more finesse are drawn to these reels. Nowadays, consumers can purchase heavy duty sealed disk drags that … Continue reading →

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Riversmith Convoy Gear Roll Review

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Every year in the industry we see new products come out. Many of them are only slight variations of their competitors. Generally, when a good product is made it can only be tweaked and improved so much. The only way … Continue reading →

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New 2025 Patagonia Waders Overview

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you have not already heard, Patagonia released a new line of waders just a few weeks ago. They are an improved re-release of their past iteration of Swiftcurrent waders. They have been updated, and most notably the geometry of … Continue reading →

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Renzetti Master Vise Review

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This last December I treated myself to a Renzetti Master M6014 Vise. I exercised some self control, and despite my excitement, I tested the vise extensively and waited several weeks to write this review for all of you. This is … Continue reading →

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Sage R8 Classic Review

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It was a few months ago when the Sage R8 Classic came through the shop. All of us in the shop had the opportunity to cast it and right off the bat we all were impressed. This rod is Sage’s … Continue reading →

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Thomas & Thomas Avantt II Review

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This past fall I had a chance to test the new Thomas & Thomas Avantt II before it was released. It is their high end fast action rod; which is a functional showcase of their beautiful craftsmanship. The rod is … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Forra Wading Boot Review

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Patagonia’s new Forra Wading Boot offers a lightweight, aggressive looking, and competitive wading boot in terms of its construction. Made by Fitwells in Italy, they feature a sticky Vibram sole which is great for hiking and wading. Both boots weigh … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Swiftcurrent Ultralight Wader Review

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Patagonia’s Swiftcurrent Ultralight Wader is their answer to a travel-friendly, super-light pair of waders. The Ultralight wader was added to their “Swiftcurrent” line of waders and is the lightest and least expensive pair priced at $499. They fit true to … Continue reading →

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Review of Freshwater Monic Fly Lines

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are proud to announce we are now a carrier of Monic Fly Lines. Monic is based out of Boulder, Colorado, and has been around since the early 90’s. They are responsible for introducing clear tipped lines to the market, … Continue reading →

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