Best Beer, The Best Burger...

Drop us a line, let us know your favorite place for a beer and a burger after a long day on the river. Tell us what river and why you enjoy the pub, restaurant or shack of your choice...

We recommend if you’re fishing the lower deschutes river and are heading back to Portland, Oregon, stop in at 6th Street Bistro in Hood River, Oregon. Hood River is about 40 minutes west of Heritage Landing. In Maupin, a steelhead trip just wouldn’t be complete without stopping at the Rainbow Tavern.

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Labor Day Focus...

September is just around the bend, that means a new "Fly of the Month". Also, don't forget to check out our "Featured Rivers" in our Destinations page if you haven't already. The Deschutes & The North Umpqua are still in season. More rivers yet to come... Check back Labor Day for the "September Focus" and four additional featured products.

A few recommended products for the Deschutes River from some of our highly recommended steelhead guides.

Tom Larimer's Summer Steelhead Fly Selection
CF Burkheimer 13'3" #7 Weight Spey Rod
Ross Momentum 6 Fly Reel
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Also recommended products for the North Umpqua River...

Scott Howell’s Summer Steelhead Selection
Sage Z-Axis 7136-4
Rio Skagit VersiTip Spey Line
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Scientific Anglers Sharkskin Taper

Scientific Anglers Sharkskin Steelhead Taper


We believe Scientific Anglers created the best fly line ever made when they introduced the Sharkskin Trout Taper. Well for you steelhead anglers Scientific Anglers is now offering the ultimate performance of the Sharkskin in a steelhead taper. This line is built with the same general principals as the trout taper, just tapered and finished to better suit demanding steelhead applications. This is hands down the best floating steelhead line made.

Color: Green
Sizes: WF6F - WF10F

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The Deschutes Article: Now Available

Deschutes River: A Special Place

The Deschutes begins her journey at Little Lava Lake, some 150 miles South of it’s final destination; the Columbia River. The River is a tail water, impeded by two dams which Steelhead cannot ascend. Flowing from south to north, the river cuts it’s way through an immense basalt canyon. Wildlife is abundant. It’s not uncommon to see bighorn sheep, black tail deer, otter, & mink during a day of fishing. Golden eagles sore on the rising thermals, while a wide variety of birds can be seen and heard closer to the river. Make no mistake, this is rattlesnake country. [Read More]

Deschutes River

Arriving Friday, August 22nd, 2008 the Deschutes River Article. Check out the Steelheadbum Destinations page. [Read More]

Sage Spey Rods and More

Sage has been around the two-handed game from the beginning of it's U.S. invasion. It only makes since they would continue to lead the charge today. With a huge selection of rod models ranging from super high end to affordable quality, Sage offers a two-handed rod for any angler.
Spey Rod Index


Z-Axis Spey
Z-Axiz Switch Rods
TCR
YT2
Fli


To learn about Spey Casting and more visit our [Spey Page].

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Echo Classic 13' #7 (Field Test)

Echo Classic 13' #7 Weight Spey Rod

The ECHO 13'0" #7/8 was designed as a light all round rod for medium to larger rivers that don't require casts much over 100 feet. It is a medium stiff medium action rod. It is designed for Steelhead and Atlantic salmon using any of the family of "Spey" casts. It can also be used with a sink tip or a Skagit head or Skagit line to get a fly down to the fish. The rod can handle a wide range of lines but feels good with a "standard" Delta Spey or Windcutter type line that has a head length of about 52 feet and a head weight of about 530 grains. If a Skagit type head is used the rod should be loaded with about 70 grains more than you would use with a "standard" floating line.

Line: 7/8
Length: 13'
Sections: 4

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August Fly of The Month

Now Available, August fly of the month, The Unconditional. Only $2.25.


Or check out the July Fly of the Month, Howell's Skopper - Black also $2.25. Each month you will find a new fy of the month on the Main Page. Each fly will be hand picked and highly recommended for the current season. You can also find the current fly and all previous flies under Fly of The Month in the navigation bar.

Fly of the Month:
"We choose our "Fly Of The Month" based on the fly's ability to find steelhead during it's month as the king. Often times it will be related to the featured river on the "Destinations Page". Certain months will feature flies tied exclusively for our shop. You want this fly in your box."

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August Focus Update

Our August Focus is now updated. Check out the bottom of our home page.


August Focus:

The 4:30 am alarm destroys the peaceful comfort of your Jack Daniels induced coma...

August Focus

Hello everyone, everyone is busy in the shop and on the river but we've made time this weekend to update our Monthly Fucus for August. Check back sometime this weekend. "Monthly Focus"

Featured Products

Be sure to check out our featured products page. More products coming later this month.

One of our featured products this month is a "Simms Dry Creek Wader Duffle".