April Focus is here...

After a long hard winter, spring has finally arrived. With it comes change. The weather is once again pleasant, the air is filled with the sweet smell of cottonwoods, and the last winter steelhead are finding their natal spawning grounds.

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Oregon steelhead guide Brian Silvey

April "Fly of the Month" Silvey’s Tandem Tube

Perfect for late winter and early summer steelhead.

Streamtread Soles Part 2

Here's an update to my prior eval of the streamtread soles. I finally
had a chance to put the studs in my G4 boots and give them a run over
the last few weeks. Spent better part of a week on the North Umpqua
with rain and snow. I think everyone can agree that the N. Umpqua is a
hell of a test of traction. Let's put it this way, I won't miss my
felts. Traction was great climbing around in the river, up on the
banks, over trees. I think it's an improvement and much more stream
friendly for invasives. Only downside, putting in the studs was a pain
in the butt. Have someone else do it. There are pre placed spots on
the sole to place the studs but getting them started takes a bit of
elbow grease. But otherwise, I'm a convert.

Charlie
Hood River