Central Oregon's

Premiere Fly Shop

Welcome

Welcome to the Patient Angler Fly Shop. The locals favorite for fly fishing Information, Instruction, Flies & Gear, Fly Tying Materials & Tools, Guided Trips and Adventure Travel. The Patient Angler has provided quality products and services in Bend, Oregon since 1984, with a professional full time friendly staff that is well versed in all aspects of fresh and saltwater fly fishing.

Latest Bumper Stickers seen

STATE	Plate #	Total # of Points
AZ	731NTZ	15
OR	XME369	13
OR	910BXG	7

More about our Program

Stream Flows

DESCHUTES RIVER NEAR MADRAS, OR

(cfs): 4280

47.48 F°

DESCHUTES RIVER AT MOODY, NEAR BIGGS, OR

(cfs): 5410

45.68 F°

DESCHUTES RIVER NEAR CULVER, OR

(cfs): 860

43.88 F°

Choosing Deer and Elk Hair in Fly Tying

From comparaduns to bass bugs and everything in between!

Winter Fishing Outlook for Central Oregon

Brrrrrrrrr. Winter Outlook 2023 (and early 2024!)

Types of Wading Boot Soles Explained

Treat yo feet

Testimonials

Always get great service, plus a warm welcome, fishing/casting advice and great stories! Great fly tying tips as well.

- John H Eberhard
Very helpful will answer any of your questions no matter how silly. I'm not from the area and was looking for some direction and advice and I did not leave disappointed. I will visit this fly shop every time I return to bend from now on.

- Mike Myers
My go to fly shop in Bend! Not only a great shop...but Pete and crew touch all the bases! If you need gear...flies...advice...this is the place!!

- Pat Phelps
This is my favorite fly shop in Bend. Always friendly and helpful, never trying to sell you something you don't need. Keep it up guys!

- Kenny Stangenberg
Best fly shop in Bend. It’s where the local's go... Always helpful and get you set up so you can spend more time on the water. Can't say enough about the customer service, they aren't in it just to make a buck, but truly care about getting you out enjoying fishing at every level. Thanks Guys!

- Jordan Swart

Fly Fishing Instruction

Teaching the art of fly-fishing & fly tying has become a cornerstone of the Patient Angler.

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