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, serving the community for over 40 years, with a professional full time friendly staff that is well versed in all aspects of fresh and saltwater fly fishing.
What We Offer
The Patient Angler is Central Oregon's premier fly shop, with fly fishing and fly tying lessons at the core. We offer beginner-friendly Fly Fishing 101, Spey/Switch casting, and Fly Tying classes (101 and 201), plus custom instruction and entomology workshops. Beyond lessons, we provide guided trips, gear rentals, quality products, real-time water data, and videos to support anglers at every level.
Products We Offer
Our sales floor is stocked for real days on the water: rods, reels, lines, leaders, and tippet; waders and boots; packs and accessories; and a deep selection of flies and fly tying materials and tools. We carry trusted brands and can help you match gear to the rivers and lakes you fish—whether you're starting from scratch or dialing in a new setup.
Local Waters & Fishing Intel
We share honest, firsthand information on Central Oregon rivers and lakes—from the Deschutes and Metolius to the Crooked and beyond. Free maps, seasonal fly and tactic advice, USGS river levels, and a lending library of guidebooks and DVDs in the shop. Our staff fishes on days off, so when you call or stop in, you're talking to people who were on the water recently—not reading last year's report.
Guided Trips
Want a float on the Lower Deschutes or a walk-and-wade day on the Crooked? We connect you with experienced Central Oregon guides through Deschutes River Anglers—multi-day trout and steelhead floats with instruction, camp, and river knowledge—and Buried Hook Professional Guide Service for productive walk-in days. We help match the right trip to your goals and the season.
Gear & Rentals
Visiting Bend or want to try gear before you buy? We rent rods and reels, waders and boots, float tubes, and more so you can fish Central Oregon without hauling a full kit. Everything we sell is gear we use—our staff field-tests products across brands so you get straight answers, not a hard sell.
Saltwater Fly Fishing & Travel
Saltwater is one of our deepest areas of expertise— over 30 years chasing game fish worldwide, from Bahamas and Turks & Caicos flats to Baja beaches and offshore pelagics. We stock the rods, reels, lines, flies, and apparel for saltwater, help you plan destinations, and offer custom saltwater instruction before your trip. Dream species or first flats trip—we've been there.
Meet the Team
The Patient Angler is a full-time, local shop with a staff that ties, teaches, and travels. Owner Peter Bowers and the team bring decades of freshwater and saltwater experience to every conversation at the rail—whether you're picking your first rod, planning a Deschutes day, or dialing in a saltwater setup. Come in and talk to people who fish the way you want to fish.
We support and give back
We believe in giving back by supporting conservation organizations that protect local rivers and fisheries, and by engaging in community events, workshops, and education that promote responsible angling. If you would like to learn more or get involved, please contact us.
Blog
Fresh reports, fly tying tips, and seasonal fishing insights from the shop.
Fresh Simms apparel is on the floor—jackets, hoodies, sun hoodies, and hats built for long days on the water and real Central Oregon sun.
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If you fish tight-line, indicator-free presentations, the Echo Shadow X is built to give you the sensitivity and control Euro nymphing demands.
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Sage Arrow is here - a modern, versatile trout rod that steps in as our go-to replacement for the Sage Sonic.
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“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!”