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Winter Is the Perfect Time to Tie Flies—Or Learn How
Fly Tying4 min read
Winter Is the Perfect Time to Tie Flies—Or Learn How

Shorter days and cold weather make winter ideal for building skills at the vise. Here's why, and how our lessons can help.

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Choosing Deer and Elk Hair in Fly Tying
Fly Tying5 min read
Choosing Deer and Elk Hair in Fly Tying

From comparaduns to bass bugs and everything in between!

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Winter Fishing Outlook for Central Oregon
Fishing Reports3 min read
Winter Fishing Outlook for Central Oregon

Brrrrrrrrr. Winter Outlook 2023 (and early 2024!)

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Fly Tying Lessons at The Patient Angler
Fly Tying2 min read
Fly Tying Lessons at The Patient Angler

The Patient Angler offers lessons on fly tying!

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Winter Flies
Fly Tying6 min read
Winter Flies

Whether you're buying or tying, read this guide on our favorite winter patterns.

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Rio Versitips
Gear3 min read
Rio Versitips

How to utilize this effective swinging gear.

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NEBO Head Lamp - New Product
Gear2 min read
NEBO Head Lamp - New Product

Long-lasting headlamp that fits in the palm of your hand!

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Layers for Winter Fishing
Gear5 min read
Layers for Winter Fishing

Our guide to keep you on the water longer this winter.

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Bull Trout in the Metolius and Lake Billy Chinook
Fishing Reports4 min read
Bull Trout in the Metolius and Lake Billy Chinook

The only legal places to target bull trout in central Oregon!

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Lower Deschutes Fishing Report 9-24-23
Fishing Reports3 min read
Lower Deschutes Fishing Report 9-24-23

A couple Patient Anglers go down to Warm Springs for some fall redband fishing!

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