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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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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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Fishing Reports3 min read
Winter Fishing Outlook for Central Oregon
Brrrrrrrrr. Winter Outlook 2023 (and early 2024!)
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Fly Tying2 min read
Fly Tying Lessons at The Patient Angler
The Patient Angler offers lessons on fly tying!
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Fly Tying6 min read
Winter Flies
Whether you're buying or tying, read this guide on our favorite winter patterns.
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Gear2 min read
NEBO Head Lamp - New Product
Long-lasting headlamp that fits in the palm of your hand!
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Gear5 min read
Layers for Winter Fishing
Our guide to keep you on the water longer this winter.
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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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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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