Oct 18, 2025 · I'm about to tie some Flymphs, but neither of my local shops have Umpqua UC610BL-BN hooks in stock, and those were the suggested hook in the book that I am using. …

Jan 5, 2026 · I'm always on the lookout for new to me patterns. A March Brown Emerger I noted from our own PT's blog. I subbed a few materials. A Caleb Boyle original pattern from the …

Apr 13, 2022 · I am trying to decide between the Fishpond and Umpqua checst packs and hitting a wall of indecision. Both have great features the other is missing (magnetic front pouch on the …

Aug 15, 2023 · The Umpqua ZS2 Overlook 500 Pack with backpack has really got my attention. I got away from vest because in my old age I just turned against all the bulk hanging in my way, …

Oct 4, 2021 · I’m curious what your favorite fly boxes are. I bought some of the Umpqua UPG LT boxes, and this may go against popular option, but I don’t like them. The flies are too hard to …

Jul 29, 2022 · I use my nippers for clipping the tag end of my knots, or clipping off a section of tippet. My hemostats with scissors I use for cutting heavier stuff like wool indicator or fly line. I …

Jun 20, 2023 · Every hook manufacturer, and likely Umpqua doesn't actually make the hooks, can have quality control issues due to the volume of hooks produced at one time. I own a fly & …

May 2, 2014 · I got the Umpqua Swiftwater tech vest that integrates with a backpack, the surveyor 1100. The combo gets a bit expensive, but it. The vest is awesome. The backpack is a bit …

Jun 24, 2024 · I’ve heard often of different tippet brands that don’t mic out true to size (typically larger than stated for greater strength). Anybody try and know if Umpqua Phantom X is true to …

Sep 22, 2013 · I updated an old hook comparison chart. Over the years, hook companies discontinued numbers, renumbered their models, added a new line of hooks. Umpqua's new U …