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Where Are Umpqua Flies Tied?

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Fly patterns accepted by Umpqua are produced in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand at five factories that work exclusively with Umpqua, Miller said. When Umpqua started 50 years ago, Miller said most flies were tied by local tiers and sold by regional fly fishing shop. The founder of Umpqua, Dennis Black, had another idea. What … Read more

What Is A PMD Fly Pattern?

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The Caddis Fly Shop has a great selection of PMD Pale Morning Dun flies that will match the hatch when fishing for trout in creeks, rivers, and lakes. The PMD or Pale Morning Dun fly is a critically important hatch across the country. Cripples, adults, emergers and parachutes are needed imitators. What is a yellow … Read more