Shop By Category
Use: Maximize Minimize
Umpqua
The idea first took shape in the hands of our founder, Dennis Black, back in 1972. As a fast and facile professional fly-tyer, Dennis was known for his skill and speed at producing hundreds of dozens of flies each year for the larger mail order houses. But he was also quick to realize how fast the demand for excellent flies would outstrip the abilities of cottage industry types like him.
To create excellent flies in sufficient supply – without sinking his standards. In response, Dennis developed (with characteristic care) a methodical plan: First, he enlisted the tying expertise of the likes of Dave Whitlock, Jack Dennis, Andy Puyans and others, to help him set the standard of excellence for Umpqua flies.
Next, Dennis established the first of what would eventually be five separate fly-tying “factories,� first in India, then in Sri Lanka, and finally in Thailand. The primary focus at each of these factories was on producing the very best fishing flies possible, constructed of the very best materials available. From the beginning, the quantity of flies produced was secondary to the quality and excellence of each fly pattern. These high standards were assured by the personal involvement of the fly designers themselves, and by the ever-increasing skill, imagination and creativity of the Umpqua production fly tiers. Today, you will find no flies more skillfully tied than those available from Umpqua Feather Merchants.
Buy on-line or talk with a knowledgeable fly fishing specialist:
Patterns
Jigged Hare's Ear
Jigged version of the classic Hare's Ear Nymph
The Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph is a sentimental favorite for most anglers. It is often one of the first flies a tyer learns which often results in it bering one of the first flies the anglers uses to catch a fish. No angler forgets that moment. Its effectiveness comes from the naturally … more
Jigged Prince
Jigged version of the classic Prince Nymph
These standard flies are tied on Umpqua's Competition Jig Hook (C400BL) and our new Tungsten Slotted Beads (they are HEAVY). Much of the competition crowd is using this very hook much more frequently. They ride snag-free and have been proven to be very, very sticky, important when fishing in … more
Zonker
Designed with a keeled underbody
Dan designed this fly in the early 70's and it was truly innovative for it's time. A "keeled", shaped lead underbody, with mylar body and rabbit strip gave this fly action and movement like no other fly available. The thought and design of this fly has stood the test of time. … more