Umpqua

"The Bendback fly has been proven as one of the most weedless and snag free fly patterns of all time. Some of the best fishing happens around snags, rocks and vegetation and getting your fly snagged up at the worst moment is painful. Unlike other patterns that rely on mono weed guards, Chewy’s Bender is naturally snag free by design. Chewy’s Bender also improved the swimming and balance of the original bendback by using Umpqua’s Tungsten Jig Bombs and XS435 hook. Chewy’s Bender is the softest landing, best fishing weedless fly for a multitude of species and depths." - Signature Tyer Dave Chouinard

"Chewy’s Cyborg Shrimp is a must for ANY saltwater angler…regardless of what the species is. As we all know, everything in saltwater eats shrimp. The Cyborg Shrimp has two, Tungsten Jig bombs buried in the body to offer you the softest landing shrimp that can still sink down to any depth you want. Redfishing in 2 or 3 feet of water…NO problem! Got some stripers in some current and want to swing a shrimp…the Cyborg is ready for action!"

"Chewy’s Minnr quite possibly could be one of the best skinny water minnow patterns ever developed. Bold statement, but fish one and you will quickly find out why Umpqua is so excited about this new pattern. See, most minnow patterns have suffered from having dumbbell eyes for weight and to turn the hook up. They protrude and make a splat and are not great for sight casting or snags. Chewy’s Minnr is the ultimate baitfish to cross any saltwater fish with…especially if you need to land it softly. Chewy’s Minnr is a joy to fish and cast and everything eats a minnow!"

I can't imagine an angler who hasn't fished a Clouser Minnow. The original designed by Bob Clouser has its roots in freshwater. Originating in Pennsylvania as a smallmouth bass pattern today this highly effective bait fish pattern has traveled the globe. It has been dressed in many outfits since its buck tail beginnings.

Casting power, near invisibility, fast sink rate, this leader is ideal for big critters that swim in freshwater and saltwater. Tie on your flies and confidently make your cast knowing you are geared up for anything.

Umpqua’s Tarpon leader combines ultra-deceptive pink fluorocarbon shock tippet securely attached (Bimini/Hufnagel) to a strongly tapered clear nylon Perform X HD leader. Simply loop the leader to the fly line and tie on a fly. A heavy butt and strong knotless taper improves turnover in the wind, world-class tippet protects gear and fish, and the unique pink fluorocarbon shock-tippet deceives leader-shy fish while protecting the tippet.

In the early 1980's permit were targeted with crab flies using round foam or epoxy bodies. By the mid 1980's the late Del Brown and Captain Steve Huff designed the revolutionary Merkin crab which called for Aunt Lydia's Sparkle Yarn tied perpendicular on the shank, #1 or 1/0 hooks and large lead barbell eyes. The yarn was trimmed to a trapezoid which reduced casting flutter and greatly improved the sink rate. Sandy Moret soon found that the jumbo bonefish of the Keys were fools for the same pattern by scaling down to #4, and switching the rubber legs from solid white with red tips to creamed colored rubber barred legs. Scores of bonefish over 12 pounds fell for this revision as did well over 100 permit on the larger versions. As Aunt Lydia's Sparkle Yarn became difficult to obtain, Sculpting Fiber has proved to be an excellent replacement. The Improved Merkin is a much welcomed addition to our growing inventory of innovative patterns. And who better to be in charge of the quality of these flies than our fly specialist himself? "Dave Student always tied thousands of the finest Merkins I had ever seen for over 20 years!" -Sandy Moret

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