Friday's Featured Fly

Classic Catskill-style dry flies are cool!  They represent a huge part of American fly fishing history.  Though many anglers chose to fish techie modern dries,  these historic patterns still work well in a number of situations. Here’s the Mosquito.  An oldie, but a goodie!

Mosquito Fly

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Lamson Hyperspeed M8 Fly Reel - Includes FREE FLY LINE

Imagine an 8 weight reel the diameter of a 12, envision gobbling up 14” of line per rotation. 

Here it is

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REVISED: STILLWATER LINES UPDATE AND A PLUG FOR PONTOONS!

I guess I could've named this revised edition, Revised Addition.  I felt compeled to add to my previouse article titled:  Buyer's Guide to Specifically Designed Stillwater Fly Lines since there has been a new line introuduced that came out shortly after the piece was written.  That new series of fly lines where created in partnership by Phil Rowley and RIO, to bring us some exceptionally nice, and to be honest long needed floating, Interemdiate and Hover type lines.  Not that we didn't already have these types of lines available, it's just that these new lines feature new upgrades.

First off, what makes these lines unique right off the bat, is the integrated tippet ring into the front of the fly line where you would attach your leader.  This has virtually eliminated the loop to loop connections that tend to irritate some fisherman, especially when using techniques which require bringing the loop to loop connection inside the guides at the top of the rod. Techniques where longer than normal leaders are used is my case in point. This also allows for easy changing of the lines, without sacraficing existing leaders.

If you've ever searched YouTube for information regading stillwater/lake fly fishing tactics and or techniques, chances are you've already watched a few or more of Phil's educational videos.  I know I've personally watched nearly every one, and more than once.  Phil knows his stuff and anyone can gleen from his knowledge.  His experience and expertise bring credit to his creation of these lines.  You can have confidence in what he says in the videos and apply these techniques using his lines for stillwater success.

"I love fishing lakes using long leader presentations. For years, loop-to-loop leader connections have made these presentations challenging. We now have a solution. As a devoted stillwater fly fishing, these Ambassador lines are a game changer, making long leader presentations a breeze. The smooth leader-to-line connections of these lines slide through my rod guides smoothly, not only when threading the rod and preparing to cast but, most importantly, allow me to bring long leaders into the rod without binding at the tip to land fish efficiently. With loop-to-loop leader-to-line connections removed, on the water line changes are now a breeze. Having these lines in my kit bag gives me a critical presentation advantage." - Phil Rowley | RIO Ambassador

These new lines are offered in 6 and 7 weight versions, for the most popular rod weights used in stillwater fly fishing. I recently got out on one of many of our local lakes to give these new lines a go. Although I didn't use everyone of them, I did use the "Stillwater Floater" and "Aqualux" versions.  Lake fishing has been pretty good the past couple of weeks, although I have had to live vicariously through others who have actually went out.  Although I am jonesing to get out and use my brand new Outcast Pac 1000 for the first time, my current schedule has not allowed me to do that.  That issue will be resolved soon because I am taking a few days off to specifically fish!  So no more excuses.  I will update when I get back...

Ready to roll - Loads up nicely in the bed of my truck.

...Well, I'm back. Spent a little bit of time fishing the lake recently with the new RIO Ambassader Series Phil Rowley lake lines and I am in love.  The lines performed flawlessly and were a joy to fish. Due to conditions I mostly fished the new Phil Rowley Aqualux line, although I did spend a bit of time fishing dries on the surface with the Phil Rowley Stillwater Floater as well, and enjoyed a few fish on the dries. The dry fly bite didn't last for too long and then I was back to using a parabolic line, that worked well.

Super Happy with the Outcast Pac 1000.  Perfect for lake fishing.

Just like the new RIO Abassader Series Phil Rowley Lines, my new OUTCAST PAC 1000 worked stellar on the lake and my customized rod holders also worked great, not to mention the view was stunning. The Pac 1000 was super study and stable.  I am a big guy at 6'5" 240 pounds and it was literally the perfect size for me.  At one time I had two eagles flying overhead and an Osprey caught a fish right next to me, I only wish I could have gotten his catch on film. It was pretty cool!

If you're an aspiring stillwater fisherman or a seasoned verteran, give the new RIO lines a go and seriously consider a pontoon or float tube, they are worth it. I am a firm believer in things new and improved and especially if it makes me more efficient and or effective, and these lines do that.  If your tired of fishing on the bank and want to me more effective in covering water and hard to fish areas, look at the Outcast series of pontoons and or float tubes, you'll be glad you did.

Thanks for reading.

GFS Team

John G.

PARTING SHOTS:

Look at the stunning detail of a decent rainbow trout caught using a Parabolic stillwater fly line.

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Bauer RX - On Closeout

Killer closeout alert!  Bauer has discontinued the RX reels in size 5 and larger.  This also includes the Classic Spey reels.  Great prices on some of the smoothest reels ever made!

Bauer RX

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Fridays Featured Fly

Who doesn’t love a fish that eats a popper? This is RIO’s PTO Popper in olive/tan.  It’s light enough to fish comfortably on smaller rods. The head design pops nicely and leaves a bubble trail.  Bass beware!

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St. Croix is Here! Check out the new lineup

St.Croix! Now there's a name you probably haven't heard for some time in your fly fishing circles. We know they build some great rods, they have been doing that for a long time. But when was the last time we checked out their lineup of fly rods? The time is now!

Here's the new stuff...

Evos

Evos is a complete line of freshwater rods (we'll get to Saltwater in a minute), packed with features, built with advanced materials and fine tuned for precision. No shortcuts here, these are top end rods. All you need to do is cast one and its action speaks louder than words. Includes Free Fly Line
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Evos Salt

Transfer all the goodness of the Evos Freshwater and add the right saltwater actions and hardware, finish it in matte blue and welcome any challenge your favorite salt flat can throw at you. Again, serious top end rods with no shortcuts to perfection. Includes Free Fly Line

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Technica

Weary trout, spring creeks, and dry flies call for a very special rod. In some ways one of the most technical challenges to build and get right. Smooth moderate action, precise cast, capable line speed, accuracy, with just the right amount authority to turn those long, stealthy leaders. Includes Free Fly Line

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Connect

The Connect Series of rods is designed to match it's name. An all-water series to connect you to anything from spring creeks to bonefish flats. Each model is designed around the job it was intended to do while giving the angler an upper hand in range and versatility. Crafted with proven, high modulus graphite and resins with medium-fast actions makes Connect a user friendly success story of any angling adventure. 

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Attention Outcast Clearwater Owners - New OSG Expandable Boat Bag

One of the many great features of Outcast OSG Frameless boats such as the Stealth Pro, Commander and Clearwater is that they can easily be packed up for travel in planes, trains, and automobiles. 

While the original OSG Frameless Boat Bag is perfect for Stealth Pro and Commander Boats it was a hard squeeze to fit a Clearwater. Solution is here; New OSG Expandable Boat Bag fills the need. 

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Tibor Everglades in Satin Gold

The iconic satin gold is still one of the most popular Tibor Reel colors available. We just got in some Everglades. 

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Friday's Featured Fly

Friday's Featured Fly - Another winner from Ken Morrish.  The Level Headed Bugger.  This take in the balanced leech has an extra slim profile.  Have some of these around when damsel flies become active in your local stillwater.

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The Last 100 Miles - A Fight for the Deschutes River

The Last 100 Miles movie is set to premiere this Summer.  This is a documentary created from the passion to keep the Deschutes River cold and healthy.  We are fighting for clean cold water, which seems simple enough.  But, we are going against much larger endities.  Fellow fly shop owners, guides, outdoor enthousiast and so many who have created and built their lives around the Deschutes River.  The health of this river, the fish, animals, insects and everything that calls the Descutes River it's home is in jeopardy of survival if we do not do something now.  We do not want to show future generations what the Deschutes River used to be like....we want them to see and experience it.  

The Deschutes River Alliance website is full of information....the link is below if you would like to learn more.

Deschutes River Alliance

The Premiere of this movie is July 9th in Portland Oregon at Cinema 21.   August 7th, 2024 the movie will be shown at the Columbia Center for the Arts, then in The Dalles and Maupin.  Click the link below for screening times, location details, and tickets.   

Last 100 Miles - Screenings

If you would like to make a donation to the production of the movie, click the link below.

The Last 100 Miles - Website

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Deschutes River - Fishing Update

The big bugs are fading on the Deschutes, but this doesn’t mean the party is over.  Scale down your chubbies and have a good selection of Yellow Sallies.  June may very well be the best dry fly month of the year!

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SA - Sonar Stillwater Clear Camo Intermediate

Fishing a leech on an intermediate line is one of the most effective ways to target Stillwater trout.

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This is one of our favorite lines to do it with.  The Scientific Anglers Sonar Stillwater Clear Camo Intermediate casts like a dream as the taper is based on their MPX series lines.  The color makes for a stealthy approach in clear water. Just add a leech and you are in business!

Lake fishing is so enjoyable, not often as popular as fishing in the rivers but that is why there are so many options out there.  

Floating around in my float tube is where I enjoy to be!  We hope you have gotten out on a lake/water near you.  

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Got lake fishing or for that matter any type of fishing questions reach out to the shop.  We would love to answer all of your fishing questions.

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Galvan Torque 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Gold

Just in, 20th Anniversary of one of the most iconic modern reels. Trout sizes to all out saltwater, the Torque Series of reels has outlasted and outsold almost any modern design fly reel available today. We have sold over a thousand of these reels in the 20 year history and no customers have a bad thing to say about them. From our owners to our shop staff we use these reels relentlessly and they "all out" perform. There is not a better example out there of "don't fix what isn't broke" than the almighty Galvan Torque. 

Dressed in a beautiful Gold anodized finish with machined in 20th Anniversary ornate this iconic reel. 

We Stock Galvan Reels! Beyond this limited edition Torque we also stock every color and every size Torque. Our stock revolves constantly and we work hard to keep stock on hand. Galvan is also quick to help us restock when we sell through inventory. 

In addition to a GREAT reel, Gorge Fly Shop also includes a FREE FLY LINE with every purchase of a Torque Series Fly Reel.

Add up the facts: A workhorse of a fly reel, with a justifiable price, get a FREE fly line on us and FREE shipping in the USA. The iconic reel is also an iconic deal!

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Friday's Featured Fly

It's Stillwater season folks!  

Shop Black BH Hale Bopp Leech

Flies don’t have to be elaborate to be effective.

The Bead Head Hale Bopp Leech is a perfect example of that.  The dubbing loop body and sparse marabou tail provides all the leech motion needed.  It’s an outstanding Stillwater pattern!

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We heard that Justesen Lakes are fishing really well right now with lots of open time.  Reach out to the shop and we will be happy to assist you with getting a date secured for your next trip.  Plus, the shop is well stock on float tubes, and all of the accessories you might need.

Justesen Ranch - Lake Fishing

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SafeSpace Needs our Help!

Our friends at SafeSpace have reached out and have asked for help.  We want to do just that, and give them all of the support they need.

SafeSpace Children's Advocacy Center of the Gorge is a single point of contact for child abuse victims.  When child abuse is suspected, physical, sexual, or emotional they are referred to SafeSpace. SafeSpace will coordinate with local law enforcement, medical and social professionals so the child only has to tell their story once.  Each time the child has to retell their story they are re traumatized.  

Before SafeSpace these interviews and exams often happened in jails, emergency rooms, doctors offices and the child has to repeat their story over and over again.  Now, children are brought to one location and with technology they only have to tell their story once.  

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With your donations and support children are gifted toys, blankets, stuffed animals, backpacks filled with personal care essentials, clothing if needed and of course snacks.  

Some of these children are removed from their home and the only items they have are the clothes they are wearing.  

One SafeSpace employee told us that they wish we could see the joy, and smiles that your donations provide.  They say it really and truly makes a difference.  

Our Toy drive has grown every year, but this is the first time they reached out in need of toys and donations during the summer.  So why not do a "Christmas in July Toy Drive"

Here is how you can help:

1) Cash donation - Follow the link below to their website for direct donation

2) Drop off or mail an item into Gorge Fly Shop, we can deliver to SafeSpace

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Here is a list of ideas but keep in mind they serve all ages from birth to 18 years old.

They do request no gift cards/cash with intentions to gift to a child.  

1) Blankets

2) Stuffed Animals

3) Art set, color books with crayons or colored pencils

4) Legos

5) Playdough

6) Puzzles

7) Cards

8) Craft sets

9) Cars/Trucks

10) Lincoln logs

From everyone at SafeSpace and Gorge Fly Shop we appreciate all of your generous donations. 

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