"Flies For": Umpqua Feather Merchants Launches Fly-centric Video Series

The inaugural episode features beloved Fly Fisherman columnist Charlie Craven talking winter flies.

January 26, 2024 By Fly Fisherman Staff

Umpqua Feather Merchants has launched a new video series called "Flies For" in which Marketing Director Russ Miller and a guest "talk flies, techniques, and product all centered around a season or method of fly fishing."

The inaugural episode features Fly Fisherman columnist Charlie Craven, who is also an Umpqua Signature Tyer and owner of Charlie's Fly Box in Arvada, Colorado. Charlie discusses his favorite patterns and techniques for fishing these flies during the winter. These invaluable insights will set your tying game apart and give you an edge on the water.

Click below for more of Fly Fisherman's collection of fabulous fly-tying content from Charlie and others:

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