Oct 18, 2025 · I'm about to tie some Flymphs, but neither of my local shops have Umpqua UC610BL-BN hooks in stock, and those were the suggested hook in the book that I am using. What would be a …

Jun 20, 2023 · Every hook manufacturer, and likely Umpqua doesn't actually make the hooks, can have quality control issues due to the volume of hooks produced at one time. I own a fly & tackle business, …

Mar 8, 2013 · Anyone out there have any reviews of the Umpqua U series hooks? Specifically how do they compare to their big brother Tiemco? Strength, sharpness, quality, uniformity? Thanks Randy

Jul 29, 2022 · I use my nippers for clipping the tag end of my knots, or clipping off a section of tippet. My hemostats with scissors I use for cutting heavier stuff like wool indicator or fly line. I use 100% …

Jan 12, 2016 · Fly Fishing Hook Comparision chart I developed following Fly Fishing Hook Comparison chart. This includes Tiemco, Umpaqua, Daiichi,Mustad, Eagle Claw, Dai-Riki, Allen and Orvis. This is …

Aug 15, 2023 · The Umpqua ZS2 Overlook 500 Pack with backpack has really got my attention. I got away from vest because in my old age I just turned against all the bulk hanging in my way, hitting my …

Jan 26, 2010 · Umpqua owns Metz's. Denny Conranch still feeds his own chickens. You want to avoid died dry fly hackle and stick to natural colors as much as possible. Die stiffens the stems, seriously …

Aug 25, 2025 · Umpqua U001 (=1XL), U002 (= regular shank length) and U201 (emerger hook). Excellent value and have been reliable.

Sep 22, 2013 · I updated an old hook comparison chart. Over the years, hook companies discontinued numbers, renumbered their models, added a new line of hooks. Umpqua's new U-Series hooks are …

Jan 29, 2019 · Brought back some great memories of my time in the fishing industry, in fact I once fished along some of the all time greats on the south fork of the Umpqua river with the Umpqua fly fishing …