Fly Rods
Echo Spey Rod
A two-handed rod for swinging flies across big steelhead and salmon runs.
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A legendary steelhead river with a long fly-only stretch, summer runs, and challenging wading.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to North Umpqua River for steelhead. The best months overall are Oct to Apr. In October, steelhead is in season, and Pat's Rubber Legs, Egg Pattern and Intruder are a good place to start. There are 3 shops within 60 miles (1 fly, 2 bait and tackle); the closest is Sportsman's Warehouse in Roseburg, 27 mi away. Check the live USGS flow and water temperature before you head out. McKenzie River is 58 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Oct to Apr
In October
Steelhead
Methods
Fly fishing
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
North Umpqua River Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
4 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Pat's Rubber Legs #4-10
FlyNymph
Shop This FlyEgg Pattern #8-16
FlyNymph · Indicator rig.
Shop This FlyIntruder 2 to 4 in
FlyStreamer · Swung on a spey rod.
Shop This FlyEgg-Sucking Leech #2-6
FlyStreamer
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Steelhead
Fly 11 to 13 ft 7 or 8 wt spey or switch rod with a Skagit head and sink tips, or a 10 ft 8 wt single hand rod with an indicator rig.
Spin / Cast 8.5 to 10.5 ft medium-light rod, 3000 spinning reel, 8 to 12 lb line. Float and jig or drift rigs.
Matched to These Species
Gear for North Umpqua River
Fly Reels
Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
A strong, sealed drag at a modest price, made in sizes from trout to saltwater.
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Scientific Anglers Sink-Tip Fly Line
Gets streamers down to fish holding deep in current.
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RIO Fluorocarbon Tippet
Low-visibility tippet for nymphs and wary fish in clear water.
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Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders
Durable, breathable waders that hold up to seasons of wading.
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Simms Freestone Wading Boots
Supportive boots with good grip on slick rock.
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Steelhead Fly Assortment
Egg patterns, leeches, and swing flies for winter runs.
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Within 60 Miles
Shops Near North Umpqua River
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Nearby Water
Rivers & Streams · Oregon · 58 mi
McKenzie River
The home of the McKenzie drift boat, with redside rainbows and clear Cascade water.
Rainbow Trout · Cutthroat Trout
Rivers & Streams · Oregon · 63 mi
Rogue River
A Southern Oregon river with spring chinook, half-pounder steelhead, and winter runs.
Steelhead · Chinook Salmon