Deschutes Angler Fly Shop

I know you probably get a bunch of this but really appreciate what you and the staff do.  I have fished the river with my grandpa and dad since 1979. Until I embraced your shop and guidance I would go days without a fish. Thank you, guide Evan Unti, is the best! Now I wonder what is wrong if I go through a few of my favorite spots without a hook up.

M. Davis

I just wanted to thank you and the Deschutes crew. Despite the real windy conditions tonight, I was able to take something from everyone in the shop, put it together, and catch what was actually a really big, first floating leader/non intruder/warm weather summer steelhead just above Macks tonight. It was awesome.

John's fly and casting tips, Alex telling me to come when we talked Thursday, you teaching me to cast, telling me to take a nap and giving me some encouragement, and Evan's instruction (and it's his voice I hear coaching me up when I'm on the water - even from 2 years ago) - it takes a village! Everyone has given me so many game-changing tips and so much coaching - it's times like these that are so amazing and humbling at the same time. I knew nothing before I met you guys, and you put up with me and helped me develop the skills to do well on days like today.

Matt

Amy, Evan, and Ben:
Thank you all for a wonderful experience at Spey camp!  As a father, I have been looking forward to introducing my son to the world of Spey and the wonders of the Deschutes for many years. I was nervous at the start, as I wasn't sure how a 14 year old would respond.  I needn't of worried, your attention and support was world class.  Each of you went out of your way to show him proper spey casting and fishing technique that will last him a lifetime.  Most importantly, you kept it fun.  Your enthusiasm and love of the sport was infectious (unfortunately, so was whatever I ate prior to camp - it pained me not to be able to enjoy Ben's cooking, though John ate enough for both of us). 

John is super excited about Spey.  Since we got home, he has been talking non-stop about all the fun he had at camp.  He spent the afternoon with his sister and his flybox, making up new names for all his flies.  Ben, the fly you tied for him is a treasure (you will need to tie another, as this one, unfortunately, is probably too important to ever actually touch the water). 

Of course, he has also been asking me about every 30 minutes when he can get a Spey rod.  For my own sanity, please let me know what setup you had him using.

Tight lines

Brian & John