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The Big Y Story

Our Story


Today, our Hood River staff generally numbers eight to ten people, with a few additional seasonal employees joining us during the busy summer months. From our warehouse and fly shop in downtown Hood River—next door to Full Sail Ale Brewery and Pub—we help customers and ship orders seven days a week.

Our local staff works alongside a team of well over three dozen skilled fly tyers in Kenya. Many have been part of Big Y Fly Co for more than a decade. Their experience, consistency, and craftsmanship are fundamental to everything we do. The flies bearing our name—and the quality and value our customers expect—would not exist without them. They are trusted partners, friends, and essential members of the Big Y team.

We work hard to earn your business and provide the most value possible for your fly-fishing dollar. If you are ever unhappy with a purchase, call or email us and we will do our best to make it right.

Big Y flies can also be found in fly shops and other retailers around the country. We are proud to support local conservation chapters, fly-fishing education programs, and fundraising events, including our own annual events benefiting Casting for Recovery and Project Healing Waters.

We cannot thank you enough for supporting Big Y Fly Co through the years. Fish on!

Big Y Flies can also be found at numerous local shops, and retailers. We are also proud to support many fundraising events at local conservation chapters, and organizations that teach and support fly-fishing. Not to mention our own annual events supporting Casting for Recovery and Project Healing Waters. We cannot thank you enough for all your support through the years. Fish on!

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