
The Craft of Tying Flies: Making Your Own Legacy
There’s something deeply personal about tying your own flies. Long before they ever touch the water, each one carries intention—a small, hand-crafted invitation to a fish, sure, but also a
For Those Who Travel Light, and fish hard
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From Palouse backwaters to coastal steelhead runs, the PNW throws every kind of challenge your way. That’s why we’ve built region-ready kits and curated picks for the rivers we know best. Gear tested in real conditions, and refined where it matters most—on the water.
This reel was the spark that started the entire Palouse Outfitters project. Curtis Lysher is prototyping and milling it now, shaping each line with his jeweler’s precision. Crafted, not just made. Built to last a lifetime. Just need to sell enough rods to afford the manufacturing equipment.
From precision-crafted reels to field-ready apparel, our gear blends traditional craftsmanship with modern performance. Every piece—whether worn or cast—is designed to honor the heritage of fly fishing while meeting the demands of the present.
Regardless of the conditions, terrain, or your level of activity, take it on with confidence.
Close to the body. Built for breathability, sweat control, and all-day comfort.
Retains heat without bulk—keeps you warm when the temps drop and the wind bites.
Shields against the elements. Durable, weatherproof, and ready for rough conditions.
While others chase trends and seasonal drops, we build gear meant to endure—season after season, year after year.
We don’t overbuild or overhype. Every stitch, pocket, and layer has a reason—and it’s usually because someone in the field asked for it.
Inspired by generations before us, our designs honor the kind of gear your grandfather trusted—with materials and construction that would still make him proud.
Palouse gear is made for real life—whether that’s chasing trout at dawn or hiking with your kid on a wet Saturday. It’s rugged enough for the backcountry, and comfortable enough for everything after.
What sets us apart is what we stand for: gear that carries meaning. Built to be worn into the ground, and passed down with the stories that stick.

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