Fly fishing with the legendary Frank Moore | Oregon Field Guide

Frank Moore spent nearly 80 years living on or near Oregon’s North Umpqua River. His lifetime accomplishments as a fly fisherman, conservationist and veteran earned him many awards, including the prestigious Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor and an induction into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.
Frank Moore died in January 2022. In this video from the Oregon Field Guide archives, Moore brings us along on a fishing journey in the river he called “the graduate school of fly fishing.”
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[@jameslasswell5821]

Legends live forever. This guy is a true American hero and awesome human

[@christopherhughes2211]

Thank you for sharing this gentleman and his love of the river. Beautiful story.

[@guybaumgartner4244]

Beautiful story tankiou

[@suejohnston4539]

What a beautiful testament to life and the gift of the river.

[@dynamicphotography_]

Inspiration right there. I deployed twice, but never saw combat. Now I spend my days fly fishing. Spend a lot of time on the Metolius River.

[@adamcfmacdonald]

Survived Normandy landing. Amazing. Thank you.

[@bryanh3057]

What a legacy. Thank you Frank. Miss you.

[@travis5481]

This deserves so many more views.

[@realityobservationalist7290]

It's been an honor to have grown up fishing and sharing this river alongside such a legend as Frank Moore. The North Umpqua is forever part of my soul.

[@realityobservationalist7290]

@@papichulo1843 , worth it!

[@realityobservationalist7290]

@@papichulo1843, lol... NU can be a humbling experience. I spent many fishless days chasing my first winter steelhead on the fly up there.

[@katebarker8410]

Frank Moore- I wonder if you knew my Grandfather Harold Barker, or my Grandma Doris Barker? My dad is Bill Barker. My Grandpa helped build the North Umpqua Trail. This is a wonderful video! Love this! Thank you for sharing!

[@dertythegrower]

Umpqua River is awesome. Great camera shots.

[@rccola362]

that old guy is LAYING LOOPS! what a legend

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

Look at those casts! Absolutely beautiful. So glad to live in Oregon! Awesome fishing, Mr. Moore!

[@keithbeale1390]

Agreed. I was just thinking, there is a fellow who knows hoe to handle a fly rod !

[@GrayWolf73]

Such a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. Blessings and prayers to this man and his wife. Most of all, tight lines Sir, keep chasing the passion.

[@OscarOverlanding]

Beautiful. What real life is all about. Love.

[@acquiescewinery4838]

Made my day! Thanks for the great story

[@NicholasLagaso]

Mend the Line is one of the greatest love stories ever told!!!!!!

[@peterdorn5799]

one year I was maintaining a booth at the fly fishing show in bellevue, gave my spell yo this nice old lady, she turns and leaves dragging her husband to come back and meet me, that was frank, a very special man

[@8qjfhai8]

Damn this dude is cool af

[@WillyFish]

What a legend!

[@drata8]

Doesn't look a day over 70. I guess that's the secret to a long life. Fly fishing!

[@fakdaddy75]

I want to be this man when Im older.

[@riverraisin1]

I want to be able to hop rock to rock, loaded with gear, just like him when I'm his age.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Rest in Peace Sir ...

[@Oregontrailblazin]

And Rest in Peace Cabin ...

[@CalVlogz]

Wait did he die?

[@williamcooke6056]

Legend!

[@TeslaRoadtrips]

Nice story. thanks

[@CatDaddySteve]

FRANK DIED at age 98. BURNED OUT : Franks cabin burned down in 2020 in the big forest fire .😑. Most of the Steelhead holes and runs were named by Frank himself.

[@WyomingOutofDoors]

Good video friend , was just checking out your great channel and i joined up

[@jred5153]

Question: why do so many of the “old guard” fly fish switch handed? I am NOT beating him, he is a legend. I genuinely curious why so many cast with one and then switch over to reel in with that same hand. 🤷‍♂️

[@brucepedersen4032]

South Oregon need a lot of help with Klamath River. Power Companies have a death grip on water and power ! Nearly dead, down to 3 %.