Alex,
Can't believe no one has replied to your question!
Anyway, I have not personally experienced the N. Umpqua or any fishing in the Pacific Northwest.
I would though recommend that you contact Dave Roberts in Eagle Point, Oregon.
His bailiwick is the Rogue River but I would feel confident he could direct you to a reputable and good guide for the N. Umpqua.
If you decide to maybe try the Rogue, you'll be on the river with a bamboo rod fishing guru! A flycaster that can hold his own with almost anyone in the world. A guide among guides! Knows the Rogue as well as anyone on this earth!
onetroutbum@aol.com This is Dave's email address.
Here's a photo of Dave gracing the cover of Joe Beelart's Oregon Bamboo:
Last edited by bobbyg; 02-08-2011 at 02:14 PM.
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.