Chris Mihulka

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Chris Mihulka

Hailing from Springfield, Oregon, a locale embraced between the glistening waters of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, Chris Mihulka's angling journey unfolded. At the tender age of 3, Chris was entrusted with a fly rod, and by the time he reached 7, the art of tying flies began to enthrall him. Youthful days were imbued with countless hours on the water, seizing every conceivable opportunity to indulge his passion.

In 1989, Chris was pivotal in establishing the McKenzie Fly Tackle Co. This endeavor exposed him to a diverse array of fish species eagerly responding to the allure of a fly. His presentations traversed landscapes, captivating everything from Montana Trout to the spirited Tarpon and Snook dwelling on the Gulf Coast. This exhilarating pursuit propelled Chris across the globe, casting his fly in distant corners, yet his heart remains loyal to the pursuit of trout, bass, and bluegill.

Celebrating over 35 years of marriage to Sharon, Chris's journey also encompasses the role of a devoted family man. The boat accompanying him on angling escapades now accommodates not only his twins, Ben and Sarah, but also the legacy of shared experiences and the joys of passing down the angling tradition to the next generation.
Mihulka's Beadhead Caddis Worm
Mihulka's Beadhead Caddis Worm

Mihulka's Beadhead Caddis Worm

Mihulka's Blue Gill
Mihulka's Blue Gill

Mihulka's Blue Gill

Mihulka's Bluegill Bee
Mihulka's Bluegill Bee

Mihulka's Bluegill Bee

Mihulka's Brook Trout Bugger
Mihulka's Brook Trout Bugger

Mihulka's Brook Trout Bugger

Mihulka's Brown Trout Bugger
Mihulka's Brown Trout Bugger

Mihulka's Brown Trout Bugger

Mihulka's CDC Backswimmer
Mihulka's CDC Backswimmer

Mihulka's CDC Backswimmer

Mihulka's Crappie Special
Mihulka's Crappie Special

Mihulka's Crappie Special

Mihulka's Damsel Nymph
Mihulka's Damsel Nymph

Mihulka's Damsel Nymph

Mihulka's Mantis - Tan
Mihulka's Mantis - Tan

Mihulka's Mantis - Tan

Mihulka's Natural Baby Crayfish - WTD
Mihulka's Natural Baby Crayfish - WTD

Mihulka's Natural Baby Crayfish - WTD

Mihulka's Panfish Popper
Mihulka's Panfish Popper

Mihulka's Panfish Popper

Mihulka's Surface Eel - Black
Mihulka's Surface Eel - Black

Mihulka's Surface Eel - Black