Like fly fishing? Meet Jason Mitzner, owner of Home Waters in Eugene

Need supplies for fly fishing? Jason Mitzner at Home Waters Fly Fishing and Guide Service can help you find what you need in Eugene. It is one of a handful of shops in Eugene and Springfield that specialize in fly‑fishing gear. Mitzner, 52, bought Home Waters in 2014 after a 20‑year management career at Trader Joe’s. He enjoys guiding on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers and offers tying and casting classes, plus guided river expeditions with staff. In 2026 he’s spent at least 50 days on the water in a Koffler Drift Boat built locally in Eugene, with his biggest catch a Chinook Salmon on a fly rod in southern Oregon. Kits start around $250 and include a rod, reel, line, and leader.