“You look at Jason, and he’s not the traditional, what you think of when it comes to fly fishing.” – Peter Earnshaw, angler.

Skateboards, steelhead, punkrock, and unflinching honesty. In Going Upriver, The Portland Flyshop owner and full-blown steelhead obsessive Jason Osborn reflects on carving his own path in a sport steeped in tradition, exploring identity, individuality, and the challenges of finding yourself both on the river and in life.

“It’s not easy to look at yourself and see who you really are, but it’s necessary if you’re going to be happy in life—or at least, do something that truly makes you content being yourself.” – Jason Osborne, Owner, The Portland Fly Shop

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Featuring Jason Osborne & the NRS Slipstream Raft.

Filmed & Directed by Andrew Krantz | Lanthorn Studios.

Presented in partnership with NRS Fishing, Grundens Fishing Apparel, Smith Optics, Aqua Flies, and Grey’s Fishing.

Follow Andrew Krantz |  @andrewkrantz_DP