Monthly Archives: January 2010

Gotcha Bonefish Pattern — Fly tying video

In this new fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie the Gotcha, a hot fly pattern for bonefish on the flats. Hook: TMC 811S #4-8 Thread: Tan 6/0 Uni Thread Eyes: Bead chain or pseudo eyes Body: Flat … Continue reading

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Planets Align for Winter Steelheaders: Get on the water

After a month of wild weather and high water, this weekend is finally shaping up to be a classic. Rivers are dropping and fish are moving. The weak tides ahead may not bring a lot of fresh steel from the … Continue reading

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Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival Winner: Oregon Water

Bryan Huskey of Fishbite Media walked away with the winning video for the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival. See his entry Oregon Water here: Oregon Water from bryan huskey on Vimeo. Huskey was up against tough competitors, but his enthusiasm … Continue reading

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Killer winter steelhead egg pattern: The Lifter

This is an excellent dead drift winter steelhead fly pattern for Oregon’s coastal rivers. The Bead Head Lifter Hook: Gamakatsu C14S #4-10 Thread: 140 Ultra Thread Pink or Orange Bead: 5/32 copper bead Tag: Fine Fl. Chartruese chenille Body: Large … Continue reading

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Feds may drop the hammer on the Oregon Department of Forestry

There is no question that forest practices have improved since the heyday of Oregon’s logging boom. The Oregon Forest Practices Act was in its time a revelation and placed Oregon at the forefront of forest stewardship. That was then . … Continue reading

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Hareline Unibobber Fly Tying Contest Winners Unveiled

Our latest Hareline Fly Tying Contest, “Unibobber Patterns” has wrapped up. First Prize goes to: Bill Reinhardt Bill’s Lucky Bob Hook: 900BL size 10 Thread: 8/0 Uni-Thread Gray Tail: Moose Mane Body: Peacock Herl Post: Unibobber Hackle: Grizzly Second Prize … Continue reading

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Winter Steelhead Myth Busted

Matt recently wrote of my bushy beard’s seemingly mythic power to bring steelhead to the boat this winter.  It had a good track record and  I went so far as to boast that it wasn’t going anywhere despite it’s potentially ruinous … Continue reading

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Crazy Charlie Fly Tying Video — Classic Bonefish Pattern

The Crazy Charlie is a classic bonefish pattern. In this fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie the Crazy Charlie for flats fishing. Spring is a great time to chase bonefish, so get tying. Crazy Charlie Hook: TMC … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal: Field Observations on Sea Lice

Sea Lice are a parasitic copepod, and when we see these on our salmon, steelhead or cutthroat we consider these an indication that they have not been in the river (out of the ocean) very long. Funny thing, though, I … Continue reading

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Fox’s Fertilizer fly tying video: Low-water winter steelhead pattern

Fox’s Fertilizer is an excellent low-water steelhead pattern for indicator fishing. Crank out a bunch of these egg patterns for when the water drops. Fox’s Fertilizer Hook: TMC 2499SPBL or Gamakatsu C14s #4-10 Thread: U140 Ultra Thread Pink or Orange … Continue reading

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Gratuitous winter steelhead fish porn for a wet weekend

Here are some great recent winter steelhead grin-and-grabs sent to us by our pals. Something to cheer up a wet winter weekend.

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Leech pattern for Oregon’s High Lakes: Speckle Bugger

This leech fly is a versatile pattern for fishing Oregon’s High Lakes. You only want enough lead to sink the fly slowly, so you can retrieve it at a crawl. The variegated materials give an illusion of segmentation, and movement, … Continue reading

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McKenzie Flyfishers, McKenzie River Guides Association weigh in on hatchery trout

The McKenzie Flyfisher’s Fishery Committee–composed of members with a variety of outlooks–is continuing its extensive consideration of the issue of reducing or removing hatchery trout from the McKenzie River. The club is still deliberating its official position, but has recently … Continue reading

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Huge sale on Fly Tying Materials 60% OFF

While supplies last we are offering 60% off on selected materials and accessories. I had an opportunity to purchase another fly shops remaining inventory and took advantage. Products from Hareline, Spirit River, Jay Fair and Rio are currently available at … Continue reading

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Purple Peril: Steelhead fly tying video

The Purple Peril is one of the classic steelhead flies. In this fly tying video, Barrett shows you his own twist on this great Deschutes River steelhead pattern. It’s also a good winter steelhead pattern. The Purple Peril Hook: TMC … Continue reading

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