Monthly Archives: January 2010

Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival finalists videos

For those of you who couldn’t make the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival event in Eugene, we’re proud to introduce our finalists’ videos. FYI: The videos are high quality, big files. Give them some time to load. From Sam Ebersole, … Continue reading

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Trout Unlimited meeting tonight — guest speaker Tom Wolf

Come on down to the Eugene Eagles Aerie for our monthly Trout Unlimited meeting at 7pm, 1375 Irving Rd. in Eugene. Tonight’s speaker, Oregon Trout Unlimited State Council Chair Tom Wolf will be speaking about TU’s projects around the state, … Continue reading

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What feathers do you use to hackle collars on steelhead flies?

In this new fly tying video, Barrett shows you the various feathers available for hackling collars on salmon and steelhead fly patterns. Barrett explains the difference between the various feathers and the criteria you should take into account when buying … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal: North Umpqua 1/8/10

Looks like Jay is at it again, reeling in big fish like the one he photographed (above) before releasing it last week. For the fascinating and mundane details of the fishing, the secret fly patterns, his companions, and the fun, … Continue reading

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Hold the train! Minam steelhead train derailed?

According to a recent news article, the Minam Steelhead Train might be derailed. Reader James Fox sent us a note, and recommended concerned anglers contact Janet Dodson (Union County Tourism) at 1-800-848-9969 or Mark Davidson (Union County Commissioner) at 541-963-1001. … Continue reading

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Fly tying with marabou primer

Marabou. Who cares? Same old, same old. Right? Think again. Marabou feathers are a great material for use on all sorts of flies to fish for salmon, steelhead, trout, bass, pan fish, great white sharks and deep-sea scallops. But there … Continue reading

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Attention fly fishing photographers: Submit to McKenzie River Trust exhibit

I’m know some of you are excellent photographers and have great shots of the McKenzie. Here’s a chance to show off your work. McKenzie River Trust is hosting a juried art exhibit for its 20th anniversary at the Jacobs Gallery … Continue reading

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Oregon Fly Fishing Film Fest wrap up: Thanks for coming!

Just a quick thank you note to all the folks who came and volunteered at the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival at the David Minor Theater. Thanks to all of the people who submitted videos! The films are being sent … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Hatchery Trout Update — Stocking Plan 2010

ODFW recently released the 2010 stocking plan for McKenzie River Trout. According to District Biologist Jeff Ziller, there are a few changes in the program that will benefit wild trout. -The biggest boon for wild fish is on the lower … Continue reading

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Blood in the water: Defend wild winter steelhead with your fillet knife

This winter I’ve declared war on hatchery winter steelhead, and they will feel my wrath with switch rod and thingamabobber. Fly anglers should consider it their personal duty to defend those redds from hatchery pukes. We’ve got all winter to … Continue reading

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Spey Lines Simplified — Free Seminar Friday night

This Friday night at the shop 4pm-6pm Jon Hazlett of Confluence Outfitters will de-mystify Spey lines. The shop is offering this free two hour in class seminar in conjunction with our two day Spey Casting Clinic this Saturday and Sunday. … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas’ Last Shadow: Film Fest Fly Tying Preview

Just a quick preview of one fly I will tie at Sunday’s Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival -– The Last Shadow. Nah, I’ve never heard this jargon before. Just came to me. This fly is deadly, hazardous to fish, fly … Continue reading

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Dubbing Whirlers Make All Others Obsolete

Four broken dubbing loop tools are piled together in a plastic bag at home. In every case, failure came when the little wires broke from fatigue. I keep these broken toys in hopes of someday getting replacements or some refund … Continue reading

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Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival this weekend: Sunday 12-5pm

The Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival takes place Sunday, January 10th 12-5pm at the David Minor Theater in Eugene (21 and over, sorry). Admission to the event is $10, and wristbands are pre-sale down at the shop. This event could … Continue reading

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Oregon Winter steelhead fish porn: New camera!

Over the holidays, Santa gave me a new Canon Waterproof camera. And this weekend, I got to put it to good use. I also followed my New Year’s resolution, which was to fish local for winter steelhead. The water was … Continue reading

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