Monthly Archives: June 2010

New Book for Father’s Day: Oregon Lake Maps & Fishing Guide

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our good buddy Gary Lewis has delivered a masterwork just in time for Father’s Day! His new book, Oregon Lake Maps & Fishing Guide covers 40 lakes, offering detailed information on access, launches, peak fishing times, accommodations and more. Like … Continue reading →

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Great Chinook Season on the Horizon

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Time to start thinking about fall chinook? Yeah, we know that summer steelhead season is barely starting to crank up, but it is never too soon to start thinking about SALMON. Yep. The coast-wide return of spring chinook (are you … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Gifts For Fathers Day 2010

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The big weekend for Dad is coming up and we have a variety of products sure to make his day. A short list of highlights included in our gift guide video is below. If you have any questions or would … Continue reading →

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Greg Senyo talks shop about Senyo’s Laser Dub, fly tying tactics

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We nailed down Great Lakes fly fishing phenom Greg Senyo, creator of Senyo’s Laser Dub, for a chat about fly tying, new materials and where he got the inspriation to develop new products through Hareline Dubbin. How did you come … Continue reading →

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T-minus 36 hours till I’m hooked up with a pike on my eight-weight

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

After circling Denver airport for four hours with a screaming baby in my arms, spending the night at a roach motel, and catching a new flight in the morning… I’ve finally made it to Ohio and prepare to leave in … Continue reading →

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Weekend Weather Looking Good For Local Fishing

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Although the McKenzie has been ridiculously high of late the fishing has been “pretty darn good.” Green Drakes have been hatching throughout the entire length of the McKenzie. Pale Morning Duns are also emerging daily during  brief warming periods in … Continue reading →

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Rob Russell’s estuary chinook fly pattern: The Black Tail

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this fly tying video, Rob Russell shows you how to tie his top pattern for fly fishing for chinook salmon in the Pacific estuaries. If you think salmon don’t eat flies, check out this shot: The Black Tail Hook: … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day Special on Sunglasses

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Where has the sun been? The west coast has been hammered with nasty weather for what seems like months. Well this weekend the sun will be out and 80 degree temperatures along with it. Can’t wait! Caddisflyshop.com has an excellent … Continue reading →

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Selway River Trip photos

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My brother-in-law Hal Tweto recently took a trip down the Selway River. Hal resides in Missoula, fishes/boats/hikes/photographs a variety of the beautiful landscape. See his post below. -CD Any trip on the Selway river means some of the most pristine … Continue reading →

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TU meeting Weds — Captain Nate on fly fishing the Oregon Coast

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

June TU meeting Weds 6/9 at 7pm: Captain Nate Stansberry talks fly fishing Oregon’s Saltwater Species This week, Captain Nate Stansberry will be providing a seminar on fly fishing the Oregon Coast, small boat safety, fishing from shore, and specific … Continue reading →

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High adventure on the spring Deschutes fishing trip

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here is a Deschutes report from our pal Greg Hatten: Five of us “Frequent Fly Fishermen” from Eugene went over to catch the Salmon Fly hatch on the Deschutes last Thursday to Sunday. We put in at rainy Trout Creek … Continue reading →

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High Water on the Upper McKenzie

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite the high water we headed for the upper McKenzie this past Saturday. We started a bit late 10am -ish hoping a few rafts or other boats would be down ahead discovering new logs and trees amidst the always steep … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Report: Slow and . . . High.

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Caddisfly

Typically, my angling keeps me pretty close to home. In fact, I lead a satsfied fishing life in about a 75 mile radius from Eugene-Springfield. My home territory ranges from the Umpqua to the south, the Alsea to the north, … Continue reading →

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Rivers will fall….be ready!

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Caddisfly

Patience is the key for anglers the past few days. Mother nature was pouring it on literally all over the Northwest the past few days. Rivers have risen to new highs but the near term forecast shows warm days a … Continue reading →

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Double Dip Float on the McKenzie River

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly employee Jason Cichy describes a recent trip on the McKenzie. How lucky we are to be able to so comfortably put the boat in on numerous sections of the McKenzie. In Jason’s case twice in one day! Before … Continue reading →

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