Monthly Archives: July 2010

New Fly Tying Contest: Summer Steelhead Skater patterns

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The next subject in the Caddis Fly’s Hareline Dubbin Fly Tying Contest series is the steelhead dry fly or skater patterns. Photo by Rick Gersbach Send your bugs to the Caddis Fly Shop by August 31st to be eligible. Drop … Continue reading →

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Great Fish Porn Video

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friends at Beaver Hill Productions sent us this gorgeous short film they made for Sage Fly Rod Company. Check it out by clicking this link. Sage Video I thought we could use a lighter note.–CD

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Your chance to be heard: Oregon Board of Forestry Meeting Friday

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Do you think our state forests offer any value to Oregonians other than timber revenue? Does clean water matter? Do fish, wildlife and recreation matter? Of course they do. That’s why Oregon’s Department of Forestry correctly identifies the “greatest permanent … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 15 Comments

Wisdom from the Trout Hunter: Rene’ Harrop talks about his new book, Learning from the Water

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ever hear of a trout stream called the Henry’s Fork? It’s a trib of the Snake River that flows through our neighbor-state of Idaho. It’s one of the most challenging trout streams in the world–a large, often glassy spring creek, … Continue reading →

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Winston announces new rods for 2010-2011 Season: BIIX model gets discontinued

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of Winston Rod Company’s most successful rod series of all time is being discontinued as four new rods are introduced. The BIIX has been one of our favorite rods available for 7 years now. We have put our remaining … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 4 Comments

Native fish restoration and the temperature tradeoff on the Lower Deschutes

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Pelton Round Butte project on the Upper Deschutes is designed to aid fish passage to historic habitat upriver, but it’s also heating up the lower river — according to fisheries biologists, mimicking the historic temperatures our native anadromous fish … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Oregon Conservation News | 9 Comments

Major victory for Chetco River salmon and steelhead

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Forest Service wants to stop new gold mining claims on the Chetco River in southwestern Oregon while Congress considers legislation that would permanently raise the level of protection for wild salmon and steelhead … Continue reading →

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Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Fishing Tips — Videos on the way

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I asked Jay Nicholas to introduce a series of videos we shot recently about flies for Sea Run Cutthroat here in Oregon. Blueback are in already, and they will keep trickling into our coastal rivers throughout the fall. Enjoy. Remember … Continue reading →

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Is there a doctor in the house?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I was embarrassed to admit it, even to my closest friends. But I went back. Again. Two sunny, warm weeks since I had supposedly called it a season. But all it took was one enticing report from the Tillamook underground … Continue reading →

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TU putting Oregon felt sole ban on the agenda

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited at the State Council Level has been involved in lobbying our state legislators in Salem to ban felt sole wading boots in the 2011 legislature. The following info is from Dave Kumlien, Executive Director of the Whirling Disease … Continue reading →

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Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Summer Steelhead Fly Series: Fluorescent Red and Fluorescent Chartreuse

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The final two patterns in Jay’s Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Series. Summer Steelhead fishing is looking great locally with over 22,000 fish over Willamette Falls. The Deschutes had a record year last and is again looking good this year. Decent … Continue reading →

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Madison River report: Montana fly fishing

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our pal Warren Moran sent us this report from the Madison River. This is my ninth trip to the Madison River in the last ten years. The good news is that things haven’t changed much up here. Just a few … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing industry links!

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jeff Mishler has posted some amazing videos of the forthcoming Skagit Master 2 featuring Scott Howell. Check out the videos — a 2 minute intruder and winter steelhead fish porn. Pebble Mine opponents scored a court victory. Environmentalists oppose the … Continue reading →

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Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Summer Steelhead Fly Series: Fluorescent Blue

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas ties another one of his favorite Steelhead patterns in the Summer Steelhead Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Series. Steelhead and Salmon love blue! Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Fluorescent Blue is a material that almost glows in … Continue reading →

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Bug Launcher Classic: The Reel McCoys’ Place July 24th & 25th

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bug Launcher Classic The Reel McCoys’ Place July 24th & 25th What: BBQ and casting challenge on the N. Umpqua River Where: 9624 South Bank Dr. Roseburg, OR When: Saturday: Course open 9am-5pm Sunday: Course open 9am-12pm & 1.30pm-4pm Lunch … Continue reading →

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