Monthly Archives: October 2010

Jay Nicholas’s Chartreuse Chinook Salmon Clouser Fly Tying Video

One of the classic streamer patterns of all time. The Deep Clouser Minnow catches everything from Barracuda to Smallmouth Bass. Jay demonstrates how to tie his Chinook Salmon killer Clouser in the video below.–CD

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Abaco Island Bahamas Bonefishing Report

I snuck away this morning while the kids were sleeping. More fishing next week. Equipment used Nautilus 10/11 with G-9 spool, Rio Bonefish Line, Rio Bonefish Leader.–CD

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Horner’s Shrimp Fly Tying Video

Low water fly fishing for Chinook Salmon can be amazing. Having long leaders, clear sinking lines and drab or sparse patterns often is the answer when all the standard comets and Clousers have been run through the pool. The Horner’s … Continue reading

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New York state of mind: Striper time

“CAST Nate cast cast!!!!” Capt. Ken Jones begged “$### I hooked the antenna!!!” Just like that… the fish are gone again and I had blown my first blitz in over two years on video no less….welcome back!

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Fish Skull Anchovie “Emperor Nelson”

Coho and Chinook salmon love to eat a variety of baitfish. In this video Barrett ties an anchovy pattern with a fish skull to add weight and profile. Numerous variations of this pattern would be effective.–CD Fish Skull Anchovie “Emperor … Continue reading

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What to do with a dark hatchery chinook?

Salmon cutlets of course! You can adapt Rob’s recipe for Steelhead cutlets to dark salmon with great results.

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Trout Season on the Upper McKenzie Winding Down

One last week remains for the upper McKenzie River. The prime fishing window seems to have shifted to later afternoon. Blue Winged Olives, small caddis and October Caddis remain, but water temperature are cooling, and the the all day activity … Continue reading

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Rainbow Bead Rubber Legged Possie Bugger Fly Tying Video

The Possie Bugger has been our favorite trout nymph locally for years. We have taken it trout fishing all over the west, southern hemisphere and even tied a bonefish version. We have yet to find a fish that won’t eat … Continue reading

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Introduction to Fly Tying Class Starts November 15th

Our Introduction to Fly Tying Class meets at the shop five consecutive Mondays from 6-8pm. No prior experience is required. All in class materials are provided. Local patterns and techniques will be discussed throughout the course. Children ages 10 and … Continue reading

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East Coast Fly Tyer taps Senyo’s Laser Dub for amazing baitfish patterns

Jonny King, east coast fly tying phenom sent Marcos at Hareline Dubbin some amazing photos of his latest flies for False Albacore which take advantage of Senyo’s Laser Dub. He’s doing amazing things blending colors and adding a clear coat. … Continue reading

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October Caddis Pupae Fly Tying Video, Oct Caddis video library

We are at the tail end of our lengthy trout season. The October Caddis remains an important insect in terms of trout and steellhead through November (assuming the water stays in shape). In this video Barrett ties and effective pupae … Continue reading

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Rob’s Zebra Comet Chinook Salmon Fly, Fly Tying Video

Rob lets us behind the curtain on this one. Comets have been great Chinook Salmon flies for years. Black and blue, black and Orange, Orange and gold are a few of the classic comets that have proven themselves over the … Continue reading

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This is Not a Drill: Tidewater salmon moves into post season

Had I known Saturday would be the end of the regular tidewater season, I might have pushed it a little harder. Pelting rain and steady wind chewed away at my will, while cold beer and chowder pulled at me. The … Continue reading

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New Wild Fish Blog Launched

Alan Moore, staffer at Trout Unlimited’s Portland office and awesome wild fish advocate has launched a blog, Wild Fishasaurus, a decision he describes thusly: “We decided to go ahead and try this, at considerable peril to our reputations and financial … Continue reading

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Fall Trout Fishing on the McKenzie

Beautiful Fall weather continues to hang around, and fishing the McKenzie has been very good. Afternoons are best. The warmest part of the day seems to spurn more activity. October Caddis 4pm-dark, smaller caddis 12pm-dark, Blue Winged Olives 3pm-dark. Upper … Continue reading

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