Monthly Archives: January 2011

To the skeptics who say small habitat projects don’t make a difference…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Alan Moore, TU national staff in PDX: Check out this video at the link below. This year has seen an unbelievable, off-the-charts return of ESA-listed wet n’ wild Oregon Coast coho to Thompson Creek, a conservation property and small … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 2 Comments

Brian O Keefe to show Cuba Pics at the Shop Jan 18th 12-1pm.

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you have every seen Brian O Keefe’s photos, you know how great this guy shoots fly fishing photographs. Brian has been a fixture on the landscape of fly fishing for over 30 years now. Lately he is best know … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 2 Comments

Pro Tube Bass Fly Tying Video: The Cascade Bass Master using Pro Tube Fly Systems

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Barrett’s proven Cascade Lake and beyond Bass fly evolves further in this instructional fly tying video. The Killer Bass fly is constructed on a Pro Tube Micro Tube.

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Parachute Egg Cluster Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple egg fly pattern using Hareline Para Post Winging Material. The fibers of the Para Post are likely to catch and hold inside the mouth of a Steelhead or Trout.

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 1 Comment

Copper Miner Steelhead Tube Fly Video Slide Show

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas has been busy at the vise lately. He has been working on our new pro tube fly system tubes, cones, discs, micro tubes and more. Check it out!

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 2 Comments

Winter Steelheading Report: In Between Storms

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We found a few hatchery Steelhead in the Siuslaw system the other day.   The typical indicator rig: large Thingamabobber with 4-6 feet of 1x fluoro and a Lowly Glowly was making it happen. It rained most of the afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments

House Bill 2338: Felt sole wading boot ban in Oregon state legislature

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to footwear with felt soles. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2011 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 26 Comments

Conservation update: Fly tying night and Sandy Rescue

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly tying night at Trout Unlimited Chapter 678’s monthly meeting! When: TONIGHT! Wednesday, January 12th 7pm Where: Downstairs meeting room on the left at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. Eugene. What: Fly tying night. Bring your pedestal vise, fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 2 Comments

LNG threat facing Coos Bay estuary — Send the Department of State Lands a message

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Cascadia Wildlands: The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) is accepting public comments through tomorrow (Jan. 12) on the application by the Port of Coos Bay for a slip dock at the Port to accommodate the proposed Jordan Cove … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 1 Comment

Good news: No new hydropower on the North Umpqua

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A few days ago, Coastal Hydropower LLC — a company that was interested in installing hydropower turbines in Winchester Dam on the North Umpqua, decided that it wanted to withdraw its FERC permit application. The company had encountered a fair … Continue reading →

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Steelhead Stalkers UV Yarn Glo Bug Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Caddisfly

Chad Wilson of Steelhead Stalkers stopped by the other morning and agreed to do a fly tying video using his company’s UV Yarn. Steelhead Stalkers UV Yarn can be utilized in many fly patterns, but it is commonly used for … Continue reading →

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Nautilus FWX Fly Reels Add Color to your Gear

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Caddisfly

With the big game coming this Monday I couldn’t resist showing off some of the New Nautilus FWX Fly Reels we recently purchased. I know the Ducks have a ton of uniforms so we will harken back to the days … Continue reading →

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Now would be a good time to get on the river

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A little sprinkling of rain, dropping river levels, and sassy wild steelhead rolling in on every tide — this is my kind of winter. Yesterday, I perfected the drift-free drag, sloppy indicator fly fishing at its best which produced this … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 1 Comment

Winter Steelhead Cocktail Shrimp Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s prime time to get after Winter Steelhead around the state of Oregon. Water conditions are excellent and in some cases getting really low and clear. The Cocktail Shrimp fly was designed to fish by itself (or with another fly … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Jeff Mishler on Skagit Master

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We cornered fly fishing film virtuoso Jeff Mishler to talk about his latest film, Skagit Master 2, and what he’s working on next.

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