Monthly Archives: January 2011

Encouraging news for wild fish from ODFW Town Hall

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last night in Salem, ODFW held an open house town hall meeting. Based on last night’s meeting, I feel the agency is really headed in the right direction. ODFW Fish Division Director Ed Bowles and his staff made some statements … Continue reading →

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Rivers dropping into the FISH ZONE — winter steelhead time

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We picked up a couple of winter steelhead yesterday, with temperatures in the morning heating up from 32-40 degrees by afternoon. All of our local rivers are dropping into great shape for winter fishing. Keep an eye on Oregon river … Continue reading →

Oregon fly fishing links, Jan 2011

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bill Bakke makes the case for barbless hooks in a new blog post, and provides reference to some of the best science on the topic. The new issue of Catch magazine is online and it’s super hot. The lunatics behind … Continue reading →

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Too cold for winter steelheading?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It seemed like we were the only boat on the river yesterday. Icy winds blew right down the collars of our coats. Rob tried to stay warm rowing. Ethan taped hand-warmers inside his gloves. I’d just returned from three weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 5 Comments

Tony’s Shrimpinator Pro Tube Winter Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Shrimpinator Scandinavian style Pro Tube Steelhead fly is designed to fish for Winter Steelhead. Winter Steelhead love pink, hot Pink, Shrimp Pink, Fluorecent Pink you name it. Water levels are ideal right now. Lake Creek, Siuslaw, Umpqua, Siletz, … Continue reading →

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Weigh in with ODFW on fisheries issues January 4th in Salem

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tuesday, January 4th, 6-9pm the Inland Sports Fishing Advisory Committee will host an “All Come” meeting in the Commission room at the ODFW Salem HQ. Director Roy Elicker, along with Fish Division Administrators, Program Managers, ODFW Fish Management staff and … Continue reading →