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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Wild-Broodstock programs offer no benefits to wild steelhead
Wild-broodstock hatchery programs were sold to Oregonians as a way to provide harvestable steelhead while also protecting wild populations from the harmful effects of domestication and out-of-basin introductions. In reality, there were no benefits for wild steelhead or salmon. But … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Bill McMillan comes to Roseburg for Steamboaters banquet
Head down to Roseburg for the Steamboaters winter social, Saturday, March 5, 2011. KowLoon Restaurant, 2686 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg No Host Social Hour: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dinners will be served family style at the table
Spring on the Coast
Last week really felt like spring on the Oregon coast. Daffodils were out in force, along with fuzzy willow buds and a smattering of blue winged olive mayflies. Kelt steelhead made a strong showing, including back-to-back male kelts. I got … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports
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South Island of New Zealand Fishing Trip Wrap Up
We arrived in Haast, Gateway to New Zealand’s West Coast, late in the afternoon hoping to check out a new beat (new for us) on one of the numerous streams nearby. The weather was beautiful and had been for a … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Travel
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Birthday Fishing Trip over the Top Despite Terrible Weather
A couple of years back my wife and I began planning my 40th birthday party. The plan was to have the party in New Zealand, one of my very favorite fishing destinations. We’d do a week of beaching, sightseeing, and … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Travel
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Events: Wild and Scenic Film Fest, Lower Umpqua Fly Tying expo
Wild and Scenic Film Festival February 22, 2011 7-10pm 180 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, University of Oregon Cascadia Wildlands is hosting the fourth annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival, and this year it features Eastern Rises! Join us for an … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events
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Oregon fly fishing links: No felt ban? Fish fertilizer?
It doesn’t look like Oregon will be banning felt soles this year, as HB 2338 got stuck in committee. TU testified in favor of the felt sole ban, but ODFW, did not support the measure. British Columbia fertilizing its fisheries: … Continue reading
The Greatest Fly Tying Book You’ve Never Heard Of
Today, as I was going about my office routine, our warehouse manager brought a new arrival to the front desk. I pondered the cover for a moment, fully prepared to be underwhelmed. Another fly tying book, cleverly titled Flytying. Brilliant! … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Books
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Oregon Anglers Travel South to New Zealand
New Zealand has had it’s worst stint of post Christmas weather in 30 years. Wouldn’t you know it’s the year we decided to organize a group to Cedar Lodge to heli-fish some of the most beautiful trout rivers in the … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Travel
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Big wild McKenzie trout chasing chubby nymphs on Valentines
The trout rod feels light in my hand. Not in a bad way. It feels like putting down a bunch of weight I’d been carrying around since Thanksgiving. Sure, I’m still casting two spark-plug sized nymphs and a thingamabobber, but … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River
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Winter steelhead: A brief intermission
To the amazement of those who know my fishing lifestyle, I’m taking this weekend off. Instead of pulling my usual disappearing routine, I’m hanging out in Track Town with some non-fishing friends, sleeping in late, making brunch, and attending the … Continue reading
Ethan Nickel presenting winter steelhead tactics tomorrow night
Wednesday Feb 9th, Trout Unlimited Meeting at 7pm, in the green room downstairs on the left at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. Eugene, join us for local guide Ethan Nickel presenting on winter steelhead fly fishing tactics. Free and … Continue reading
Patagonia 2011 Wader Line Up Preview
Jon Covich our Patagonia Fly Fishing rep, stopped in the shop a while back to give us a look at Patagonia’s new line up of waders for the 2011 season. Stop on by and have a look.
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review
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