Monthly Archives: February 2011

OSU Study: Wild rainbow trout critical to the health of wild steelhead

From Oregon State University: Genetic research is showing that healthy steelhead runs in Pacific Northwest streams can depend heavily on the productivity of their stay-at-home counterparts, rainbow trout. Steelhead and rainbow trout look different, grow differently, and one heads off … Continue reading

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Fly fishing blog links worth reading, Superbowl edition

As a Cleveland Browns fan, I didn’t have a lot going on last night. So I rounded up the best of the fly fishing blogosphere for your enjoyment. From our pals at Moldy Chum, just one more reason hatchery fish … Continue reading

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New Simms Waders and Revised Guide Jacket Product Videos

Eric Neufeld Northwest sales representative for Simms Fishing Products shows off a limited edition version of the Simms G-3 Wader. One of the all time best selling fly fishing rain jackets, the Simms Guide Jacket is new and revised for … Continue reading

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Pro Tube Popsicle Tube Fly Video

Jay Nicholas ties a versatile and simple tube fly pattern using Pro Tube Fly Systems components and Hareline Fly Tying Materials. The Popcicle tube fly can be adapted in both size and color to targeted species.

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Ground Hog Day 2011: McKenzie fishing fine

Lou took Kirk, of the Technical Men’s Conference (old dogs who have fished together for decades) down the Lower Mckenzie on Ground Hog Day. The river had dropped to a decent level, the sun was out, and a cool breeze … Continue reading

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Pro Tube baitfish patterns from Johnny King

A few months back we posted some cool Senyo Lazer Dub baitfish patterns from Jonny King. Now Johnny is tying with Pro Tubes and is tackling east coast saltwater and trout patterns with this new gear. Here are some fly … Continue reading

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Winter steelhead rule, summer time drools

A few saucy pics from last weekend’s steelhead freakout, including a tutorial on the Stansberry steelhead landing style.

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