-
-
-
Search
Archives
Categories
Central Oregon Fishing Report Classes and Instruction Coastal Steelhead Fishing Eastern Oregon Fishing Porn Fishing Reports Fly Fishing Books Fly Fishing Contests Fly Fishing Gear Review Fly Fishing Glossary Fly Fishing Profiles Fly Fishing Travel Fly Tying Fly Tying Materials and Supplies Lower Willamette McKenzie River Middle Fork Willamette River fishing North Umpqua River Fishing Reports Oregon Bigfoot Oregon Conservation News Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events Oregon fly fishing links Oregon Fly Fishing Tips Oregon High Lakes Oregon Salmon fly fishing Oregon Saltwater Fishing Oregon Warmwater Fly Fishing Oregon Weekend Fishing Forecast Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing Proven Spring Fly Patterns Shop Sales and Specials Southern Oregon Summer Steelhead Uncategorized
Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Local Rivers Get a “Freshen Up”
Recent rains have caused the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers to rise quite a bit. This fresh water surge is sure to push fish into a “fall feeding mode”. Cooler water temps, lower light conditions, and increased insect activity will make … Continue reading
Sea-run cutthroat primer, September 2017 Part 2 of 3
The following narrative is based on my book, Sea Run Cutthroat Flies and Fishing (2016 available on Amazon and from the Caddis Fly Shop). ______________________________________________________ Sea Run Cutthroat I will refer to the sea-run form of Oncorhynchus clarki clarki, coastal cutthroat, as … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Books
Leave a comment
Tackle recommendations to fly fish sea-run cutthroat September 2017 Part 1 of 3
Several customers have contacted the Shop or called me directly, asking for my recommendations regarding tackle and flies to fish for sea-run cutthroat. I’m drafting this blog post to cover the highlights of my thoughts. In the good old days: … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review
2 Comments
Fishing on the McKenzie Remains Strong
Water levels have come down a bit and hatches are increasing the McKenzie River. We are looking at a cool down in terms of weather that will turn the lower river on and have then entire river fishing well. Look … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River
Leave a comment
The Redsides Trout Unlimited – September Meeting
Redsides chapter of TU Where: Roaring rapids Pizza When: Sept 11th 6:30 Join us to discuss the future of our chapter: What are our conservation priorities? What kind of presentations do you want to see? Would you like to have … Continue reading
CORPS, ODFW SIGN HATCHERY CONTRACTS
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued two contracts recently to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for the operation of five hatcheries and the production of salmon and steelhead to offset … Continue reading
Native Fish Society Fall Garage Sale
When: Saturday, September 30th 2017 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Native Fish Society, 813 7th St. Suite 200A Oregon City, OR 97045 Join Native Fish Society staff on Saturday, September 30th from 9am to 12pm for our First Annual Fall Garage … Continue reading
Postcards From Maine – August 2017
My friend and fellow Salmon Journal Prodction team Leader, Al James, sent me a few photo images from his recent family vacation back in Maine. Fishing from Scarborough to Kettery, Al found just enough willing striped bass to make the … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports
Leave a comment
CUBA TRAVEL CLARIFIED!
From our friend John Covich of MANGROVES & MOJITOS The latest fishing and travel news from Cuba Fishing Outfitters Those of you who get these blog posts might have noticed how silent I have been about Trump’s recent changes in … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Travel
Leave a comment
Protect the Metolius River’s Native Fish
From the Native Fish Society Dear Members and Supporters, The Metolius River is the crown jewel of the upper Deschutes Basin and a place of exemplary ecological value in the state of Oregon. To safeguard the health of its native … Continue reading
Eastern Oregon Charm
Beginning in the foothills of the Steens Mountains and carving its way North through a stunning desert canyon, the Donner Und Blitzen River is an awesome trout fishing destination for late summer. An area that once encapsulated the nation with … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Oregon, Fishing Reports
Leave a comment
McKenzie River Fly Fishing Report Late August 2017
The McKenzie River remains our best bet locally and water conditions remain excellent. I have been seeing more and more insects over the past few days. Small tan caddis, a few Grey Drakes and Mahogany Duns have been available to … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River
Leave a comment