Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hidden Bead Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The name ain’t fancy, but don’t overlook this fly when tying or fishing for steelhead. This is actually a knock-off from a steelhead fly that was/is called the Sally Fly. Wayne Doughton, of Doughton hardware in Salem Oregon, developed this … Continue reading →

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Fishing alone: A Coast Range Ramble

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A yellow road sign, spattered with buckshot, holes rusting through. It read: Narrow winding road, next 3 miles. More like, next 100 miles. But who’s counting? I’d gassed up on the way out of town, and the attendant said he’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 7 Comments

New Echo 3 Spey, Switch and Single Handed Fly Rods

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas gives us a quick over view of a few new rods from Echo. The Echo 3 Series is Tim Rajeff and the folks at Echo Fly Rods first venture into the high modulus graphite world, and they have … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie River in Great Shape

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite low water temperatures and virtually no surface activity, fishing remains very good on the lower McKenzie. Yesterday we floated from Hayden Bridge to Armitage Park and found fish in a variety of water. The best water seemed to be … Continue reading →

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Argentina Fly Fishing Photos

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our buddy and Patagonia, Winston, Fishpond, Fly Water Travel sales rep, Jon Covich is down in the Southern hemisphere living it up. He sent some on location photos to brighten up our Winter. Very cool Jon! Thanks

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Clear Cure Goo Chironomid Fly Tying Video The “CCG Black and Red Chironomid”

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The first of three videos with University of Oregon Professor Jim Terborg, demonstrating how to tie great looking Chironomid fly patterns with Clear Cure Goo products. The Clear Cure Goo gives the Chironomid a natural “life-like” glow. These flies are … Continue reading →

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Spey Class Coming!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

On the water March 3, 2012 – The Caddis Fly Angling Shop will host an all day Spey Class on the McKenzie River with George Cook and Jon Hazlett. The class will cover; Single Spey, Snap T, Snap Z, Wombat, … Continue reading →

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Angling regulations public meeting tomorrow in Eugene

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Upper Willamette 2013 Angling Regulations Proposal Planning Meeting When: Wed. Feb. 15, 7-9 pm Where: LCC, Bldg 17, Room 308 Why: Outline the process for anglers to propose new or modified fishing regulations for 2013. Anglers will have until the … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead Report: Great Conditions Persist

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Conditions lined up perfectly for good Winter Steelhead fishing this past week. Good numbers of fish, falling river levels, and warmer than average water temperatures made for some awesome fishing. With more mild weather and showers in the forecast, conditions … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Fly Fishing report

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River reshuffled the deck. Rocks the size of cue balls form new bars and riffles. Old bars, tree stumps have migrated. Newly formed spots haven’t started collecting fish, but the old spots are full of them, and they’re … Continue reading →

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Protect Columbia River Fisheries: Oppose HB 4101

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Water Watch Help stop another attack on Columbia River fish and jobs! Oppose HB 4101 today! Please contact Governor Kitzhaber and key legislators today urging them to oppose HB 4101, a bill that would undermine key protections for struggling … Continue reading →

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Coastal Streams Producing

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coastal streams are in fine shape this week. Anglers should see good results from projected rain showers and lower river levels over the next few days. Cloudy skies and appropriate nymphing techniques, provided Mckenzie River Trust board member  Jim Reichman … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 4 Comments

McKenzie River in Fine Shape Guide Trip Special Returns

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie has dropped into fine shape and is fishing well. Yesterday I floated from Hendricks to Hayden and nymphing was very good from about 12pm-4pm. My best rig was a Thingamabobber strike indicator with about 6 feet of 3x … Continue reading →

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Clear Cure Goo March Brown Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It won’t be long now! The March Brown emergence on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers is nearing. Today we have a simple nymph pattern that works throughout the March Brown Hatch. It’s not super heavy so try it in shallow … Continue reading →

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Skagit River report: One day late, again

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

History repeats itself. We’d done this exact same thing last year, showing up one day after the WDFW closed the best part of the river to protect the dwindling wild winter steelhead run. Our guide, Ryan Smith of Arch Anglers … Continue reading →

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