Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

County Politics: Rob Handy and Pete Sorenson for Commissioner

You probably got your voting form in the mail last week, and on May 15th, two of Lane County’s environmental stewards are in the political fights of their lives: Rob Handy and Pete Sorenson. I have had personal experience with … Continue reading

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Comparadun Klinkhammer March Brown Fly Tying Video

Using the new Daiichi 1167 Klinkhammer hook Barrett demonstrates how to tie a killer March Brown pattern. The fly is highly visible, floats well and yet sits down in the film like an emerging, or crippled March Brown adult. The … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Flows Headed in the Right Direction

It’s the traditional opener of “Trout Season” this weekend on the McKenzie River. Meaning the river opens in it’s entirety, not just from Leaburg Dam down. High flows have hampered our early season opportunities on the lower McKenzie and those … Continue reading

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Cap’n Nate and the hangover trout

Here are a few photos of the fishing during Cap’n Nate’s brief return to Oregon. Special thanks to all the pals who rowed our worthless bloated livers around the local waters. -MS

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Opening Day Update

With opening day of trout season this Saturday April 28, anglers who have been dealing with cabin fever should be ready to hit the lakes and streams of our beloved Oregon. We all should remember we got “bombed with snow” … Continue reading

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Chromie and Chromer Chironomids Fly Tying Videos

Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple and effective B.C inspired Chironomid pattern. We like this one early in the Cascade Lakes in Oregon as well. Clear Cure Goo Chromie Chironomid Hook: TMC 2457 #10-14 Thread: Uni 6/0 Black Bead: … Continue reading

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Eugene Spring Fly Fishing Festival

Paul had a blast this year at the Eugene Spring Fly Fishing Festival, hosted by the McKenzie Fly Fishers and Cascade Family Fly Fishers. We spent some time with Arlen of Bugwater fame, checking out an aquarium full of McKenzie … Continue reading

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Fish and Bug Porn

Mike Pomerane sent us this shot of a ridiculous Cutbow he caught on the Frying Pan River in Colorado. Yes that is real, no photo shop involved. An no Cichlids are not breeding with Trout. Our other shot comes from … Continue reading

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Trout Fishing Local Waters With Mom

Whether it is swinging for winters on the North Umpqua or local trout fishing, my Mom always has a good time and our most recent trip on the MFW was no different . We knew that the conditions would not … Continue reading

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Montana Trip in the Works

“Many go fishing all their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.” – H.D. Thoreau We have space remaining for you to experience some of the finest fly fishing in the Lower 48 on two of Montana’s … Continue reading

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Logging operation on the Upper McKenzie: Goose Island

The residents of McKenzie Bridge are up in arms over a proposed logging operation on the Upper McKenzie. I don’t want to see new roads, heavy machinery, increased logging on the Upper McKenzie River watershed. But the angling community isn’t … Continue reading

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Is the Hair Feather Craze Over?

Feather inventories across the country are returning to more normal levels. This is great news for the fly tier. If you been holding out for a really cool Barred Ginger or Natural Dun this is the time to come to … Continue reading

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Fifth Annual Eugene Spring Fly Fishing Festival

Fifth Annual Eugene Spring Fly Fishing Festival Saturday April 21st 2012 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Campbell Community Center, 155 High Street (by the river at Skinners Butte) Bring the whole family down to the river and enjoy a FREE … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Banquet

Native Fish Society’s 16th Annual Benefit Banquet and Auction was held last night at Montgomery Park up in Portland. While your friendly neighborhood river stewards were busy entertaining Captain Nate while he’s in town, I managed to escape certain doom … Continue reading

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Tarantula Leg Rattle Crab Fly Tying Video

This pattern was killer this year in the Bahamas. The lead eyed version was great for fish cruising in knee high and deeper water. The fly was really durable and matched up well to a variety of smaller crabs inhabiting … Continue reading

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