Category Archives: Fishing Porn

Fish porn from the annual pike trip 2011

Over the past two decades, I’ve only missed two trips with my family for our annual pike trip, including this year. And according to Nate, this was not the year to miss. Last year summer came early, the water was … Continue reading

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Midwest Bass pond bonanza

The weather back east has been cooperating, hot days and cooling nights. We’ve spent just about every evening on a bass pond near my parents house, catching a ton of fish on deerhair bass bugs. Stacking and spinning deer-hair every … Continue reading

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First Time Fisher and Open and Notorious Icthyphobe Catches Nice Redside!

Wherein I Touch a Fish and Do Not Even Die I’m scared of fish; terrified, in fact.  I know that this is a source of skeptical amusement for lots of people (particularly those reading this blog) and also that dating … Continue reading

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This smolt looks really … weird

Earlier this week trout tagger extrordinaire Scott Kinney and I hit the lower Mckenzie trout population study area between Hendricks and Bellinger. It was the first time that I’ve fished the lower river since the high water levels of spring … Continue reading

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Fly Water Travel’s Louisiana redfish program needs some work

FYI: The fish photos in this post were caught with Captain Chris Callaway out of Venice, Louisiana — not with our Fly Water Guide. Read toward the bottom to hear more about his program. The Fly Water Travel’s Louisiana redfish … Continue reading

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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

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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.

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James’s first winter steelhead

From our pal James: I stopped into the shop on Thurs planning to hit the Alsea early Friday. Lou set me up with some egg patterns and I told him I’d let you guys know how it went. After 5 … Continue reading

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Winter Steelhead Fish Porn

Jane Holloway caught this fish on the North Umpqua. Jane is so courteous she let husband Tom and son Clay fish through the camp water first. She then followed with one of Clay’s Intruders and stuck the fish above. Nice … Continue reading

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Too cold for winter steelheading?

It seemed like we were the only boat on the river yesterday. Icy winds blew right down the collars of our coats. Rob tried to stay warm rowing. Ethan taped hand-warmers inside his gloves. I’d just returned from three weeks … Continue reading

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Oregon fly fishing blog: Best of 2010

Looking for the best flies, photos, fishing trips and conservation news from 2010? Here’s my subjective list! Great photography from Chris and Shauna’s Venezuelan bonefish trip.

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Jumpstart the winter steelhead season on the Olympic Peninsula

Last weekend, I met my friend Julian on the Olympic Peninsula to jumpstart the winter steelhead season. Cold clear weather, dropping rivers, and lots of fish. We fished switch rods with indicator lines for two days, and even caught a … Continue reading

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Fall Trout Fishing on the McKenzie

Beautiful Fall weather continues to hang around, and fishing the McKenzie has been very good. Afternoons are best. The warmest part of the day seems to spurn more activity. October Caddis 4pm-dark, smaller caddis 12pm-dark, Blue Winged Olives 3pm-dark. Upper … Continue reading

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Local Summer Steelhead Fishing Report

Our fall weather has been stunning and Summer steelhead fishing has been consistent. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are producing action throughout the day. Low light is always a good bet but fall shadows are present on the river … Continue reading

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Local Steelhead Fishing Report

The McKenzie and Willamette rivers have been fishing very well for Summer Steelhead of late. Both rivers are clear, are flowing at perfect levels and have water temps that are ideal. Cloudy and rainy weather but still 70 degrees, are … Continue reading

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