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Monthly Archives: July 2009
How to set up a thingamabobber right angle nymphing system
You could just throw a loop over your thingamabobber on a tapered leader, but you’d be missing the point of the greatest strike indicator ever invented. The more effective strategy is rigging it for a right angle nymphing system. Find … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Tips
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Goodbye WOPR! BLM scraps plan that would have clearcut fish protections
According to a press release today from the U.S. Department of the Interior, the BLM has withdrawn its legally flawed plan for Western Oregon, the WOPR! “We have carefully reviewed the lawsuits filed against the WOPR and it is clear … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Bamboo Rod Fair this weekend at Camp Sherman on Metolius
Be sure to check out the Bamboo Rod Fair, this weekend, July 18th-19th, 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-3pm Sunday at Camp Sherman on the Metolius. This was a very cool event last year, packed with fly fishing experts from around the … Continue reading
Dry fly action on Middle Fork Willamette after dinnertime
We waded the Middle Fork Willamette this evening, picking up plenty of wild trout on nymphs early with dry fly action later — after 7pm. Megaprince was the hot nymph for the day, scoring some nice fish for Matt Siegmund. … Continue reading
Tech Tip: Icing Fused Ferrules
Is your four piece a two piece? Or worse, your two piece a one? We aren’t talking women’s swimwear here. What I’m asking is whether you through no fault of your own, (or in my case a complete case of … Continue reading
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Summer Steelhead Fly Tying Contest entries trickling in
Call to action all fly tyers. Hareline Dubbin has steped up and provided us with a great prize, see photo below. Entries are slim right now, which means your odds of winning are great. Deadline for turning in flies is … Continue reading
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Coho salmon going off on the Oregon Coast
Ocean salmon and tuna fishing has been red hot as sea conditions have been more than favorable. Ports up and down the coast have been checking-in longfins and silvers filling freezers and creating sore arms for anglers lucky enough to … Continue reading
Fish warriors, arm yourselves for battle: Recommended reading
Our wild fish stocks are at a turning point in Oregon Dams are coming down. Studies are showing that inbred hatchery pukes are no substitute for (and are in fact complicit in the destruction of) native fish. Ocean conditions have … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Books, Oregon Conservation News
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Middle Fork Willamette Marathon
This past Saturday, I fished with Senator Merkely’s Central Oregon point man on the Middle Fork Willamette. You might imagine that I was in his ear all day about Trout Unlimited’s conservation agenda–but you’d be wrong. Johnny is one of … Continue reading
The North Umpqua Chronicles: Q&A with Pat McRae
Saturday, I was fishing with Pat McRae, author of the new steelhead diary The North Umpqua Chronicles on his home water – the famed pools of the North Umpqua. McRae’s book will be available in August — it covers fishing … Continue reading
North Umpqua Summer Steelhead Report
Having just returned from a 3-day, marathon fishing-trip to the North Umpqua, I wanted to share what I learned. Get ready, folks, this will be shocking. This internationally famed Oregon River is reputed to host runs of summer and winter … Continue reading
Middle Fork Willamette Report: Daytime, slow and low. Evening fishing, white hot
Thursday, I floated the Middle Fork of the Willamette from Oakridge to Black Canyon . . . ok, floated might be a bit generous. I banged and dragged my way down the river with a couple gentlemen who had purchased … Continue reading
Summer Steelhead fly tying contest reminder
Just a reminder to turn in your flies for the new Hareline Dubbin fly tying contest for Oregon Fly Fishing Blog. Check the link for more details. The grand prize, all of the colors of Crystal Flash that Hareline makes … Continue reading
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Fishing reports around the state of Oregon
We are in the midst of another excellent water year and fishing remains good in many areas around the state. The following are some of what we have been hearing/experiencing around the state. McKenzie River: Water levels are perfect. Fishing … Continue reading
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Oregon Fly Fishing Blog survey results, Sharkskin winner announced
Let’s get this out of the way. The random winner of the Sharkskin Line (as determined by plugging the numbers 1-156 into Random.org) is Todd Davidson of Salem, OR. We’ll be in touch about picking up your prize, or you … Continue reading
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