Monthly Archives: May 2016

“Redemption” Micro Intruder Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a “Redemption” Micro Intruder. The pattern tied on a nano tube and maintains the separation between “butt” and “shoulder”. The Micro Intruder pattern in the color scheme demonstrated is deadly in … Continue reading →

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“Three Salt” Chartreuse Micro Intruder for Chinook

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tube – Pro SportFisher Nanotube sink 4 Hook guide – PSF large color of choice Butt – Senyo’s Sky Fusion Dub + Steelie Blue Ice Dub Butt 1st collar – chartreuse saddle Butt 2nd collar – blue dyed lady amherst … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork of the Willamette: High Water and Fishing Well

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Middle Fork of the Willamette is running high and green. Fishing has been really good. The Green McKenzie Caddis hatch has been prolific. On overcast days the hatch has been all day, on brighter days the afternoon evening Green … Continue reading →

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Support Native Fish Society: Babine Raffle

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society: You could spend a week steelhead fishing on the Babine for only $100! Babine Steelhead Lodge and Epic Waters are donating a prime Babine week for 1 angler to support the work of the Native Fish … Continue reading →

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Simple Muddler Minnow Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a versatile muddler minnow pattern. This pattern is great for trout and steelhead. Good variations include a weighted body and changing the color of the flat braid body. Simple Muddle Minnow … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for Green Drakes on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Late May is the time of year when the Green Drake emergence begins. The hatch can last into July so it’s a great time to have some drakes in your box. We see some of the nicest fish of the … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Fishing Report Late May 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This week the McKenzie has been fishing great! The river is in fine shape and a great variety of insects are hatching. I spent a couple of days as camera boat with Todd Moen of Catch Magazine filming Carol Labranch … Continue reading →

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Green Butt Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas uses a classic steelhead fly theme to tie a wet fly for trout and Sea Run Cutthroat. Swing and twitch this one on a floating line for trout in the spring. Green Butt Soft Hackle … Continue reading →

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Out-takes from the 2016 Spey Clave

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I experienced a great four hours at the 2016 Sandy Spey Clave on Saturday, May 14th.  A mere four hours. So little time and far too many friends to try and catch up with. Knowing that I was at risk of getting … Continue reading →

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Lower Dean Chinook: Strongest Kings in the World?

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  Time marches on, and my how it sprints on it seems. My dear friend Jeff Hickman is but a week from heading north to open Kimsquit Bay Lodge on the Lower Dean. Jeff knows the kings in BC and … Continue reading →

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Pacific City Dory Fly Fishing Season Underway in 2016

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Well the seas are finally showing signs of settling down and we are able to get out on the ocean again this year. I had the good fortune of fishing today with Bryson and Jeffrey as Capt. John Harrell searched … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning Continues : Sale Flies!

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Check out our new section of sale flies online here: SALE FLIES Here are a few, many more are available at the link above.

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SLF Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a classic wet fly variation. We love to fish this fly on a floating line “down and across” style on our local rivers in spring time. It does a great job … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Trust Protects Finn Rock

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

McKenzie River Trust recently purchased 122 acres of riverfront property on the Upper McKenzie. From the Register-Guard: The Trust finalized the purchase of the additional acreage, which includes the Finn Rock Boat Landing — which will remain open to the … Continue reading →

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Spring Fly Fishing on the McKenzie River

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly fishing on the McKenzie River is in full swing this May. We have ideal water levels, great weather and good fishing. Numerous insects are available to wild rainbow and cutthroat trout. This year I have seen more Salmon Flies … Continue reading →

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