Monthly Archives: August 2017

CUBA TRAVEL CLARIFIED!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From our friend John Covich of MANGROVES & MOJITOS The latest fishing and travel news from Cuba Fishing Outfitters Those of you who get these blog posts might have noticed how silent I have been about Trump’s recent changes in … Continue reading →

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Protect the Metolius River’s Native Fish

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Native Fish Society Dear Members and Supporters, The Metolius River is the crown jewel of the upper Deschutes Basin and a place of exemplary ecological value in the state of Oregon. To safeguard the health of its native … Continue reading →

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Eastern Oregon Charm

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Beginning in the foothills of the Steens Mountains and carving its way North through a stunning desert canyon, the Donner Und Blitzen River is an awesome trout fishing destination for late summer. An area that once encapsulated the nation with … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Fly Fishing Report Late August 2017

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River remains our best bet locally and water conditions remain excellent. I have been seeing more and more insects over the past few days. Small tan caddis, a few Grey Drakes and Mahogany Duns have been available to … Continue reading →

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Patagonia’s first-ever TV commercial is in defense of public lands

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Hatch Magazine’s Online Publication Patagonia has never run a TV commercial. Not once. In 60 years. Since its earliest roots as Chouinard Equipment, a one-man operation run out of the back of Yvon Chouinard’s car, Patagonia has grown to … Continue reading →

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DRA Secures Important Victory for Clean Water Advocates!

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Deschutes River Alliance Dear Deschutes River Alliance Community, We’re excited to announce a major development in the DRA’s Clean Water Act lawsuit against Portland General Electric. For months, the DRA Legal Team has been working diligently to defend … Continue reading →

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Nicholas’ Review of Gamakatsu SL 12s, SC 15 2H, SC17, and 811S fly tying hooks

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hooks pictured above: top row left-right 811-S_ 3/0 – 2/0 second row left-right SL 12S_ 4/0 – 2/0 third row left-right SC152H_ 3/0, SC15_ 2/0 bottom row left-right SC 17_ 3/0-2/0 I have found a few hooks that I particularly … Continue reading →

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Cooler Temperatures and Dropping Water Make for Improved Local Fishing

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Look for trout fishing to perk up this coming week with cooler temperatures and perfect water conditions. It’s a great idea to take a look at The Middle Fork of the Willamette above and below Hills Creek Reservoir. The South … Continue reading →

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Random Review of Fly Tying tools, materials and gear – August 2017

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For the record, I’ve been thinking about reviewing a bunch of fly fishing related items for quite some time.  I wanted to share my appreciation for a wide variety of products that I use on a regular basis. I will … Continue reading →

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Wild Willamette Steelhead in Peril

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Conservation Angler For Immediate Release: Monday, August 7, 2017 David Moskowitz, Executive Director, The Conservation Angler 971-235-8953 Bill M. Bakke, Conservation Director, The Conservation Angler The Conservation Angler shares the conservation concerns about wild Willamette River Winter Steelhead: … Continue reading →

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Willamette steelhead on verge of extinction due to increasing sea lion presence at Willamette Falls

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Monday, August 7, 2017 SALEM, Ore. – One of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest’s iconic fish, native steelhead trout, have been migrating over Willamette Falls in Portland to spawn in Cascade Mountain … Continue reading →

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EP Brushes Help Make Super Baitfish Bellies

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  Many fly tyers have realized that various material brushes can be great time-savers when creating a belly on baitfish & streamer flies. I have been using these materials for several years and have found several brushes that all work … Continue reading →

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Hot Weather and Higher Flows on the McKenzie

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing was surprisingly good yesterday on the upper McKenzie. Higher flows out of Cougar Reservoir and Blue River seemed to spurn activity despite the heat. 100 degrees plus heat meant mid day hatches were zero but fishing a mid sized … Continue reading →

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