Monthly Archives: September 2023

Oregon Surf Perch On The Fly

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

An underutilized fly angling fishery exists right under all of our noses, in places most of us have already recreated. The Oregon coast has hundreds of miles of shoreline, which provide habitat for several species of surf perch. The most … Continue reading →

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September Native Fish Society McKenzie Chapter Meeting

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our special storytelling September McKenzie Chapter Meeting is coming up next Wednesday, September 27th at 5:30pm in Eugene, OR – and you’re invited to join!  What: Special Storytelling September McKenzie Chapter Meeting Where: Ninkasi’s Better Living Room, 155 Blair Blvd, Eugene, OR 97402 … Continue reading →

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Dexter Fish Facility Upgrade will Limit Access at Dexter Dam

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The boat launch at Dexter Dam may close due to the Fish Facility Upgrade at Dexter. Anglers/Boaters should contact Ross Foster at the Army Corps of Engineers. Let them know if you would like to have continued access to the … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Forra Wading Boot Review

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Patagonia’s new Forra Wading Boot offers a lightweight, aggressive looking, and competitive wading boot in terms of its construction. Made by Fitwells in Italy, they feature a sticky Vibram sole which is great for hiking and wading. Both boots weigh … Continue reading →

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15th Annual Two Fly Tournament this Oct 6,7 2023

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One Boat is available for our annual tournament. Sign up here: TWO FLY Since 2008, the Two Fly Tournament has raised more than $160,000 to benefit clean water, abundant fish and wildlife habitats and thriving communities for Western Oregon. A … Continue reading →

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Ask ODFW to hold Winchester Dam Owners Accountable

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Since Aug. 7th, there’s been one ecological disaster after another as the Winchester Water Control District (WWCD) made repairs to the dilapidated Winchester Dam to the minimum extent necessary to address public safety issues. Sadly, their cheap-as-possible approach came with … Continue reading →

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Driftless Cricket Fly Tying Video Instructional

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon Stephen demonstrates how to tie a fantastic hi-vis cricket pattern. Tested this summer on the spring creeks of the Midwest’s Driftless area, it was his most productive fly he brought along. Locally, this fly has brought … Continue reading →

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Deer Hair PMD Cripple Fly Tying Video Instructional

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a Pale Morning Dun “cripple” fly pattern. This pattern imitates the PMD as it emerges, attempting to break the water’s surface meniscus. This half in half out or struggling mayfly is like … Continue reading →

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