Monthly Archives: June 2026

Simple and Effective Jigged Yellow Sally Nymph for your Summer Dry-Dropper Setup

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yellow Sallies are a small, yet important summer bug in the Western US. They are often overlooked as other warm weather stoneflies are much larger like Salmonflies, Skwalas, Gold Stones, Shortwing Stones, Etc. These bugs come in a yellow, more … Continue reading →

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2026 Fathers Day Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Gift Guide

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This coming Sunday, June 21st is Fathers Day. Whether you’re a son, daughter, or wife looking for gift ideas, or a dad looking for an article to send their loved one, we have an extensive list of great Father’s Day … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Restoration Projects

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Caddisfly

From OPB: By Karen Richards (KLCC) McKenzie River floodplain projects use heavy machinery and thousands of logs to improve water quality, restore wildlife habitat and help buffer wildfires. You may think of a river as a winding band of deep water, hemmed … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Simple Scud

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties an effective scud pattern or spring creeks, high lakes, and tailwaters. Scuds are aquatic crustaceans that, when present, make up a massive portion of a trout’s diet. Scuds can only thrive in nutrient rich waters, … Continue reading →

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Phil Rowley’s Ambassador Series Midge Tip Long Line by Rio: Complete Review

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A few weeks ago friend of the shop, and stillwater guide, Adison Rook and I set off for East Lake to both fish and test a plethora of different products for review. One product that was essential to our success … Continue reading →

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Spey Casting Classes with the Legendary Jon Hazlett Offered June 20, 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spey Casting guru, fishing guide, Sage, and Rio ambassador Jon Hazlett will be instructing two sessions of two handed casting lessons on June 20th. Jon Hazlett is a big name in the spey scene in general, and especially in Southern Oregon where … Continue reading →

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June Community Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Night at Falling Sky Brewing with Fly Tying Lessons for Beginners

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This coming Tuesday, June 16th is our monthly Fly Fishing Community Night. Every month, our local community looks forward to gathering at our favorite brewery which has hosted us for over a year: Falling Sky Brewing. Beginners and experts alike … Continue reading →

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Brand New Sage Arrow Review & Buying Guide

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you haven’t already heard, Sage released an entirely new collection of rods earlier this year. We both heard mutterings of a new collection coming, and casted these rods far before their release date, and keeping the secret wasn’t easy. … Continue reading →

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Jigged Split Case PMD: The ONLY Dropper That You Need All Summer

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic jigged PMD pattern that should be a staple in everyone’s summer box. Pale Morning Duns or Pale Evening Duns (PMD or PEDs) are small yellow to cream mayflies that hatch prolifically in the … Continue reading →

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