Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Oregon Streams Re-Open for Afternoon Fishing

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From TU 678: The ban on fishing after 2pm for coldwater species in many of Oregon’s rivers and streams has been lifted. Starting yesterday, September 1st, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife resumed normal fishing hours on most streams … Continue reading →

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Albacore Off the Beach – Oregon Saltwater Fly Fishing

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Going to make it short. Went fishing with Ed and Kevin out of Pacific City on August 26th, headed west hunting Albacore. We had a very good day, with a total of 8 tuna in the boat by the day’s … Continue reading →

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Trout Spey Lines Defined by George Cook

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Spey….Micro Spey…”Small Ball” has indeed arrived ! The Spey Angling enthusiast of today has limitless opportunity, be it Trout, Sea Run Cutthroat, Smallmouth Bass, even the various Shad species of both coast. Trout Spey tackle which spans from the … Continue reading →

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Luke Bryan Fly Fishing the McKenzie River

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Country singer Luke Bryan came to town for the Willamette Country Music Festival last week and decided to get in a little fly fishing in prior to his show. Former Caddis Fly employee/guide Chad Montgomery put together a float trip … Continue reading →

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Deschutes River Alliance Portland Patagonia Event

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Want to know the latest about the Deschutes River? How are water temperatures, water levels and dam releases affecting the rivers health and future? Join the Deschutes River Alliance at the Portland downtown Patagonia store: 907 Irving Street on September … Continue reading →

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A Hint of Fall in the Air: Local Fishing is on the Improve

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Dry fly fishing in the morning and evening has been considerable better lately on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. The further removed we are from those blistering hot days of July the better the fishing has been. Water levels remain … Continue reading →

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New ODFW Regulations Part Two

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hale Ovisten’s comment from Bill Bakke is an important one, so I though I would post it in order to stress the importance of commenting about the “simplification” tact that ODFW is using. See the comment below and please do … Continue reading →

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New Fishing Regulations on the Way for the State of Oregon

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In an attempt to simplify the rules and regulations around the state of Oregon’s waterways. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing and most likely finalizing some “inter-agency” regulation changes for the 2016 fishing season. There is a … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Gizmo Identified

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes folks, as many old timers like myself recognized, this is a barbed metal eyelet that we often used to create a nice junction between fly line and leader.  The barbed point was shoved into the fly line core and … Continue reading →

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Anyone old enough to recognize this fly fishing gizmo?

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So here we have a “thingy” that was formerly a standard in the fly fishing industry. Anyone care to name it? Anyone ever use one? Good or bad? Successes or failures associated with use? I’ll follow up shortly with commentary. Jay … Continue reading →

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Bass Action is Hot on Oregon Coast

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing with RED and JULIE – August 17th Julie was visiting from Gig Harbor, and was already parked, waiting out in front of Jack’s Fly Shop when “Red” and I pulled in at 6:15. We all helped with introductions. Capt. John … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Hosted Trips to Cuba July 2016 – Reserve Your Spot Now

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have two separate weeks booked in Cuba this coming July of 2016. Both on “live a board” boats. This past June we found the food and service level to be outstanding on the “live a board”. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers 7th Annual Fly Fishing and Tying Festival

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Free admission on September 12th, 2015 to the family friendly fly tying and fishing festival in Glide Oregon. Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers will host 25 fly tiers from around the Pacific Northwest. Casting instruction and fly fishing presenters will be … Continue reading →

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Help Bring Big League Baitball to the West Coast

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Success on the baseball diamond comes from doing the little things right: an outfielder’s throw hitting the cutoff man, or a batter laying down a bunt. Little things are important in the ocean, too. Large swirling “baitballs” of tiny schooling … Continue reading →

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International Fly Fishing Fair on Now in Bend Oregon

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Help celebrate the 50 anniversary of the International Federation of Fly Fishers by attending the Fly Fishing Fair in Bend. On now through Saturday August 15th, you can get the entire scoop by checking out their web page here: FLY … Continue reading →

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