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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Protect Oregon’s Salmon Habitat from Suction Dredge Mining
From the Native Fish Society: Suction dredge gold mining is a practice in which riverbeds are “vacuumed up” by a large, loud, and gas-powered floating machine. Materials from the riverbed go through a sluice where heavy metals drop out, in … Continue reading
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Local Waters Low and Clear – Fishing Best Morning and Evening
While it’s not quite officially Summer it sure feels like it! The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are running at levels very much unfamiliar to us at this time of year. Rivers are crystal clear and often moving at a snails … Continue reading
Reader asks for definition of “Slack Tide”
Chris Daughters recently received this enquiry in an email. “Hi Chris, As I was reading a posting from Jay and his use of the term slack tide, I realized I just did not know what that meant. If it possible, … Continue reading
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It’s all fishing and all fun: spring chinook on spinners in Tillamook
I had the pleasure of fishing Tillamook Bay with the most excellent guide John Krauthoeffer and Bill Monroe and Grant McOmie. Bill and Grant have ritual salmon fishing ventures with John each year – they witnessed my first Tillamook Bay fly … Continue reading
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Jeff Hickman reviews Jay’s Fly fishing Glossary – Book of Revelation
Amazing as it may seem, but indeed there are people inhabiting the earth who have not yet discovered the “Ultimate, Irreverent, Illustrated” Fly Fishing Glossary. if you happen to be among these wretched souls, the following commentary by the right honorable … Continue reading
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2015 Two Fly Tournament Dates are Set, Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 8th annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament, October 2nd and 3rd. Brought to you by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop and your local native-fish supporting river guides. Since it’s inception the tournament has raised over … Continue reading
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Steelhead Science for Anglers
From Tracy Penell, for Trout Unlimited: A few weeks back on the campus of the University of Washington, Trout Unlimited’s Wild Steelhead Initiative brought together scientists, conservationists, and anglers alike for a workshop exploring the current state and restoration potential … Continue reading
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Random fishing thoughts in June 2015
I hope you find entertainment, solace, and inspiration somewhere in these photographs. And I hope to see you on the water soon, just don’t think about taking my anchor point. Jay Nicholas, June 2015
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Winners announced in Native Fish Society Keep ’em Wet Campaign
Last winter, Native Fish Society launched the “Keep ‘Em Wet” campaign and photo contest to increase angler awareness about the negative effects of air exposure to wild fish. Now don’t get us wrong, we’ve all taken fish out of the … Continue reading
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ODFW trout fishing regulations public meeting tonight at 6:00 in Eugene
ODFW trout fishing regulations public meeting tonight at 6:00. These new regulations will affect *all* trout fishing in Oregon, not just the McKenzie. If you’re interested in what ODFW has planned for your home waters, attend one of the meetings … Continue reading
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Owyhee River Canyonlands Event in Eugene June 16, 2015
From red-rock spires to 1,000-foot canyons, Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands are unlike anyplace else in the state. Learn more about what makes this area special on Tuesday, June 16, when Owyhee Media and the Oregon Natural Desert Association present an evening … Continue reading
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Sea-run Cutthroat – Tactics for Estuary Fishing
The sea runs are here already, Yahoooo! For the few fly fishers who are already comfortable fishing this species, life is simple. Well, maybe not simple but at least these folks already have a picture in their heads of where … Continue reading
Fly Fishing Pacific City: New Book Released by Jay Nicholas
This title is the latest in Jay’s series of books available on Amazon, here at the Caddis Fly Shop, and from your home town fly shop too, upon your request. All of Jay’s titles are in the process of … Continue reading
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Full Length Version of Pure New Zealand by Todd Moen is Now Available Free
If you are not a subscriber to Catch Magazine you should be. Have a look here for subscribing details. To view Todd’s “Pure New Zealand” in full length version for free click this link: http://cedarlodge.net/press.html, then click “May 2015 Catch … Continue reading
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