Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Norm Norlander Links to Caddis Fly Videos

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  Norm Norlander is a dear friend, in addition to being the creator and producer of the Nor Vise that I use on so many occasions. Norm is also counted among the folks who find the silly un-rehearsed videos I … Continue reading →

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“Nearly” an Intruder: Black & Chart Tube Fly for Chinook Salmon

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yep, this is yet another of my “almost” intruders that feature great materials, color scheme, and technique to produce a fly that is attractive to every living fish on the planet but especially to Chinook salmon because these fish often … Continue reading →

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Sea-Run Cutthroat in coastal estuaries

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yep, it seems early to be catching plump sea runs in May, but they are here already. Whether these fish have been in the ocean for the 90 days that science says they “should” vs. whether they have been feeding … Continue reading →

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Local Fly Fishing Conditions Excellent

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette rivers continue to fish well with unseasonably low flows and good hatches. If you have been concentrating on the lower aspects of the two river you may want to move up a bit during the day, … Continue reading →

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OPST Brown & Red “Almost-Intruder”

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here is another fly I will call a “Semi-Intruder,” and it will help a relatively inexperienced Intruder tyer to practice skills and increase familiarity with different materials and tying technique. The Intruder fly style is as specific or as general … Continue reading →

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Spey TV Episode One and Two

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook has been instructing Spey Casting in the Pacific Northwest for nearly 20 years. In his new series of videos, “Spey TV” he discusses the specifics of line to rod match and techniques to help you cast and fish … Continue reading →

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Echo Boost & Hatch Professional Fluorocarbon Leader Review

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We all have our burdens in life, and one of mine is to occasionally document my reaction to various elements of fly fishing gear I have “tested.” I have often been surprised to find hundred buck rods that seemed (to … Continue reading →

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Sorting Out Sink Tips in the Modern Era

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook our Rio Fly Line representative has been a leader in design and explanation of everything spey in the Pacific Northwest for years. If you have ever attended a class or “clave” with George you most likely will remember … Continue reading →

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North Umpqua River Lodging

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The North Umpqua River Retreat offers everything the traveling steelhead angler is looking for; large parking area for boats, doorstep swing water, and spacious clean living arrangements to name a few. This was our second year in a row at … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Fishing Well Spring 2015

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Cloudy cool conditions are the perfect recipe for hatches on the McKenzie River. Anglers can expect Pale Morning Duns, Green McKenzie Caddis, March Browns and a few darker brown caddis hatching on lower McKenzie below Leaburg Dam. On the upper … Continue reading →

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Loon Live Fly Tying Demo Reminder – May 14th 5:30-7:30PM

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Matt Callies from Loon Outdoors will be in the shop on Thursday, May 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 tying a variety of patterns from steelhead to trout to salt water to warm water, all using cutting edge materials including Loon’s … Continue reading →

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Take Action this AM: Support Senate Bill 247

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

IMPORTANT: Make Your Voice Heard for Oregon’s Rivers & Fish by this Morning! From Water Watch of Oregon: Dear River Lovers, Please ask our leaders in Salem to protect our rivers and fish by supporting Senate Bill 247! SB 247 … Continue reading →

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New study: Fish and rivers recover quickly after dam removal

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From OPB: A new study sums up what scientists now know about the environmental effects of removing dams from rivers. It concludes that rivers and fish respond quickly after a dam is removed, and the results are mostly positive. Before … Continue reading →

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Mercer’s Missing Link Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Missing Link is a great all around caddis pattern that has proven effective year round. In larger sizes it is also a nice green or gray drake pattern. Mercer’s Missing Link Thread: Ultra Thread 70, Olive Hook: TMC 2487 … Continue reading →

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Loon Live Fly Tying Demo at the Shop May 14th 2015

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Matt Callies from Loon Outdoors will be in the shop on Thursday, May 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 tying a variety of patterns from steelhead to trout to salt water to warm water, all using cutting edge materials including Loon’s … Continue reading →

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