Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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Intruder / Popsicle Chartreuse Chinook Salmon fly on OPST Shank

Another fly in the series of “Semi,” “Almost,’” and “Nearly’” Intruders produced as videos for the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog. I am assured by my Alaska & BC expert friends that this is a good fly to swing for kings. … 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 →

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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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Norm Norlander Links to Caddis Fly Videos

  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

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

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

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”

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

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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