Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Lower McKenzie River Fly Fishing Report: Spring 2015

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It was great to get back to my home waters this past week. The McKenzie is at “early summer” water levels and fishing is full on. We put in at Hayden Bridge around 10:45am and immediately noticed mayflies on the … Continue reading →

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“Brochure” Day at Cedar Lodge New Zealand

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This one got stuck in the OregonFlyFishingBlog.com post Que. Here we are in April already! March can bring all types of weather to the South Island of New Zealand. As I write it’s cloudy and blowing 25 knots northwest, but … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie Fishing Well mid-day

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Although I have remained focused on late run winter steelhead and lingcod in the coastal zone, I hear from the most reliable sources that the McKenzie has been fishing very well of late. A quick conversation with Clay revealed some … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Unbiased Review of Hatch Outdoors Fly Reels and Gear

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Unbiased?  I’ve sure got opinions about my Hatch reels and gear, based on personal use experience, and as such I’m probably not unbiased. For one thing, I can fish about any fly gear I wanted  –  and the choices out … Continue reading →

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Redsides meeting tonight: Owyhee River

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our local TU Chapter, The Redsides, are hosting their April meeting tonight. April Meeting News Monday, April 6th Izzy’s Pizza 1930 Mohawk Boulevard Springfield, OR 97477 The general meeting will be held at 7:00pm – 9:00pm, and is open to … Continue reading →

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Jeff and Kathryn Hickman Grow Fish the Swing to Lower Dean River

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This post is a hybrid of writing by Jeff Hickman and me (Jay).  I wanted to share the news about Jeff and Kathryn Hickman’s recent transition to owners of Kimsquit Bay Lodge at the mouth of the Dean River, BC. … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing film fest comes to Eugene

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is coming to Eugene Wildish Community Theater | April 30, 2015 Doors open at 6:15 PM. Film begins AT 7:00 PM. Hosted By: True West Custom Fly Rods, Caddis Fly Shop and Homewaters … Continue reading →

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Pike, muskie and other predator fly: The Thickness

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite the synthetic fly tying materials craze, I still think natural fibers are the best for the bulk of my fly tying. You can’t beat the way the natural materials pulse, flicker and taper in the water. To that end, … Continue reading →

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8 Great Fly Tying Tools on my Bench – March 2015

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I take my tying tools for granted, so long as they perform well, but occasionally I’ll reflect on what has and has not worked well and share my thoughts.  The simple assortment of tools above includes a few that I … Continue reading →

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New lingcod flies in March 2015

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes, with several great days out in the ocean offshore Pacific City already in 2015, i’ve been refining my lingcod flies and having very good response from the big fish – Whoo-hoo! My shift from my most favorite Clousers that … Continue reading →

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Fishing Plier Review – March 2015

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing Pliers are part of my all day every day gear that have become second nature to carry, whether I’m on a lake fishing for hatchery trout, on a river swinging flies for steelhead, or out in a friend’s dory … Continue reading →

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Jigged Nymphs: field trial and approval

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just a quick few thoughts on a series of mostly barbless jigged nymphs currently available at the Caddis fly shop. Many of you blog readers know that I am fond of fishing a small coastal lake near our family cabin … Continue reading →

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Cedar Lodge 2014/15 Season Wrap Up

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Frosty nights have arrived on the South Island and our season is coming to an end shortly. Beautifully clear cold nights with Red Stags roaring and the Southern Cross in full view make it tough to leave. This years Cedar … Continue reading →

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Black & Pink “Intruder” Fly

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So, lets get one thing straight, right from the git-go:  this fly is NOT an Intruder.  Not in my opinion anyway.  What an Intruder really is or is not is probably best decided by the beholder, and many people have come to … Continue reading →

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2015 NW FFF Expo – a Great Success!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Be forewarned that I was not attending as a reporter and this will not be anything like a systematic and rational recapitulation of a most excellent event that transpired Friday and Saturday, March 13 & 14, at the 2015 IFFF Expo, in Albany … Continue reading →

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