Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

ODFW trout fishing regulations public meeting tonight at 6:00 in Eugene

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  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

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

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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