Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Midwest Warmwater Fly Tying Series: The Chubby Chaser

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is the first in a series of fly tying videos by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog’s Matt and Nate Stansberry. Based in Cleveland, the Stansberry brothers are fly fishing the backwaters of Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes for … Continue reading →

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Update on pacific City Lingcod Fly Fishing March 10, 2015

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The weather has been exceptional in terms of allowing my friends to launch their dory boats from the beach at Pacific City the last several weeks, and more good opportunities are close at hand. This means that we get to … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society 2015 Banquet

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Saturday, April 11 2015, the Native Fish Society, wild fish supporters, and over 100 generous donors will come together under the big top at Montgomery Park in Portland, OR to create the largest wild fish fundraiser/party in the universe. Here … Continue reading →

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Bluebacks Canoe Raffle

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Blueback Chapter of Trout Unlimited is holding a raffle for a one-of-a-kind handmade canoe valued at over $1500 with proceeds going to benefit steelhead monitoring and habitat restoration efforts in the Siletz Basin. The canoe measures 14’6″ in length … Continue reading →

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Fox’s Poopah Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie another fish catching creation from the vise of Tim Fox. Fox’s Poopah is perfect blend of flash and a realistic outline of an active Caddis Pupa. Simply said, if there are active Caddis on … Continue reading →

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Summer Turns to Fall on The South Island

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The month of February was extremely dry on the South Island. Numerous fires have been started by lawn mowers and tractors simply hitting rocks and sparking dry grass into a blaze. We have been fortunate at Cedar Lodge. The Makarora … Continue reading →

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Pacific City Lingcod fly fishing report Feb 2015

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yep, the lingcod are here in the ocean off Pacific City and ready to eat flies anytime the surf and swell allow my friends to launch their dory boats. Spring is the best time to flyfish for lingcod because they … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society’s Keep ‘Em Wet Campaign

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is going to take some time to change, but definitely worth considering… From the Native Fish Society: This winter, Native Fish Society is launching our “Keep ‘Em Wet” campaign to increase angler awareness about the negative effects of air … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Contest to Benefit Leukeumia and Lymphoma Society

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly Angling Shop is proud to announce our 2015 Fly Tying Contest to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Come enter your flies in one, or all of the classes, stop by to see the flies being entered, … Continue reading →

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Changes at the top: Oregon politics and fisheries

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has chosen Curt Melcher as its choice to be the next director for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Commission’s decision was announced during the Commission’s regular meeting in Salem. Melcher has … Continue reading →

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Lower Umpqua Flycasters Fly Tying Expo 2015

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The annual Reedsport Flyfishing Expo presented by the Lower Umpqua Flycasters will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 9-3 at the Reedsport Charter School. There will be over a dozen fly tiers from throughout the Pacific Northwest, presentations about … Continue reading →

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CDC Biot Callibaetis Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Callibaetis is king on many of the lakes, rivers, and streams across the U.S. Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie this very effective Callibaetis Dun. While CDC and biot bodies aren’t the most durable materials, they are one of … Continue reading →

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ODFW switches to new trout stocking regime for Hosmer Lake

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will outline changes to the fish stocking program at Hosmer Lake at a Feb. 17 meeting in Bend. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Oregon Community College Campus, Health … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Crease Fly Tying Video Baitfish Pattern for Albacore, Salmon and Rockfish using cure goo

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A few of my friends chide me about this Crease fly – they say it isn’t really a fly, calling it a Gummy Minnow. Don’t particularly care. My total immersion into saltwater fly styles over the last year led me … Continue reading →

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Hareline Dubbin’s Blend Your Own Custom Dubbing Kit

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yep, I have been a fan of custom blending for roughly forty of my fifty or so years tying flies. That first decade was light on blending dubbing because I was mostly using Mohlon Yarn for fly bodies and had … Continue reading →

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