Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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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 →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 9 Comments

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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