Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly Fishing New Zealand’s South Island at Cedar Lodge

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We waded across to carefully look for him. I’d seen the dark colored alligator brown trout in the run just leaving the gorge on another day, but had never had him to the net. The fish was crafty and sitting … Continue reading →

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Silvey’s Bead Head Caddis Pupae Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie Brian Silvey’s Bead Head Caddis Pupa. Often fished as a dropper behind a Caddis dry, this fly can be very effective dredged behind a Stonefly Nymph. If you are fishing in Caddis country you … Continue reading →

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Hatch Turneffe Atoll Trust Fly Reel

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hatch Reels are considered one of the best fly reels on the market. Along with our stock of standard Finatic Fly Reels we have purchased a number of limited run Hatch Reels. Only 100 of the Turneffe Atoll Trust 7 … Continue reading →

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Sea Flies Book Featured on Podcast

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Gary Palmer is building a portfolio of podcasts on website, Fishing the Oregon Coast and asked if he could interview me about SEA FLIES , a recent book I published on Amazon.  Gary and his wife are super enthusiastic ocean fishers, found … Continue reading →

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Saddle and Cape Feathers Now Available: Salmon, Steelhead, and more!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have seen the availability take a jump for the better just recently, and wanted to share a little of what we have available right now.  The selection has rarely  been as good and the price as reasonable since we … Continue reading →

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Tom Larimer’s Green Butt Purple Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This bright pattern is another brilliant creation from the vise of Tom Larimer.  Though the tried and true Green Butt Purple is a relatively new pattern to me, this little gem has earned a place in my Summer Steelhead box.  … Continue reading →

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ECHO GLASS Two Hand fly rod review

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

ECHO Glass Spey- FG 7129 When talking with ECHO’s marketing manager Red Kulper about this rod the first thing that came out of my mouth was that this rod gives the “poor man and average joe spey nut” the ability … Continue reading →

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Cedar Lodge in the Washington Post

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week the Washington Post published a feature on Cedar Lodge, by Chris Santella: A large spotted head popped out of the water and engulfed my beetle fly. I lifted the rod and was connected to a feisty brown trout. … Continue reading →

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Larimer’s Brazilian Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Brazilian is a subtle colored fly designed to fish in low, clear water. Claret flies are a great choice for Summer Steelhead, and this Tom Larimer creation is no exception. Whether you swing this fly as a comeback fly … Continue reading →

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Victory for Clackamas River Salmon and Steelhead

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From WaterWatch (one of the most awesome conservation groups in Oregon): This week, the Oregon Court of Appeals delivered a victory for Clackamas Riverc salmon and steelhead in an opinion determining that municipal water users must leave enough water in … Continue reading →

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Happy to reschedule — TU Chapter 678 meeting tonight: GO DUCKS!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From The Redsides: The January meeting has been moved up to TODAY! Due to the conflict with the Ducks in the National Championship game on the 12th, we’re moving the meeting up to Monday, the 5th (That’s this Monday as … Continue reading →

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EP Senyo’s Chromatic Brush – Must have material for Intruders

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I have been tying with a variety of Enrico Puglisi’s brushes for about three years now, many in my saltwater flies and also as elements of my steelhead and salmon flies. In the most basic terms, these brushes have a … Continue reading →

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Town Lake Fishing Report December 2013

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’m addicted to fishing for salmon, steelhead and all creatures in the ocean – but my roots involved a lot of fishing for trout and often that meant hatchery trout.  Now our family cabin in Pacific City is action central … Continue reading →

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Jay Nicholas’ 2014 Photo Review

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

2014 was a very full year and I have much more planned for 2015. These photos are just a few snapshots from a very full year from the Nicholas family. I am full of hope for the future. May you also have great plans for … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Trust’s CARP ponds

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From McKenzie River Trust: The Willamette Valley is peppered with old gravel pits, sites where the meandering river has deposited gravel for millennia. The Coburg Aggregate Reclamation Project (CARP) is one of the best opportunities in the region to restore … Continue reading →

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