Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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F3T Corvallis February 21st

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Blueback Chapter of Trout Unlimited, based out of Corvallis, will host their second annual showing of the Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Whiteside Theatre on Saturday, February 21st. “F3T” as the tour is known to those familiar with … Continue reading →

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Monday Feb 9th: TU National Senior Scientist Jack Williams

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Redsides Chapter of Trout Limited February meeting will be held at Izzy’s Pizza 1930 Mohawk Boulevard Springfield, OR 97477. The general meeting will be held at 7:00pm – 9:00pm, and is open to the public. The board meeting will … Continue reading →

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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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