Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My Best Boat Bag Ever – Simms Dry Creek

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Two guy’s daily gear in boat bags, with rods and reels handy I’ve reached a place in life where I fish from boats far more often then I wade fish.  Whether I fish out of my own boats or as … Continue reading →

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Stars, Moon, Fish Allign in the Bahamas

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our kids are growing up and their interest level in fishing has been developing. For 10 year old Patsy it’s a challenge she takes seriously. Casting has been our focus but fishing in the drift boat on the McKenzie or … Continue reading →

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Post Cards From the Oregon Coast – November 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Managed to tear a tendon in my left foot.  Sounded like a twig snapping and hurt a lot.  Jack and Mary Harrell kindly came and loaded my boat, brought me a cane, and got me back to my cabin after … Continue reading →

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A New Season at Cedar Lodge Underway

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our second season at Cedar Lodge is just underway. In preparation we’ve been painting, planting, mowing, fencing, burning and getting a bit of fishing in. There has been a mixed bag of spring weather with everything from warm howling “norwesters” … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Warrior Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rainbow Warrior Hook: TMC 2457 16-18 Thread: Veevus 12/0 Red Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers Body: Veevus Small Pearl Mylar Tinsel or Pearl Flashabou Wingcase: Veevus Medium or large pearl mylar tinsel Thorax: Hareline Rainbow Scud Dub

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Trout Unlimited Wild Steelhead Initiative

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Trout Unlimited: On Nov. 20, Trout Unlimited will launch the Wild Steelhead Initiative, a project to protect and restore the wild steelhead and the fishing opportunities they provide throughout their native range in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. … Continue reading →

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The Redsides Annual Membership Meeting

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Monday, November 10th, Rogue Ales Public House (lower level), 844 Olive St, Eugene It’s election day, and it’s election time for The Redsides as well. This month is our annual membership meeting where you will have an opportunity to nominate … Continue reading →

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Silvey’s Visible Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Some of the finest Caddis hatches occur on our Deschutes River. Fishing blizzard Caddis hatches and trying to get a fish to eat can be tricky. Brian Silvey’s Visible Caddis has the perfect combination of flash and marabou movement to … Continue reading →

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Beginning Fly Tying Classes for 2014 Fall Season

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Beginning Fly Tying Classes start on Sunday November 16 and run 5 consecutive Sundays, each class begins at 4pm. Each class will build upon the previous session in complexity of flies tied. You will learn the basic elements of tying, … Continue reading →

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Postcards from the Oregon Coast

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes folks, here we are on the cusp of the fall Chinook salmon season. The weather is on and off, wet and dry, calm and windy. One day I’ll fish eleven hours and never get a tug – not one … Continue reading →

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Green Butt Steelhead Stinger Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

On my home waters here in the Portland metro area this fly has proven successful for both winter and summer steelhead. It is an adaptation of a traditional Green Butt Steelhead Fly tied on a Scott Howell Steely Shank rather … Continue reading →

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Abaco Bahamas Fly Fishing Trip 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We missed our annual Bahamas trip last year. With our first year at Cedar Lodge approaching we had a couple irons in the fire and thought it best to concentrate on the new venture. This year our trip to Abaco … Continue reading →

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Clear Cure Goo Purple Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Purple has been very effective color for us this season, on the surface and subsurface. The Purple Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph is a great all around nymph imitation that can be used in sizes #12-18. We believe the Purple Pheasant … Continue reading →

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Fall Guide Special Starts Today October 21st, 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Starting this coming Wednesday the 21th of October we will be offering special pricing on our local guided fly fishing trips. Instead of our standard $450 per day we will be running a prime part of the day “3/4 guide … Continue reading →

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Cuba Comes to the Caddis Fly Shop!

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Think about a place where you can fish more than 100 miles of flats without seeing another fisherman, a place where the flats fishing is so good, you can catch seven species of fish in one day. A place where … Continue reading →

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