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McKenzie River Two Fly Tournament 2014

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This years Two Fly Tournament is setting up pretty sweet! Much like last year, we have had a bit of a “freshen up” of our waters, and the weather is ideal. The entire McKenzie is fishing great with excellent water … Continue reading →

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Daiichi Black Ace Saltwater Hook Albacore Fly

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

New Daiichi Hook the Black Ace 3111 Saltwater Hook was put to the test the last 3 days out of Pacific City and it is a winner.  The fly above caught tuna on the cast and strip retrieve and has … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing the Ocean Offshore Oregon

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’ve had many opportunities to fly fish the ocean off Pacific City as guest of several great friends who own dories. One of these boats is a new Terry  Learned boat (The Fly Guy); one dates back to 1960 (the … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 6 Comments

Purple Zonker Intruder Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When you need to get the fly down, whether it is during a high, off colored flow in the winter months or if you are trying to swing a deep pool when the water is low, this fly will do … Continue reading →

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20% Discount for Prime weeks at Cedar Lodge New Zealand

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There are still spots available for 7 nights, 6 days of fishing! We are offering a 20% discount on our two opening and closing weeks for the 2014-15 season. November 9-22nd and March 9-21st. Book before October 1st to take … Continue reading →

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Lower Deschutes Steelhead

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Now that we have entered the middle of September, its starting to feel a little more like Fall everyday. The days become shorter and shorter, and the nights cooler and cooler. This bodes very well for summer steelhead fishing across … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork Willamette Bull Trout

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Besides working in the fly shop this Summer, I have been doing an internship with the Forest Service at the Middle Fork Willamette Ranger District out near Oakridge. I have been interning as a fisheries biologist and have had the … Continue reading →

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Nymph Head Evolution Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony demonstrates how to tie a “modern” Pheasant Tail nymph utilizing a super cool new style of bead from Nymph Head Evolution. The mayfly specific tungsten bead head provides a super cool realistic profile for your flies. Nymph Head Evolution … Continue reading →

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Central Oregon Fly Fishing Report

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Lower Deschutes It’s starting to feel like Fall more and more over there, which is good. The nights are longer which bodes well for the water temperatures therefore fishing the mornings remains the most consistent for Steelhead. Anywhere from the … Continue reading →

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Fall Fishing Coming to Your Local Rivers Soon

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fall has been creeping in, edging out a gorgeous dry Summer in the Willamette Valley. Shade, shadows, and mid-afternoon midges have been increasing daily. Grey Drakes, Blue Winged Olives and tan Caddis have been sporadically emerging. Waters are still low … Continue reading →

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Slough Creek Gold

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For a year, Rick Bocko and myself have been planning to return to Slough Creek in search of gold; Yellowstone cutthroat trout. It has been four years since our last presence in the area when we tackled the Henry’s Fork … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Cuba 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I have been fortunate enough to take two trips to Cuba this year, one to Cayo Largo with a group of 12 anglers and more recently a trip to Jardines De La Reina or “the gardens of the queen”. Both … Continue reading →

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The Redsides September Meeting

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Monday, September 8th, Rogue Ales Public House (lower level), 844 Olive St, Eugene Trout Unlimited Redsides Chapter meetings are now being held on the second Monday of each month. The board meeting is at 6:00PM and all members are welcome … Continue reading →

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Got Feathers in Stock?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been a long time since we have had a selection of high quality fly tying feathers in the shop. But as we speak the selection is superb and it includes some really diverse stuff that will help you tie … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the Upper Midwest

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just a few recent photos of summer fishing in the Great Lakes Region, including a great day of muskies on the fly with Capt Nate. Here’s hoping everybody is having a great summer out there. -MS

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