Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bluebacks Hosting IF4 in Corvallis on October 11th

The Corvallis-based Blueback Chapter of Trout Unlimited is at it again, hosting the International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the Whiteside Theatre on Saturday, October 11th. Doors open at 7pm (but get there early, as the line at F3T was … Continue reading

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September fishing at Crane Prairie Reservoir

Crane Prairie Reservoir can fish well into October, so don’t shy away from the lakes even though the leaves have started to Fall! I headed out to Crane Prairie earlier this week to get my late Summer lake fix and … Continue reading

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Help Preserve Salmon Habitat on Lake Creek October 4th, 2014

Beyond Toxics has an official partnership with ODOT signing a contract to keep 8 miles of Hwy 36 around Triangle Lake pesticide free and protect salmon in their natural habitat. We need to get a group of 20 people together … Continue reading

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Wild Reverence Showing in Eugene

On Tuesday, October 7th at Hop Valley Brewing (901 W. 1st Ave., Eugene), join staff and members of the Native Fish Society along with film maker Shane Anderson for a showing of “Wild Reverence- The Wild Steelhead’s Last Stand” from … Continue reading

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Willamette River Clean Up – October 4th 2014

Get Signed Up for a Cleanup Site: Volunteers get a free-shirt and earn enough river karma to last a year. There will be over 20 sites throughout the valley, with opportunities to Bring Your Own Boat (a whole new take … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Marabou Tube Fly Tying Video

Bruce Berry from Pro Sport Fisher, Hatch, and Beulah Fly Rods stopped by the shop recently. After we had a look at the new gear Bruce sat down to tie a couple of flies. The Lady Gaga Marabou Tube is … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Two Fly Tournament 2014

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

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

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

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Purple Zonker Intruder Fly Tying Video

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

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

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

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

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

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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