Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | 2 Comments

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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Tip of the Day: Handling Running Line and Utilizing the “Turn Out” Method when Spey Casting

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook furthers our previous video discussion of handling running line. He adds the “turn out” method in order to help the caster maximize his or her running line “shoot-ability”.

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Salmon Slam 2014

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sekiu 2014 — Julian just bought a new Striper SeaSwirl, a 24-foot monster with twin 115 Yamaha outboards. We trailered the huge boat for the first time across the wilds of Greater Seattle rush hour traffic and the rugged topography … Continue reading →

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Wild Crazy Albacore Dory Fly Fishing

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tuna fishing is nothing short of crazy, like crazy good and we left the beach about 6:30 and by 9 we were into the Albies on the fly and seeing big tuna leaping after bait all around the dory and … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 4 Comments

Tip of the Day: Managing “Over Hang” When Spey Casting

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Northwest sales representative for Sage, Rio and Redington George Cook discusses and demonstrates tactics related to “over hang” when two handed casting. Conditions often dictate how the spey caster deals with his or her spey head, and the distance it … Continue reading →

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Snorkel outing on the South Fork McKenzie

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend, members of the Native Fish Society and the Blueback Chapter of Trout Unlimited invited folks to join a snorkel outing on the South Fork McKenzie River near Delta Campground/Bruckart Boat Ramp. Nine snorkelers from as far away as … Continue reading →

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Pacific City Albacore Fly Fishing August 22, 2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We departed the beach in The Fly Guy early, not quite as early as planned, but that is another  story.  At least we got going! At about 25 miles offshore, we had our first hookup, on a traditional cedar plug, … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 1 Comment