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Jim Lichatowich speaking in Eugene tonight

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Salmon biologist, conservationist and author Jim Lichatowich will be speaking in Eugene tonight, reading from his new book Salmon, People and Place. Here is a great quote from Lichatowich in a recent interview: By relying more and more on hatcheries … Continue reading →

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Subtle Saltwater Clouser Minnow with Fishient Fish Scale Synthetics

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Why not just do one Clouser Minnow and call it good? Because sometimes you can pick up different ideas, materials, color combinations and other inspiration. What you get with this pattern is Fishient Fish Scale and a subtle color pattern, … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Trout Study Wrap Up Meeting June 10th

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you are curious about how “Citizen Scientists” can make a difference and you would like to hear the latest on The McKenzie River Trout Study please attend the Wrap Up Meeting on June 10th from 6-7pm at Springfield City … Continue reading →

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Spring in Full Bloom on the Upper McKenzie

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Dogwoods, Alders, Ash, Cedars and many more trees are in full “bloom” along the sides of the gorgeous upper McKenzie River. I love the upper river as Spring moves to Summer. Every day is a bit different. Insect hatches, fish … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Trout Study Letter

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Dear Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Jeff Ziller: I am writing today to thank you very much for your participation in the McKenzie River Trout Study. Your efforts along with volunteer anglers have improved a section of river … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Fly Tying Video: Using Cure Goo to attach small baitfish eyes on a cutthroat & Coho Fly

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a fly we have seen before; the point of this video is simply to review the simplicity of using Cure Goo to finish off the fly and secure very small Holographic Eyes. The streamer fly is tied with … Continue reading →

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The Lost Rod

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Paul and I left the lodge at 7am, the plan was to arrive at the pick up point by 9am. Dion and three guests would fly to the remote South Island West Coast River, if they left around 8:20, they … Continue reading →

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Frank Moore and “Mending the Line” at McKenzie Fly Fishers Meeting Monday Night May 19th

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Monday night the McKenzie Flyfishers meeting will feature Frank Moore and a showing of a “short” 20 minute version of “Mending the Line” The film tells a story about much more than flyfishing. It is a war story, a … Continue reading →

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Spring postcard from the Upper-Midwest

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Well folks, it’s been quite a while since I’ve dropped an update on the family and fishing out here in Ohio. I hope everyone and everything is fantastic for everybody out West. I’m still heartsick two years after moving out … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Clouser Fly Tying Video for Pacific Albacore with Steve Farrar’s Blend

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I don’t recall reading much about fishing Clousers for Pacific Albacore. Why not? Personal experience taught me that our Albacore do indeed take these flies and I recommend that anyone who ventures out to the deep blue carry at least … Continue reading →

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Lower Deschutes River Macroinvertebrate Hatch Activity Survey Results

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Deschutes River Alliance: Fishing guides on the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River have observed a number of changes since the Pelton Round Butte Dam started mixing surface and bottom water for release beginning in 2010, and … Continue reading →

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Rain NOT Putting a Damper on Local Fishing

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We “snuck” out of the shop yesterday to fish the lower McKenzie. Bryson took his new Butter Stick 7.5ft # 4, I had the new Scott Radian five and Andrew fished the Sage Circa five weight. We ended up swinging … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Fishing Great in May

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Effective fly patterns include Green McKenzie Caddis dries and wets, March Browns, Soft Hackles, Pale Morning Dun patterns, Chubby Chernobyl’s in Golden Colors, Prince Nymphs even a strange green comet that my son tied on a saltwater hook. A huge … Continue reading →

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Found – SAGE fly rod & reel in Town Lake

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing with my friend Jack Harrell in the Town Lake recently, Jack noticed something barely visible about three feet underwater. It was shiny and looked suspiciously like the tip-top guide on a fly rod. We maneuvered around and pretty soon … Continue reading →

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Pacific City Dory Sight-Fishing Report May 1st 2014

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The surf has been rough for a long time, but yesterday it laid down and I had a chance to fish with one my my dory owner friends and oh my goodness it was an AMAZING day! The ocean was … Continue reading →

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