Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Fly Floatant Test-A Test/Review of Several of the Top Floatants

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Finding the best floatant is a common desire for the trout angler. The team at Troutster.com really did a phenomenal job with it’s analysis of numerous products. Below is just a part of the test. Read the entire post here: … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Organizational Meeting

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please note: new location! TU Chapter 678 McKenzie Upper Willamette will hold an organizational meeting Monday May 5, 2014 at 6 PM in the small community room of The Stellaria Building 150 Shelton-McMurphey Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401. The nomination of … Continue reading →

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Using a Fish Mask and Cure Goo to finish a Coho Bucktail Fly

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Coho Bucktail relies on a single hook. The video emphasizes the process of applying Fish Mask as the head of the fly, but this is a good place to note that there are many occasions where use of a … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie River Dropping Fast and Fishing Well

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We floated from Belinger to Armitage Park yesterday. The river was higher than anticipated but a very “fishable” level and dropping quickly. A nice variety of insects were present throughout the day including Green McKenzie Caddis, Grannom Caddis, March Browns, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a relatively large fly I designed (ha ha) and fish for Pacific Albacore. The fly casts easily, swims true, and has been well received by Tuna, a combination that makes me smile. And smile. And smile. It is … Continue reading →

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Casting for Recovery Fly Box and Framed Fly Raffle Tickets Available

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

CASTING FOR RECOVERY FLY BOX and FRAMED FLY RAFFLE TO BE HELD 6-25-14 AT MAC’S ON WILLAMETTE STREET, EUGENE OR CASCADE FAMILY FLY FISHERS MONTHLY MEETING, 6:30 PM. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.00 Your chance to win … Continue reading →

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Patriot Saltwater Clouser Fly Tying Video for Pacific Salmon & Rockfish with Steve Farrar’s Blend

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a Clouser I sometimes refer to as the Patriot, because it incorporates Red, White, and Blue. Not going to explain that, you’ll either get it or not and it doesn‘t make a difference either way. This Clouser has … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Bench Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to finish…or start your tying, as I often do. You walk up to the desk to find the top looking like a blended mess of feathers, fur, and other assorted fly tying materials. Or, … Continue reading →

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9th Annual McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival April 26th Nimrod Oregon

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Celebrating the history, the form and the function of the wooden white water boat that was invented here on McKenzie River. Saturday April 26th Nimrod, Oregon Come join the McKenzie River Community at the 9th annual McKenzie River Wooden Boat … Continue reading →

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Blue over Chartreuse Saltwater Surf Candy Fly Tying Video for Pacific Salmon & Rockfish with Bucktail and Cure Goo

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ain’t entirely sure, but I think the Surf Candy fly style is undeservedly under-appreciated on the US Pacific Coast. As I researched saltwater flies, beginning my personal venture offshore, I was struck by the fly’s simple construction, slim profile, and … Continue reading →

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New Fly Lines for Spring of 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thinking about a little “Spring Cleaning” of your fly gear? Upgrading fly line and leader material is often the first order of business. Today’s fly line market is larger than ever and the 2014 spring season brings more options to … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Rockfish and Ling Cod Clouser Fly Tying Video using Steve Farrar’s blend

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We all have favorites and this is my favorite un-conventional Clouser because I rarely see fellow saltwater anglers using orange and black as principle color combinations in their Clousers. I chose these colors with juvenile rockfish in mind but I … Continue reading →

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Hot Pink Saltwater Surf Candy Fly Tying Video for Pink Salmon, Coho & Rockfish with Bucktail and Cure Goo

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

2013 was a big run year for Pink Salmon on the Skagit River in Washington. Everyone, seemingly, who fishes for Pink Salmon touts the wonders of pink flies, baits and lures – so this Surf Candy style of fly stays … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie March Brown Hatch Still Going in April

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite sometimes gusty upriver winds March Browns emerged yesterday in fair numbers. The drift between Hayden Bridge and Armitage Park produced “pretty decent” fishing. Water conditions are ideal at the moment, and with a few clouds in the forecast fishing … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Clouser Fly Tying Video for Chinook Salmon and Rockfish with Steve Farrar’s Blend

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Saltwater Clouser fly fishes well in the both open ocean and estuaries. The texture of the Electric Yellow fibers are not as pleasing to my likes as most of the Steve Farrar’s Blends, but it is bright and I … Continue reading →

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