Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

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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