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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Coastal Hatchery Steelhead still running
Yep. This is a great time of year to fish. The McKenzie is coming on strong with nymphs and dries, Spring Chinook are in the Lower Willamette just begging to be shown a fly to eat, there are many lakes … Continue reading
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Flies you Need in your Fly Box for Spring Fishing on the Mckenzie and Willamette
Here is a list of “go to” standard fly patterns for your local fishing over the next couple of weeks. Sizes may vary slightly and of course there are many other effective flies. These are your “don’t leave home without … Continue reading
Spring Guide Special Continues through April
We are extending our spring special trout trips through April. Fishing lately has been very good, with consistent nymphing throughout the day and intermittent dry fly activity. The recent moderate amounts of precipitation have kept the river at an optimal … Continue reading
Shop Sales Continue though April
It’s time to move our inventory from Winter to Spring. We have put most of our Winter apparel on sale. Check out the great deals on Howler Brothers, Patagonia, Korkers and much more on these pages. Patagonia Howler Korkers Casual … Continue reading
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Sponsor a protester at NFS’s Annual Banquet
Via the Native Fish Society: With Sandy river hatchery plants cut by half, stray rates below 10%, wild broodstock programs suspended and a precedent setting federal court ruling, the Three Rivers Sportman’s Alliance (a pro-hatchery “political action committee”) is planning … Continue reading
Free Spey Rod/Line Demo Day, April 27th
The Caddis Fly Shop, Scott, Sage, Rio, Echo and Airflo have teamed up to give you the opportunity to cast a rod/line combo of your choosing. Already have a rod, but don’t know which Scandi head to match it with? … Continue reading
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New Fly Fishing Gear Notes From Cedar Lodge
The past five months or so I have been able to put some gear through it’s paces, walking up many of New Zealand’s South Island rivers 5 or 6 days a week. Most of the gear is new to the … Continue reading
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Heading back to Spring from Cedar Lodge
It’s been a great first season as owners of Cedar Lodge. We have had the pleasure of meeting so many fantastic new and returning guests. It’s been truly inspiring to fish with 76,78,80 and even 88 year old anglers hiking … Continue reading
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March Madness Sale Item of the Day: Umpqua Ledges 500 Waist Pack
Ideal for fresh and saltwater angling, the Umpqua Ledges 500 Waist Pack has enough room for fly boxes, tools, floatants, water bottles and much more. Large easy pull zippers make opening and closing quick and smooth. What makes the Ledges … Continue reading
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TU Activities ramping up in Oregon
From TU 678: Trout Unlimited, McKenzie-Upper Willamette #678 is re-starting chapter activities! There will be a meeting on April 10th, at 7:00 pm in the Vista Conference Room at Symantec, 555 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477. Please use the East … Continue reading
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Spring Break Trout Fishing in Coast Lakes
Yep. Mentioned this last week and sure enough, the hatchery rainbow appeared in the Town Lake and Lake Hebo, close to my coastal range haunts last week. My son Jackson and I spent several afternoons in sun sharing water time, … Continue reading
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WaterWatch: Oppose S. 1630, the “Water Rights Protection Act”
Via our buddies at WaterWatch of Oregon: Please contact Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today and ask them to oppose S. 1630, the “Water Rights Protection Act.” A companion bill, H.R. 3189, has already passed the House … Continue reading
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Fly fishing for sea-run cutthroat in Puget Sound
After reading Chester Allen’s book “Fly Fishing for Sea-Run Cutthroat“, my fishing buddy Doc Reedy bought me a copy, and we took his class on the subject at the Albany Expo. When Chester invited us up for a day of … Continue reading
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Lower McKenzie River Trout Fishing Report
To the sound of the background music of “At Last”, the river is beginning to drop and allowed us a quick drift on the lower McKenzie this week. The March Brown hatch has begun. Not strong in numbers as yet, … Continue reading
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