Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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New John Gierach Book “All Fishermen are Liars” Signed Copies Available Starting April 21st

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have reserved at least 50 autographed copies of All Fishermen Are Liars. These hardbound copies are perfect to add to your angling library and make a fantastic gift for any angler. Click the following link to order your copy … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie Dropping, Warming and Fishing Well

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The lower McKenzie River is fishing really well. Dropping water levels and rising water temperatures are a good combo. Grannom caddis and March Browns are the important surface oriented insects. Peacock Caddis in sizes 16 and 18 and March Brown … Continue reading →

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Saltwater & Puget Sound Shimmer Fringe Pink Clouser Fly Tying Video for Coho and Cutthroat

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Surprisingly, this little fly fishes well in the open ocean and in estuarine habitats like Puget Sound and the Frasier River in BC. The fly is small but predatory fish from sea run cutthroat to Black Rockfish know how to … Continue reading →

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Coastal Hatchery Steelhead still running

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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Spring Guide Special Continues through April

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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Shop Sales Continue though April

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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Free Spey Rod/Line Demo Day, April 27th

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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