Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

New Fly Fishing Gear Notes From Cedar Lodge

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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”

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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Fly Fishing Links: Geirach and Geobass

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

John Geirach has a new book out, All Fishermen Are Liars. Great quote from the video trailer… “You can’t waste your life making money, and then go back and try to buy your life back.” He’ll be in town April … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society Banquet April 11th 2014

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Friday, April 11 2014, the Native Fish Society, 300 wild fish supporters, and 100 generous donors come together under the big top at Montgomery Park in Portland, OR to create the largest wild fish fundraiser/party in the universe. We hope … Continue reading →

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March Madness Sale Item of the Day: Simms Fall Run Jacket

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Packable and visible in Fury Orange the Simms Fall Run Jacket is a great insulation piece for those cool and sometimes windy Spring fishing days. Get it now while they last for only $119, regularly $179. Online here, or give … Continue reading →

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Late Season Steelhead Show – March 2014

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes it is mid March, and time when steelhead season often winds down. This year however some rivers are seeing more winter steelhead than they did earlier, so for those folks who still have the energy, there are indeed fish … Continue reading →

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March Madness Sale Item of the Day: Fish Pimp Hoodie

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Complete with Fish Pimp slogan “Every Nymph Needs a Pimp” the Fish Pimp Hoodie is on sale now for only $29.95. Check it out online or give us a call at the shop. 541 342 7005

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SIMMS G3 Boot Foot Guide Wader Review: Five Star Performance

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thank you SIMMS, for finally delivering the goods. I’ve been wearing my old set of Simms Bootfoots for the last 4 years, and Eric Nufeld (dear friend and SIMMS rep) was getting a little tired of hearing my annual pestering … Continue reading →

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Oregon Coastal Lakes Trouting

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Time to do some serious thinking about trouting in any of the multitude of Oregon coastal lakes. Sure, steelhead are still nosing into our rivers, but for many people with a love of stillwaters fly fishing, these can be really … Continue reading →

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