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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Caddis Fly Christmas Party Slated For December 19th
Please join us for our annual Christmas party at the shop on December 19th from 4-830ish. Food, beverage, cheer and last minute gift specials will be served up at the shop. Please stop by and let us say thanks to … Continue reading
Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board meets in Corvallis Monday
The newly formed Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board is meeting this coming Monday, December 9th from 9am-3pm at the South Willamette Watershed District Office (7118 NE Vandenberg Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330-9446). The meeting is open to the public, so anyone … Continue reading
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Native Fish Society Action Alert: Washington Steelhead
From the Native Fish Society: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comment on a proposal to eliminate hatchery steelhead plants as early as next year in three Lower Columbia River tributaries (EF Lewis, Green/NF Toutle … Continue reading
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Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans: Jerry Darkes sparks my interest
With the crew in last week for Capt. Nate’s Wedding extravaganza, we had the opportunity to spend some time with my old fishing buds from the Northwest and do a little recreating on the Ohio watersheds, looking for Lake Erie … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Books
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Tibor McKenzie River Custom Key Chain – a perfect Christmas Gift
Tibor crafts absolutely fantastic fly reels, but did you know that they make other nifty gear of the highest quality that would make for a great gift too? Christmas, birthday, retirement or just another day driving to the river or … Continue reading
South Island Work and Fish Trip
I have just returned from traveling to Cedar Lodge, Chris and Shauna’s new home and business on the South Island of New Zealand. I was greeted by beautiful weather, warm accommodations and large trout right out front of the lodge. … Continue reading
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Middle Fork of the Willamette Thanksgiving Report
Floated the middle fork below Dexter with my buddy Sean, his dad, and uncle, who were in town for the holiday. Swinging a black Silvenator on a type 6 sink tip landed these two fish. We also caught several nice … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving from New Zealand
With four Aussie’s and two Brit’s in the lodge at the moment we will be serving fish for dinner. Most likely there will be no discussion of Thanksgiving. Not a worry though as the BBQ has been out the past … Continue reading
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Keep the 10 mph speed limit on Applegate Lake
From blog reader Jim Barfield in Grants Pass: An article a couple of days ago in the Medford Mail Tribune by Mark Freeman, their outdoor reporter, states that a group of water-skiers have petitioned the State Marine Board to raise … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Southern Oregon
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Lodge Ownership Chapter One
Cedar Lodge is a well-established New Zealand fly fishing lodge. When my wife and I purchased it in May of this year we were very confident in it’s fishing program and facilities. We knew of Cedar’s unique location, helicopter and … Continue reading
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Cedar Lodge Adventure Update
This past May we purchased Cedar Lodge. On October 31st I packed my gear and headed south for the Winter. Cedar Lodge is on the South Island of New Zealand and we offer all inclusive heli fly out fishing to … Continue reading
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Weekend Chinook Plans?
In case you are wondering, yes bulk of the fall chinook run has yet to enter the Elk, Sixes and Chetco rivers so prospects are good if you are one of the crazies who pursue these magnificent fish. A commercial … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Salmon fly fishing
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Deschutes River in the News: NY Times, Fish Kills
Dave Moskowitz was in the NY Times last week. “Steelheading has definitely led me to give up on some relationships with women,” he said. “I know myself well, and I’m up front with people about what I like to do.” … Continue reading


