Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chinook Salmon Tackle Selection – October 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The 2013 Fall chinook salmon season on the Oregon coast is shaping up to be one of the best we have seen in at least a decade.  No bull.  More early fish, and the prospect of a steady push of fresh salmon … Continue reading →

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Euro Jig Nymph Brown Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In the video below we demonstrate how to tie another highly effective trout nymph in a “jig format”. The Euro Jig in Brown can be fished by itself or in tandem with another dry fly or nymph depending upon your … Continue reading →

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Great Fall Fishing Continues on the Willamette River

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have a great week of weather ahead, and it’s a beautiful time to enjoy some of the excellent fishing on our local waters. Our local guide trip special is still on ( $325 for a 3/4 day float trip … Continue reading →

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Mongolia Taimen Fishing Report, Fall 2013

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Another season in the wilds of Outer Mongolia has come to a close. Every year is a unique adventure, leaving one with indelible memories and new friendships. Case in point: the 2013 Fall season was marked by volatility, star power, … Continue reading →

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Euro Jig Nymph Brown and Yellow Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony demonstrates one of our most effective nymphs of late on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers. The Brown and Yellow Euro Jig is a slender “quick descending” nymph that catches trout really well. The C400BL hook is incredibly sharp and … Continue reading →

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Fall Fishing on the McKenzie Still Great

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite cooler mornings and what seems to be an early Fall, fishing throughout the McKenzie River remains solid. Fish have moved into slower runs and edges, but are still very willing to take the well presented fly. Dead drifting nymphs … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Travel Special

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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Fall Guide Special Starts October 16th 2013

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Starting this coming Wednesday the 16th of October we will be offering special pricing on our local guided fly fishing trips. Instead of our standard $425 per day we will be running a prime part of the day “3/4 guide … Continue reading →

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Blending Dubbing Course 201 and October Caddis Pupae Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In our first video Tony gives some tips on blending your own special nymph dubbing. When you add numerous colors to the blend, greater color depth and longer fiber length is achieved. This dubbing blend can even be used as … Continue reading →

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2013 Two Fly Tournament Wrap Up

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly’s 2013 Two Fly Tournament raised just over $5000 for The McKenzie River Trust’s habitat restoration projects. We had a marvelous group of anglers and guides who participated to make the event happen. Anglers enjoyed the best fishing … Continue reading →

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Hartwick’s Hoser Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Harwick’s Hoser tube fly works well for steelhead both Summer and Winter. Tony demonstrates how to tie this multi step large profile pattern. Tie a few and and them to your box! Hartwick’s Hoser Thread: Veevus 10/0 Black Tube: Protube … Continue reading →

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Dory Fleet update, October 5 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

October 5, 2013. Flat ocean? Hook up the Dory and go.  It’s that simple. The Black Rockfish were difficult to find, bit reluctantly, but were the largest we have seen all year.  Casting Clousers for Chinook, we hooked a few … Continue reading →

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Tying a Great Lakes Blue/Gold Intruder Steelhead, Salmon Fly on Senyo’s Articulated Shank

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

How great can it get? Jay Nicholas woke up today and found the freedom to slap down the coolest, most fish appealing colors, textures, and proportions of materials on an one of the new Greg Senyo Articulated Intruder shanks. Life … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Upper Willamette Back in Shape and Fishing Great

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The lower river looks a bit murky still but it fished great yesterday. The upper river was phenomenal today and the next few days of weather look perfect for enjoying some Fall trout fishing. Best bugs include Chubby Chernobyl, Euro … Continue reading →

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Support the McKenzie River Trust this Friday at The Caddis Fly

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We will be donating 10% off all in store sales to the McKenzie River Trust this Friday October 4th. Do you need a new pair of waders? Rain Gear? A couple of dozen Possie Buggers? Have you had your eye … Continue reading →

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