Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Op-Ed in Register Guard: McKenzie Hatchery Lawsuit

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yesterday, Caddis Fly Shop Owner Chris Daughters’ Op-Ed ran in the Register-Guard, in support of the McKenzie Flyfishers and Steamboaters lawsuit, filed earlier this month regarding hatchery spring chinook on the McKenzie River. An excerpt of the column is here: … Continue reading →

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SAGE METHOD Switch Rod Review: Thumbs up for Kings

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here we are on the trailing end of the 2013 Chinook Season and it’s time for me to muse over snippets from the season– one being more time fishing with Switch rods for Kings. Short story: I have come to … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Fly Tying: Introduction

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I have tied flies for something over five decades, but until recently I tied relatively few patterns that could properly be classified as pure Saltwater Specialty flies. Being predictably unpredictable, I stepped away from my usual range of flies about … Continue reading →

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Pale Morning Dun Emerger Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony demonstrates how to tie a Pale Morning Dun emerger pattern. The low floating emerger is perfect for flat water with picky fish. The fly floats low in the surface film and is effective during any Pale Morning Dun hatch. … Continue reading →

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Steelhead Muddler Minnow Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Muddler Minnow fly pattern is adapted in this video to for steelhead fly fishing. This pattern can be fished on the surface or “skated” or subsurface swung down and across. While the fly has a nice “spun” head Tony … Continue reading →

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Bloom’s Parachute Ant Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This simple ant pattern is highly visible and perfect for summer fishing on a variety of waters. Antron wings can be added before the parachute style hackle as well. Bloom’s Parachute Ant Thread: Veevus 12/0 Black Hook: TMC 100, Sizes … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Christmas Party Slated For December 19th

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board meets in Corvallis Monday

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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Tibor McKenzie River Custom Key Chain – a perfect Christmas Gift

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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South Island Work and Fish Trip

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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