Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“Gettin Jiggy With It” McKenzie River Fishing Report

Despite the hot weather and low water fishing on the McKenzie has been good of late. The best quality fish seem to be in relatively fast water with at least 4 feet of depth. Many of the nicest trout I … Continue reading

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Tumalo Creek water editorial

Excerpt of a recent article in the Bend Bulletin: By Paul Dewey and Mike Tripp Bend Bulletin – July 28. 2013 Tumalo Creek is a cherished natural resource in Central Oregon. The headwaters springs are a wonderland of scattered seeps … Continue reading

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New Fly Line Videos From Rio Products

The videos below highlight products, technology stories and helpful info on understanding the how and why of choosing a fly line from Rio Products. New spey and running lines are due in this week, and the first week of August. … Continue reading

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Book your Albacore Fly Fishing Adventure for August!

Yes, you crazy adventurous fly fishers, one of the most exciting fly fishing opportunities within easy reach is open for booking – and will most assuredly knock your socks out of your waders.  Or something like that. Here is the … Continue reading

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Sage Brings New Fly Reels to Market August 2013

Northwest sales rep George Cook stopped by to detail the new fly reel introductions from Sage. Starting August 1st the reels discussed in the following video will be available. There are some really good looking new offerings in the line … Continue reading

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Oregon Saltwater fly fishing update July 22 2013

Count on it. Every day on the ocean has the potential to be waaaaay different than the previous. Duh. July 19th: New dory (old but new to my friends); huge schools of Black rockfish, grabs a-plenty, Lingcod, gentle ocean current … Continue reading

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Great Lakes Shimmer Minnow Fly Tying Video Version 2

This is another Internet-Poached fly that Jay Nicholas is tying to demonstrate some of the creative tying possibilities offered by Greg Senyo’s Laser Yarn. By the way, that guy Greg is quite an interesting fellow, great tyer/angler, and a ton … Continue reading

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Low & Clear comes to Eugene, August 1st

Gathr Films is hosting a screening of Low & Clear on Thursday August 1 at 7:30pm at the Bijou Art Cinemas in Eugene, Oregon. Here is a quick synopsis of Low & Clear: During a winter flyfishing trip to Canada, … Continue reading

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There’s No Place Like Eugene

A week before I was scheduled to fly to Sri Lanka, the head of Redington’s marketing team called and asked if I could help organize a photo shoot. She was looking for a special location–someplace other than the typical high … Continue reading

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Kayak Fishing Challenge August 3 2013

Visit northwestkayakanglers.com for more info on this fun event coming up August 3rd. Fishing has been great on the coast stay tuned for more coastal reports and activities in the month of August.

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Oregon Saltwater Fishing Report July 19 2013

After a lengthy period of non-fishing (laugh if you must), I received an invitation to join friends fishing from their newly acquired Dory out of Pacific City on this fine day. The ocean has been rough much of the last … Continue reading

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New Fly Tying Product: Fish Skull Articulated Fish Spine

The insanely cool baitfish pattern in the video above is tied with Fish Skull Articulated Fish Spine. You can vary the body material we suggest CCT body Fur or Tarantula Hairy Leg Brush one inch, and Frizzle Chenille, all materials … Continue reading

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Great Lakes Shimmer Minnow Fly Tying Video

This fly represents Jay Nicholas’ effort to provide fly tying instruction that is fun, showcases new materials, features basic and/or advanced tying techniques for new and weathered tiers, spark your imagination, and so on. This fly is a version of … Continue reading

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Clearance Pricing on Fly Lines

Act now to save big while we  re-organize our fly line department! The lines pictured below represent stock on hand. Most are not listed online. Give us a call at 541 342 7005 to order or come buy the shop. … Continue reading

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Salmon Creek Grand Slam – Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Dragonfly

Last Friday I spent a beautiful day hiking and fishing along Salmon Creek, NE of Oakridge. On a stretch miles up the creek from town I was casting into small pools with short, lazy tosses when I heard a “thwack” … Continue reading

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