Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

WaterWatch of Oregon event on the Willamette

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If there’s one conservation group all of us can get behind, it’s WaterWatch of Oregon. These are the folks arguing to protect your rivers. Next week is your chance to meet with the people who are making it happen, just … Continue reading →

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Simple Tube Leech Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas ties a very simple, but highly adaptable tube leech using rabbit, flash, marabou and senyo’s laser dub. The pattern can be adapted to catch many species and be tied in numerous colors. In black, blue, pink, purple, and … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing for Oregon Albacore with Jad Donaldson, Tim Rajeff and Randy Stetzer

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tim Rajeff and Randy Stetzer of Rajeff Sports joined our Caddis Fly Shop team chartering with Capt. Jad Donaldson (www.fishoregontuna.com) to head west out of Garbaldi on August 19, 2013, hunting Albacore on the cast fly.  I have known Tim … Continue reading →

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Sage Method Spey and Rio Gripshooter Demo Video

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook discusses the new Sage Method Spey Rods, Rio Shooting Lines and Spey Heads on the McKenzie River near Eugene. In this video he uses the 12′ 6″ 8wt Sage Method Spey. The 8wt Method Spey is a fantastic … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Fishing Well Fall of 2013 Comes Early

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fall fishing is upon us a bit early this year and ideal conditions exist locally and beyond. The McKenzie and it’s tributaries are in perfect shape with regard to water level and water temperature. Each day light conditions are improving, … Continue reading →

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Sage Method Switch and Rio Skagit Max Short Demonstration Video

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook continues his discussion of new products offered by Sage and Rio. The Sage 7wt Method Switch Rod coupled with the Skagit Max Short is an ideal combo for Fall and Winter Steelhead pursuits.

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A Few Oregon Albacore Tuna Flies August 2013

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

These are flies that have caught or at least enlisted a tug from Albacore in the ocean offshore Oregon during 2012 or 2013. My commercial fishing friend laughs at me on the topic of flies. Ask any 6 commercial tuna … Continue reading →

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Ramsey’s Goofball Fly Tying Video

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ramsey’s Goofball has become one of our favorite fly patterns for 2013. The Goofball is a great general attractor, and it can imitate numerous insects. This Winter/Spring we used a green Goofball for a Cicada in New Zealand. In April … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Shop Albacore Adventure August 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly Shop partnered with Capt Jad Donaldson and his fine vessel, the OPPOR-TUNA-TY, a 42 ft all weather craft powered by triple 300 hp engines, to fly fish for Albacore Tuna in the Pacific Ocean west of Garabaldi, … Continue reading →

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Tackle Recommendations for Saltwater Fly Fishing

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I am very late to the Saltwater fly fishing game, yes indeed, but striving mightily to make up for lost time. A lot of folks have been calling and emailing asking about appropriate tackle, rods, reels, lines, leaders and such, … Continue reading →

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Sage Method and Rio Switch Chucker Demonstration Video

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook demonstrates the new Sage 7119-4 Method Switch Rod. The Method 7 weight switch is the do it all rod for large anadromous species, streamer fishing and beyond. I found it to be the easiest switch rod I have … Continue reading →

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Salmon Slam 2013 update

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Midweek report from Sekiu, WA: Salmon slam is well underway with lots of hatchery silver salmon pulled out of the saltwater off the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula. This is a big pink salmon year, but the tricky little … Continue reading →

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Tying a Kilowatt Steelhead Fly on a Jig Hook Fly Tying Video Instruction

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas claims that black and blue are well-known steelhead attractors. He’s probably right on that one. So is Flashabou. Jig hooks keep a swinging fly from snagging on rocks and sticks more so than a traditional down point hook. … Continue reading →

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Redington Butter Stick Fly Rod is a Pleasure to Cast and Catch

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I got a chance to fish the Redington Butter Stick fiberglass fly rod this past week on our family trip to Idaho. I had the 7’6″ 4wt 3 piece model with me and figured it would be perfect for the … Continue reading →

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Lake Erie Bass Fly Fishing

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bass fishing… yep.. ole billy bucketmouth… They love bugs and the Lake Erie watershed is one of the best places in the world to find them. Don’t believe me? The Lake Erie & Lake St. Clair took two of the … Continue reading →

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