Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Watermaster Raft on the Lower Umpqua River

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My daughter and son take the incredibly buoyant and easy to maneuver Watermaster Grizzly down the lower Umpqua. The boat is light on the water and with just one push or pull you get results. CD

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Oregon Suction dredge bill heads to the governor

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Oregonian: A bill that would scale back the number of suction dredge mining permits issued in Oregon has passed the House and Senate and heads to the desk of Gov. John Kitzhaber, who is expected to sign the … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice in Alaska

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is the second time I’ve experienced summer solstice in Alaska and it doesn’t get any easier to sleep through 22 hours of daylight the second time around. I had an amazing trip on the Alagnak river in the Bristol … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Skeena Trip Trip August 11-17 Anyone?

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s last minute but a hell of a deal $1750 for the week. If this trip looks good to you contact our friends at Flyfishingcaribe.com– Daniel or Martina can be reached at flyfishingcaribe@gmail.com. Details below. Sorry about the small type. … Continue reading →

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Upper McKenzie Slowing Down But Still a Great Day Out

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our fantastic warm rainy days of June are behind us and the upper McKenzie is at levels not seen at this time of year in several years. Low water and bright sun are not the perfect combination for mid-day results, … Continue reading →

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Cayo Largo 2013 Trip Report

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our group of 16, 12 anglers 3 children and one non-angler recently traveled to the small Island of Cayo Largo. You may remember last year’s adventure being interrupted by tropical depression “Debbie”. Well, this year’s weather was about as good … Continue reading →

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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing on the Umpqua River

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Water conditions are low and warm on the main Umpqua River, just like the smallmouth bass like it. Patsy guides her brother into a fish just above Woods boat launch. We made the float from Umpqua Ramp to Woods Ramp … Continue reading →

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Tying a Tube October Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas’ fly tying quest continues, experimenting with trout flies tied on tubes. This fun video explores the October Caddis: one of the most fun flies to fish for trout and steelhead during the fall across the Western United States … Continue reading →

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Wild Steelhead Coalition Fundraiser July 20th 2013

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join Mike McCoy for his annual Bug Launcher classic on July 20th 2013. The Bug Launcher Classic is a fun barbeque and casting challenge. Funds raised benefit the Wild Steelhead Coalition.

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Fly Cup Recycle Gets you 15% Off Fly Purchases This Friday-Sunday

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bring in your old fly cups and stock up for the Summer fly fishing season. When you return one or more of our plastic fly cups you will get 15% off of your fly purchase this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. … Continue reading →

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Día de las señoras del Grand Slam

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Post one of our recent trip to Cayo Largo in the Caribbean. Fly fishing for tarpon, bonefish and permit is challenging. Catching all three species in one day, the vaunted “Grand Slam” is even more difficult. When opportunity arises to … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Instruction Video: Tying a Tube Emerger McKenzie Special Trout Fly

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As promised, Jay Nicholas takes trout fly tying to realms he has previously only dabbled in and shows how to tie yet another locally effective trout fly on a tube – this time an emerging McKenzie Special Caddis. The pattern … Continue reading →

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Blowout Pricing on Sage Fly Fishing Rods and Reels

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sales on top end rods and reels from Sage don’t happen often and the product usually goes fast. We have purchased a bunch of the latest closeouts from Sage and bring them to you at a whopping 25-30 percent off. … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing the Bitterroot, Rock Creek

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’d never fly fished Montana. I never saw“The Movie” and I never read the book. But now, I think I’m starting to get it. I spent three days wading and floating around Missoula, Montana with swarms of bugs hatching, and … Continue reading →

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Postcard from Missoula

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Three days fishing around Missoula, Montana this week. Yesterday, we drove up the longest pothole riddled road I’ve ever been on, saw enough warning signs about grizzly bears to get paranoid, found an amazing riffle where a huge hatch was … Continue reading →

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