Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Redington Dually Spey and Rio Short Head Spey Video Demonstration

The folks at Far Bank (parent company of Rio, Redington and Sage) have produced some awesome fly fishing gear for the Fall season. This is the first of a few videos discussing individual product introductions. The Redington Dually series of … Continue reading

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Tying a Tube Bead Head EP Bugger Trout or Steelhead Fly

Jay Nicholas is having more fun trying his tying hand at adapting our standard patterns to tubes and new materials. Yes, this is fun. Will these catch fish? Absolutely. We have fished enough flies la all sorts over our collective … Continue reading

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Dory Booking Opportunity for Pacific City

As many of you know, I have blogged about fly fishing with friends from a Pacific City Dory and expounded on how much fun I have had. These reports often lead to inquiries as how to book a trip, and … Continue reading

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Idaho/Montana Fly Fishing Pics

Our friend Matt LaBounty stopped in to borrow a Water Master the other day and made good use of it on his last trip east. Thanks for sharing Matt. I have friends who live and grew up in Wallace Idaho. … Continue reading

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New Sage Method Two Hander Shines in B.C

The Photo below was provided to us by Deneki Outdoors BC West Camp. Check out the amazing steelhead and the absolutely cherry Sage Method 7126 Spey Rod in the background. It does beg the question, does the latest greatest gear … Continue reading

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July 31 2013 Oregon Saltwater Fly Fishing Report

Another day in the near shore Pacific off Oregon, exploring the saltwater fly fishing world like a kid in a candy store. Calm ocean. Warmer water moving onshore. TONS of baitfish. Silvers on the surface in the morning. Black Rockfish … Continue reading

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“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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