Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Kayak Fishing Challenge August 3 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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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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