Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A Diamond in the Rough : Diamond Lake Fishing Report

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thanks to Sam Parker for this excellent report on Diamond Lake. The Urban Dictionary defines the metaphor a diamond in the rough as “someone or something that has hidden exceptional characteristics and or future potential, but currently lacks the final … Continue reading →

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Corvallis Trout Unlimited Meeting Tonight May 15th 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited’s newest chapter, the Corvallis-based Bluebacks, will have their May chapter meeting tonight from 7-9pm at Cascadia Fly Shop (900 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis). The meeting will start with a summary of TU’s legislative efforts this session in Salem, … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Salmon Fly Hatch In Full Swing

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Numerous reports from the Deschutes suggest both Golden Stone flies and the larger “Salmon Fly” insects are being gobbled up by chunky Rainbow Trout throughout the length of the river. It looks like a couple of cooler days in the … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Caddis Wet Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s McKenzie Caddis time of year on the Lower McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers. Usually in the the late afternoon and evening these extremely active and large Caddis are available to trout. Aggressive strikes to skated and … Continue reading →

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Shad Fly Fishing Report

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s shad time once again! I headed out yesterday with my good friend Jason to see if the Shad are in, and yep there are in! Typically the Shad run goes from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. The Umpqua and … Continue reading →

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Spinning A Strike Point For Intruder Style Steelhead and Salmon Flies: Instructional Video

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas shows some basic methodology in fly tying. – how to tie in a so-called strike-point by using a dubbing loop with STS Trilobal Dubbing and American Possum: a technique that is popular for Steelhead and Salmon flies. The … Continue reading →

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Attaching a Trailer Hook Loop to Senyo’s Articulated Shank

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie in a loop to attach a stinger hook on Senyo’s Articulated Shanks for Steelhead and Salmon flies. This product is created by Fish Skull and makes a GREAT base for tying all sizes of … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette River Fly Fishing Report

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There have been some gorgeous days on our local rivers of late. Tons of sun, great water conditions and few anglers out and about. Now about that fishing report: Hot days in April and May can mean cold water running … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 4 Comments

Oregon Watershed Council 101

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Making the transition from fly shop employee to the watershed council world, one thing has become abundantly clear. Many fishermen, hikers, kayakers, and outdoor enthusiasts in Oregon aren’t familiar with their local watershed council and what these groups are doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 2 Comments

Fly Fishing Offshore Oregon – May 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here we go again, hopefully, into another season of fly fishing in the ocean near Pacific City with my friends Jack and John Harrell. Last week was my first 2013 effort actually trying to target Ling Cod on a fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 2 Comments

Reminder Echo and Airflo Demo Day

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please plan to join Eric Neufeld, our Echo/Airflo factory representative, on Saturday May 4, from 1:00-4:00pm at Alton Baker Park. Eric will have on hand most of the latest rods from Echo Rods. Eric will also be bringing the newest … Continue reading →

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Bend’s Mirror Pond Going the Way of the Buffalo

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Kicking back after a day of fishing, perhaps you like to enjoy a nice cold Mirror Pond Pale Ale from Deschutes Brewery? Well, your beverage of choice might soon become an ode to the past. Mirror Pond was created on … Continue reading →

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Methods of creating collars on Steelhead and Salmon Flies

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas shows how to tie in a collar for salmon and steelhead flies using three different means: the 1.5 inch EP Foxy Brush, Pro Sportfisher Marble Fox, and Greg Senyo’s Laser Yarn. All of these methods are alternatives to … Continue reading →

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Echo Rod & Airflo Line Demo Day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please plan to join Eric Neufeld, our Echo/Airflo factory representative, on Saturday May 4, from 1:00-4:00pm at Alton Baker Park. Eric will have on hand most of the latest rods from Echo Rods. Eric will also be bringing the newest … Continue reading →

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Spring postcard from Ohio

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Greetings from the heartland folks. Just a short note and a bunch of photos to let you know we’re thawing out here in the middle of the country. Most mornings start out in the 30s, but as long as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 2 Comments