Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spring Rod and Wader Sales: Free Boots with Waders and Free Reels with Rods

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Need a new five weight outfit for the Spring fishing season? How about a new set of waders for a Fathers Day gift for the fly fishing Dad in your life. It’s a great time to buy Redington Sonic Pro … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette Continue to Fish Well

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The weekend forecast is looking great for weather and water conditions on our local rivers. Be prepared for March Browns around 2pm and blizzard caddis hatch’s to develop as the days warm. Swinging traditional wets like Cahills, March Brown Wets … Continue reading →

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Echo Airflo Review – New for 2013 Rods and Lines

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Review of new products and revised reintroductions for 2013 from Rajeff sports Echo Dec Hogan II (new): They took the immensely popular first generation Dec-O and went back to the shop to redesign mandrels, tapers & cosmetics.  Not just for … Continue reading →

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Victory in McKenzie Bridge: Goose Island

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

News from Save McKenzie Bridge: Thanks to you and about 5259 other signors of the “Goose Project” petition, the court has ruled that the request set forth in our petition for an Environmental Impact Statement was warranted and just! Effective … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Party for Wild Fish in the Universe

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Every April the Native Fish Society, 300 wild fish fervents, and 100 generous donors come together under the big top at Montgomery Park in Portland, OR to create the largest wild fish fundraiser/party in the universe. This year’s auction theme … Continue reading →

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Preparing Rhea Feathers for Tying Steelhead Flies

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to prepare a Rhea feather for tying Steelhead and Salmon Flies.

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Native Fish Society gets a win on Sandy River lawsuit

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society: Wild spring Chinook in the Sandy River are at less risk after a federal judge’s order that will reduce hatchery Chinook releases by more than half. U.S. District Court Judge Ancer Haggerty’s order, released today, rules … Continue reading →

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March Brown Hatch on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

March Brown mayflies are emerging on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers daily. Best time to see fish rising to adult March Browns has been from about 1:30 to about 3:30. Best fly patterns have been the High and Dry March … Continue reading →

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Torrence’s Pheasant Ear Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony Torrence ties a spring trout march brown nymph using some of the buggiest materials around — Hare’s Ear and Pheasant Tail. Therefore, we’re calling this the Pheasant Ear. You gotta love the little flash on the wingcase. Torrence’s Pheasant’s … Continue reading →

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Depth Charge Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Tony ties a fly called the Depth Charge. This is a bulky, fast-sinking nymph that works well on local trout. A great option right now. Depth Charge Nymph Hook: TMC 5262 8-14 Thread: Veevus 10/0 Bead: Two … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Memories event at Cozmic Pizza

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

McKenzie Memories Friday, April 5th from 6-8:30 pm A Fundraiser for the McKenzie River Trust $5 Suggested Donation Cozmic, 199 West 8th Ave in Eugene – food and drinks for sale during the show What was life like along the … Continue reading →

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Jay’s “Shimmering” Elk Hair Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new video, Jay Nicholas makes the case for the two-tone caddis fly body dubbing, and wire rib on a dry fly. Shimmering Elk Hair Caddis Hook: TMC 100 #10-14 Thread: Veevus 10/0 Rib: Copper Wire Small or XS … Continue reading →

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South Island Release Photos

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s finally raining today after about 50 days of dry clear conditions. The long dry stint is extremely abnormal for the constantly varied weather patterns of New Zealand’s South Island. Anglers have loved it farmers have hated it! Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Beldars Stonefly Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Beldar’s stonefly nymph is a great pattern for any time of year. Tony uses this on the McKenzie, Willamette and Deschutes Rivers. This stonefly has a lot of steps… and a lot of weight. Not a pleasure to cast, but … Continue reading →

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Conservation news: Large Woody Debris, Dam Removals

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Good wood! According to Trout Unlimited State Council Chair Tom Wolf, HB 2396, the large Woody Debris Bill, and one of TU’s top priorities in this 2013 Oregon legislative session, has come out of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources … Continue reading →

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