Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

March Brown Hatch on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Links: Gratuitous video blog roundup

Videos culled from the pages of our pals at Moldy Chum, Buster, Chester, and and the Osprey. All videos we recommend for wasting your workday. Salmon confidential: Salmon Confidential from Twyla Roscovich on Vimeo. A deliberate life: A DELIBERATE LIFE….. … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Trout Fishing Forecast: Spring is Here!

Though the Spring Equinox is nearly two weeks away, signs of the new season are everywhere: warmer weather, crocuses blooming, green grasses sprouting in clumps from last year’s brown hummocks along the river banks, and March Browns starting to show … Continue reading

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Last Call for Winter Steelhead 2013 Season

Spring trouting is around the corner.. However, March is one of our favorite months to target winter steelhead. Longer, generally dryer, and warmer days lend to more comfortable conditions. The rivers are in peak splendor and performance. Bonus: gone are … Continue reading

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Northwest Fly Tyers Expo and Fly Fishing Show

Show continues today in Albany. Lou sent these iphone photos yesterday. You still have time today to watch a great collection of legendary fly tyers.

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Spring Simplifly Tying Video

The Simplifly is a basic pattern in form that fishes well during a variety of conditions. Try it as a caddis pattern on your favorite river at any time of the year. Use a different color of antron to vary … Continue reading

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New TU Chapter forming in Corvallis

Corvallis area anglers interested in starting a chapter of Trout Unlimited are invited to a general information meeting on Thursday, March 14th from 7-9pm at Sky High Brewing Company in Downtown Corvallis. The meeting is open to both current members … Continue reading

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Stickel’s Solar Flare Variation Fly Tying Video

Tony ties a popular winter steelhead tube fly pattern on this video, using barred ostrich. This is one fishy looking bug. Stickel’s Solar Flare Variation Thread: Veevus 10/0 Tube: ProTube Microtube and Junction Body: ProTube Silver small drop weight Hareline … Continue reading

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