Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Beadhead McKenzie Green Caddis Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a Beadhead Green McKenzie Caddis Soft Hackle. This is a big water version of an excellent all around caddis pupae pattern. Fish it subsurface dead drift or on the swing. This pattern … Continue reading →

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“Throwback” Fly Fishing Video – Fly Fishing Magic

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

John Fabian lived in Eugene and fished or hunted locally most days of the week for over 40 years. John was an incredibly giving man, and loved to introduce anglers to fly fishing. Many folks in our community will remember … Continue reading →

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CDC Hot Tag Jigged Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Simon demonstrates how to to a simple and effective jigged style nymph. The green/olive color scheme he uses in this video is perfect for spring fishing but this pattern can be adapted by using other colors of … Continue reading →

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Hidden Bead McKenzie Green Caddis Wet Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Simon demonstrates how to tie a Green McKenzie Wet Fly pattern aimed at imitating the unique caddis that hatches in much of the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers from late April until late June. This pattern can … Continue reading →

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Phase 2 of Finn Rock Reach Restoration Underway

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Volunteers visited Finn Rock Reach in hopes of rescuing some natives and dispatching some “invasives” this week. The project is well underway and is going to provide tons more habitat for salmonids on the middle McKenzie River. We caught largemouth … Continue reading →

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South Island Dreaming – Early Season Trout Fishing in NZ

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If fly fishing in NZ is on your bucket list or if you want to avoid some of the high season consider fishing the early season. We work with veteran guides and outfitters who know the early season game inside … Continue reading →

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5 Bead Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

5 BEAD CADDIS In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a simple caddis pupae with glass beads, turkey and Peacock Herl. This easy to create pattern is a great fly to tie in tandem with a heavier nymph or … Continue reading →

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Tube Body Splayed Wing Salmon Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Simon demonstrates how to use Rainy’s Tube Bodiz to create a realistic adult Salmon Fly. This low riding salmon fly pattern is deadly on the Deschutes, Madison, Henrys Fork and many other waters that have famed Salmon … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Report late May 2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River has finally dropped into shape and is fishing great. Top to bottom the river is turning on in a big way. Water temperatures are increasing and so is insect activity. Anglers need an array of flies to … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society Meeting – May 31st, 2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Kara Anlauf-Dunn of ODFW gave a great presentation at last months chapter meeting about how increasing stream temperature affects native fish and her studies on native fish tolerance to heat across watersheds. It should be a good way to prepare … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Insider Podcast – McKenzie River Fly Fishing Insights

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The first 25 min or so of this podcast is shop and gear talk, then Chris and Christian get into specifics on fly fishing the McKenzie River. Check it out using the links below. For Apple Podcast click:.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mckenzie-river-and-modern-fly-lines-chris-daughters/id1454468777?i=1000613191413 For Spotify … Continue reading →

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Oregon DEQ Aquatic Life Rule making and the Deschutes

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

By Liz Perkin Native Fish SocietyThe Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has recently released their proposed changes to the Fish and Aquatic Life Uses of Oregon’s waterbodies. Some systems will be getting more stringent protections as a result of these … Continue reading →

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States set 2023 Columbia River summer/fall salmon and steelhead seasons

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

ODFW Resources CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently finalized seasons and regulations for 2023 Columbia River summer and fall recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries. Detailed regulations are available at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/OSCRP/CRM/index.asp (see Summer and Fall Columbia River Recreational Fishery Regulations) Forecasts for … Continue reading →

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Umpqua Bass Bash June 24th, 2023

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join us Saturday, June 24th, as Native Fish Society hosts our Second Annual Umpqua Bass Bash! This event will help remove Smallmouth Bass from the river and bring awareness to the problems this invasive fish species causes for native fish and … Continue reading →

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Pacific City Saltwater Fly Fishing Report May 2023

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Pacific City has been on my radar for a quite sometime. Pacific City has one of the most unique reef systems in the world. The waters offer an opportunity to chase rockfish, lingcod, salmon, and tuna all on the fly. … Continue reading →

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