Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ice Dub Shimmer Baitfish Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony demonstrates how to use the multilayer Ice Dub Shimmer Fringe Minnow Back, Ice Dub Shimmer Sheer, and Clear Cure Goo to tie a simple but killer bait fish pattern. This fly is going to be great in the salt … Continue reading →

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Escapism and winter steelhead

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I flew into Seattle last week to hang out with a fishing buddy who’s working through a tough breakup. She’s running out with $30k, plus whatever she wants in the house. Furniture, electronics, the door mat… it’s all gone. My … Continue reading →

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Links: Obese salmon unable to swim upstream to spawn

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From The Onion: After repeatedly gorging itself on marine sea life for more than seven years, a severely obese chinook salmon told reporters Wednesday he had grown too overweight to swim upstream and reproduce. “I used to be able to … Continue reading →

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Autumn at Andros South

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been two action-packed weeks since I landed at Congotown International Airport on South Andros Island, Bahamas. And I might as well have landed on another planet. Instead of fall foliage, cold rain, wild mushrooms, and salmon, I’m dodging equatorial … Continue reading →

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Since you asked: Review of Simms Pro-Dry Jacket and Bibs

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’ve been wearing a Simms ProDry Jacket and Bib for about a full year now.  I’ve also been answering individual email enquiries about this relatively new Simms Gore-Tex rain and storm-wear, so in the interest of efficiency, here is a … Continue reading →

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Grim Reaper Bass Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Grim Reaper Bass Fly gets to the bottom and “crawls along” jigging and swimming, “fling’en and craven” on all sorts of Bass. The fly is heavy so you will need a fast action 7 or 8wt to hurl it … Continue reading →

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Dry Times During Wet Weather: Middle Fork of the Willamette Report

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sam Parker bring this late season report to the blog. We are very fortunate to have such a long season in the Willamette Valley. Thanks for the report Sam. It had been awhile since Rick and I fished together on … Continue reading →

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Oregon Salmon Fly Fishing Tackle Prep

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Salmon fishing is heating up on the Southern Oregon Coast and we are fielding a lot of enquiries at the Caddis Fly Shop from folks who want to gear-up for this specialized fly fishing niche.  Soooooo, I went back to … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Meeting this Wednesday: Biologist Jeff Ziller

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join us for our November meeting this Wednesday, 11/15 at 7:00 pm. As always, we’ll handle chapter business, share some beer, and enjoy a presentation by Jeff Ziller, ODFW Head District Biologist. Jeff will give us more specifics about our … Continue reading →

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Local Fall Fishing Hanging On

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Water levels are still up a bit, but fishing opportunities for Trout and Steelhead remain viable. The Middle Fork of the Willamette from Dexter Dam down into Eugene is still holding Summer and late arriving Fall Steelhead. It’s time to … Continue reading →

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Thank a veteran

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thank you, veterans, for having helped make this country what it is. Thank you, current members of the military, for continuing to make this nation great. Today is a good day to donate to Project Healing Waters. The mission of … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Fly Fishers sue ODFW over hatchery impact on McKenzie Spring Chinook

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Western Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the McKenzie Flyfishers, today sent a notice of intent to sue to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) for operating two fish hatcheries on the McKenzie River that harm wild … Continue reading →

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Oregon Salmon Fishing: Unvarnished & Unglamorous Recap for 2012

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Unvarnished? This is just to say that this recap shows the whole picture, in about the real way the season unfolded for me in 2012.  Sure, I understand that salmon season isn’t really complete yet, but it feels like it … Continue reading →

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Dirty Bird Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Dirty Bird wet fly/nymph pattern is a versatile trout fly that can be swung down and across or fished dead drift. Tie it in a variety of sizes and colors to match your local caddis emergences. Dirty Bird Thread: … Continue reading →

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New Fishpond Gear: WestWater Series of Packs and Bags

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Fall Fishpond introduces a new series of bags and packs made from waterproof welded materials and water resistant zippers. We think the new designs are fantastic and as usual have the great looks that you have come to expect … Continue reading →

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