Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Middle Fork of the Willamette Steelhead

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Local Fly Fishing guide and friend or OregonFlyFishingBlog.com Matt Ramsey sent this email the our local biologist Jeff Ziller. See Jeff’s response below. Some interesting discussions here. Hi Jeff, I just wanted to let you know that in my steelhead … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Summer Steelhead | 11 Comments

A Little Rain Doesn’t Mean It’s Over for Local Fly Fishing

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette has been great the past few days, warmer nights and a bit of rain during the day is a welcome change. Fish are dialed into smaller bugs as well as October Caddis. Try swinging … Continue reading →

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GEOFISH VOLUME 1 DVD JUST IN

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

GEOFISH TRAILER 3min from MOTIV FISHING on Vimeo. Brand New from the guys who brought us the original Trout Bum Diaries DVD comes a new adventure. From the Pacific Northwest to the Tip of South America, one vehicle 20,000 miles, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Coastal Oregon fishing Report, Autumn 1982

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Apparently, an occasional fall Chinook was being caught on the Elk, some thirty years ago.  Hummm, wonder if this fish took a Comet or a U-20 Flatfish?  Think this guy is still around? CD

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 7 Comments

McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Fall Fishing Update

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our weather has been fantastic of late. Cool mornings and warm afternoons, gorgeous Fall light and great fishing conditions. Water levels remain good and fishing opportunities are to numerous to attack them all. The upper McKenzie is fishing well throughout … Continue reading →

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Alaska Fly Fishing Report

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Eaton sends us this report and photos from a recent trip to Alaska. Thanks Mike looks like a blast. I saw the post about Peter’s trip up to AK and thought that I might send you a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 3 Comments

Local Artist on Display

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Long time friend of the The Caddis Fly Analee Fuentes will be showing some of her paintings in Corvallis at the Fairbanks Hall Gallery through the month of October. There will be a reception on October 10th from 4:30-6pm. Please … Continue reading →

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October Caddis fly patterns for McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The October Caddis is an evening hatch and is one of the most important insects for anglers chasing large trout in Oregon. Fishing October Caddis Patterns like Morrish Foam Body October Caddis has been very good, but it never hurts … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 1 Comment

Anadromous Royal Coachman Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Tony demonstrates how to tie a classic wet fly with a twist. Designed for Rogue Steelhead and Sea Run Cutthroat Trout the Anadromous Coachman is a bit tougher and a bit heavier than the traditional feather wing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | 1 Comment

Local Links: Living River Film Fest, enviro news

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Living River Film Festival: This October, the McKenzie River Trust invites you to enjoy a weekend of films and events that focus a lens on the amazing landscapes of Oregon, and beyond. These films cast a whole new light on … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

September Fishing in Alaska

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From his wife’s IPAD the most polite man in the Fly Fishing Industry, our own Peter Cadigan reports on a recent Alaska Trip… Caddis Fly friends recently spent a week fishing the Naknek River, King Salmon Alaska. Mid to late … Continue reading →

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Purple Slip Knot Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Tony ties his Purple Slip knot articulated “mini intruder”. The fly is tied on a 25mm Senyo’s Intruder Shank but can be tied larger depending upon your water conditions and time of the year. Add barbell eyes … Continue reading →

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Dean River Trip Update

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Three spots remain at B.C. West July 6th-13th 2013. We will be swinging flies to fresh from the tide Steelhead and Chinook in one of the most spectacular settings that North America has to offer. The Dean River has a … Continue reading →

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The Sights we see…

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just wanted to share a few favorite images on this quiet day.  Have a good one and be well.   JN Autumn 2013

Posted in Fishing Porn | 1 Comment

Willamette River Fishing Well Top to Bottom

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Let’s start near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers where cooler days and more shade has the native Cutthroat and Rainbow trout looking up for small caddis patterns, Parachute Adams, and even some large Stonefly Patterns like the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 1 Comment