Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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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 →

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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

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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 →

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Rio 2013 Fly Lines, Leaders & Tippet Review

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rio Products Update for 2013 Chris Daughters, Caddis Fly Shop Each year, come fall, I meet with a flurry of Fly Industry Sales Reps, listen to their pitches, and make decisions about how many of thousands of fly fishing products … Continue reading →

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Bandon Fishing Report

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chad Helms and Greg Taylor of our local Corps of Engineers office bring us this report from the South Coast. Greg Taylor and I spent 3 days last weekend fishing out of Bandon. The bar conditions were perfect and we … Continue reading →

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Blue Boy Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony demonstrates how to tie his modern version of the classic Sea Run Cutthroat fly “The Blue Boy”. In days of old around the shop there was a hunt for the perfect blue Danville chenille. Often small samples of an … Continue reading →

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“TROUT” WITH AN ALTITUDE

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend Rick Bocko sends along this report about Hosmer Lake. Rick Thanks for some great insights and techniques about one of Oregon’s most beautiful spots. There is still time to head up to Hosmer this Fall! At an elevation … Continue reading →

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Ban suction dredging in Oregon Rivers

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The crew at Cascadia Wildlands is getting serious about defending salmon from section dredging! This is a group that has supported wild fish on a number of issues over the years, and it’s great to see them focusing on this … Continue reading →

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Salmon Stringer Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Popularized by Bill Nelson of Eugene Oregon this long Salmon Streamer Pattern employs modern materials in creating a killer bait-fish pattern. Senyo’s Intruder wire is used to attach the stinger hook of your choice. An up eye style hook like … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Report September 2012

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Middle Fork of the Willamette and the McKenzie Rivers are fishing well as Fall approaches. River levels are perfect, insect activity is increasing and angler activity/fishing pressure is decreasing. Two large in size, and important insect hatches are upon … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Two Fly Tournament around the corner

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mark your calendar! Saturday Oct 20th is the Caddis Fly Shop’s Fifth Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly tournament, a fundraiser for habitat restoration on the McKenzie River. Slots are filling up fast, but you can still sign up by calling the … Continue reading →

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