Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Muskies on the fly

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Two months in Ohio now. And I’ve spent my days chasing farm pond bass, troll-caught walleye and Lake Erie steelhead – the fishing decent, but not very compelling. I’d started to think I should hang up the fly rod and … Continue reading →

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Red Ant Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s prime time on the Rogue River for juvenile and adult Steelhead. Here is another classic “double” called the Red Ant. The best way to fish the Rogue Double Style pattern is to concentrated on tail-outs, gravel bottom runs and … Continue reading →

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Echo Gecko Contest Winner and Video

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rick Allen has won the Echo Gecko biggest fish contest with his Summer Steelhead entry. Thanks very much for participating Rick, and thanks for the video showing how much of a bend you can put in a Gecko Rod. Enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests | 4 Comments

Foam-Top Steelhead Skater Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s prime time to skate a dry for Summer Steelhead. This video demonstrates how to tie on of the very best Steelhead Skaters around. Two layers of foam, a green butt and buoyant moose hair this pattern stays on top … Continue reading →

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Sage Circa Fly Rod Review by George Cook

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook regional sales rep for Sage, Redington, Rio sent out this update on the performance attributes of the new Sage Circa Fly Rod. Below you will find the report/review described as only George can do. 589-4 Circa also now … Continue reading →

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September Trout Unlimited Meeting Announcement

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join us for our September meeting of TU 678. We’ll be celebrating the recent bait ban on the McKenzie from Hendricks Park to Hayden Bridge passed by the ODFW Commission last week. We’ll also have a great presentation by Pam … Continue reading →

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Victory for McKenzie Redsides at ODFW Commission Meeting

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Great news from Arlen Thomason of the McKenzie Fly Fishers, reporting on the recent September 7th meeting of the ODFW Commission in Hermiston, OR… I’m writing to you from a motel room in northeast Oregon, having  just arrived after attending … Continue reading →

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Oregon Coast Fly Fishing Report

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jon Tapper brings us this report from the Oregon Coast. Jon, thanks very much for sharing your trip with OregonFlyFishingBlog. A few years back I was scheduled to join Nate Stansberry in his Boston Whaler to fish for black rockfish … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 1 Comment

Blue Fox Variant Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Today’s Steelhead fly tying video is a fly we really like in the Summer and Fall Months. The Blue Fox Variant is a cross between The Editor and a Blue Fox Lure. Steelhead love it and will move towards the … Continue reading →

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Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette Improving

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Cooler weather is headed our way this weekend and early next week. Water levels and temperatures are ideal for swinging classic wet flies for Summer Steelhead. Try Green Butt Silver Hilton’s, Hartwick’s Silent Assassin, and Reverse Marabou Leech’s.

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Reminder: BIG WATER LITTLE BOATS SEPT 5th

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please join us as we host Tom Martin for a presentation based on his new book, Big Water, Little Boats; Moulty Fulmer and the First Grand Canyon Dory on the last of the Wild Colorado River. This 45-minute program features … Continue reading →

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Pacific City Dory Fly Fishing for Albacore

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

July 20, 2012 Yeah I was excited. Excited for the simple opportunity to get out on the ocean again with Jack and John. My wife is afraid that I am going to want to buy a Dory myself, because she … Continue reading →

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Real-Time Update on Nicholas’s Saltwater Fly Fishing Adventures

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay and I were emailing back and forth this a.m. I had no idea he was in such a dire situation, until he sent this photo along. I chided him about a bad cast and he followed with this: however, … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 4 Comments

Rogue River Juicy Bug Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fall brings “half pounders” or one salt Steelhead into the Rogue River. Tony demonstrates how to tie a simple Juicy Bug pattern designed to catch these willing and exciting micro Steelhead. Feel free to use a single hook for the … Continue reading →

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Green Butt Skunk Variation Fly Tying Video

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Tony ties a Green Butt Skunk variation. The flies design developed from wanting a “low water” tie with fast sinking qualities. You can certainly use a sinking tip with this pattern but a Scandi Head and a … Continue reading →

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