Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Is Fall Fishing Here Yet?

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been hot lately and fishing has slowed a bit locally. Steelheading on the McKenzie and Willamette has been a first light endeavour and even then it’s been a bit tough. Trout fishing has been best in the evening with … Continue reading →

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Shedlock Spider Fly Tying Video

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We continue to work on our favorite late Summer and Fall Steelhead patterns. Mike Brooks shows off a fly he has caught fish with on the swing or dead drift. The fly has a combo “egg/October Caddis” representation that fish … Continue reading →

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Big Water Little Boats Presentation: Learn about the first McKenzie Dory Through the Grand Canyon September 5th

Posted on August 16, 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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Silver Hilton Spider Fly Tying Video

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Brooks demonstrates how to tie a simple Silver Hilton Spider Summer Steelhead pattern. We like this pattern on the Willamette and Deschutes from July on through the Fall. Silver Hilton Spider Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H # 6 Thread: Danville 6/0 … Continue reading →

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Desert Trout Fishing Report: Summer on the Big D

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I was lucky to spend even more time than usual this summer guiding the Lower Deschutes for trout. Anyone who pays attention to such things knows that the Deschutes is one of Oregon’s best rivers, with a robust population of … Continue reading →

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Underhand Casting Tips with Andre Scholz

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Early this week we visited Seattle to hang out with our friend and Patagonia/Winston/Fishpond/Outcast sales rep Jon Covich. We did some crabbing which was amazing, had another look at the new for Spring Patagonia Fishing line up, and shot this … Continue reading →

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Sage Circa Fly Rod Review: Retro Excellence at hand…

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly Shop Reviews new Sage Circa Fly Rods. Just a quick note to announce the pending arrival of the new Sage Circa fly rods here at the Caddis Fly Shop. Sage has incorporated its new Konnetic Technology into several … Continue reading →

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Advisory: Forest Service Helicopters Dipping in NF and MF Willamette

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Update from the Middle Fork Ranger District today that fire suppression crews will be bucket dipping from the Middle Fork and North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette until further notice. If you plan to fish the Willamette, keep an … Continue reading →

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Micro Polar Peril Fly Tying Video

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Micro Polar Peril is a Deschutes inspired Summer Steelhead Pattern. Fish it down and across on a floating line or short sink tip. Various color combinations using a floss body and Micro Polar Chenille look great. Using a Cautery … Continue reading →

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Upper McKenzie Fishing Report

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Earlier this week Barrett and I floated from Finn Rock to Ben and Kay with long time friends/clients Ed and Sally and Jim and Jeannie. Summer is here and with the warmer temperatures the fishing has definitely slowed down a … Continue reading →

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August TU Meeting Slated for the 8th

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join us this Wednesday, 8/8, for beer and fly tying. We’ll handle chapter business, go over our upcoming events, and talk about the results of the Marten Creek stream crawl. Bring stuff to tie your favorite pattern and look over … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Steelhead Report

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just got back from a fun trip on the lower 40 miles of the Deschutes River with family and friends. I spent both early mornings and evenings swinging flies with my new Echo 3 6126 and really liked the way … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Fly Fishing Blog up and running

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So me and Nate just launched Great Lakes Fly Fishing Blog, so if you’re in the Midwest and are looking for some entertainment, hit us up. The site is modeled on the Caddis Fly Oregon Fly Fishing Blog, and is … Continue reading →

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Salmon Conservation: Opinion and Recommendations

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend and Caddis Fly Blog contributor Jay Nicholas has posted a chapter he wrote for the Salmon 2100 Project, back in 2006. Although this may be considered old news to folks who have read the the book, published by … Continue reading →

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Olive Garden Hackle Variant Fly Tying Video

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Tony Torrence ties his version of a Dec Hogan fly pattern called the Garden Hackle. The fly uses natural and very attainable materials that have “spey fly like” qualities. Tony demonstrates how to use a Dubbing whirler, … Continue reading →

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