Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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Favorite Tube Fly Hooks – A Visual Size Comparison

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In a recent post on Favorite Tube Fly Hooks, I noted that these hooks, in different styles but virtually the same size, had a very different “apparent” size. I may have referred to crazy-drunk hook-designers, or some such unfairly slanderous … Continue reading →

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Hot Head Summer Steelhead Tube Fly Tying Video

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Summer Steelhead fishing has been excellent on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers of late. With our run size nearing 24,000 fish over Willamette Falls there are plenty of Steelhead around. One of our favorite and most effective fly styles the … Continue reading →

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Belizian Permit Report

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Customer Geoff Harrison sends us a report from his latest trip to Ambergris Cay in Belize. Nice work on the Permit Geoff! Just wanted to send you guys at the shop some love after returning form my trip from Ambergris … Continue reading →

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Fish links from around the interweb: Video edition

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Dry or die from Frontside fly: A dry fly love song from Rolf Nylinder on Vimeo. DamNation from Felt Soul: DamNation | Trailer from FELT SOUL MEDIA on Vimeo. And the ultimate Bull Shark footage:

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Thursday Night: Show Your Support for the Organizations Fighting to Preserve the McKenzie River

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Back in April, we brought you news of a proposed logging operation on the Upper Mac near McKenzie Bridge. While the battle over that project continues in court, you can come learn more about the organizations working to protect the … Continue reading →

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Is New Zealand on Your Bucket List?

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Come meet our dear friend Dick Fraser owner of Cedar Lodge. Cedar is one of the best Fly Fishing Lodges on the South Island of New Zealand. Dick has been flying and guiding anglers into the back country waters of … Continue reading →

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We need your support on the McKenzie River Native Trout Study

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly Shop is a sponsor of the 5-year trout population study on the McKenzie River, that is now in its third season. The initial study was funded by a the FlyFishers Club of Oregon. This year the shop … Continue reading →

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Cooler Temps Improve High Summer Fishing

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Recent overcast days have made fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers excellent this past week. Hopper dropper rigs, Green Drakes, Half Down Golden Stones, Brown Caddis, Parachute Adams, Ice Prince Nymphs and Possie Buggers have all been productive patterns. … Continue reading →

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