Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Oregon Coastal lakes trout fishing

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The cool weather we have had this spring has extended the usual season for coastal lakes trout fishing well into June, and it will probably be productive clear through July before warm weather and water send the trout into deeper, … Continue reading →

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Review: Favorite Tube Fly Hooks

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I suppose that this post should note that my Tube hook favorites have evolved over the years, and next year or next week could possibly find me smitten by the bliss of having just discovered some new favorite hook.  But … Continue reading →

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Take action for Wild Salmon and Steelhead on the Sandy River

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Native Fish Society: Send a message to ODFW and NMFS that you want to see the Sandy River managed for Wild Salmon and Steelhead. The deadline for your comments is July 9, 2012. Send the note below by … Continue reading →

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Fishy Business at the Coast – June 2012

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes angling devotees, it is past time for a fishing report from the Oregon Coast. In short, fishing has been slower than slow. Lots of cool water in all of the coastal rivers has allowed springers to push upstream and … Continue reading →

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Echo ION Fly Reels: Product Reviews

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Not that it matters, but my first fly reel was a Perrine Automatic. Black. Spring loaded. One lever to initiate the retrieve by engaging/releasing said spring, and another lever to put the brakes on any trout that tried to swim … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Shop Social Media Update

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tweet this fools! We operate a bunch of social media accounts. Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc… Follow us on Twitter for updates on the latest blog posts, shop sales and fishing reports. Join our page on Facebook. We’ve had a personal … Continue reading →

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Sage ONE Switch and Spey rod line charts

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hizonner the right honorable George Cook shot us the following Rio Fly Line guide for the new Sage Sage ONE Spey and Sage ONE Switch rods a few days after he recuperated from the 2012 Sandy Spey Clave. Our thanks … Continue reading →

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Bug Launcher Classic fundraises for Wild Steelhead Coalition

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Where: The Reel McCoys’ Place, 9624 South bank Dr. Roseburg, OR When: Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:00 – 5:00 Why:Raise some funds for the Wild Steelhead Coalition Casting competition and BBQ. Raffle drawings for prizes Donation of cash or check … Continue reading →

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The Great Fly Fishing for Northern Pike Excursion of 2012

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The trip starts with a fourteen hour ramble through farm country; silos and water towers dot the horizon – a pink and blue sunrise over Sandusky, swampland of Lake Erie. Semi trucks, rows and rows of corn. Eventually the Midwest … Continue reading →

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Film “Where the Yellowstone Goes” Coming to Eugene

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The new film, Where The Yellowstone Goes, made its world premiere in Bozeman, MT, two Saturdays ago to a sold-out audience. The film will premiere in Eugene on June 27 with two shows at the Bijou Art Cinema. Director Hunter … Continue reading →

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Profile Spinner “Mothers Day Caddis” Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Profile Spinner Caddis pattern ride low and yet is highly visible. We like it during the “Mothers Day Caddis” emergence on the McKenzie and Willamette, and as an all around good caddis pattern in the evening. The fly also … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Well Trending Great

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing has been good despite unsettled water and weather. Green and Grey Drakes, Pale Morning Duns, small Caddis and large Golden Stones have been the best patterns of late. There were so many drakes out Friday that a Red Headed … Continue reading →

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Rockfish and Dory action on the Oregon coast

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yup folks, it is offshore time again. After spending more days than I care to admit chasing the elusive spring Chinook, and earning not one single grab, I had the pleasure of going out through the surf with my friends … Continue reading →

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Sticky Sculpin Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bruce Berry of Pro Tube Fly Systems demonstrates how to tie really cool sculpin pattern on a Pro Tube Micro Tube. Sticky Sculpin: Hook: Pro Micro Tube Orange Hook Guide: Small/Trout #6,#8, Large/Steelhead #2, #4 Weight: Bullet Weight Large/ Drop … Continue reading →

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Tiger Hunting with Fly Rod

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend Rick Bocko has been at it again. Pressing the edges of his trout fishing gear. Thanks for the report Rick, I look forward to showing you that 8wt and bite wire. On a recent weekend camping trip to … Continue reading →

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