Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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“I Want a be Like Bill” Fishing Hard at 91

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My friend Bill has been Fly Fishing the McKenzie River for a long time. We had a fun day on the upper McKenzie River this past Monday despite some seriously wet weather. Green Drakes, Pale Morning Duns and Small caddis … Continue reading →

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Mercer’s Micro Mayfly Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Mercer’s Micro Mayfly Nymph has proven to be a deadly fly when fishing in clear water with selective fish. Try it tied off of a larger dry in bigger Western waters when fish are feeding in shallow runs. For … Continue reading →

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Wild Fish on the McKenzie Need Your Help

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Help support ODFW district bio Jeff Ziller’s proposal to limit bait fishing from Hendricks Bridge to Belinger landing by writing a letter of support. We need to protect wild fish throughout the McKenzie and bait fishing increases mortality. Not only … Continue reading →

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Annual Pike Trip Underway

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

See you all in a week. -MS

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Shrimp Pink Steelhead Matuka Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

With little fanfare, this video offers a quick shot at Nicholas’ simplicity style of a very effective steelhead fly. This color hue is one that shows well in dark water, but I prefer to fish black in the lowest light … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette River Reports

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers have dropped considerably of late and are in fine shape for fishing. Warmer weather has brought about some excellent hatches and fishing has been good throughout both river systems. Nymphing has been consistently effective but … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Deschutes Report

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Memorial Day weekend on the Deschutes was the usual crowded affair, but the weather was great, there were bugs everywhere, and the fishing couldn’t have been better. This trip has become an annual event and it seems like every year … Continue reading →

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Tup’s Indispensable Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Brooks demonstrates how to tie classic wet fly that fishes well during a variety of Mayfly Hatches. We like to swing it on a dry line and long leader during low light conditions. The Tup’s is deadly on the … Continue reading →

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