Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“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

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

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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Mining and salmon don’t mix

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Great article in the Oregonian about recreational miners and suction-dredge operations that are ripping up rivers and streams all across the state. “The 1872 Mining Law prevents the government from collecting royalties for minerals extracted from public land while sticking … Continue reading →

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Foam Extended Body March Brown Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This years March Brown Hatch has been a scattered and inconsistent at best. High, cold and fluctuating water are to blame for the lackluster fishing. While we are cursing the rain and water today we will be loving it in … Continue reading →

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Pale Morning Dun Cripple Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A knock down, challenged, cripple, emerging style Pale Morning Dun fly pattern from Mike Brooks. We like this fly late Spring and Summer all over the West. Pale Morning Dun Cripple Hook: TMC 100 #16-20 Thread: Danville 6/0 lt. Cahill … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2012 Selway River Trip Sale

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

SOAR Northwest River Co. is offering a discount to readers of this blog on the June 23 Selway river trip. The trip launches on June 23 and ends on the 28th, but you will want to fly into Missoula on … Continue reading →

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Huge support for limiting bait fishing over wild McKenzie trout

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you didn’t make it to Monday night’s ODFW meeting regarding fishing regulations on the McKenzie River, you missed out. 33 native fish supporters showed up in force to vote for passing a regulation that would restrict the use of … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News | 8 Comments

Echo Gecko Biggest Fish Contest

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sponsored by Caddisflyshop.com and Rajeff Sports the “Echo Gecko Biggest Fish Contest” rewards the angler who documents the largest fish caught on an Echo Gecko fly rod between now and September 1st. Carp, Cuda, Dorado, Steelhead you name it, if … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Meeting tonight at LCC to discuss McKenzie fisheries

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When: Monday, May 21st, 7pm Where: Lane Community College, Forum Building #17, Room 308 What: Public forum to discuss regulation changes on our watersheds. Why: Because a bunch of you can’t make it to Salem in August… So tonight, ODFW’s … Continue reading →

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