Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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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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Yorkshire Starling and Purple Wet Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A classic wet fly pattern spruced up with a unique dyed starling skin. Swing this one anytime of the year on a dry line and long leader. Yorkshire Starling and Purple Wet Hook: TMC 3769 #14-18 Thread: Purple 8/0 Uni … Continue reading →

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Deschutes River Salmonfly Hatch Report

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s that time of the year again where the salmon flies starting showing up on the Deschutes. The good folks at Fly Fisher’s Place in Sisters relayed that the fish are really keying on salmon flies in Maupin. While there … Continue reading →

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Baja Fly Fishing Report

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our fiend Chad Helms just returned from Cabo San Lucas and provided this report. Nice Fish Chad! Just got back from a 9 day fishing trip down to Cabo. I met up with and stayed with my good friend Stacy … Continue reading →

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Pink Lady Dry Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Brooks demonstrates how to tie his version of a Pink Lady. This pattern fishes during Pale Morning Dun hatches as well. Tied in Catskills Style we like in when fishing slow water with picky fish. Pink Lady Dry Fly … Continue reading →

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House of Hardy Perfect Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Reel

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Alright sportsfans, the kid gloves are off and we’re not messing around. The legendary House of Hardy recently released a limited edition run of 250 reels to commemorate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 140th anniversary of Hardy Bros., and to … Continue reading →

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Great Weather at South Andros Bonefishing Lodge

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our group of seven anglers from Eugene had a great time Bonefishing at South Andros BoneFishing Lodge this past week. We flew in from Nassau Saturday and were greeted by a driver who delivered us the final 20 minutes to … Continue reading →

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PMD Trigger Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Pale Morning Dun Trigger Nymph is an excellent May-July nymph on our local waters and most rivers around the West. It’s slender body and “hot spot” of Ice Dub are key features to fish moving to it. Try it … Continue reading →

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Pale Morning Dun Klinkhammer Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Pale Morning Dun adults are emerging daily in our area, and will be an important hatch throughout the West in the coming months. The Klinkhammer style PMD has been one of our very bet imitations. Pale Morning Dun Klinkhammer Fly … Continue reading →

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