Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Angling regulations public meeting tomorrow in Eugene

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Upper Willamette 2013 Angling Regulations Proposal Planning Meeting When: Wed. Feb. 15, 7-9 pm Where: LCC, Bldg 17, Room 308 Why: Outline the process for anglers to propose new or modified fishing regulations for 2013. Anglers will have until the … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead Report: Great Conditions Persist

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Conditions lined up perfectly for good Winter Steelhead fishing this past week. Good numbers of fish, falling river levels, and warmer than average water temperatures made for some awesome fishing. With more mild weather and showers in the forecast, conditions … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Fly Fishing report

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River reshuffled the deck. Rocks the size of cue balls form new bars and riffles. Old bars, tree stumps have migrated. Newly formed spots haven’t started collecting fish, but the old spots are full of them, and they’re … Continue reading →

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Protect Columbia River Fisheries: Oppose HB 4101

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Water Watch Help stop another attack on Columbia River fish and jobs! Oppose HB 4101 today! Please contact Governor Kitzhaber and key legislators today urging them to oppose HB 4101, a bill that would undermine key protections for struggling … Continue reading →

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Coastal Streams Producing

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coastal streams are in fine shape this week. Anglers should see good results from projected rain showers and lower river levels over the next few days. Cloudy skies and appropriate nymphing techniques, provided Mckenzie River Trust board member  Jim Reichman … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 4 Comments

McKenzie River in Fine Shape Guide Trip Special Returns

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie has dropped into fine shape and is fishing well. Yesterday I floated from Hendricks to Hayden and nymphing was very good from about 12pm-4pm. My best rig was a Thingamabobber strike indicator with about 6 feet of 3x … Continue reading →

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Clear Cure Goo March Brown Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It won’t be long now! The March Brown emergence on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers is nearing. Today we have a simple nymph pattern that works throughout the March Brown Hatch. It’s not super heavy so try it in shallow … Continue reading →

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Skagit River report: One day late, again

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

History repeats itself. We’d done this exact same thing last year, showing up one day after the WDFW closed the best part of the river to protect the dwindling wild winter steelhead run. Our guide, Ryan Smith of Arch Anglers … Continue reading →

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NW Fly Fishing Expo: Sign up for Classes!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The 2012 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo is set for March 9 & 10 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. The Expo Education team has been busy getting class material and instructors ready for another … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead Conditions Improve

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have a really nice window of weather and numerous dropping and clearing rivers around the state. Locally Lake Creek and the Siuslaw are coming around, the South Coast is in fine shape and the Alsea system has been fishing … Continue reading →

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Hot Crazy Legs Steelhead Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Continuing our series of the dirty dozen winter steelhead flies, this nymph combines the general idea of somethign juicy and crunchy to eat, a fast sinking tungsten bead, some wiggle, and the pink/purple color combo that steelhead have always responded … Continue reading →

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Babine Special Winter Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For those of you who are familiar with the Babine Special, a long time favorite winter steelhead fly pattern, this version of the fly may seem a stretch. But come on, have heart, and forgive a little creative messing around, … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing blog links: Feb edition

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Looks like 2012 is off to a good start in the fly fishing blogosphere. Below are links to a few book reviews, some hysterical posts, and downright bizarre, thought-provoking writing from my favorite anglers. Chucking Line: What’s the fly fishing … Continue reading →

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Clear Cure Goo Chironomid Teaser

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have been experimenting with the really cool new Clear Cure Goo products and there are so many uses it boggles the mind. Chironomid tiers are going to have a hey day with the Goo! The flies below were tied … Continue reading →

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Super Polar Shrimp Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Polar Shrimp is a steelhead fly that has endured the test of time. Fact is, a whole bunch of the fly patterns we fish effectively today are related to the patterns fished decades ago. We have the benefit of … Continue reading →

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