Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

How to Use the Jade River Turbo Dubbing Block

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Dubbed bodies and heads are standard fare for our flies. We still tie with chenille and floss and yarn, but dubbing has been and will forever be an essential ingredient in our tasty stew of fly tying materials. This video … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Squidro Fly (Chalk-board version)

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Scott Howell is an innovative guy. When it comes to fly fishing for steelhead, and we mean swinging flies for chrome, Scott is a solid mass of creativity and persistence. His imaginative exploration of the world of steelhead fly fishing … Continue reading →

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“Winter’s Not Just For Steelheading”

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Water conditions are back to ideal for trout and Steelhead. The weather has been mild, we are pretty lucky to have year round fishing opportunities. Rick Bocko sent us this report from this past Weekend. Recently my fishing ventures have … Continue reading →

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The Rum Interivew: Q&A with Capn Nate

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I spent some time with Captain Nate over the holidays reminiscing about his time on the Oregon Coast over a bottle of Captain Morgan Reserve. Here are some excerpts: So what do you miss most about fishing the Oregon Coast? … Continue reading →

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Catch Magazine’s Brian OKeefe coming to town Jan 19th

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Don’t miss a special presentation from famed angler/photographer Brian Okeefe this Jan 19th at the Oregon Electric Station 6:30-8:30 pm. Brian’s program will be 6-8 Catch Magazine videos, with behind the scenes insight – the boo boos, the adventure, the … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Shop review from 1981

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Cameron Derbyshire sent us a great article on the Caddis Fly Shop from thirty years ago! The article appeared in Fly Fishing The West in 1981. Check it out. Caddis Fly Shop – Review and ads The Caddis Fly Shop … Continue reading →

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Tube Fly Tying Demonstration at the Shop this Friday and Saturday Jan 6th and 7th 2012.

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bruce Berry the Northwest sales representative for Pro-Tube Fly Systems, Beulah Rods, and Hatch Fly Reels will be at the shop this Friday from 3-6pm and this Saturday from 9-3pm. Bruce will be tying Pro-Tube Steelhead, Trout and Bass fly … Continue reading →

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Pink Lady Klinkhammer Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Klinkhammer style Mayfly emerger has proven to be deadly with many of our important Western Mayfly emergences. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a “Pink Lady” Klinkhammer Style. These “knock down” “drop down” parachute style paterns really … Continue reading →

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Oregon Fly Fishing Links: Rosebowl Champions Edition

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Buster Wants to Fish reminds us to eat our hatchery winter steelhead: While hatchery steelhead may be the new Zebra Mussel, there is no denying the fact that they are tasty morsels from the sea. Scourge or no, they go … Continue reading →

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Reminder John Larison Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Class Tonight

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sign up now for a winter steelhead fly fishing class with John Larison, January 3rd, 6:30 to 8:00pm. Cost of the Class is $30. Pre-pay at the shop, or at the door. The Class will be held at Oregon Electric … Continue reading →

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CDC Oiler Puff Blue Winged Olive Emerger Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Blue Winged Olive is a critical Mayfly to have in your fly arsenal. Often the most prolific hatch in nasty weather, trout key on them both surface and subsurface. The CDC Oiler puff BWO is an emerger imitation that … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Reality TV: Hi Honey, I’m Home….

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Understanding fly fishing requires understanding the unique personalities of our friends, clients, guides, and tackle reps. Have you ever heard the phrase – fly fishing fanatic? We have. Offered in the spirit of good humor, this cartoon offers a peek … Continue reading →

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Friday Fish Porn

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Two of my favorite places in the world to fish in Winter, Oregon and New Zealand are hard to beat when things are in shape.

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Red Bead Liquid Fusion Crystal Chironomid Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chironomid fly fishing continues to grow in the lakes of North America. Many of the patterns have a “see through” “opaque” quality that is hard to achieve with standard materials. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to use Liquid Fusion … Continue reading →

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Winter Fly Fishing Report

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Local waters continue to be at Summer low water levels. Fishing is not red hot for Trout and Steelhead but it is still worth getting out and enjoying some December/January fishing that most years we simply don’t get. Blue Winged … Continue reading →

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