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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 3

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Late November Mckenzie & Willamette Report

Recent drops in temperature and fluctuations in flow have trout acting more like their winter selves. You’ll find them holding in deep pools or softer water conserving energy for the colder months to come. Due to this change in their … Continue reading

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 2

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log

My family and I are lucky enough to get to fish at Playa Blanca Lodge Mexico November-20-26, 2022. This is the first of 6 photo journal posts for OregonFlyFishingBlog. Day ONE, arrival via charter from Cancun.

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Dark Cahill Style Wet Fly: Fly Tying Video

They say the only constant is change and that seems to hold true here in the shop. With this tie, we’re adding a twist to a classic with some modern materials. The Cahill pattern stands the test of time, as … Continue reading

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DoryLand, A Fly Fishing Adventure in the Northern Pacific

From FlyLords Magazine and written by Patrick Perry. Check out this article on fishing the Northern Oregon Coast with Captain Rob Perkin. The fog stuck low to the ground, and the tops of the Douglas Firs could be seen over … Continue reading

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Eugene/Springfield International Fly Fishing Film Festival

International Fly Fishing Film Festival visits Eugene/Springfield November 15th, 2022. True West is excited to once again be hosting the International Fly Fishing Film Festival on November 15th! The new twist to this year’s showing is that we will be hosting at Planktown Brewing … Continue reading

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NORTH UMPQUA FOUNDATION ONLINE AUCTION

The North Umpqua Foundation Auction is currently live. Click here to view items for bid. You can also simply make a donation here. Founded in 1983 when anglers and other concerned parties banded together to oppose a hydroelectric project that … Continue reading

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Middle Fork of the Willamette Fishing Report November 2022

Simon Stephen brings us this report. Simon was hired at The Caddis Fly this summer and gets out on foot a few times a week. You will find him at the shop Friday and Saturdays. Flows above Hills Creek are … Continue reading

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The Broken Promise of Salmon Hatcheries

In a powerful opinion essay for The News-Review, Karl Konecny argues that it’s time for fisheries managers to acknowledge the broken promises of fish hatcheries and work to restore Oregon’s wild salmon and steelhead. Salmon hatcheries have existed in Oregon … Continue reading

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Fall Guide Special 2022

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead November 1 -November 30th 2022. The cost of the trip is $375. The trip includes guided fishing from a boat and equipment for one … Continue reading

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Local Fall Fishing Holding up Nicely

An unseasonably warm and dry start to fall has come to an end. We are finally starting to see conditions we are more accustomed to seeing in October. A fair amount of precipitation and cooler temperatures have really helped out … Continue reading

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Pheasant Tail Nymph w/ an Orange Hot Spot: Fly Tying Video

Jim Sens joins us in the shop to tie up a twist on an absolute classic. The pheasant tail nymph has been through the wringer and back with all of its variations and while we don’t mind fishing them with … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Invites You To the 4th Annual Homewaters Roundup!

You’re Invited to a Guaranteed Good Time for a Great Cause!  When:In-person event: Friday, November 11th, 2022; 6pm – 9pm  Online Auction: Bidding begins at Noon on November 4th, and closes at 8:30pm PST on November 11th  Where: In-person event: 65599 Tweed Road, Bend, … Continue reading

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Fall Fishing Report Mid October 2022

It’s hard to complain about the fine water conditions, beautiful weather and solid fishing we have been having. But…. it seems like we need some rain. There are periods during the day when fishing is getting a little tougher, even … Continue reading

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