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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Nelson’s Baitfish: Bucktailing for salmon
Bucktailing for coho (silver) and pink salmon in saltwater is an awesome way to catch chrome on the surface. Troll one of these bad boys behind the boat in the prop wash and hang on. Anglers out of Coos Bay … Continue reading
October Caddis coming to a river near you!
The cottonwood leaves are piling up on the ground, vine maples turning orange, and big October Caddis are fattening up and ready to burst forth from their cases. It’s already happening. The fam and I were catching a few small … Continue reading
Fishing, Hunting, and Conservation News, October 1913 – Part IV
This from the Oregon Sportsman FISHING ON THE UPPER WILLAMETTE Mr. J. J. McCormick, of Eugene, Oregon, reports that his favorite way of fishing on the upper Willamette is in a boat. The river is navigable for good boat fishing … Continue reading
Hollywood
“How’s fishin’, bud?” I looked up into the bright sun, squinting in the direction of the man’s voice. There, looking down from the bridge with his signature smile, was Mike Laverty. “Hollywood,” as he is referred to by his friends. … Continue reading
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Willamette and McKenzie River Steelhead Report
Steelhead Fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers has been very good despite a recent hot stint of weather. Over 21,000 Summer Steelhead have travelled over Willamette Falls. Cooler weather, fall shadows, and great water conditions point towards outrageously good … Continue reading
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ODFW News: Sulfite Cures and Wild Coho Harvest
ODFW’s Fish and Wildlife Commission approved voluntary guidelines for egg cure manufacturers to reduce or eliminate the use of sodium sulfites in bait cures used for salmon eggs. Beginning Oct. 1, all new production of cured eggs and eggs cured … Continue reading
Fishing, Hunting, and Conservation News, October 1913 – Part III
This from the Oregon Sportsman….. Notes from the counties. Clatsop – Ben Childers caught nine trout and one Jack salmon from the bridge at Seaside, using “mud cats” for bait. The first silver-sides were hooked in this locality the first … Continue reading
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Return to North County
Coming home to the big Nehalem brought back a flood of memories. Poor Spencer had to hear all of them. “Oh, man. See that little spot over there?” I’d point to a shadowed cove or overhanging tree. “Some years the … Continue reading
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Labor Day report from Idaho’s Lost River Valley
A family tradition continued this Labor Day from Ketchum Idaho. Wagon Days, bike riding, fly fishing, and dining near Ketchum makes for a great weekend getaway.
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Time for Sea Run Cutthroat in Oregon
An early morning departure for chasing one of the great mystics of the fall; Sea Runs, blue backs, or harvest trout began this month. On the possibility of a cloudy morning, I headed off with great expectations of a solid … Continue reading
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Salmon Slam 2011: Chrome on the high seas
Each morning we pulled out of Sekiu Harbor at dawn, purple sky and bourbon fumes trailing in our wake. One of a handful of boats staggering out past the kelp beds, around the break-wall, and accelerating up onto plane. By … Continue reading
Oregon Hunting and Fishing Licenses Issued in 1912
This summary from the Oregon Sportsman, September 1913 issue. Statewide Summary of Oregon Resident Licenses, 1912 Hunting Resident Licenses at $1.00: $39,267 Angling Resident Licenses at $1.00: $43,433.00 Benton County Hunting: 905 – Angling: 840 Clatsop County Hunting: 869 – … Continue reading
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Slow Day At Crane
Lou and Jim T. headed off to Crane Prairie early this week and found the fishing to be slow. An early morning arrival on the water (6:30am) provided a very special view of the morning mist evaporating off the lake. … Continue reading
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Oregon Cascades Trout Part V: Why Trout, Why?
Why should anyone fish for trout anyway? Well, first, because we love to fish, that part is simple. But why should I or anyone with like-obsessions about giant anadromous fish care enough to pursue these relatively small fish?