Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly Tying Thread Demystified, Part I.

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We all have our preferences, it seems. I tied with Nymo for years and years, but this thread disappeared from the supply chain back in the 1980s. Danville 6/0 Flymaster then became my preferred thread for at least two decades; … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Fly Tying, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | 2 Comments

McKenzie Dropping into Shape in a Hurry, Middle Fork Boat Ramp Update

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Barrett and Ethan ran from Taylors Landing to Hayden Bridge yesterday, fishing was decent. March Browns hatched in the afternoon and nymphing was consistent.

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 1 Comment

Native Fish Society Doors Closed?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes, but only because . . . . . . Hah! Got ya, if only for a minute. I dropped by the NFS office in Oregon City yesterday to say hello to a few of my friends, and found the … Continue reading →

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Spring Fly Fishing on the McKenzie

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In general, there is a lot of great fishing around Eugene in the early Spring. This time of year offers some great opportunities to fish for wild trout on the McKenzie and Willamette, and the tail end of winter steelhead … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River | 5 Comments

March Brown Ice Dub Soft Hackle Wet Fly

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

You’ve heard the saying “less is more”. The sparse Soft Hackle Fly written about extensively by Sylvester Nemes, and effectively fished by anglers all over the world is a proven winner during the March Brown emergence. Barrett ties a simple … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 1 Comment

April Fly Fishing Events in Eugene: Conservation movies, fly festivals

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Greatest Migration Join Save Our Wild Salmon, the Native American Student Union, and the UO Outdoor Program for a screening of The Greatest Migration next Wednesday at the UO Longhouse. The Greatest Migration Teaser from EP Films on Vimeo. … Continue reading →

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Oregon wilderness reaches out and smacks documentarian

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Oregon coast has literally dozens of tiny river valleys feeding the Pacific, where you can fall through the mountains of the Coast Range into a lost world of huge animal gods: Elk, bears — cougars lounging on horizontal limbs … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 4 Comments

McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Rise with Snow Melt

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Warmer temperatures have caused some serious run-off on our local waters. Check out the gages shown below. Warm air is definitely what we need to improve fishing but this spike will need to flush out. We like the McKenzie at … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River | 1 Comment

Frank and Jeanne Moore visit The Caddis Fly

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Frank and Jeanne Moore were guests of Chris Daughters and the Caddis Fly over the weekend, and Frank graciously spoke with friends about the North Umpqua, summer and winter steelhead, seven pound sea-run cutthroat, King salmon, conservation, and oh yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Shop Sales and Specials | 4 Comments

Favorite Flies for Spring on the McKenzie and Willamette Part 2: Wets and Dries

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

March has been a little brutal as water and weather conditions go. Local rivers have been high, and nymphing deep has been the most consistent method of catching trout on the McKenzie River near Eugene. But all that is going … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River | 2 Comments

Our friend Warren

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Oregon fly fishing and conservation communities lost a good friend last weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Warren Moran’s family and friends.

Posted in Uncategorized | 13 Comments

UV Damsel Fly Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Davis, Diamond, Craine, Hosmer, Klamath, Agency and just a few of the great stillwater opportunities that exist in Oregon. Damsel Flies are a key food source during the summer months on most lakes and reservoirs worldwide. Barrett ties a simple … Continue reading →

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The magic of Nikwax: New product alert

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Make those raincoats last: Caddis Fly now carrying Nixwax waterproofing. I first read about Nikwax in Colin Fletcher and Chip Rawlins hiking bible, The Complete Walker IV. The author was using it for water proofing his boots: The theory is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 2 Comments

Frank Moore and G.Loomis Fly Rods at The Caddis Fly Saturday

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The North Umpqua’s ambassador and protector, Frank Moore will be at the Caddis Fly from 12-1:30 in the shop tying flies, and then from 1:30-3:00pm at Alton Baker Park demo day for G. Loomis NRX fly rods, spey, and single … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Shop Sales and Specials | 6 Comments

Wet winter steelhead weekend

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend, I wrapped up my winter steelhead season on the Oregon Coast. There are probably a few good weekends left, but not for me. So I spent it with some of my favorite steehead junkies, including Rob’s pal Mariusz … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments