Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Favorite Flies for Spring on the McKenzie and Willamette Part One: Nymphs and Wets

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s spring break and the McKenzie River near Eugene is coming into shape nicely. The Willamette is still running a bit high and dirty but could come around later this week. March Browns are hatching daily around 1:38pm. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River | 3 Comments

Nicholas Heading North to the Kanektok in 2011

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So here’s a question. Why would anyone want to go to Alaska to fish for Kings when the same fish can be caught here in Oregon? Good question. The simple answer is, “look at that silly grin on Rob Elam’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 10 Comments

Argentina Fly Fishing Travel

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend and sales rep Jon Covich just returned from a 3 week trip to Argentina. Summer is looking pretty good right now. Thanks for sharing Jon. Check out future issues of Catch Magazine for more on his trip. Jorge … Continue reading →

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No Shortage of Bad Weather

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It takes a lot to trigger performance anxiety this far into my angling career. Fishing days are my own since I quit guiding, and I’m going for good times, come hell or high water. Last week, though, I had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 9 Comments

Changing site name to Oregon Bigfoot Blog?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This just in from Siskiyou Bigfoot Correspondent Issac Roman: I am a guide in Siskiyou county….32 yrs & I live in Dunsmuir, but travel the tributaries to the Klamath quite often…..a couple summers ago we stumbled upon this prints up … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Bigfoot | 8 Comments

Hidden Bead March Brown Wet Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

High water usually coincides with the March Brown emergence on the Mckenzie and Willamette Rivers near Eugene. One of our favorite methods to catch trout during the emergence is to swing one or two wet flies on a floating line … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River | 4 Comments

Ice Dub X-Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The X-Caddis is one of our favorite Caddis patterns. It is especially effective in flat water, eddies and banks where selective trout are gobbling small Caddis. The pattern was originated by Craig Matthews of West Yellowstone fame and continues to … Continue reading →

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March Madness: Late winter steelhead, bigfoot reports rolling into the shop

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We’ve gotten some great winter steelhead reports from Mike Bellmore (pictured), James Frasier and Dave Reese.

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 2 Comments

Spring Cleaning Sale on Now at the Shop

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are closing out much of our Fall/Winter clothing from EX Officio, Simms, Mt. Khaki’s, NAU, and Patagonia. Get great deals on fishing shirts, jackets and pants. Many items are marked well below cost.

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TU Meeting Tonight: What’s wrong with the Sandy River? Hatchery impacts on wild salmonids

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join us tonight for our monthly TU meeting, Wednesday March 9th at 7pm, in the green room downstairs on the left at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. Eugene. We’re hosting special guest Spencer Miles. Spencer is a steelhead fly … Continue reading →

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Bigfoot hunt continues on the McKenzie River

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Unless you’ve been living like a squatch in the woods for the past year, you probably heard that Oregon Fly Fishing Blog accidentally shot the most significant bigfoot video of the 21st century. Now two and a half years later, … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River | 9 Comments

Spring Guide Trip Special for March and April of 2011

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For the rest of March and April The Caddis Fly is running a “Spring Special” guide trip for two anglers focused around the March Brown emergence on the lower McKenzie. Interested anglers can book online by clicking here: Guided Trips … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Shop Sales and Specials | 2 Comments

Oregon fly fishing links: Felt ban update edition

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It doesn’t look like Oregon will be banning felt soles this year, as HB 2338 got stuck in committee. TU testified in favor of the felt sole ban, but ODFW did not support the measure. British Columbia fertilizing its fisheries: … Continue reading →

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UV Ice Dub ElK Hair Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of the classics, the Elk Hair Caddis is a must for any Western Anglers fly box. Barrett demonstrates a couple of new twists using mono for the rib and Hareline Ice Dub for the body. This is a quick … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Lower Willamette | 3 Comments

Wild-Broodstock programs offer no benefits to wild steelhead

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Wild-broodstock hatchery programs were sold to Oregonians as a way to provide harvestable steelhead while also protecting wild populations from the harmful effects of domestication and out-of-basin introductions. In reality, there were no benefits for wild steelhead or salmon. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 11 Comments