Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Volunteers needed for Long Tom cutthroat trout monitoring

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Long Tom Watershed Council is looking for 8-10 volunteers to help monitor the migration of coastal cutthroat trout in streams near Monroe. The goal of the project is to learn about the migration behavior of resident and fluvial-migrating cutthroat … Continue reading →

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Copper Miner Tube Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a Copper Miner Tube Fly for Salmon and Steelhead. This tube flies color combination is often over-looked but can be very effective. The flashabou hackle for the fly was inspired by Scott Howell’s Prom … Continue reading →

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Blue Hoochi Tube Fly Video

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We continue our Pro Tube Fly Systems series with the Blue Hoochi. This pattern was inspired by Scott Howell’s Prom Dress fly pattern.

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | 1 Comment

Fly fishing Cuba with Brian O’Keefe Q&A

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For those of you who missed Brian O’Keefe in person this week, we sat down with him after the presentation and chatted about his recent trip fly fishing in Cuba. The photos were amazing. Check out this slideshow and Q&A: … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Dismantling ODFW and assembling the Oregon Department of Natural Resources? SB 521

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The legislators in Salem are putting together a bill to merge state fish and wildlife agencies with parks and land departments, creating an umbrella organization — the Oregon Department of Natural Resources, presumably in a move save the state some … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 13 Comments

Spey Casting Class Slated for March: George Cook and John Hazlett Instructors

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Northwest legend George Cook of Sage Manufacturing and Sage endorsed instructor Jon Hazlett are converging on Eugene March 5th and 6th 2011, for the first annual Chuck and Duck Spey clinic.

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Pro Tube Fly Systems: Green Butt Skunk Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Why not tie a “Summer Steelhead Classic” on a tube? In this video Jay Nicholas shows us how to tie a traditional style Steellhead pattern on a Pro Tube. The ability to swap hooks, use a short shank hook, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fly Tying, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

To the skeptics who say small habitat projects don’t make a difference…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Alan Moore, TU national staff in PDX: Check out this video at the link below. This year has seen an unbelievable, off-the-charts return of ESA-listed wet n’ wild Oregon Coast coho to Thompson Creek, a conservation property and small … Continue reading →

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Brian O Keefe to show Cuba Pics at the Shop Jan 18th 12-1pm.

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you have every seen Brian O Keefe’s photos, you know how great this guy shoots fly fishing photographs. Brian has been a fixture on the landscape of fly fishing for over 30 years now. Lately he is best know … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 2 Comments

Pro Tube Bass Fly Tying Video: The Cascade Bass Master using Pro Tube Fly Systems

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Barrett’s proven Cascade Lake and beyond Bass fly evolves further in this instructional fly tying video. The Killer Bass fly is constructed on a Pro Tube Micro Tube.

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Parachute Egg Cluster Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple egg fly pattern using Hareline Para Post Winging Material. The fibers of the Para Post are likely to catch and hold inside the mouth of a Steelhead or Trout.

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 1 Comment

Copper Miner Steelhead Tube Fly Video Slide Show

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas has been busy at the vise lately. He has been working on our new pro tube fly system tubes, cones, discs, micro tubes and more. Check it out!

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 2 Comments

Winter Steelheading Report: In Between Storms

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We found a few hatchery Steelhead in the Siuslaw system the other day.   The typical indicator rig: large Thingamabobber with 4-6 feet of 1x fluoro and a Lowly Glowly was making it happen. It rained most of the afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments

House Bill 2338: Felt sole wading boot ban in Oregon state legislature

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to footwear with felt soles. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2011 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 26 Comments

Conservation update: Fly tying night and Sandy Rescue

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly tying night at Trout Unlimited Chapter 678’s monthly meeting! When: TONIGHT! Wednesday, January 12th 7pm Where: Downstairs meeting room on the left at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. Eugene. What: Fly tying night. Bring your pedestal vise, fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 2 Comments