Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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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

LNG threat facing Coos Bay estuary — Send the Department of State Lands a message

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Cascadia Wildlands: The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) is accepting public comments through tomorrow (Jan. 12) on the application by the Port of Coos Bay for a slip dock at the Port to accommodate the proposed Jordan Cove … Continue reading →

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Good news: No new hydropower on the North Umpqua

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A few days ago, Coastal Hydropower LLC — a company that was interested in installing hydropower turbines in Winchester Dam on the North Umpqua, decided that it wanted to withdraw its FERC permit application. The company had encountered a fair … Continue reading →

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Now would be a good time to get on the river

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A little sprinkling of rain, dropping river levels, and sassy wild steelhead rolling in on every tide — this is my kind of winter. Yesterday, I perfected the drift-free drag, sloppy indicator fly fishing at its best which produced this … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 1 Comment

Winter Steelhead Cocktail Shrimp Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s prime time to get after Winter Steelhead around the state of Oregon. Water conditions are excellent and in some cases getting really low and clear. The Cocktail Shrimp fly was designed to fish by itself (or with another fly … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Jeff Mishler on Skagit Master

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We cornered fly fishing film virtuoso Jeff Mishler to talk about his latest film, Skagit Master 2, and what he’s working on next.

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Encouraging news for wild fish from ODFW Town Hall

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last night in Salem, ODFW held an open house town hall meeting. Based on last night’s meeting, I feel the agency is really headed in the right direction. ODFW Fish Division Director Ed Bowles and his staff made some statements … Continue reading →

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Rivers dropping into the FISH ZONE — winter steelhead time

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We picked up a couple of winter steelhead yesterday, with temperatures in the morning heating up from 32-40 degrees by afternoon. All of our local rivers are dropping into great shape for winter fishing. Keep an eye on Oregon river … Continue reading →

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Oregon fly fishing links, Jan 2011

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bill Bakke makes the case for barbless hooks in a new blog post, and provides reference to some of the best science on the topic. The new issue of Catch magazine is online and it’s super hot. The lunatics behind … Continue reading →

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