Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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 →

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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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Too cold for winter steelheading?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It seemed like we were the only boat on the river yesterday. Icy winds blew right down the collars of our coats. Rob tried to stay warm rowing. Ethan taped hand-warmers inside his gloves. I’d just returned from three weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 5 Comments

Tony’s Shrimpinator Pro Tube Winter Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Shrimpinator Scandinavian style Pro Tube Steelhead fly is designed to fish for Winter Steelhead. Winter Steelhead love pink,  hot Pink, Shrimp Pink, Fluorecent Pink you name it.   Water levels are ideal right now. Lake Creek, Siuslaw, Umpqua, Siletz, … Continue reading →

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Weigh in with ODFW on fisheries issues January 4th in Salem

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tuesday, January 4th, 6-9pm the Inland Sports Fishing Advisory Committee will host an “All Come” meeting in the Commission room at the ODFW Salem HQ. Director Roy Elicker, along with Fish Division Administrators, Program Managers, ODFW Fish Management staff and … Continue reading →

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Why you need to host a winter fly tying party

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If your river-time is the only time you have to geek out with your buddies, you are undoubtedly building up a dangerous amount of pent-up geekness. Have you found yourself blurting out optimum grain weights or tactical head lengths at … Continue reading →

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Tony’s Tormenter Pink and Purple Pro Tube Steelhead Tube Fly

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We continue our series of Pro Tube Steelhead fly patterns with Tony’s Tormenter a Scandinavian Style Tube fly. The Tormenter uses a Pro Tube 40/40mm tube, modern synthetic flashy materials and natural favorites Arctic Fox and Finnish Raccoon.

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Tube Fly Hooks for Tying and Fishing Tube Flies

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tube flies have been around a long time but are gaining popularity of late in conjunction with some of the massive flies folks are “hucking” with two handed rods. Tube flies do make a lot of sense when tying and … Continue reading →

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Tony’s Coppinator Pro Tube Fly System Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We continue our series of Pro Tube fly tying videos with another gorgeous winter steelhead pattern. When waters are running a bit high, or if you need to drive a fly into a deeper run, a copper colored fly will … Continue reading →

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