Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Winter steelhead season approaches!

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Gentlemen, start your engines! We’ve updated our steelhead fly pattern library page, gathering up instructions on how to tie dozens of killer winter steelhead flies. Check ’em out.

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Jay Nicholas’s Baby Boss Chinook Salmon Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a low, clear water fly. Chinook salmon see really well, so sometimes a small, drab fly is the ticket. Super fast and easy to tie. Jay Nicholas’s Baby Boss Chinook Salmon Fly Hook: C14S #2 Thread: Lagartaun X-Strong … Continue reading →

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EWEB gets OK to sell McKenzie River water

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week a judge ruled that the Eugene Water and Electric Board EWEB could enter into wholesale water sales agreements without the city’s approval. The current political quagmire on this issue is around whether or not EWEB can sell water … Continue reading →

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Jay Nicholas’s Chartreuse Chinook Salmon Clouser Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of the classic streamer patterns of all time. The Deep Clouser Minnow catches everything from Barracuda to Smallmouth Bass. Jay demonstrates how to tie his Chinook Salmon killer Clouser in the video below.–CD

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Abaco Island Bahamas Bonefishing Report

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I snuck away this morning while the kids were sleeping. More fishing next week. Equipment used Nautilus 10/11 with G-9 spool, Rio Bonefish Line, Rio Bonefish Leader.–CD

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Horner’s Shrimp Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Low water fly fishing for Chinook Salmon can be amazing. Having long leaders, clear sinking lines and drab or sparse patterns often is the answer when all the standard comets and Clousers have been run through the pool. The Horner’s … Continue reading →

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New York state of mind: Striper time

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“CAST Nate cast cast!!!!” Capt. Ken Jones begged “$### I hooked the antenna!!!” Just like that… the fish are gone again and I had blown my first blitz in over two years on video no less….welcome back!

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Fish Skull Anchovie “Emperor Nelson”

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coho and Chinook salmon love to eat a variety of baitfish. In this video Barrett ties an anchovy pattern with a fish skull to add weight and profile. Numerous variations of this pattern would be effective.–CD Fish Skull Anchovie “Emperor … Continue reading →

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What to do with a dark hatchery chinook?

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Salmon cutlets of course! You can adapt Rob’s recipe for Steelhead cutlets to dark salmon with great results.

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Trout Season on the Upper McKenzie Winding Down

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One last week remains for the upper McKenzie River. The prime fishing window seems to have shifted to later afternoon. Blue Winged Olives, small caddis and October Caddis remain, but water temperature are cooling, and the the all day activity … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Bead Rubber Legged Possie Bugger Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Possie Bugger has been our favorite trout nymph locally for years. We have taken it trout fishing all over the west, southern hemisphere and even tied a bonefish version. We have yet to find a fish that won’t eat … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Fly Tying Class Starts November 15th

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our Introduction to Fly Tying Class meets at the shop five consecutive Mondays from 6-8pm. No prior experience is required. All in class materials are provided. Local patterns and techniques will be discussed throughout the course. Children ages 10 and … Continue reading →

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East Coast Fly Tyer taps Senyo’s Laser Dub for amazing baitfish patterns

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jonny King, east coast fly tying phenom sent Marcos at Hareline Dubbin some amazing photos of his latest flies for False Albacore which take advantage of Senyo’s Laser Dub. He’s doing amazing things blending colors and adding a clear coat. … Continue reading →

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October Caddis Pupae Fly Tying Video, Oct Caddis video library

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are at the tail end of our lengthy trout season. The October Caddis remains an important insect in terms of trout and steellhead through November (assuming the water stays in shape). In this video Barrett ties and effective pupae … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Zebra Comet Chinook Salmon Fly, Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rob lets us behind the curtain on this one. Comets have been great Chinook Salmon flies for years. Black and blue, black and Orange, Orange and gold are a few of the classic comets that have proven themselves over the … Continue reading →

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