Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ten Flies You Need in your Box this Fall

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Some great fishing remains available this fall. Locally we have numerous trout and steelhead opportunities. The Deschutes, Umpqua, John Day and many other rivers in Oregon have some excellent fishing through November. What bugs should you have to attack the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Guided Trip Special Starts October 15th.

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly is offering a late season guided trip special. Starting October 15th Half Day Steelhead and Trout trips move from $350 to $250 for two anglers in a boat for a 4-5 hours lower Mckenzie or Willamette River … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Shop Sales and Specials | 1 Comment

Fall fishing remains excellent on local waters

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette rivers are in great shape and producing well for trout and summer steelhead. We have had some great weather the past couple of days and fall sunshine is far from over. Don’t let a little rain … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports | 1 Comment

Two favorite fly fishing authors coming to Eugene Oct 16

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mark your calendars folks. Two of our favorite fly fishing writers are coming to Tsunami Books in Eugene on October 16 for a free reading and book signing. John Larison, author of The Complete Steelheader and Northwest of Normal, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Books | 1 Comment

Morejohn Mojo: Fly fishing for chinook salmon

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you’re a steelheader, you’ve seen Miguel’s flies. He’s one of Idylwilde’s “awesomer” guys, with a special flare for steelhead patterns. Morejohn’s Bantam, a slick little micro-Intruder, graces the bins of every respectable shop in steelhead country. His Scorpion Stinger … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 5 Comments

Back at the vise for fall trout on in the Willamette Valley

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been a little while since I’ve been serious about trout fishing. With all the sea-run salmonid mania going on, I kind of forgot why I moved to Eugene in the first place — the opportunity to catch wild trout … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 3 Comments

Native Fish Society Steelhead Event Spots Available

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Russell Bassett from Native Fish Society sent us this last minute request for a few additional rods for the annual Steelhead Event. If you are looking to get out on the Deschutes and enjoy some fall steelheading and support native … Continue reading →

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Local Summer Steelhead Fishing Report

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our fall weather has been stunning and Summer steelhead fishing has been consistent. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are producing action throughout the day. Low light is always a good bet but fall shadows are present on the river … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Summer Steelhead | Leave a comment

2010 Mongolia Fishing Report

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend Matt Ramsey brings us this report from his recent guiding season in Mongolia. Fall 2010 marked my 13th trip to Outer Mongolia guiding for Sweetwater Travel Company in the continuing pursuit of giant taimen on the fly. Each … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 5 Comments

Upper McKenzie River Fishing Report

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Windless fall days on the upper McKenzie River are hard to beat. Lately a plethora of insect emergences have the fish fattening up for the on-coming Winter season. Gray Drakes, small caddis, Blue Winged Olives, lesser green Drakes and Short … Continue reading →

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Korkers Wading Shoes all new for 2011

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Korkers Footwear Company bills themselves as “Adaptable Traction Footwear”. The 2011 Korkers line up of wading boots and footwear improves greatly upon Korkers Omnitrax Interchangeable Sole System. The 2011 Korkers Interchangeable system 3.0 offers a full coverage sole, answering many … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 3 Comments

What happened to fly fishing vests? And how are fanny packs cool?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend, I picked up one of the Simms Waist packs. There are a couple models available, in various sizes and levels of water-resistance, and I just picked the one that fit my jumble of stuff for trout fishing. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 11 Comments

The Square Off: Nicholas’ Burkheimer 7127-4 versus Daughters’ Sage 490-4 Z Axis

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

September 21, 2010. Chris and Jay were on the phone. Blah, blah, blah. Jay, come on down and let’s talk while we catch a fish, Chris said, innocently. Ok, I replied, i can be there by 3:30. 3:30? The hint … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

2010 McKenzie Two-Fly Tournament funds habitat restoration

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend, guides, anglers and sponsors participated in the third annual Mckenzie River Two-Fly Tournament, raising funds for McKenzie River Trust’s coldwater fish habitat restoration at MRT’s Green Island property on the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. The … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News | 4 Comments

Estuary Kings: Finding a Rhythm

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The calendar required that I return to Tillamook, in spite of my heated love affair with the Alsea. Mid-September is game time in the land of cheese, trees and cow-poop breeze–not to be missed, even if the tides were relatively … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 7 Comments