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Oregon Set to Open The Summer Steelhead Season on the Deschutes

From Flylordsmag.com Will Poston Oregon’s Deschutes River will have a fishing season for summer steelhead this year, announced the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW). The summer steelhead fishing season on the Deschutes will open on August 15th. Throughout … Continue reading

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Frontier Steelhead Experience Raffle On Now!

Is there anything better than fishing the epic waters of British Columbia’s Bulkley and Morice rivers during a stunning autumn week in October? How about winning a week-long trip for only $100? You heard us right…Native Fish Society is raffling … Continue reading

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Early August Willamette Valley Fishing Report

Cooler water temperatures will be found in the upper reaches of both the McKenzie and Willamette. Best fishing is taking place early and late in the day. Hatches have been minimal with most activity during the coolest parts of the … Continue reading

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Citizen Science Project Needs Your Help – Hot Homewaters Taskforce

CitiSci is a super cool application supported by Natural Resource Ecology Lab (NREL) at Colorado State University, CitSci now hosts 1146 projects that have contributed more than 1606605 data points to answer local, regional, and global scientific questions. We would … Continue reading

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Mercer’s Missing Link: Fly Tying Instructional Video

Jim Sens is back in the shop to tie up a Mercer’s Missing Link. Jim says this is his favorite summertime fly to use on the McKenzie River and we pretty much agree with him. This one is tied up … Continue reading

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Simms Fishing Products Sold

From: KBZK News Bozeman BOZEMAN — Simms Fishing Products was reportedly acquired by Vista Outdoor Inc. on Wednesday for $192.5 million. In a press release, Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the gross purchase price includes a net present value of … Continue reading

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The Kreelex: Fly Tying Instructional Video

Jim Sens joins us in the shop to tie up The Kreelex. This is an awesome saltwater pattern but can also be tied in smaller sizes that will produce trout in your local trout waters. Jim did the hard work … Continue reading

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Wild Salmon Center – New Short Film – Finding Flow

From: Wild Salmon Center The water that feeds Oregon’s creeks, streams, and rivers is one of the state’s most precious assets. But for too long, people have viewed it as an endless resource. Population growth, a warming climate, and increasing … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Frenchie Pattern: Fly Tying Video

Sure, another frenchie variation video. But we wouldn’t be sharing this one if we weren’t excited about it. With an ode to the Europeans that developed these nymphs, we tied this one in a disproportionate bead to hook size. It … Continue reading

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Willamette River System Fly Fishing Opportunities July 2022

The Willamette River, from the upper reaches outside of Oakridge all the way to Harrisburg, is in perfect shape and offers anglers excellent opportunities to chase trout and summer steelhead. The Middle Fork of the Willamette above Hills Creek Reservoir … Continue reading

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New Obstruction on the Lower McKenzie – July 15th 2022

07/15/2022 – Water Obstruction: McKenzie River one mile downstream from Armitage Park The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise the public of a water obstruction on the McKenzie River approximately one mile downstream from the Armitage Park boat … Continue reading

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The Art of Letting Go – Updating Catch and Release

Article by Steve Schmidt As a seasoned angler whose adult life has revolved around fly fishing, I’ve witnessed our sport go through significant changes in materials, equipment and techniques. More than anything, the game has gotten easier over the years. … Continue reading

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2022 Two Fly Tournament Lottery Registration is Open

The McKenzie River Two Fly Tournaments Proceeds Go Directly to The McKenzie River Trust. We are excited to announce the 14th annual Two Fly Tournament this fall from Friday, September 30th through Saturday, October 1st. We are so thankful for … Continue reading

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Finn Rock Landing Restoration on the Middle Mckenzie

OregonFlyFishingBlog.com and The Caddis Fly Angling Shop invite you to participate in building a new landing at Finn Rock on the McKenzie River. Finn Rock is a popular landing for anglers and whitewater enthusiasts and this project will improve the … Continue reading

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Outcast Float Tubes, Frameless and Rafts Available July 2022

It’s been a rough one in terms of supply chain for many vendors in the fly fishing industry. Outcast/Aire has experienced shortages and bottlenecks about as bad as any. It’s been 18 months or so since stock levels approached normal … Continue reading

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