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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

Pontoons and Sea-runs

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sea-Run Cutthroat flies and fishing have been all the rage on the Caddis blog as of late, and there is a reason—they are a blast to catch. You can fish for them from the bank in the late fall, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Gear Review | 2 Comments

Whiting Farms Feathers

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coming Events: Rob Russell versus Ashley Doty – Feather Wrestling, at the Caddis Fly Angling Shop…. In this corner, looking lean, mean, and ready to rumble, we have “Intruder Rob the Fishing-Machine Russell.” In the other corner, we have “Artisan … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Fly Tying | 25 Comments

Nau Trunk Show at the Shop

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“Nau (pronounced “now”) is a clothing company based in Portland, Oregon. Nau makes “sustainable urban+outdoor apparel – integrated designs for the modern mobile life.” We have been wearing some of their outdoor gear for the past couple of years. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Shop Sales and Specials | 3 Comments

Mere mortal’s take on fly fishing for chinook

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’ve caught chinook on a fly. Some really big ones. But I was a missile, pointed and guided to big beautiful chromeness. I really didn’t have much to do with it. And if you read this blog regularly, you’d think … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 1 Comment

Willamette River Cleanup October 2nd — Mark your calendar

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Willamette Riverkeeper and a host of other partners up and down the valley, are coordinating a river-wide water and land based clean up event on Saturday, October 2nd from approximately 9am-12:30pm. So far, the river based effort in Eugene will … Continue reading →

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Local Steelhead Fishing Report

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette rivers have been fishing very well for Summer Steelhead of late. Both rivers are clear, are flowing at perfect levels and have water temps that are ideal. Cloudy and rainy weather but still 70 degrees, are … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Summer Steelhead | 3 Comments

Simms Alumibite Studs add to the Traction Options for Vibram Soled Wading Boots

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Many anglers have tossed their old favorite felt or studded felt soled wading boots and purchased rubber or Vibram soled boots of late. Most of us like the idea of reducing the possibility of transmitting invasive species from one drainage … Continue reading →

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Oregon Fall Chinook: Fly fishing for adults

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“Fishin’ for bluebacks?” Nope. “Jacks?” Not really. “Well…what are you doing?” Same as everybody else in this estuary. I’m fishing for chinook. Adult chinook. Is that so bizarre? Apparently so, given the twisted looks from passing boaters. Is flyfishing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 13 Comments