Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition T-Shirts now available

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition T-shirts are in. Designed by TU 678’s Brent Ross, these shirts are a must-have for $20. Proceeds benefit the Coalition’s efforts to reduce or remove hatchery trout from the McKenzie River. Pick up your … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News | 7 Comments

Tying Hair Wing Sea Run Cutthroat Flies

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The final series of Sea Run Cutthroat patterns: “Hair Wings”. Jay demonstrates how to tie a pattern similar to the Borden’s Special.  More variations shown below. This series has a larger profile and fishes well in water with a tinge … Continue reading →

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These North Umpqua Steelhead are easy

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I spent three days on the Umpqua River last weekend, starting with a morning in Reedsport fishing for fall chinook. Salmon were in the river between the mouth and Dean Creek. We stumbled onto a couple good spots to fly … Continue reading →

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports | 4 Comments

Your tuna truck has come in!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you live near the coast or in Eugene for that matter I’m sure you have seen the guys in the parking lots selling Oregon albacore out of a truck for 3 bucks a pound. That should be a sign … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 3 Comments

Fly Fishing Report late Summer 2010

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mid day fly fishing in the McKenzie and Willamette can be a bit tough these days. What’s an angler to do? The following are a few suggestions, thoughts, observations to get you through the next couple of weeks. Smallmouth Bass … Continue reading →

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Tying a Traditional Yarn Body Sea Run Cutthroat Fly

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Number four of seven in Jay Nicholas’s Sea Run Cutthroat fly series. The Yarn Body Sea Run Fly is a sprasely dressed pattern that works well mid day in clear water. If you are getting numerous drive buys or short … Continue reading →

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Tying the Spruce Fly Substitute Sea Run Cutthroat Fly

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Another variation in Jay’s Sea Run Fly Series. The Spruce substitute falls in the Yarn body traditional fly realm.–CD Spruce Fly Substitute Hook: TMC 3761 # 8 or Daiichi 1560 # 8 Thread: Petitjean Split Second 8/0 Rib: Oval Uni … Continue reading →

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Tying a Sea Run Cutthroat Traditional Dubbed Body Fly Pattern

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay discusses Sea Run Cutthroat fly fishing tactics during his demonstration of how to tie a dubbed body traditional. More variations are shown below.–CD Red and Yellow Dubbed Body Sea Run Favorite Hook: TMC 3761 or Daiichi 1560 # 8 … Continue reading →

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The making of an Oregon Fly Fisher

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Wild fish advocate and shop customer Jim Reichman sent us this story about his evolution as a beginning angler in Oregon. Check it out. -MS Almost two years ago Tom Sisk, a special friend and long time fly angler, handed … Continue reading →

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August 28: Sea Run Cutthroat Fishing Class with Jay Nicholas

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

August 28: Sea Run Cutthroat Fishing Class with Jay Nicholas http://fishingwithjay.wordpress.com/ where virtually all secrets, techniques, and flies will be revealed. Think that Lou V. is the only guy who chases these elusive fish on the Oregon Coast? Nope. So … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing Oregon’s small streams

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our good pal David Vázquez has spent some time lately fly fishing Oregon’s small streams and wrote up this post for the blog. Our local small creeks can provide some wonderful fishing for wild rainbows and cutthroats this time of … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | 13 Comments

Sea Run Cutthroat Baitfish Fly Pattern

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a Sea Run Cutthroat baitfish style fly pattern. Sea Run’s are notorious piscavores (fish eaters) and this small baitfish pattern does a great job of imitating the helpless fry Cutthroat love … Continue reading →

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Selway River Fishing Report #2

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This spring my brother in law Hal Tweto floated the Selway River with some of his pals, you can check out the post previous post at this link: Selway River Photos. He was lucky enough to get another shot at … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Travel | 2 Comments

Third Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament 9/25

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly Angling Shop presents the Third Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament, September 24-25. Teams of two anglers will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes, fishing from McKenzie Drift boats rowed by expert guides. This fun competition restricts … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 8 Comments

Tying the Reversed Spider Sea Run Cutthroat Fly

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas ties a Harvest Trout or Sea Run Cutthroat fly pattern called the Reversed Spider. This patterns unique hackle wrap gives it wild action in the water. The erratic action of the fly has been found … Continue reading →

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