Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Muddler Minnows Part One: Muddler Minnow Fly Tying Materials

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay discusses materials needed/suggested for tying the Muddler Minnow. The muddler is one of the all time classic streamer flies for trout, and serves Northwest Steelhead anglers well above and below the surface. We will be posting … Continue reading →

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Sea Run Cutthroat Class Reminder: Aug 28th

Posted on August 27, 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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BIG-E LIVES!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

While working one day Jason pointed out to me that Bigfoot was caught on film in one of our previous posts. The post was intended to be a video on flyfishing/running rapids on the upper Mckenzie, little did we know … Continue reading →

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October Caddis Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Pattern

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

October Caddis are one of the most important insects for fall fishing. Coastal rivers have been seeing a few already, and Sea Run Cutthroat are just as dialed into them as resident trout. In this video Jay ties a favorite … Continue reading →

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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hands down a win for Tillamook Salmon

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Crag Law Center: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a long-awaited decision on the Oregon Department of Forestry’s management of logging roads and stormwater in the Tillamook State Forest. In the western United States, logging roads are … Continue reading →

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“September like” weather improves local fishing.

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Both the McKenzie and Willamette rivers are fishing well. Cooler weather has prevailed for the past week or so and the fishing has bumped up as a result. Town Run: Although the Willamette River is now really low compared to … Continue reading →

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Ocean coho fishing heats up on the Oregon Coast

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Reports came in over the weekend, big schools of coho off of Newport. We’d already planned to head out for albacore and bluewater a bit further off, and thought coho would be a good fall back plan. It was. After racing offshore … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 1 Comment

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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