Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Major victory for Chetco River salmon and steelhead

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Forest Service wants to stop new gold mining claims on the Chetco River in southwestern Oregon while Congress considers legislation that would permanently raise the level of protection for wild salmon and steelhead … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 2 Comments

Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Fishing Tips — Videos on the way

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I asked Jay Nicholas to introduce a series of videos we shot recently about flies for Sea Run Cutthroat here in Oregon. Blueback are in already, and they will keep trickling into our coastal rivers throughout the fall. Enjoy. Remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 3 Comments

Is there a doctor in the house?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I was embarrassed to admit it, even to my closest friends. But I went back. Again. Two sunny, warm weeks since I had supposedly called it a season. But all it took was one enticing report from the Tillamook underground … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 8 Comments

TU putting Oregon felt sole ban on the agenda

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited at the State Council Level has been involved in lobbying our state legislators in Salem to ban felt sole wading boots in the 2011 legislature. The following info is from Dave Kumlien, Executive Director of the Whirling Disease … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 12 Comments

Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Summer Steelhead Fly Series: Fluorescent Red and Fluorescent Chartreuse

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The final two patterns in Jay’s Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Series. Summer Steelhead fishing is looking great locally with over 22,000 fish over Willamette Falls. The Deschutes had a record year last and is again looking good this year. Decent … Continue reading →

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Madison River report: Montana fly fishing

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our pal Warren Moran sent us this report from the Madison River. This is my ninth trip to the Madison River in the last ten years. The good news is that things haven’t changed much up here. Just a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 2 Comments

Fly fishing industry links!

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jeff Mishler has posted some amazing videos of the forthcoming Skagit Master 2 featuring Scott Howell. Check out the videos — a 2 minute intruder and winter steelhead fish porn. Pebble Mine opponents scored a court victory. Environmentalists oppose the … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon fly fishing links | 1 Comment

Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Summer Steelhead Fly Series: Fluorescent Blue

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas ties another one of his favorite Steelhead patterns in the Summer Steelhead Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Series. Steelhead and Salmon love blue! Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Fluorescent Blue is a material that almost glows in … Continue reading →

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Bug Launcher Classic: The Reel McCoys’ Place July 24th & 25th

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bug Launcher Classic The Reel McCoys’ Place July 24th & 25th What: BBQ and casting challenge on the N. Umpqua River Where: 9624 South Bank Dr. Roseburg, OR When: Saturday: Course open 9am-5pm Sunday: Course open 9am-12pm & 1.30pm-4pm Lunch … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Summer Steelhead Fly Series: Fluorescent Orange

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The first of four different steelhead flies tied by Jay Nicholas from his Steelhead Mini Flat Braid Series. Fluorescent Orange Lagartun Mini Flat Braid over-body and a silver Lagartun Mini Flat Braid under-body give this pattern a subtle glow in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Summer Steelhead | 1 Comment

North Umpqua summer steelhead, sleep deprivation, and collective insanity

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We made it hard on ourselves, taking off for the North Umpqua Thursday night after last call. How many days ago, two? We left with no sleep, straight for the fly water. When I popped out of the truck that … Continue reading →

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports | 4 Comments

Jay’s Summer Steelhead Chenille Series Red and Black and Orange and Black

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The final two of eight Summer Steelhead Chenille Series flies from Jay Nicholas. Jay discusses hook size, proportions and flash. The next series of low water patterns is on the way!–CD Summer Steelhead Chenille Series Hook: TMC 700 2-6 Thread: … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Summer Steelhead Chenille Series Claret and Black and Blue and Black

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Two more in Jay’s Summer Steelhead Chenille Series Steelhead fly patterns. During the tying session Jay discusses stomach contents of Steelhead. His career as a biologist and angler has led to a tremendous amount of research, field observation and access … Continue reading →

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More of Jay’s Steelhead Chenille Series Fly Tying Videos

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Two more proven Steelhead patterns from Jay Nicholas’s Summer Steelhead Chenille Series. Purple has to be considered along with black as a top producing steelhead color. Fly number two is a “Juicy Bug” knock off that Jay has had success … Continue reading →

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The making of a steelheader: Bob Welch on the Town Run

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Greg Hatten shot this great video earlier this week of Register-Guard columnist Bob Welch fighting his first steelhead on the Town Run. Check out the four-foot jump this thing takes. Apparently Bob is hooked.

Posted in Summer Steelhead | 8 Comments