Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Summer Steelhead on the Oregon Coast

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been a wild spring for this chinook bum, quite literally. The only two chinook I’ve seen were both McKenzie River natives, and they put on quite a show. But mostly I’ve had a spring full of unicorn hunts, swinging … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Weather and water moving through the Willamette Valley.

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite local weather conditions being nasty to say the least, trout fishing has been holding up nicely both on the upper and lower Mckenzie. In addition the Middle Fork of the Willamette near Oakridge has been seeing some decent green … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 2 Comments

Need a new Lake Fly Line?

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook of Sage, Rio, Redington stopped by the shop the other day. I wanted to get his take on the Rio Outbound fly line for lake use. Check out this short video discussion of the Rio Outbound and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Oregon High Lakes | Leave a comment

Feels like summer!

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

With less than two weeks until the ocean salmon season it sure feels like summer! The rock fish are running wild and the big lings are still around… I will keep it short and too the point and leave you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Salmon Fly Hatch Developing on the Deschutes

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Reports from Maupin have the annual Salmon Fly Hatch on the Deschutes beginning to move it’s way up river. Fishing both adult Salmon and Golden Stone patterns worked this weekend near Maupin. If you are headed to the Deschutes make … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Eastern Oregon, Fishing Reports | 3 Comments

Tying the Chromie Chironomid

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this short video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple but effective Chironomid pattern. The white bead head and slender body are the keys to the effectiveness of this pattern. Fish it under an indicator at various lengths depending … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon High Lakes | 1 Comment

Steelhead Continue to move into the Willamette Valley

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Steelhead fishing in the valley continues to get better.  Each day it is a little easier to get up at 4:30 am. Although, I can’t figure out why I continue to get up this early, most of the fish I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Summer Steelhead | 1 Comment

Summer Steelhead Fish Porn

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

2010 is looking like a great year for Summer Steelhead, check out the numbers over Willamette Falls the past few reported days. Jason and Clay made it out to Dexter for a nice morning.–CD

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 2 Comments

CDC Pale Morning Dun Hair Wing Tying Video

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Pale Morning Dun mayflies become an important insect to the angler interested in “matching the hatch” over the next few months. PMD’s as they are generally known can emerge at any time of the day. On the lower McKenzie anglers … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 2 Comments

Flyfishers Club of Oregon auction raises funds for McKenzie River study

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last night a contingent of Eugene anglers and conservationists from the Caddis Fly Shop and Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 traveled to Portland to support the Flyfishers Club of Oregon annual auction. The event raised money for the grant given to … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 3 Comments

Tying Video: UV Chewee Skin Bonefish Tailer

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spooky Bonefish hate lead eyes, bead chain, pseudo eyes or anything that makes a splat. The UV Chewee Skin Bonefish Tailer lands soft and is relatively weedless. Fish this pattern over tailing Bonefish and fish moving through shallow water turtle … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel, Fly Tying | 1 Comment

Trout Unlimited Meeting Weds: Join guest speaker Jeff Hickman

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Steelhead fly fishing guide and Sierra Club conservation advocate Jeff Hickman is coming to Eugene Wednesday night for the monthly Trout Unlimited meeting. Jeff will be talking about fly fishing for salmon, and showing an amazing slideshow from the Kanektok … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 4 Comments

Sage and Redington Fly Rod gear overviews from George Cook

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sage, Redington rep George Cook came through Eugene recently and discussed the hot new fly rods at the Caddis Fly, and we’ve posted these gear videos below. Redington CPX Switch Rods: Sage z-Axis Switch Rods Sage 99 Fly Rods

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Green McKenzie Caddis Contest ends May 15th

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our latest Hareline Fly Tying contest wraps up on May 15th. Check out some of the entries thus far. For more details on the contest and prizes click here.

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests, Fly Tying | 3 Comments

Monster Cutthroat: Omak Lake Report

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chad Helms and Greg Taylor of our local Corps of Engineers office made a recent trip to Omak Lake, Washington. Thanks for the report and photos guys looks like a great spot to make an annual trip.–CD Here are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Travel | 3 Comments