Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Southern Oregon rivers need suction dredge mining protection

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

An editorial in the Register-Guard today points out a recent ban in California on suction dredge mining will drive even more of the private mine operators onto Southern Oregon Rivers. According to the RG, suction dredge miners are “destabilizing configurations … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Southern Oregon | 2 Comments

Chewee Skin Green McKenzie Soft Hackle

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Swinging wets during the Green McKenzie Caddis emergence can be deadly. We like to combine a larger “emerger” wet below a high floating dry, or use the wet above a Dark Cahill in a tandem wet fly rig. In this … Continue reading →

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Simms/GORE-TEX® Wader Rebate Program!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Simms/GORE-TEX® Wader Rebate Program will be offered on a limited basis to a select few authorized Simms Dealers! This means you need to ACT NOW if you want to take advantage of this ground breaking program! Program Specifics: •Trade … Continue reading →

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Remdinder: Trout Unlimited meeting tonight w/ guest speaker Jeff Ziller

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Reminder: Trout Unlimited Meeting tonight, guest speaker Jeff Ziller. ODFW district biologist Jeff Ziller will be speaking at the Trout Unlimited meeting tonight, presenting on rainbow trout in the McKenzie River. The meeting starts at 7pm and is free and … Continue reading →

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CDC McKenzie Green Caddis Pattern V2

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Every year we look forward to the Green McKenzie Caddis emergence on the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers. The bugs usually start showing themselves during the later half of April and remain an important fly pattern for … Continue reading →

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

Lower McKenzie River Report for mid-April

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I woke up Sunday morning with the intention of having a lazy day at home watching The Masters. But about ten minutes in I couldn’t handle it, I had to get onto the river. After a quick call to a … Continue reading →

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Quigley’s Green Drake Emerger fly tying video

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this fly tying video Barrett demonstrates how to tie one of our favorite Green Drake Emerger patterns. This “Quigley” style fly fishes in the surface film and works great during a Green Drake hatch. You can vary the size … Continue reading →

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Spey Casting Classes on the Willamette

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly is pleased to announce a unique new Spey casting school designed for individuals and small groups with busy schedules. Starting April 12th, we will offer evening classes of two hours each, from 6pm to 8pm Monday through … Continue reading →

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Good times at Native Fish Society Homewaters fundraiser

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last night, your friendly neighborhood River Stewards drove up to PDX to experience the Native Fish Society’s annual banquet and auction. Rob Russell and I rubbed elbows with the Portland fly fishing crowd and made lots of jokes about the … Continue reading →

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Tying The Tube Moal Leech with Jay Nicholas

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a Tube Moal Leech. We love the Moal Leech for steelhead fishing year round. The Mother of all Leeches as it is know was originated by Derek Fergus.  The rabbit strip … Continue reading →

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Yeager’s Big Eye Hare’s Ear Fly Tying Video

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this short video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a heavily weighted Hare’s Ear pattern that has worked for us on local waters and beyond. The pattern can be tied in a variety of sizes, adjusting the eye size with … Continue reading →

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Tell Obama: Spill baby spill on Columbia Dams

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Northwest jobs and fishing opportunities are on the line. Regional newspapers, blogs and online fishing boards are ablaze with news of (hopefully) big Columbia and Snake River salmon and steelhead returns this season. It begs the question: what if every … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 4 Comments

Reminder: McKenzie River Watershed Council discusses hatchery program

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tonight, McKenzie River Native Trout advocates should plan on attending the McKenzie River Watershed Council meeting at the Campbell Senior Center 155 High St. in Eugene. Dinner at 5:00, meeting at 5:30pm. MRWC is hosting a panel discussion on the … Continue reading →

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Insane Caddis Hatch on the Lower McKenzie

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Today’s warmth brought out the bugs on the McKenzie. Specifically the Grannom Caddis emergence. The numbers of bugs between Belinger and Hayden Bridge in the 12-2pm time frame was simply shocking. Watching your fly or indicator on the surface amidst … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River | 1 Comment

Roots: Midwest Crappie bite on the fly

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

-MS and NS

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Travel | 9 Comments