Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Strike Indicator Overview

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spring has sprung and it’s time to get outside get outside, bulk up on your Vitamin D, and sling some flies to frisky trout on your favorite stream. The season has already presented every opportunity to use to your favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 4 Comments

Keep Nestlé out of the Columbia Gorge, protect coldwater steelhead and salmon habitat

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Russell Bassett’s Native Fish Society Blog: Nestlé, the world’s largest producer of bottled water, wants to manufacture their Arrowhead Brand in Cascade Locks. In order to do this, Nestlé needs access to spring water so they can sell it … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 2 Comments

March Brown Foam Parawulff

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Having a variety of March Brown imitations can be key to a successful day on the water. On some days fish want a high floating traditional, on others they want a pattern that sits low to the water and more … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette rivers reset with high water

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Recent down pours have been hammering our local waters. We do need the water, and the fish never mind a reprieve from pressure, especially on a low water year. As the rivers drop into shape late this week how should … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 3 Comments

How to Blend Fly Tying Dubbing

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this short video Jay Nicholas explains the how to, and why to, of creating your own dubbing blends. Jay uses a variety of Hareline dubbings including, Hare-Tron Dub, Hareline Dub, Ice Dub and STS Trilobal Dub. Finding the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 5 Comments

Tarpon Toad Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Get ready for Tarpon season with this version of the ever popular Tarpon Toad. Barrett demonstrates how to tie a Florida Keys classic. Using the “figure 8” method and McFlylon to make a body. This simple but highly effective pattern … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Trout Update: Mark your calendars for April 8th

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Wild Trout Panel Next Thursday On Thursday April 8th, 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. … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 2 Comments

Western Montana Fly Fishing Report

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Family trips to Missoula are always better with a couple of days of fishing thrown into the mix. The Missoula area has a fantastic selection of early season fly fishing opportunities. The ClarkFork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot and Rock Creek are all … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 2 Comments

McKenzie Special Caddis: Fly tying video

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In his latest video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie his version of the Green McKenzie Caddis. This high floating “Stimulator Style” Caddis pattern works very well late April through June when the McKenzie Green Caddis emergence is in play … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River | 3 Comments

Jay’s McKenzie Guide Secret — Classic Trout Attractor Pattern fly tying video

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay Nicholas ties a classic attractor pattern resembling the Renegade. Jay’s version will float and fish like a traditional dry or swing down and across as a wet. The Guide Secret pattern includes simple, but proven fish … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River | 1 Comment

Wild trout tagging underway on the McKenzie River

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Over the past month, the McKenzie Flyfishers have spearheaded a wild trout census study on the five mile section of river from Hendricks to Bellinger boat ramps. The study was funded by the local Trout Unlimited Chapter through a $5,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 16 Comments

Winter steelhead fishing on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Half-pounder steelhead are still kicking in the Rogue River. Official Rogue River correspondent Greg Hatten sent the following report: The Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue is different in winter. Nights are cold, the river is high and fast, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Southern Oregon | 4 Comments

UV March Brown Wet Cahill fly tying video

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this fly tying video Barrett adds a modern twist to a classic and highly effective wet fly pattern. Spring time on western waters mean swinging wet flies for trout and steelhead. The wet cahill has worked for over 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 2 Comments

Steelhead Zonker Fly Tying Video featuring two-toned barred rabbit strips

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This fly was the hot leech last weekend, so here’s the pattern. Tied by Matt Stansberry, making his first appearance on the fly tying videos. With 12 collective days in our party swinging for steelhead last weekend, this fly hooked … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 3 Comments

A steelhead weekend with my favorite low-holers

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The food: We ate as if we were trying to make our hearts explode. Coffees, spiked with espresso. Country Fried Steaks, Gravy, Scones, Scrambles. On the river, we ate rancid dusty jerky and washed it down with 22oz Becks Dark. … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 2 Comments