Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Barrett’s 1150 March Brown Nymph

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Barrett Christiansen demonstrates how to tie his proven March Brown nymph pattern. Using UV Ice Dub to simulate budding wing pads and India Hen Back for legs this pattern is deadly. Fish this fly “pre-hatch” in medium … Continue reading →

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North Coast Oregon Winter Steelhead: Black and White

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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New Studs for felt and Vibram sole wading boots: Grip Studs

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Grip Studs located in Merlin Oregon manufactures screw in studs for ATV’s, motorcycles, trucks, snowmobiles, boots and anything else that touches the ground. Grip studs have been used in high velocity applications for years and are an extremely proven traction … Continue reading →

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Late winter/early spring steelhead

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The end of March is the time when people start to ask; are there many winter steelhead left? and when are the summer steelhead going to be in? The answer to the first question is, Yes! Although the major push … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | 5 Comments

Jay’s Winter Steelhead Simplicity v2 Pink

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In Jay’s latest fly tying video he demonstrates palmering Dyed Grizzly saddle hackle, selecting hackle for web and the use of Polar Chenille as a collar on a steelhead fly. Don’t be shy on this one, feel free to substitute … Continue reading →

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Lake Leech Fly

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In our latest video Jay Nicholas demonstrates the use of a dubbing loop with coarse dubbing materials. Hare’e Wiggle Dub can be used in more traditional nymphs as well. It makes a great Hare’s Ear substitute, adding motion and “bugginess”. … Continue reading →

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McKenzie in great shape, Caddis hatch developing

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette rivers remain in fantastic (low water) condition. Boating and wading conditions are ideal. March Browns continue to emerge daily, however bright and windy conditions have made the usually reliable March Brown fishing a bit slow compared … Continue reading →

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Sharkskin Fly Line Sale

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

    Spring has sprung and it’s time to look at your fly lines and leaders. If your line is cracking, sinking or it’s just time to replace it we have a special running that may help. Select Sharkskin fly … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Winter Steelhead Simplicity: Fly tying video

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In Jay Nicholas‘s latest fly tying video he uses Saltwater Neck Hackle to create a collar for his Winter Steelhead Simplicity pattern. Don’t be afraid to mix up colors on this great looking fly. Imagine a purple and black combo, … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Green Rock Worm: Caddis Pupae Fly Tying video

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this fly tying video, Jay Nicholas shows you how to tie a Green Rockworm caddis Pupae, a great all around spring pattern all over the West. Easy to tie, great pattern to fish. Green Rockworm Caddis Pupae Hook: TMC … Continue reading →

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Borden’s Special: Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Pattern

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new fly tying video, Jay Nicholas shows you how to tie a killer sea run cutthroat fly, created by Hareline Dubbin founder Bob Borden. Jay also demonstrates how to select and use schlappen hackle, arctic fox wing, and … Continue reading →

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Local rivers rise but not out, March Brown Hatch in full swing

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Recent rains did bump the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, however they are still very low compared to historical flows. Look for the rivers to begin dropping back down right away. We have some great weather fore-casted for early in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 5 Comments

Dubbed Head Egg Sucking Leech Fly

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This instructional fly tying video, Jay Nicholas demonstrates the use of thread dubbing loops for coarse dubbing materials, a great Daiichi hook and two tone Crosscut rabbit. This shorty-leech is very easy to tie and very effective. Dubbed head egg … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Meeting tonight — Spring Trout Tactics plus Fly Tying activities

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Reminder: Trout Unlimited Meeting tonight, guest speaker Ethan Nickel Veteran fly fishing guide Ethan Nickel will be speaking at the Trout Unlimited meeting next week, presenting on spring fishing tactics for trout. The meeting starts at 7pm and is free … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork of the Willamette March Report

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Middle Fork of the Willamette river is currently flowing at about 400 cubic feet per second, this is  super low and makes the river extremely accessible on foot.  The water below Black Canyon Campground normally slow and lake influenced, … Continue reading →

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