Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Attention Steelheaders: Metalhead is here!

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If winter steelheading is kicking your butt and you need some gratuitous action, Metalhead is just what the doctor ordered. The sickos who brought you the Trout Bum Diaries (New Zealand & Patagonia) and Fish Bum Diaries (Mongolia) have turned … Continue reading →

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How to make sink tips for Skagit spey lines

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas demonstrates his methods for building sink tips for his Skagit spey lines using bulk T-14. Building the loop-to-loop connectors can be tricky, and Jay shows you his method for securing loops.

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Sunny Winter Steelhead

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

After 5 days with the in-laws in town, my friend Jeff needed to get out fishing before he freaked out. With inspiration from the Fly Fishing Film Tour videos from the night before still fresh on our brains, we headed … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Whilamut work party and planting with Eugene Stream Team

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

On Sunday February 21, Trout Unlimited members and the public are invited to participate in riparian vegetation enhancement project in the Whilamut natural area of Alton Baker park on the Willamette River. We will be expanding our project area planting … Continue reading →

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Rockfish on the bite — fly fishing out of Coos Bay

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yesterday we had Russell Bassett, Native Fish Society River Steward coordinator out on the high seas chasing bottom-fish with Clouser minnows and shooting heads. Early spring is a great time to chase ling cod and blue and black rockfish on … Continue reading →

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Straight up McKenzie Redside fish porn

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I was trying to come up with something to say about these photos, but my son is screaming in my ear so it’s a little difficult to be reflective. Awesome day, awesome fish. No bugs on top yet, but at … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Native Trout Postcards hit the streets, TU scores $5k to study wild trout

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This week, Trout Unlimited, The Caddis Fly Shop, The Native Fish Society and a host of volunteers and concerned anglers sent out postcards, asking influential Oregonians to reach out to ODFW in favor of wild fish management on the McKenzie … Continue reading →

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Steelhead wooly bugger fly tying video

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas demonstrates his version of the Steelhead wooly bugger in this new fly tying video. Steelhead Wooly Bugger Hook: TMC 700 # 2 or Daiichi 2141 # 2 Thread: Lagartun x-strong 150 denier Bead/Cone: 7/32 Tungsten cone or Slotted … Continue reading →

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How to wrap a hackle: Fly tying video demo

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new video, Jay Nicholas explains how you should wrap a saddle hackle feather for flies like wooly buggers, wrapping back from base to tip with a counter-wrap of wire. He explains why this process works for a great … Continue reading →

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Water Conditions Ideal For Trout and Steelhead

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been a few years since we’ve had early spring weather and water conditions like we do right now. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are way down at “Summer Like” flows. Coastal rivers are in fine shape today and … Continue reading →

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Jack Williams, TU senior scientist enters Fishing Hall of Fame, backs McKenzie native trout

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited Senior Scientist Jack Williams was recently inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, along with the North Umpqua’s Frank Moore. Williams is a strong supporter of our efforts to eliminate or reduce regular trout stocking in the … Continue reading →

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Jay Nicholas’ Fly Tying Tips Part 2: Securing dubbing loops, hand whip finishes

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly tying tips: In this fly tying video, Jay Nicholas shows you a trick to tie off a dubbing loop, explains why you should pull-off excess lead instead of cutting it, and more.

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Reminder: Fly Fishing Film Tour comes to Eugene Tuesday night

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Drake’s Fly Fishing Film Tour will be in Eugene on Tuesday night. Tickets for this event are $15 at the door, but only $12 at the shop pre-sale. Tuesday February 16th The Shed, 868 High Street Doors @ 6:30 … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition postcard signing party Monday

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We’re hosting our McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition postcard signing party on Monday, from 4-6pm at The Caddis Fly Shop. This event, sponsored by Ninkasi, will allow you to voice your concerns over the McKenzie River trout hatchery program to … Continue reading →

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Mid February McKenzie River Report

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

All species were active this past Saturday. Whitefish ate small Beadhead Hare’s Ears, so did a nice sucker. A “Snakey” run back steelhead grabbed the Mega Prince and shook his head for a bit before he rolled over. The poor … Continue reading →

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