Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

January Trout fishing on the McKenzie

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Although I did not have a thermometer yesterday afternoon the water temperature was “fish friendly” enough. We spotted one March Brown, a couple of Winter Stones and a few Beatis. The only sipping on the surface was in very slow … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River | 7 Comments

Salmon Fisher’s Journal Field Observations: Stray hatchery fish

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Salmon “home” right? They find their way back home to the river, tributary and maybe even the gravel bar where they were spawned. In the case of hatchery fish, they home to their release location, right? Well, yes and no. … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 4 Comments

Changes in Trout Unlimited National Leadership: CEO Gauvin steps down

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Trout Unlimited Oregon State Council Chair Tom Wolf: Charles Gauvin is stepping down as CEO of Trout Unlimited and Chris Wood will be replacing him. Also , Whit Fosberg will be the new president of Trout Unlimited while the … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 1 Comment

Protect Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests, and salmon

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you care about salmon and steelhead on Oregon’s North Coast, now is the time to get involved with the ecological nightmare about to unfold on the Tillamook. From Jeff Hickman: Back in June 2009, the Oregon Board of Forestry … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 1 Comment

2010 Northwest Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo is set for March 12-13

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The 2010 Northwest Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo is set for March 12-13, 2010 at the Linn County Fairground and Expo Center in Albany Oregon. The NW Fly Tyer and Fishing Expo brings together the social network of fly … Continue reading →

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Dark Cahill Wet with Hidden Bead: Spring trout searching pattern for McKenzie, Willamette

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Dark Cahill wet fly with hidden bead is an excellent searching pattern on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers in the spring time. The body of this fly is made of Uni-yarn, an interesting alternative for folks who have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Proven Spring Fly Patterns | 6 Comments

Winter steelehad patterns: fly tying video for Gorman’s Caballero Egg

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The barrage of egg-pattern variations continues! This is the Gorman’s Caballero Egg, a dead drift winter steelhead pattern that is very effective on local rivers. Check out our Steelhead Pattern Index for more fly tying instructions. Gorman’s Caballero Egg Hook: … Continue reading →

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Spey Rods, Bull Trout, and huge streamers

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Each January I head over to the Central Oregon for my annual winter Trout trip. Last year we decided to target the river’s plentiful Bull Trout for the first time. While I have had the pleasure tussling with bullish fighters … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report | 5 Comments

Gotcha Bonefish Pattern — Fly tying video

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie the Gotcha, a hot fly pattern for bonefish on the flats. Hook: TMC 811S #4-8 Thread: Tan 6/0 Uni Thread Eyes: Bead chain or pseudo eyes Body: Flat … Continue reading →

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Planets Align for Winter Steelheaders: Get on the water

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

After a month of wild weather and high water, this weekend is finally shaping up to be a classic. Rivers are dropping and fish are moving. The weak tides ahead may not bring a lot of fresh steel from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 2 Comments

Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival Winner: Oregon Water

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bryan Huskey of Fishbite Media walked away with the winning video for the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival. See his entry Oregon Water here: Oregon Water from bryan huskey on Vimeo. Huskey was up against tough competitors, but his enthusiasm … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 2 Comments

Killer winter steelhead egg pattern: The Lifter

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is an excellent dead drift winter steelhead fly pattern for Oregon’s coastal rivers. The Bead Head Lifter Hook: Gamakatsu C14S #4-10 Thread: 140 Ultra Thread Pink or Orange Bead: 5/32 copper bead Tag: Fine Fl. Chartruese chenille Body: Large … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 4 Comments

Hareline Unibobber Fly Tying Contest Winners Unveiled

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our latest Hareline Fly Tying Contest, “Unibobber Patterns” has wrapped up. First Prize goes to: Bill Reinhardt Bill’s Lucky Bob Hook: 900BL size 10 Thread: 8/0 Uni-Thread Gray Tail: Moose Mane Body: Peacock Herl Post: Unibobber Hackle: Grizzly Second Prize … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests, Fly Tying | 1 Comment

Crazy Charlie Fly Tying Video — Classic Bonefish Pattern

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Crazy Charlie is a classic bonefish pattern. In this fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie the Crazy Charlie for flats fishing. Spring is a great time to chase bonefish, so get tying. Crazy Charlie Hook: TMC … Continue reading →

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Jay Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal: Field Observations on Sea Lice

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sea Lice are a parasitic copepod, and when we see these on our salmon, steelhead or cutthroat we consider these an indication that they have not been in the river (out of the ocean) very long. Funny thing, though, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 10 Comments