Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fox’s Fertilizer fly tying video: Low-water winter steelhead pattern

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fox’s Fertilizer is an excellent low-water steelhead pattern for indicator fishing. Crank out a bunch of these egg patterns for when the water drops. Fox’s Fertilizer Hook: TMC 2499SPBL or Gamakatsu C14s #4-10 Thread: U140 Ultra Thread Pink or Orange … Continue reading →

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Gratuitous winter steelhead fish porn for a wet weekend

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here are some great recent winter steelhead grin-and-grabs sent to us by our pals. Something to cheer up a wet winter weekend.

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 2 Comments

Leech pattern for Oregon’s High Lakes: Speckle Bugger

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This leech fly is a versatile pattern for fishing Oregon’s High Lakes. You only want enough lead to sink the fly slowly, so you can retrieve it at a crawl. The variegated materials give an illusion of segmentation, and movement, … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Flyfishers, McKenzie River Guides Association weigh in on hatchery trout

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie Flyfisher’s Fishery Committee–composed of members with a variety of outlooks–is continuing its extensive consideration of the issue of reducing or removing hatchery trout from the McKenzie River. The club is still deliberating its official position, but has recently … Continue reading →

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Huge sale on Fly Tying Materials 60% OFF

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

While supplies last we are offering 60% off on selected materials and accessories. I had an opportunity to purchase another fly shops remaining inventory and took advantage. Products from Hareline, Spirit River, Jay Fair and Rio are currently available at … Continue reading →

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Purple Peril: Steelhead fly tying video

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Purple Peril is one of the classic steelhead flies. In this fly tying video, Barrett shows you his own twist on this great Deschutes River steelhead pattern. It’s also a good winter steelhead pattern. The Purple Peril Hook: TMC … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Summer Steelhead | 3 Comments

Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival finalists videos

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For those of you who couldn’t make the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival event in Eugene, we’re proud to introduce our finalists’ videos. FYI: The videos are high quality, big files. Give them some time to load. From Sam Ebersole, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 2 Comments

Trout Unlimited meeting tonight — guest speaker Tom Wolf

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Come on down to the Eugene Eagles Aerie for our monthly Trout Unlimited meeting at 7pm, 1375 Irving Rd. in Eugene. Tonight’s speaker, Oregon Trout Unlimited State Council Chair Tom Wolf will be speaking about TU’s projects around the state, … Continue reading →

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What feathers do you use to hackle collars on steelhead flies?

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new fly tying video, Barrett shows you the various feathers available for hackling collars on salmon and steelhead fly patterns. Barrett explains the difference between the various feathers and the criteria you should take into account when buying … Continue reading →

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Jay Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal: North Umpqua 1/8/10

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Looks like Jay is at it again, reeling in big fish like the one he photographed (above) before releasing it last week. For the fascinating and mundane details of the fishing, the secret fly patterns, his companions, and the fun, … Continue reading →

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Hold the train! Minam steelhead train derailed?

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

According to a recent news article, the Minam Steelhead Train might be derailed. Reader James Fox sent us a note, and recommended concerned anglers contact Janet Dodson (Union County Tourism) at 1-800-848-9969 or Mark Davidson (Union County Commissioner) at 541-963-1001. … Continue reading →

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Fly tying with marabou primer

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Marabou. Who cares? Same old, same old. Right? Think again. Marabou feathers are a great material for use on all sorts of flies to fish for salmon, steelhead, trout, bass, pan fish, great white sharks and deep-sea scallops. But there … Continue reading →

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Attention fly fishing photographers: Submit to McKenzie River Trust exhibit

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’m know some of you are excellent photographers and have great shots of the McKenzie. Here’s a chance to show off your work. McKenzie River Trust is hosting a juried art exhibit for its 20th anniversary at the Jacobs Gallery … Continue reading →

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Oregon Fly Fishing Film Fest wrap up: Thanks for coming!

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just a quick thank you note to all the folks who came and volunteered at the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival at the David Minor Theater. Thanks to all of the people who submitted videos! The films are being sent … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Hatchery Trout Update — Stocking Plan 2010

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

ODFW recently released the 2010 stocking plan for McKenzie River Trout. According to District Biologist Jeff Ziller, there are a few changes in the program that will benefit wild trout. -The biggest boon for wild fish is on the lower … Continue reading →

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