Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Local Steelhead remains hot when water is right

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The water is high today but the graph has turned downward and things should be right for the weekend. The Willamette from Dexter Dam down through Eugene continues to outperform the McKenzie. Swinging Morejohn’s Bantam, Moal Leeches, Loop Leech and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Fall temperatures put bottomfish on the bite

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fall is in full swing and while temps are cooling off the rockfish action is heating up. The best action for sea bass, lingcod, and more is from October till April. Surf is up this week, but will settle soon! … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 6 Comments

Tying with the Uni-Bobber — Foam Hi-Vis October Caddis

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie with the newest gear from Hareline Dubbin, the UniBobber. Bottom line — if you fish the Thingamabobber, you’ll love the UniBobber. High-visibility, non-stop floatation, built right into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 5 Comments

North Umpqua Steelhead Management: Charting the future

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

An interview with Jay Nicholas by Matt Stansberry. This is a huge document, so please use the table of contents below to navigate. CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. North Umpqua Fishery Management Proposal 3. Native Fish Conservation Policy 4. Unique Biology … Continue reading →

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Conservation News | 12 Comments

McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament 2009: Team Carr and Ex-Officio clean up

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yesterday the Caddis Fly and Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 hosted the second annual 2009 McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament. This year we had nine boats and 18 anglers, competing for high end gear from Sage and Rio, a guided trip with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests, McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | Leave a comment

Intruders rock the Deschutes summer steelhead

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of my favorite old fishing clients called me a few weeks ago. “I just booked Hickman for a couple days and I want you to be my guest!” It wasn’t a suggestion. It was an order. “Sure thing, Les. … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Fishing Porn, Summer Steelhead | 3 Comments

Go big or go home: Ocean conditions lining up for great fishing this weekend

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The ocean conditions are lining up for great fishing this weekend, for those of you not participating in the McKenzie Two-Fly Tournament. Capt. Nate says the water looks good for offshore adventure, and ODFW recently lifted the depth restriction on … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | Leave a comment

Kings on the Swing: Trust Your Intuition

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There’s nothing like swinging a fly through the bucket, knowing you’re in the zone, then feeling that solid pull. The more you swing, and the more big grabs you feel, the more you learn to recognize those fleeting moments for … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 3 Comments

Fishing with Frank Moore on the North Umpqua

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week I had the chance to fish with Frank Moore and Pat McRae on the North Umpqua for summer steelhead. I drove down to meet them at lunchtime and fished the second half of one of the first rainy … Continue reading →

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Summer Steelhead | 7 Comments

Baitballs, diving birds: Fly fishing the Oregon coast

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yesterday, Captain Nate and I headed out off the Central Oregon Coast searching for some new rockfish spots, and wound up stumbling onto a baitball maelstrom. Birds on top usually means big fish underneath, pushing bait to the surface. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 7 Comments

Local Fall Fishing Update

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing  held up nicely this past week despite some very cold and wet conditions. The coming weeks prediction is for gorgeous weather and ideal river levels for both trout and steelhead fishing. The McKenzie is fishing well in it’s entirety. The Middle Fork … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Summer Steelhead | 3 Comments

Jay’s Deschutes Steelhead Report September 27 – 30, 2009

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So – I had been hearing these wild reports about twenty fish days. From credible people. Steelhead, not trout. Then there were the fly fishers who would only say that “they had a good trip and yes, they did catch … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Summer Steelhead | 5 Comments

Fall 2009 Mongolia Taimen Fishing Report

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend Matt Ramsey brings us this report from his recent guiding season in Mongolia. Having just returned from my 12th season in Outer Mongolia (has it really been that long?), I thought you all might like a slice of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Travel | 7 Comments

Slim Pickens: Hatten squeaks through low water conditions on Wild and Scenic Rogue

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There are so many choices for great Fall Fishing in Oregon it’s hard to pick a favorite. At the top of my list every year is the Rogue Wild and Scenic. It’s a great combination of remote wilderness, 35 miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Southern Oregon, Summer Steelhead | 4 Comments

Fly Fishing the Rogue River on foot — Half pounder report

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The fall is upon us once again and while the kids may be bummed out about returning to school, my heart skips a beat with the anticipation of returning anadromous fish. My annual outing on the Rogue with my dad … Continue reading →

Posted in Southern Oregon, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments