Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The famous holes of Eugene area steelhead fishing — McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In a “tongue in cheek” nod to the North Umpqua, our good friend Greg Hatten came up with names for several pools and tailouts on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers These names aren’t part of legendary river lore and won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Summer Steelhead | 8 Comments

More Lessons from the North Umpqua summer steelhead

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My quest for North Umpqua chrome continued last weekend, this time with the help of an experienced young steelheader named Rob Kirschner. He was determined to guide me into a fish, and our first morning was a greatest-hits tour of the … Continue reading →

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Summer Steelhead | 5 Comments

Oregon Coast fly fishing and marine mammal safari

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yesterday, Captain Nate took Barrett, Greg and I offshore out of Charleston, Coos Bay. We had decent ocean conditions, so we headed out in Nate’s 20-foot Boston Whaler. As soon as we crossed the bar, we started looking for slicks … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 5 Comments

Simms Star Cleats for Vibram sole wading boots solve traction problems

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Update: We are no longer able to carry Simms Star Cleats. Please see the newest product — Grip Studs made in Merlin Oregon! Now that I’ve crossed the 40-year threshhold, I consider it my duty to be resistant to all … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 14 Comments

Angel Hair Baitfish fly tying video

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Angel Hair baitfish is one of the hottest East Coast saltwater fly patterns around. It’s a killer on striped bass and false albacore, but it’s also an excellent pattern for Pacific pelagic predators. This easy-to-tie fly is a killer … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 4 Comments

Inventing Montana, Dispatches from the Madison Valley

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Inventing Montana by Ted Leeson Fans of Ted Leeson will be very pleased to know that his latest book, Inventing Montana, Dispatches from the Madison Valley, is now available at the Caddis Fly. Leeson is well known as one of … Continue reading →

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The boom and bust cycle of Chinook salmon in Oregon

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This post by Jay Nicholas is a response to the recent, thought provoking post on the dilemma faced by those of us who live to fish for wild chinook salmon on the Oregon Coast each fall: You may recall Oregon’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 6 Comments

October Caddis Patterns: fly tying contest from Hareline Dubbin

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Following on the heels of our 2009 Summer Steelhead fly tying contest, Hareline Dubbin is sponsoring another great fly tying event with a new category: October Caddis, Limnephilidae Dicosmoecoes. According to Gary LaFontaine, “The question for fly fishermen seeking big … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests, Fly Tying | 2 Comments

Reminder: Sea-Run Cutthroat Class w/ Jay Nicholas in two days

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sea-run cutthroat class at The Caddis Fly Shop, Saturday August 29, 2009 9am to 1pm with Jay Nicholas. Sea-run cutthroat trout are fascinating anadromous fish with complex life histories. Understanding a little about biology, life history and the fisheries management … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

Green Drake Parachute fly tying video

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie a high-floating green drake dry fly for the Upper McKenzie River. Green Drake Parachute Hook: TMC 100 Size 10 Thread: 6/0 Unithread Tail: Moose Body: Dark Olive Goose … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 1 Comment

Hustle and Fish at the Portland Sierra Club Thursday night

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This just in from Jeff Hickman: Its all FREE!!!!!! Beer, snacks, Hustle and Fish, and a Tillamook Rivers slideshow. Come down to the awesome fly fishing movie night in Portland. Oregon’s screening of Hustle and Fish this Thursday evening at … Continue reading →

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Fall Chinook 2009: To fish or not to fish?

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Normally that would be a very stupid question. Kings are our greatest salmon, and we are fortunate to have strong wild runs in almost all of our coastal rivers. But 2009 marks a turning point for Oregon. ODFW has closed … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 1 Comment

East Coast fish porn: Martha’s Vineyard Stripers on the fly

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rick Allen just sent us a new batch of photos from his annual trip to Martha’s Vineyard where he hooked up with some excellent saltwater fly fishing for stripers and bluefish.

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Pacific Sharks on the fly: I think we’re going to need a bigger rod

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There are days on the Oregon Coast that surprise and surpass all expectations. Where the seas actually behave and you have a chance to experience new and exciting fisheries as if you were not in one of the most dangerous … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 1 Comment

Tapered leader for steelhead: RioMax Plus Leader vs. Maxima

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Product Review: RioMax Plus Leader Check out the photos below. First one shows the leader and fly I fished this year, luring and releasing a beautiful 32”wild summer steelhead. Also, note the second photo, showing the dreaded wind knot that … Continue reading →

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