Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Renowned Oregon salmon bio blogs from the brink

As some of you may know, unabashed butter biscuit eater Jay Nicholas decided to freak us all out with some coronary issues this week. Here is an update about Jay… Seems like he didn’t do a very good job of … Continue reading →

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Second annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament: October 9-10, 2009

The second annual McKenzie River Two-Fly tournament takes place October 9-10, 2009. The event is put on by the McKenzie-Upper Willamette chapter of Trout Unlimited and The Caddis Fly Angling shop. Teams of two anglers will compete for thousands of … Continue reading →

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Northwest of Normal is a Must-Read

It’s about time. I mean, how many times do I have to go back and re-read The River Why, wishing there was another book, wishing there was another author who could capture the rain-soaked, moss-covered, sleep-deprived psychosis of life as … Continue reading →

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Oregon Fly Fishing Blog lingcod stickers are in

We’ve got a batch of new stickers at the shop with a lingcod chasing a clouser minnow, original artwork by David Wilson, layout and stickerwork by our man Brent Ross. Stop by and pick up a free one. And if … Continue reading →

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Siuslaw Sturgeon: Be Careful What You Wish For

The Coast Guard issued a small craft advisory the night before our trip. We were shut down, but it was for the best. The last thing we wanted was to be stuck outside when they closed the bar. Matt suggested … Continue reading →

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No Sense Crying over – – – three thousand spilled hooks

It happens sometimes. I’ve stored my working stock of fly hooks in these 21 compartment boxes for thirty years or more. I’ve been careful. All those years I have imagined how messy it would be to sort the pile if … Continue reading →

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How to set up a thingamabobber right angle nymphing system

You could just throw a loop over your thingamabobber on a tapered leader, but you’d be missing the point of the greatest strike indicator ever invented. The more effective strategy is rigging it for a right angle nymphing system. Find … Continue reading →

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Goodbye WOPR! BLM scraps plan that would have clearcut fish protections

According to a press release today from the U.S. Department of the Interior, the BLM has withdrawn its legally flawed plan for Western Oregon, the WOPR! “We have carefully reviewed the lawsuits filed against the WOPR and it is clear … Continue reading →

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Bamboo Rod Fair this weekend at Camp Sherman on Metolius

Be sure to check out the Bamboo Rod Fair, this weekend, July 18th-19th, 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-3pm Sunday at Camp Sherman on the Metolius. This was a very cool event last year, packed with fly fishing experts from around the … Continue reading →

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Dry fly action on Middle Fork Willamette after dinnertime

We waded the Middle Fork Willamette this evening, picking up plenty of wild trout on nymphs early with dry fly action later — after 7pm. Megaprince was the hot nymph for the day, scoring some nice fish for Matt Siegmund. … Continue reading →

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Coho salmon going off on the Oregon Coast

Ocean salmon and tuna fishing has been red hot as sea conditions have been more than favorable. Ports up and down the coast have been checking-in longfins and silvers filling freezers and creating sore arms for anglers lucky enough to … Continue reading →

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Fish warriors, arm yourselves for battle: Recommended reading

Our wild fish stocks are at a turning point in Oregon Dams are coming down. Studies are showing that inbred hatchery pukes are no substitute for (and are in fact complicit in the destruction of) native fish. Ocean conditions have … Continue reading →

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The North Umpqua Chronicles: Q&A with Pat McRae

Saturday, I was fishing with Pat McRae, author of the new steelhead diary The North Umpqua Chronicles on his home water – the famed pools of the North Umpqua. McRae’s book will be available in August — it covers fishing … Continue reading →

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North Umpqua Summer Steelhead Report

Having just returned from a 3-day, marathon fishing-trip to the North Umpqua, I wanted to share what I learned. Get ready, folks, this will be shocking. This internationally famed Oregon River is reputed to host runs of summer and winter … Continue reading →

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Summer Steelhead fly tying contest reminder

Just a reminder to turn in your flies for the new Hareline Dubbin fly tying contest for Oregon Fly Fishing Blog. Check the link for more details. The grand prize, all of the colors of Crystal Flash that Hareline makes … Continue reading →

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