Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Oregon coastal summer steelhead on the move

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

By Rob Russell Entering the coast range Friday evening, I left the sun behind and drove into an impressive mass of clouds. Rain came down in sheets for the next two hours. Later, as I pulled into the little coastal … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | 4 Comments

Metolius Basin protected from mega-resort development!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This just in from Central Oregon Landwatch: This is a historic moment, as the Metolius Protection Act of 2009 just passed the Oregon House 31-28! House Bill 3298 recently passed the Oregon Senate as well and now heads to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 6 Comments

Oregon Trout Unlimited State Council: Success in 09 legislative session, focus on McKenzie issues

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This weekend was the summer ’09 meeting of the Oregon State Council of Trout Unlimited. For those of you don’t know, there are currently five TU chapters in the state, two in Portland, the new Bend-Deschutes chapter, the Middle Rogue … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day Caddis fly tying video: Barrett’s P90 Caddis

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Happ Father’s Day folks! This variation of the Matthews X-Caddis, dubbed the P90 by Barrett, is an excellent caddis imitation for the tough-to-fish Mothers Day Caddis blizzard hatches of the spring months. It’s also a good summer caddis pattern in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 2 Comments

Fly fishing links: News from around the Web

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bacon, Hickman from Buster WTF on a Alaska West King bender Fear and Loathing on Alaska West: Follow along with the Buster Crew for some great photos, huge mouse-eating trout, and monster kings this week. My favorite line “A guy … Continue reading →

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Annual fly fishing for pike trip wrap up 2009

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Nate and I just got back from our annual trip fly fishing for Pike in Ontario, Canada at Lake Esnagi (Mar Mac Lodge). We’ve been fishing this lake for over 15 years, our families for over four decades. While the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Travel | 21 Comments

Tying the CDC Possie Bugger with the Marc Petitjean Magic Tool

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new fly tying video, Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie the classic McKenzie nymph, the Possie Bugger with a twist — CDC instead of partridge. He also demonstrates how to use the Marc Petitjean Magic Tool. This video, … Continue reading →

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McKenzie fishing well, fish fry recomended

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s a great time for a family trip on the McKenzie. The river is loaded with hatchery fish from Blue River to Belinger. We have had great weather and very good  hatches most afternoons. Golden Stones, Green McKenzie Caddis, Green … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River | 1 Comment

Fluorocarbon Leaders 50% off

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Orvis Mirage Two pack leaders and Umpqua Super Fluoro single Pak leaders have just been put at 50% off, get them while they last. Order online for same day ship, or for in store pick up, these will not last … Continue reading →

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Fly tying video: Green McKenzie Caddis Pupa

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Green McKenzie Caddis Pupa is a killer pattern this time of year on the Lower McKenzie River and Willamette. Fish this under and indicator and swing on the end of the drift to imitate a caddis rising up in … Continue reading →

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Vision Quest: By Jay Nicholas

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ever think about what it takes to be famous? Just a little famous. To have your level of skill and knowledge exaggerated and magnified an order of magnitude above reality? The answer is – not much. Maybe only one fish … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 7 Comments

Top ten fly fishing gifts for Father’s Day 2009

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Looking for fly fishing gifts for Father’s Day, check out CaddisFlyShop.com for the top ten: 1. Go big with Simms G4Z zipper waders. 2. Protect your face from the sun with Buff Headgear. 3. New Oakley fishing shades have unbelievable … Continue reading →

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Upper McKenzie fishing great

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Green Drakes, Golden Stones and thousands of dark brown caddis in sizes #12-16. Light cloud cover, great water conditions, for a trout angler the upper McKenzie in June is paradise.–CD

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Sudden Chrome Explosion Leaves Two Anglers Breathless

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The intrepid Chris Daughters, Eugene’s favorite fly guy and renowned river runner, took on the kings of spring last weekend. The day ended in a tie: one for Chris and one for the salmon. We met at a rainforest campground … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 3 Comments

Oregon’s prime big bug hatches under way

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When people ask “What is the best time of year to come to your area?” I usually give a lengthy answer skirting the question, discussing how many great options there are to fish from the Eugene area. The fact that … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | 1 Comment