Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Nickel’s Green Caddis Rockworm: Fly tying video

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Green Caddis Rockworm from guide Ethan Nickel is a great pattern to fish below a nymph or on the swing this time of year. Easy to tie, easy to fish. Green Caddis Rockworm: Hook: Size 10 3761 TMC Rib: … Continue reading →

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One more winter steelhead

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Salmon and steelhead junkie, Rob Russell is headed back to fly fish for springers on the Tillamook this weekend. Here’s his belated report from Memorial Day. The river was still running high enough for easy drifting. There had been some … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 2 Comments

Deschutes River Fishing Report: Salmonfly Madness

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We just finished a week on the Deschutes yesterday. The fishing over the week ranged from good to outstanding. I would give specifics, but most readers would probably think I was full of it. The dry fly fishing was so … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report | 1 Comment

Product Review: Echo Dec Hogan Spey Rod and AirFlo lines – by Jay Nicholas

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Let’s cut to the chase. If you are looking for an outfit to begin a transition from single- to double-hand fly fishing, and especially for fishing summer steelhead, buy an Echo Dec Hogan 5122, an AirFlo Skagit Compact 420 grain … Continue reading →

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Diamond Lake Fishing Report

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly employee Clay Holloway has had two good weekends fishing Diamond Lake in a row. Water temperature yesterday was 60 degrees. Clay said they caught fish on sparse bodied chironomids in bronze and burgundy, tied with midge-bodi by Spirit … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon High Lakes | 4 Comments

Crane Prairie fishing report: Hot, crowded, fishy

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Busy day out on Crane Prairie yesterday, but worth fishing for sure. We stayed near the Quinn side of the reservoir, fishing the edges of the channels. The fishing was best early morning — and the crowds were thinner. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Fishing Reports, Oregon High Lakes | 2 Comments

Fly fishing for shad in Oregon — the time is now

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Male shad are showing up in the lower Umpqua — it’s just the beginning of the shad run. Best bets are 5-6 weight rods, sink tips with shad flies. Both the Coos Bay and Lower Umpqua Systems are producing solid … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Fly Fishing, conservation films tonight at Rogue, Free!

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just a reminder, Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 will be at the Eugene Rogue Brewery tonight, showing fly fishing conservation films, FREE! Come on by, grab an Oregon microbrew and watch some new fishing movies. Beer and movies is what conservation … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment