Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tillamook Rivers need our help — Contact your state legislators

If you care about rivers like the Nehalem, Salmonberry, Kilchis, Trask, it is time to take a moment on their behalf. From Jeff Hickman’s blog The River Writes: A handful of Oregon’s state and county politicians are attempting to circumvent … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 3 Comments

Spey Caster Henrick Mortensen, free Zpey demo Monday afternoon, 3pm

Zpey rod designer and spey casting guru Henrick Mortensen will be conducting a free product and casting demo for Caddis Fly customers interested tomorrow, Monday May 18th. Henrick and the Zpey crew will be at Alton Baker Park at 3pm, … Continue reading →

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Tony’s Millennium Prince Nymph — fly tying video

In this new fly tying video, Tony Torrence demonstrates his Millennium Prince Nymph pattern. This is a great fly for trout or steelhead — combining three of my all-time favorite fly materials: tungsten, rubber legs and peacock. He also demonstrates … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Trout Unlimited meeting tonight, new location

Tonight at 7pm Trout Unlimited Upper-Willamette, McKenzie chapter will be holding its monthly meeting at the Eagles Aerie, 1375 Irving Rd., Eugene OR. View Larger Map Tonight’s featured speaker is Andy Talebere, EWEB fisheries biogist. We’ll also be joined by … Continue reading →

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Rivers of a Lost Coast Q&A, post-show wrap

Last night’s showing of Rivers of a Lost Coast was a huge success. Thanks to Jay Nicholas of the Wild Salmon Center for coming down to give a great presentation and providing our raffle prizes, and to filmmakers Justin Coupe … Continue reading →

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Reminder, afterparty info — Rivers of a Lost Coast Tues May 12

Rivers of a Lost Coast, a new fly fishing film about the history of fly fishing on the West Coast and salmon and steelhead conservation is coming to Eugene Tuesday night. Featuring legendary West Coast anglers Russell Chatham, Bill Schaadt … Continue reading →

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Fly tying video: Tony’s Oregon Surf Perch Critter

Tony Torrence’s surf perch creation is a great pattern for fly fishing in Oregon’s surf zone. Easy to tie, hard to resist. Surf perch fishing should be picking up along the coast in the coming weeks. Tony’s Oregon Surf Perch … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 5 Comments

Local rivers blown out, now is a great time for carp on the fly in Eugene

The local trout fishing has tanked this week with the high water, but the carp fishing can be pretty hot this time of year. Nymphing buggy patterns under an indicator works well when you’re fishing blind. When you’re sight fishing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Warmwater Fly Fishing | 6 Comments

Swinging flies for spring chinook with king-sized intruders

King Size Intruders The night before our historic trip we bellied up to the tying bench. Jason was in production mode, getting ready for a week of king fishing on the Kanektok. Lucky bastard. He’d already tied 30 flies, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 16 Comments

The case for the early season Deschutes River fishing trip

May 1st: Deschutes River guide Ethan Nickel set out into the high desert with trusted camp chef and professional wrestler lookalike Kyle Duke at his side. Their mission, to put practice-dudes (TJ Matteri, Nate and myself) on some nice rainbow … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Fishing Reports | 8 Comments

Pick your days for ocean success.

Late this week has provided some of the best ocean conditions we have had in a long time. The best site I have found to track the seas would be http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/west/westmz.htm Bust out the big rods and shooting heads ASAP! … Continue reading →

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Photo slideshow from Wooden Boat Festival

A photo slide show from Barbara May from the McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival.

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Trout Unlimited Fundraiser: Bull Trout T-Shirts are in

Support Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 and Bull Trout with this great new T-Shirt. Original artwork by David Wilson, and 100% of the proceeds go to protecting and restoring bull trout habitat in Oregon. Cost $25. Buy yours today, online or … Continue reading →

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Rio Outbound fly line review by Jay Nicholas

Rio Outbound Fly Lines Chris knows that I fish these lines and has asked me, on a couple of occasions, what I thought about them. Dude, I fish them, what more do I need to say? I don’t fish junk, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 7 Comments

Oregon Fishing Links: ODFW wants you to kill more groundfish

Kill more groundfish! ODFW is increasing the bag limit on groundfish to 7-per day starting May 1st. As part of the agency’s obsession with “Increasing Angler Opportunity”, biologists decided six just wasn’t enough. A week from today, you’ll able to … Continue reading →

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