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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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
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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
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
Photo slideshow from Wooden Boat Festival
A photo slide show from Barbara May from the McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival.
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
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
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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Lower McKenzie Fishing Report
This Tuesday and Wednesday were beautiful days on the river. Sunshine, clear water, and great air temperatures. But 81 degrees has it’s downside as well and it wasn’t until Wednesday afternoon that I could get a water temp above 50 … Continue reading
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Fly fishing events in May — a great month to be in Eugene
Lots going on next month, so make room and mark your calendars. McKenzie River Trust Benefit: Barry Lopez Friday May 8, 2009, 7:30 PM,at the Hult Center Join McKenzie River Trust and the Hult Center in spending an evening with … Continue reading
Fly Fishing for Spring Chinook, King of Kings
The Spring Chinook, King of Kings Caption: A particularly fine spring chinook, the kind that swim in and out of my dreams. Courtesy of Jay Nicholas. Spring chinook light a fire in me like no other fish in freshwater. When … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing
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Suckers evolving or… They found out it’s cool to fly fish for them on the blogs
Chris thinks suckers are evolving to take flies (explaining why he’s caught more of them this year than any other in the past 25). I think the suckers are just reacting to all the good press they’re getting these days … Continue reading
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Stillwater report: Triangle Lake
From our bud, Christian Howarth, a detailed report on Triangle Lake — a nearby panfish and bass destination. -Clarity 5.5 ft. -pH 6.5 -Temp (surface) 59.8*f -Thermocline @ 19 ft @ 46*f -Hydrilla to 18 feet down from the bank … Continue reading
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Recommended: Saving Homewaters, The Story of Montana’s Streams and Rivers
A little while back, Jim Van Loan at the Steamboat Inn recommended I read Gordon Sullivan’s new book, Saving Homewaters: The Story of Montana’s Streams and Rivers — and it is a must-read for Oregon anglers looking for ideas for … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Books, Oregon Conservation News
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