Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

McKenzie River dropping into shape, but March Browns still slow

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Not much in the way of surface action today, but the McKenzie is clear and dropping. Lots of nice fish under the thingamabobber, golden stonefly nymphs, megaprinces are turning out fish.

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Nature and Community on the McKenzie River — An Evening with Barry Lopez

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of my favorite writers, Barry Lopez, the acclaimed writer and long-time McKenzie River valley resident, will read and reflect on his life-long study of the natural world and human culture on Friday, May 8, 2009, 7:30 pm, Soreng Theater, … Continue reading →

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NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo 2009

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo was held this past weekend. Shop employee Lou V. was on there and captured some pictures for all to see. Early estimates indicated another crowd of over 1,400 attended the 2009 Expo. … Continue reading →

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Tillamook fisheries and rivers need our help

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

All of us who care about the rivers of Tillamook County need to get pumped up for a fight. We need to act, and we need to prepare ourselves for more action in the future. Here’s the deal: A handful … Continue reading →

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March Brown hatch about to go off on the Lower McKenzie

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Lots of big fish and big bugs on the Lower McKenzie River today from Hayden Bridge to Armitage. Clear skies and stiff cold winds kept the major March Brown hatches from coming off, but it should be happening in the … Continue reading →

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Chapter Overview: Trout Unlimited McKenzie, Upper-Willamette 678

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Over the past few months, our little Eugene Trout Unlimited Chapter has grown from a few guys sitting around a conference table to groups of up to 20 folks at the shop, with guest speakers. The organization has always had … Continue reading →

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Cognitive dissonance: My obsession with tying huge baitfish

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’ve been tying flies since I was twelve years old, and haven’t gotten much better since. I started tying as a kid in Ohio at an Orvis shop in the middle of nowhere. It was on the way to my … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River bait ban coalition underway

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

First of all, thank you to the first 100 people to sign the McKenzie River Bait Ban petition. Click Here to sign the petition. It was offline a bit this afternoon when we hit the 100-respondent mark. The free software … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Bait Ban Proposal and Petition

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

UPDATE: OK…. one more time. The issue with the survey/petition is once again resolved. Would you support a bait ban regulation on the McKenzie River to protect wild trout? Oregon Fly Fishing Blog, The Caddis Fly and TU Chapter 678 … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Links: Nate’s on the rocks, showdown on the Hoh

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Register Guard features fly fishing for rock fish This week, the Register-Guard’s Mike Stalhberg wrote up an article about fly fishing for bottom fish off the Oregon Coast. The shop’s own Nate Stansberry was quoted saying “We out-fish conventional tackle … Continue reading →

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Winter steelhead feast: Caviar and Cutlets

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So you finally had a big day on the river and you killed a couple of hatchery hens. It seemed like a great idea at the time, but back home on the fillet table, you end up with a pile … Continue reading →

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March Browns: Fly patterns and fishing tips for the McKenzie and Willamette

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Right now you need to get ready for some of the best trout fishing of the year, literally a few miles from downtown Eugene, on the lower Mckenzie River. Fly fishing really kicks into high gear starting this month with … Continue reading →

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Thanks to sponsors, patrons of the TU Wine and Waders event

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 Wine and Waders event, and special thanks to everyone who helped us raise money for local coldwater fisheries conservation. Special thanks to all of our sponsors: Chet Croco … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie River fishing great for rainbows

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The lower McKenzie River is fishing great for rainbow trout this winter, from Bellinger to Armitage. Get out there and send us your pics!

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The economic value of Rogue River salmon

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A brand new report from Save the Wild Rogue analyzed the economic value of salmon and steelhead in the Rogue River. Here are some of the results: West coast residents enjoy more than $1.5 billion in economic benefit each year … Continue reading →

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