Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Project Healing Waters hard at work in Oregon

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jerry Lorang of the Tualatin Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited is spearheading Project Healing Waters in Oregon. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active duty military personnel and veterans through … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 4 Comments

Summer wading conditions, mega hatches in the evenings

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Summer is my favorite time of year. Wet wading, light till 9pm, dry flies and tons of trout. And the Upper Willamette River is my favorite place to be on a summer evening. The flows are finally down enough for … Continue reading →

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Ally’s Shrimp: Atlantic Salmon fly tying video

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Brooks, friend of the Caddis Fly and expert Atlantic Salmon fly tier demonstrates a classic Atlantic Salmon fly in this video. Brooks uses this pattern for steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, but learned to fish the Ally’s Shrimp in … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing for tarpon in the Florida Keys

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As many of you already know I am sick, sick with a disease that can only be cured with a 12 wt. rod and a couple dozen 60lb shock leadered toad flies. This affliction takes me to some of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Travel | 3 Comments

Oregon Fly Fishing Blog winds up on KATU, Lou casts w/ the Oregon Duck

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week we published an article on KATU about fly fishing on the Lower McKenzie River. From the article: As summer continues, early and late parts of the day become the best options for fishing the lower river. Anglers should … Continue reading →

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Carmen-Smith EWEB relicensing update

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As many of you know, EWEB’s Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project on the Upper McKenzie River is up for relicensing. EWEB is in the process of submitting a new long-term license application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval. The … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Oregon Council outlines conservation priorities for 2009

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week we attended the Oregon Trout Unlimited State Council meeting at Belknap Hot Springs. Council Chair Tom Wolf was on hand to discuss the organization’s conservation and legislative priorities for the upcoming year. The video below outlines that agenda: … Continue reading →

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Wedded to the Possie Bugger: Middle Fork Willamette Fly Fishing

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite the climbing temperature, the Middle Fork Willamette remained stable on Saturday as I floated from the Guard rail launch in Oakridge to Black canyon. The river level has since risen sharply and has probably adversely affected the fishing and … Continue reading →

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Upper McKenzie River fly fishing: Olallie to McKenzie Bridge

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend we drifted from Olallie to McKenzie Bridge on the Upper McKenzie River. The water was high, running around 1600 cfs and water temperatures were still under 50 degrees by midday. Chris and guide George Recker ran the class … Continue reading →

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Mike Brooks fly tying video: Syd Glasso Quillayute

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Friend of the shop, Mike Brooks, ties some of the most elegant flies we’ve ever seen. This pattern, originated by Syd Glasso, is an excellent traditional steelhead fly. Mike’s flies are on display in the Smithsonian. Quillayute Hook: Size 4-6 … Continue reading →

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Q&A with fly fishing photography pro Brian O’Keefe

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

According to professional fly fishing photographer Brian O’Keefe’s website, he has been serious about fly fishing for the past 30 years. During the past 20, cameras have played a significant part in his outdoor lifestyle. You might say that is … Continue reading →

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Recommended reading: Dry fly pancakes and David James Duncan

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There is a lot of info out there on the interweb and we just don’t have time to blog about every single item, so here is a roundup of recommended links for those of you who are trapped at work, … Continue reading →

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Low-ball award for McKenzie-Willamette Rainbow competition locked up

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From an online pal, identifying himself as Flocko Segulz: “In case you decide to go for a low-ball prize, I think that I’ve got it in the bag… This one was incidentally caught at around 7:30 PM, June 24th at … Continue reading →

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Oregon Deschutes Salmonfly video

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The team at Spirit River Studios posted an awesome YouTube movie from the Deschutes River salmonfly hatch. Check it out below: Spirit River also has a great coastal winter steelhead video on their site.

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Fishing Porn | 1 Comment

New leader in McKenzie River fly fishing contest

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We’ve got a new leader in the McKenzie Willamette big trout fly fishing contest! This 19.5 inch redside was caught on a Posse Bugger in the upper McKenzie River by Randy La Chance.

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