Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Winter Trout Fishing Still Productive December 2021

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bryson didn’t find big numbers of fish yesterday but the ones he did find were nice fish. The clear winner in terms of flies was a black rubber legged stone fly nymph, jigged or standard basic black rubber legs. Pat’s … Continue reading →

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Carp’N Crunch Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Greg sits down in the shop and shows us how to tie up a very productive carp fly. Cool story on how he got introduced to the fly and at the end he shares some techniques for landing a carp … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Redfish Report – 2022

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Alex Schwartz snuck in a late season trip for big Redfish in Louisiana and was not disappointed despite some cold weather. We start our journey around midnight on December 3rd. I landed in Springfield Missouri and we made the 12 … Continue reading →

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A Letter to My Fellow Anglers: Don’t hang it up. Stand Up.

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

NFS Southern Oregon Regional Manager Kirk Blaine’s open letter to fellow anglers below articulates the need for a cautious approach to management of Oregon’s South Coast Rivers. We have one more chance to let ODFW know how we feel about … Continue reading →

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2022 Intro to Fly Fishing Classes

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

No greater gift for a new angler or one who wishes to have a refresh on fly angling or casting than signing up for a Intro to Fly Fishing Class! We have been introducing anglers to basic casting skills for … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Still Fishing Well in December

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie has been holding steady with water levels down near summer flows. Nymphing tactics have been producing some really good fishing. Get out there before the next rains bump the river up again. Best Patterns including the following: Hot … Continue reading →

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One Last Chance to Protect Wild Steelhead

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society Next week, ODFW Commissioners will be making a monumental decision on the future of wild winter steelhead regulations in southern Oregon. Commissioners will decide to either adopt fishing regulations that will require the catch and release … Continue reading →

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Discounted Saltwater Trip to Cuba – One Spot Available

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our pal Jon Covich of Cuba Fishing Outfitters has a sweet deal that he is willing to discount even further. We have just 1 spot open for this trip. The price is very reasonable at $4470 per person. We may … Continue reading →

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Mullet Man Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Back again with Alex Swartz, Alex ties us up a fly that he calls the Mullet Man. Tied on the Gamakatsu B10S Stinger, this fly handles steelhead, bass, pike and more. Toss this simple tie and let us know what … Continue reading →

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Tell ODOT to Remove Kellogg Dam

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society Now is the time to remove the aging and dangerous Kellogg Dam! The Oregon Department of Transportation will be receiving a windfall in the form of an extra $1.2 billion thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and … Continue reading →

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Bird of Prey October Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jim Sens is back with us at Caddis Fly Shop to tie up a deadly fall nymph pattern, the Bird of Prey October Caddis. We love it for a local waters, especially on the McKenzie but we know this fly … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Apparel – Fall & Winter – Great Holiday Gifts!

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Lots of new apparel here at Caddis Fly! Great pieces for fall and winter street wear, and for your colder weather fishing pursuits. Also have lots of options for those in warmer regions or those traveling to warmer regions. Give … Continue reading →

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Tungsten Silver Bead Red Zebra Midge Fly Pattern

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg ties the Zebra Midge, an easy fly pattern that catches big brown and rainbow trout in lakes, rivers, and streams. A beginning fly pattern that could be tied in many variations of sizes, colors, with a … Continue reading →

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Montana Intruder Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Eugene local, Jim Sens, teaches us how he ties the Montana Intruder. There’s no limit to the color combinations you can come up with this fly but Jim finds that this produces fish and that it does so well. We … Continue reading →

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Xingu River Lodge Report – November 2021

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

James Cameron’s film Avatar is said to have been inspired by the Xingu River Basin. My family and I were lucky enough to visit Untamed Angling’s Xingu River Lodge and it’s easy to understand the inspiration Cameron felt. This incredible … Continue reading →

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