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Late May 2024 Local Fishing Report

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our local waters are shaping up for great summer dry fly fishing. The water is a little bit high, but is dropping into its summer flows which will persist until fall. There are loads of bugs out including PMDs, Green … Continue reading →

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Winter Perdigon Fly Pattern

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg ties a winter perdigon fly pattern that is small and heavy to get down to the fish that typically hold in the deeper pools during the cold winter months. Inspired by Amy Hazel’s Super Woman fly … Continue reading →

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“Skwopper” Skwala/Hopper: Dry Fly Tutorial

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a versatile dry fly which makes a great searching pattern in the Spring and Fall. Skwalas are spring stoneflies that, if you time it right, trout can go nuts for. The further East you go … Continue reading →

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Mothership Salmon Fly: Dry Fly Tutorial

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a great extended body Salmonfly dry fly. Every spring some of the West’s largest aquatic insects make their emergence. The salmonfly often marks the beginning of trout season, and means summer is on the way. … Continue reading →

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Korkers River Ops Review

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Korkers is a well known boot manufacturer which originated in our backyard here in the Northwest. They have made quite the name for themselves locally as a fantastic boot manufacturer. Their story started helping create footwear for loggers sending logs … Continue reading →

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Jigged March Brown Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic Jigged March Brown nymph. March Browns are the first insect of the year which hatches in abduncance that is larger than Blue Winged Olives. For that reason, they are an important food source … Continue reading →

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Mallard March Brown Soft Hackle

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a great March Brown Soft Hackle. Swinging soft hackles is a long forgotten art in the trout world. With the rise of euro nymphing, dry droppers, drop shotting, etc. swinging classic wets is sometimes seen … Continue reading →

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Thomas & Thomas Avantt II Review

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This past fall I had a chance to test the new Thomas & Thomas Avantt II before it was released. It is their high end fast action rod; which is a functional showcase of their beautiful craftsmanship. The rod is … Continue reading →

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Jigged Perdi Egg: Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a great egg pattern for the winter and spring. This “Perdi-Egg” merges two proven patterns into one. The Perdigon is a european style attractor nymph that is known around the world. Whether you like it … Continue reading →

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Spanish Perdigon Trout Fly Pattern

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg ties a simple but very effective perdigon fly in black & red. A small fly pattern designed to drop quickly, this fly can be tied in different colors and sizes to mimic just about any mayfly … Continue reading →

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Walker Stalker Fly Pattern

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg ties a guide fly he began tying the summer of 2023 that is simple, heavy, and so good at catching trout. Plus it’s fast to tie. Originally tied for the East Walker River in the Eastern … Continue reading →

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Mallard Mole Crab: Surf Perch Fly Tutorial

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties an effective mole crab pattern for targeting Surf Perch off of the Oregon coast. Pacific mole crabs live in the swash zone of shallow water on beaches all up and down the Pacific coast, and … Continue reading →

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Foam Grey Drake Dun: Dry Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a foam body Grey Drake Dun which works great in the fall when these larger mayflies come off. The abdomen is made of 2mm foam instead of being dubbed to reduce water absorption which greatly … Continue reading →

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Jigged Prone Sculpin: Streamer Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a proven jigged Sculpin pattern which effectively mimics the unique profile of a sculpin. Sculpins bodies are larger and wider at the head and taper towards the tail. Their pectoral fins generally are pushed out … Continue reading →

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Beetle Juice: Terrestrial Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a quick and easy terrestrial pattern which is deadly during mid to late summer into early to mid fall. When fish are keyed in on terrestrials, sometimes they will prefer them even over aquatic insects … Continue reading →

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