Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Postcards from the Upper McKenzie June 2021

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Had a great weekend fishing the upper McKenzie!

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Catch Magazine Video and Cool Fathers Day “Give Aways”

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last Fall our friends Todd and Kelly Moen of Catch Magazine captured one of my favorite places, the upper McKenzie. I love all of Todd’s work and Catch Magazine is well worth the subscription. Catch Magazine is running some pretty … Continue reading →

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Loon Tailgate Talks: Euro Nymphing Video

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend Matt Callies from Loon Outdoors gives an overview on Euro Nymphing tactics, rigs and accessories needed.

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“Showery” Conditions lead to Mayfly Hatches on the McKenzie

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have had a few wet days of late on the McKenzie River and mayflies have been hatching daily. Green Drakes and Pale Morning Duns have been out in good numbers. Additionally small brown and yellow stoneflies, small caddis and … Continue reading →

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Jigged Stonefly Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Justin ties a fantastic jigged stonefly pattern. The fly doesn’t have much bulk to it, and will sink like a stone for sure. Bouncing this stonefly off the river bottom on any nymph rig using nearly any … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Proven Spring Fly Patterns, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

PROTECTING OREGON’S TREASURES

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society In a new short film from Pacific Rivers, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden discusses Oregon’s treasured rivers and streams, The River Democracy Act, and what it would mean to build on his landmark legislation and do something … Continue reading →

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EWEB to lower Walterville Canal starting Friday

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been a weird water week on the McKenzie River. The river jumped due to snow melt and water releases on the upper end of the system. It’s now dropping again. Next weeks cooler temps should bring the river down … Continue reading →

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Phlashy Pheasant Tail Jig Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Today we have another jig nymph tied by Justin Helm. This fly is a great guide fly; the “phlashy pheasant jig” is an attractor pattern that is quick to tie, versatile, and fishes great. Mix and match different colors in … Continue reading →

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Justifier Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Today Justin ties his variation of another local guide Clay Holloway’s pattern, the Clay Maker. Clay’s original is tied with a flashy copper body, and Justin makes a change to the fly with a peacock colored theme. Justin fished the … Continue reading →

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Take Action to Keep Oregon’s Wild Fish Wild! – Speak out against HB 3150

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society Right now, Oregon’s state legislature is considering a bill, HB 3150, that will require ODFW to utilize hatch boxes in southern Oregon, a strategy that is ineffective at bolstering commercial and recreational fisheries and threatens the … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited works with Companies like ours to Stand up for Wild Salmon

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Take out the Lower Four! OregonFlyFishingBlog.com and Caddisflyshop.com are proud supporters of efforts to remove the four lower Snake River dams. Check out TU president Chris Wood’s article below. The tipping point for salmon and steelhead

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EWEB diverting less water into power canal to improve fish passage

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Joe Harwood Eugene Water and Electric Board Eugene Water & Electric Board Generation staff on Thursday afternoon started diverting less water into the Walterville Power Canal to increase McKenzie River flows in the bypassed reach of the river to … Continue reading →

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Smallmouth bite is On! May 2021

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Willamette River and tributaries are seeing some quality fly fishing for smallmouth bass presently. Lower and warmer water have the bass lighting up to patterns like RIO Meat Sweats, Micro Game Changers and Double Barrel Poppers. Give Alex a … Continue reading →

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2021 FLYFISHERS’ CLUB OF OREGON AUCTION AND KEITH HANSEN MEMORIAL PADDLE RAISE

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The 2021 Flyfishers’ Club of Oregon Auction and Keith Hansen Memorial Paddle Raise is taking place online this year. It opens on May 17 at 8 am PT and closes on May 23 at 8 pm PT. We will be … Continue reading →

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Spring Fishing in Central Oregon May 2021

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fished the Deschutes River from Warm Springs to Trout Creek Sunday 9th. Overcast and cool morning. No big bugs flying, but small numbers of shucks in the grass. Euro tactics are killer on the Lower D. Jigged 20” point fly … Continue reading →

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