Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Extended Body Green Drake Fly Tying Instructional Video

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this fly tying instructional video, Alex ties up an extended body green drake that he’s cooked up over the past year. Extended body dries float exceptionally well, which makes them a great fit for the fast broken surface of … Continue reading →

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Captain VP Anchovy Variation – Gregory Nespor 2021

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Captain VP Anchovy Variation can be tied in multiple color variations but, Black over White imitates an adult anchovy, Black over Tan imitates a juvenile anchovy, Blue and White is a for sure bet, Purple over Black a great … Continue reading →

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Summer Tactics for Local Waters August 2021

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I wish we were discussing high water tactics in August of 2021…. Fish like water as we all know. It’s going to be a very interesting summer with extreme drought conditions wreaking havoc on numerous watersheds across the state of … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | 3 Comments

Action Alert -Wild Steelheaders United team at Trout Unlimited

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Wild Steelheaders United After more than two years of plan development and stakeholder meetings, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is accepting public comments on its Rogue-South Coast Multi-Species Conservation and Management Plan (RSP). The plan proposes to … Continue reading →

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Good News from Bristol Bay – Sockeye Salmon Numbers off the Charts

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Meghan and Trout Unlimited’s Save Bristol Bay team Dear Bristol Bay supporters, We have exciting news to share with you! Yesterday, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported that the Bristol Bay’s 2021 sockeye run reached the largest … Continue reading →

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Restoration Underway at Finn Rock Reach – McKenzie River

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From McKenzie River Trust With the help of local partners, engineers, contractors, and the support of our members, McKenzie River Trust broke ground on our riparian restoration project at Finn Rock Reach in late June. This project, designed over the … Continue reading →

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Clark’s Tying Yarn Twisted Body Salmonfly Fly Tying Instructional Video

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Caddis Fly Shop Outfitters guide Justin Helm ties a very fishy salmonfly dry fly by twisting up a two-toned body made of Clark’s Yarn material. With many different colors now carried at the Caddis Fly Shop, now … Continue reading →

Posted in Classes and Instruction, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Proven Spring Fly Patterns, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Brewing for Recovery: Claim 52’s Groundswell

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Raise a glass to recovery and resilience tomorrow, Wednesday, July 21st from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Claim 52’s Kitchen in downtown Eugene Groundswell is a Northwest Pale Ale brewed to celebrate the McKenzie River – it’s clear, refreshing, river-forward and balanced with … Continue reading →

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Euro Nymphing Videos from Umpqua Feather Merchants and Devin Olsen

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Umpqua Feather Merchants Three great videos by Euro Nymph Guru Devin Olsen. Euro Nymph Fly Box On the water Euro Nymph Strategies

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Bob Popovic’s Hollow Fly Variation – Alex Swartz 2021

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Alex shares a deadly bait-fish pattern for striper, tuna, salmon and other large critters, Bob Popovic’s Hollow Fly. Using only a handful of materials, these flies can be tied in different sizes and colors all while maintaining … Continue reading →

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Release Wild Steelhead in Southern Oregon

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society After a year of planning and stakeholder engagement, fisheries managers with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in southwest Oregon are proposing to continue the harvest of wild winter steelhead in their newly released conservation management … Continue reading →

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Obstructions Removed on the McKenzie River

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Obstructions at Martins Rapids and near Paradise Campground have been removed improving navigation of all craft in low summer flows. Oregon State Marine Board took care of the Martins hazard. You can view other obstructions and potential boating hazards here: … Continue reading →

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Restoring Floodplain Function at Finn Rock Reach on the McKenzie River

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Driving east up Hwy 126 past Vida puts one through the Holiday Farm fire zone all the way to approximately mile post 45. There is a lot of heavy equipment up there clearing road-side trees, fixing lines, and much more. … Continue reading →

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Colombia Afloat Trip February 2022

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend Jon Covich from Fly Water Travel will be hosting a trip to the remote and pristine jungles of Colombia to target large peacock bass and other jungle species. We did this trip last year and it was a … Continue reading →

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Black Egg Sucking Bling Rabbit Leach Fly Tying Video

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a simple leech fly using new Bling Rabbit Strips and Just Add H2O’s Sculpting Flash Brush. Used for anything that swims this fly could be tied in a variation of colors, sizes, weights, etc. … Continue reading →

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