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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Carolina Spring Postcard
The creeks here are awake. I’ve found it easier to talk to them higher up in the watersheds. They’re fresher, less world weary. The chub priests call one of my creeks The Transparent Serpent. They say they conjure Him into … Continue reading
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Native fish vulnerable during current low water flows in south coast streams
From ODFW: GOLD BEACH, Ore – Wild winter steelhead and Pacific lamprey are now actively spawning in southern Oregon coastal streams. Unfortunately, spawning is happening during low water flows that are more characteristic of early summer than spring and may … Continue reading
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Fly Fishing Outfits for the Aspiring Fly Fisher – Spring 2021
Redington Field Kit – New 2021 Echo Traverse Kit Additional outfits now in stock at Caddisflyshop.com include: SAGE FOUNDATION OUTFITS Echo Base Outfit now on Sale Echo Gecko Kit
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New Sage & Redington European Style Nymphing Gear 2021
The SENSE is designed specifically for the European Style Nymphing angler, with a rod that combines Euro Nymphing specific action, optimized components, and stealthy cosmetics to make the perfect tool for those looking to get the most out of their … Continue reading
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Upper McKenzie April Fishing Report
I floated from Hamlin to Silver Creek this past Friday. It was a gorgeous sunny day, and the river is in perfect condition. Nymphing was solid all day long with larger stonefly imitations being best. Hatches included a massive Grannom … Continue reading
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April March Browns Still Going Strong on the Lower McKenzie River
March Brown mayflies continue to hatch from 2-4pm on the lower McKenzie. Dry fly fishing has been everything from challenging to very good. Setting up on a “feeding lane” during the hatch and presenting sparse mayfly imitations seemed to be … Continue reading
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OPST Demo Day – Free Clinic April 9th, 2021
When: April 9th 9am-12 Where: Armitage Park Cost: $0 Limited Space: Call to reserve your spot 541 505 8061 James Millard from Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics or OPST as they are known will describe and demonstrate how OPST lines fit … Continue reading
Early April McKenzie River Report 2021
I’ve gotten out the past week a few times with success. Days can be slow at first, but they’ll begin to pick up once it warms up a little. Dry-fly hatches have been as early as 11 a.m. or just … Continue reading
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Native Fish Society Annual Benefit Auction – Big Fish Tickets On Sale Now
From Native Fish Society HOMEWATERS: RECONNECT Big Fish Tickets Available Now & Going Fast! If you haven’t already purchased your 1 in 100 chance for any single auction item in our lineup, what are you waiting for??! For ONLY $100, … Continue reading
RIO Sink Tips For Two Handed Rods – 2021
George Cook’s discussion of RIO MOW Tips and Sink Tips. Add this info to the previous posts on line matches and two handed lines and you have everything spey from SAGE and RIO. The Genius of RIO’s Skagit MOW and … Continue reading
All Things RIO Spey Lines for 2021 – Skagit, Scandi, and More
To follow up on the rod/line match post shared earlier the following describes design and usage of RIO Spey Lines. I will have one more post from George and Erik regarding all things sink tips. Skagit/ology 4.0 “Generation 4 has … Continue reading
Sage/Redington 2021 Spey Write Ups
For years our Sage/Redington/RIO sales representative George Cook has provided the following guides to us in our “product catalog binder”. In 2021 the digital versions (thanks to covid no doubt) are now available. I thought I would share the rod, … Continue reading