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March Brown Wet Fly Tying Video – March 2021

March Brown Wet Fly tied by Jim Sens Today Jim is tying a fantastic spring wet fly. Imitating a March Brown, this fly can be fished on the swing, in a nymph rig, or underneath a high-floating dry fly. It’s … Continue reading

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Colombia Peacock Bass Trip Report – March 2021

Cash and I joined Jon Covich of Flywater Travel and three other anglers for a Peacock Bass adventure in remote eastern Colombia. Flywater Travel handled our booking with Afloat Tours. Our trip was fantastic. Filled with new discoveries and exciting … Continue reading

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NFS Pacific Northwest Hatchery Release Dashboard Tool

From Native Fish Society LINK TO LIVE TOOL The science is clear: the widespread use of hatcheries to replace wild fish contributes to their decline. But wrapping your head around the individual and cumulative impacts of dozens of hatchery programs … Continue reading

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The Euro Nymph, Step-by-Step Tying Instructions

Everyone knows how to tie Euro Nymphs, right? Maybe not. Well everyone watches YouTube when they want to learn how to tie flies, right? Maybe not. Each of us has our own way of learning, and our own experience level, … Continue reading

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Late Winter Largemouth

Nighttime temperatures here in the south are still damn cold but the days are getting warmer and the bass are moving a little bit. I went to the Eno River. It’s clear and full of warmwater fish. The locals do … Continue reading

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Spring 2021 Guide Special on Now through April 15th

Each Spring we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have the Lower McKenzie and Willamette rivers within such close proximity to the Eugene area. When conditions align, there is potential for exceptional trout fishing. Current water conditions and … Continue reading

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March Browns – March 1st on the McKenzie – Fishing Report

Early signs of spring showed up this weekend. Typical winter hatches of blue wing olives and stones were joined by sparse but consistent March brown hatches during the warmest and sunniest parts of the day. With enough sunshine and warmth, … Continue reading

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Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act

From Native Fish Society Earlier this month, U.S. Representatives Peter DeFazio, of Oregon, and Jared Huffman, of California, reintroduced the Southwestern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act. The act would make permanent the protections provided by the twenty-year Southwestern Oregon … Continue reading

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“LIFE” ON A TIN CAN – Fishing on the USS KIDD

The fishing, the camaraderie, the adventurous voyages . . . ! We often kid ourselves – sailors – that our ships are “Tin Cans,” floating about on King Neptune’s Domain, at His Whim. Long time customer Lou Olton share this … Continue reading

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Steelhead Shrimp Spey Fly Tying Video – Alex Worth 2021

In this video, Alex ties a steelhead shrimp fly that could be used both for winter and summer steelhead. Tie them in different sizes appropriate for the river or stream you’ll be fishing. With different colored patterns this fly could … Continue reading

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Because Our Words Matter – Sexual Violence and the Fly Fishing Industry

I’m sitting here at my keyboard, paralyzed. My hands trembling. Heart pounding. Squinting at the monitor through tears. I’ve written hundreds of posts for the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog, but this is the highest stakes article I’ve ever had the … Continue reading

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NEW RIO’s Skagit Max Launch & Skagit Max Power Spey Head Review

In this video, Greg discusses RIO’s new Skagit Max Launch and Max Power series. Skagit Max Launch: 23′ Long Amazing front taper design to easily cast large flies and tips and load the rod with ease and sensitivity. Grains 400-750 … Continue reading

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Hrabik’s Balanced Leech Patterns

Fly fisher Rob Hrabik stopped by the shop to drop off a few of his balanced leeches he fishes on Pyramid Lake, but these flies work great for Cascade and Klamath Lake trout, Umpqua & John Day bass, and many … Continue reading

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Spend a week on the Babine for just $100! – Benefit Native Fish Society

British Columbia’s Babine River is the hallowed homewaters of some of the largest wild steelhead swimming on the planet. Don’t miss this week-long dream trip, including guided fishing with some of the best guides around, delicious home-cooked meals, and tranquil … Continue reading

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A History of Violence: Brown Trout and the Broken Promise of Conservation Angling

A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise. -Aldo Leopold European Brown Trout and fly fishing are inextricably entangled. They’re the basis of … Continue reading

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