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Why you Should Tie Your Own Flies

Jay Nicholas’ Rationale for Tying your own flies. Although l began writing this blog thinking about people who are trying to decide whether or not they should learn how to tie flies, I soon started thinking that many of us … Continue reading

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Gob of Worms/Squirmy Wormie/Mini Squiggle Worm – Jay Nicholas

In this video, Jay discusses different materials and new hooks for tying a variety of worm patterns. San Juan worms have changed from your typical chenille materials to modern “squimy” materials that have lots of movement and catch a surprising … Continue reading

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Catch Magazine – “The Mckenzie Fire”

“Our power went out at about 9pm, but that’s common here… it was no big deal,” recalled Bill Schaefers of the September 7, 2020 evening at his home on Oregon’s upper McKenzie River. “I should’ve listened to my daughter,” he … Continue reading

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Muskies in the North Country

Hey everybody, hope you’re all well. Matt here checking in. It’s been a while, but you’ve all been in my thoughts these past weeks. Thinking about the lives disrupted, the river valleys burned, all the loss and I’m so sorry … Continue reading

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Special Thanks Anglers – Wildfire Relief Auction Raises $7500

Huge thanks to Patagonia, Simms, Sage, Echo, Lamson, RIO, Fishpond, Nautilus and Winston for donating items to our Wildfire Relief Auction. Huge thanks as well to local fishing guides Clay Holloway, Ty Holloway, Matt Ramsey, Mike Reardon, Kyle Duke, Lou … Continue reading

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Final Hours of Local Wildfire Relief Auction

Over the past 48 hours we have added rods from SAGE and Lamson, reels and lines too. Let’s finish strong and give a big check to those in need! Thanks so much! With the help of vendors and local guides … Continue reading

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Patagonia Film- “Pubic Trust”

Please take the time as soon as you can to watch this outstanding film produced by Yvon Chouinard and Robert Redford. In a time of growing polarization, Americans still share something in common: 640 million acres of public land. Despite … Continue reading

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Forgive me Father for I have sinned (again)

I had to share this epic tale from my kiwi pal Nick Johnson. Nick guided for Cedar Lodge the six seasons we owned it and we have always enjoyed his colorful commentaries. While the September “canal” fishery in NZ’s central … Continue reading

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Local Wildfire Relief Auction Kicks off Today

With the help of vendors and local guides I have put together an online auction to raise funds for our local United Way Wildfire Relief Fund. The auction is now live and you can bid on great gear like a … Continue reading

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Oregon Habitat Conservation Plan – Action Alert

From Native Fish Society On Tuesday, October 6, the Oregon Board of Forestry will be presented with a choice: take the next step to pursue a Habitat Conservation Plan to protect fish and wildlife on state forest lands or continue … Continue reading

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Jay’s Chartreuse & White Hollow Deceiver Fly for Peacock Bass & Dorado

In this video, Jay ties a hollow deceiver fly using Chicone’s Fettuccine Foam. Using bucktail, saddle feathers, and flash….this is a big fly for big fish. Try different colors and sizes to meet your needs Hook: Ahrex PR320 4-6/0 Thread: … Continue reading

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Fall Guide Special on now through November 2020

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead September 25-November 30th. The cost of the trip is $375. The trip includes guided fishing and equipment for one or two anglers. The trip … Continue reading

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Columbia Salmon and Steelhead Threatened with new Non-Tribal Commercial Gillnetting Policy. 3 Ways to Say NO!

From Native Fish Society The Columbia river is co-managed by Oregon and Washington State. It is time for all of us NFS’ ers to join forces and raise our voices against the 5-4 decision to allow non-native commercial gill nets … Continue reading

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Fall Fishing Report McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

With a heavy heart in light of recent wildfires in and around the Mckenzie river corridor, I fished the lower river Sunday and Tuesday. Fishing was really good! Hatches were nearly non existent, a few caddis a few mahogany duns … Continue reading

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Flathead Valley/Glacier National Park 2020

End of Summer road trip with our close friends had us leaving Eugene the first weekend of September to explore the Rockies. None of us had been to Northern Montana so plenty of homework and contacting a local friend led … Continue reading

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