Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spend a week on the Babine River this fall for just $100!

From The 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, … Continue reading

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Duxbury Clouser Fly Tying Video – Jay Nicholas

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a Duxbury Clouser Fly using Just Add H2O’s Flash ‘N Slinky Fibre and Fair Flies 5D Brushes. A classic pattern used for striper, bass, tuna, saltwater & freshwater fish, these flies can be tied … Continue reading

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The Nehalem River—A Case Study of Coast Steelhead Decline

From the Native Fish Society Native Fish Society strives to restore abundant wild fish, free-flowing rivers, and thriving local communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. In March of 2020, Native Fish Society was contacted in regards to steelhead populations on the … Continue reading

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Jay’s Impromptu Ghost Shrimp

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties up a shrimp pattern on the spot inside the shop. Using new Ahrex 250 Salt Water Shrimp Hooks, Jay decided to tie up a shrimpy pattern using traditional materials such as Ice Dubbing and … Continue reading

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NIcholas’ Tube Intruder – Purple Thunder Step-by-Step Tying Instructions

In this time of self-isolation and Covid-19 challenges, my video camera is not performing to the expectations of excellence I would hope for. So as a special treat, and also for anyone who maybe is out in the wilderness and unable … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Fishing Report May 3, 2020

We floated the lower McKenzie from Hendricks Park to Hayden Bridge Sunday afternoon. The water was high but dropping and plenty clear. Warm periods of the day saw reasonable numbers of Green McKenzie Caddis, Brown Caddis, March Browns, and Pale … Continue reading

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It’s All Home Water: Oregon Steelhead – Jeff Hickman

This article was published at Patagonia.com and written by Steve Duda. Steve Duda is Patagonia’s managing editor for fly fishing. Editor’s Note: For a window into a day in the life of wild steelhead activist Jeff Hickman, check out our … Continue reading

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Boating the Deschutes? John Day? – Covid 19 Updates

From Deschutes Angler Amy and John Hazel The burning question that I have been asked often over the past couple of weeks is WHEN will we be able to camp and float on the Deschutes??? I wanted to wait until … Continue reading

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Hardly Strictly Norm Woods Special Stonefly Pattern Spring 2020

Sit down with a cup of coffee or a cold one as this video is not an abbreviated version. Greg ties a pattern that was inspired by the Norm Woods Special fly pattern. “My friend James sent me a picture … Continue reading

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Snook Brush Tuxedo Fly Tying Video

In this video professional fly tyer and blogger Jay Nicholas ties a simple snook fly called the Snook Brush Tuxedo Fly. Incorporating materials from Hareline including the new Bling Rabbit Strips, Helix Flash, and H2O’s Flash Blend Baitfish Brushes Jay … Continue reading

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Ahrex Blue Water SA270 and Minnow SA280 Salt Water Hooks

In this video, Jay Nicholas discusses the differences between Ahrex’s new Blue Water and Minnow hooks and their uses. SA 270 Blue Water hooks are for the largest of fish species with heavy wire, micro barb, straight eye, slightly longer … Continue reading

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Deschutes River Report – April 25th – Covid 19

I grabbed this from The Deschutes Angler – Amy & John Hazel posted it Friday April 24th. The ENTIRE Lower Deschutes River opens tomorrow – so you will now be able to fish Trout Creek, Mecca Flats, South Junction, and … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas’ Fly of the Week #3 The Golden Demon

This post is a continuation of an ongoing series of flies that I’ve selected to share in an eclectic order, throwing down a  disorganized variety of patterns that will include high lakes wet flies, Metolius Green Drake Spinners, albacore streamers, chinook scuds, … Continue reading

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April 2020 Covid 19 – Support Local Guide Businesses

Now is a good time to support the local-fishing-based small businesses that we rely on to enjoy the waters we love.  Pre-book a guided trip for later this season with your favorite local guide service. Many guides have suspended their … Continue reading

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Rising From the Ashes – Wild Steelheaders United and Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited, Wild Steelheaders United and North Fork Studios release new film on remarkable rebound of summer run steelhead in the Elwha River SEATTLE (April 20, 2020)—Summer run wild steelhead were thought to be extirpated from Washington’s Elwha River. But … Continue reading

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