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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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
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
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
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
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
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
FliCon Fly Boxes Review Spring 2020
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On this perfect morning in April – the Steelhead’s view of Covid-19
Author’s Note: I wrote this here article for your entertainment, and perhaps to offer food for thought. I make no claim regarding the veracity of numbers, logic, scientific accuracy, or commonsense. Since I am, at heart, and angler by genetic … Continue reading


