Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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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

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Thoughts About How to Approach Fly Fishing in Covid-19

This article first appeared April 8th on Meateater written by Joe Cermele. The last week of March Raritan Bay really caught fire. This 70,000-acre piece of water, part of the New York bight, is flanked by North Jersey and Staten … Continue reading

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Social Distancing and Fly Fishing

A Friend Shared this article with me from the New York Times. Enjoy! My Isolation Breaking Point I can’t wait for social distancing to end, so I can be alone again. By Matt Labash Mr. Labash is the author of … Continue reading

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Jay’s Trout Crawdad Composite Loop Streamer Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay demonstrates a custom blended dubbing loop using Loon’s D Loop Tweezer to create a fishy crawdad trout streamer. With different color combinations, incorporating weights and sizes this fly could be used for many species of fish … Continue reading

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Jay’s Tan Kiptail Bonefish Crazy Charlie Fly

In this video, Jay ties a Tan Kiptail Bonefish Crazy Charlie Fly that was developed in the 1970’s by bonefish guide & angler Charlie Smith at Andros Island. Whether traveling to the Bahamas or to another bonefish destination, every angler … Continue reading

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Forked Bling Tail Dorado Fly with Hareline’s New Forked Bling Tails

In this video, Jay Nicholas and Chris Daughters introduce Hareline’s new Forked Bling Tails, Iridescent Black Schlappen, and Just Add H2O’s Flash Blend Bait Brushes and Shiner Flash to tie a Forked Bling Dorado Fly. Forked Bling Tails come in … Continue reading

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Dumbbells, Barbells, Hourglass, and Bead Chain Eyes – The Complete Review of Weighted Eyes for Fly Tying

Photo Caption The hand full is something like fifty packs of dumbbells, barbells, and hourglass eyes that Chris sent me to examine and research. Ha ha ha ha ha. I’ve been tying with these puppies for decades, although to be … Continue reading

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