Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Oregon’s Forest Practices Act Update

From Oregon TU Council Yesterday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced a historic agreement between conservation groups and timber companies that represents an important first step in a process that will see the most significant update of Oregon’s Forest Practices Act … Continue reading

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Midnight Fire Balanced Leech Fly Tying Video – Rob Hrabik

In this video, fly fishing guide and ultra-mellow guy, Rob Hrabik stopped by to tie a favorite Pyramid Lake, NV. fly he uses for huge Lahontan cutthroat trout, the Midnight Fire Balanced Leech. Using sewing pins and tungsten weights to … Continue reading

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Tube Fly Introduction with Jay Nicholas 2020

In this blog, fly fisher Jay Nicholas explains the effectiveness of tube flies and the different parts of their anatomy. “If you can tie flies on a hook you can tie flies on a tube.” It’s really not that hard, … Continue reading

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Black Seeker Jigged Nymph Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a Black Seeker Jig Nymph. Popular with the trout in New Zealand, this European style nymph pattern would work anywhere trout live. With a coq de leon tail, ribbed body, and a hot-spot collar, … Continue reading

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2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour Coming to Eugene and Corvallis Soon

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is rapidly approaching several stops in the Willamette Valley in the next two weeks, with showings in Eugene and Corvallis offering the opportunity to skip the big crowds at Portland shows and pickup some great … Continue reading

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New OPST Rods and Full Line chart listings for OPST Lines

New Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactic Rods come to a crowded two handed rod market with unique designs and actions developed by Ed Ward. Pure Skagit and Micro Skagit Rods from 3-9wt offer models that will give anglers joy chasing everything … Continue reading

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Jay’s Egg Eating Sculpin Steelhead Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay ties an Egg Eating Sculpin Steelhead Fly. A great pattern for Steelhead and Sea Run Brown Trout. Add rubber legs for more action. Hook: Ahrex NS115 Bead: Pro Flexi Bead Small Pink Thread: Veevus 6/0 Black … Continue reading

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2020 Introduction to Fly Fishing Class Schedule

Introduction to Fly Fishing. We have been introducing anglers to basic casting skills for almost 30 years. Inspired by the original casting classes held by Les Eichorn, Bob Guard, Lefty Krieg and Mel Krieger this 6 hour class will have … Continue reading

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Custom Flies Tied in the USA – Midnight Sun Custom Flies

The Caddis Fly Angling Shop/Caddisflyshop.com is proud to offer a selection of fantastic steelhead fly patterns from Midnight Sun Custom Flies. Jonathan Farmer and friends have created a selection of flies tied in the USA by skilled fly tiers using … Continue reading

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Steelhead Net Pens in Washington?

From the Wild Steelhead Coalition We at the Wild Steelhead Coalition are extremely disappointed that the Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved Cooke Aquaculture’s application to farm “steelhead” in Washington’s public waters. It is particularly concerning that WDFW failed … Continue reading

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Three totally and utterly dependable shooting/running lines – Nicholas’ Review

I fish single and two hand fly rods for salmon in estuaries, and I often use shooting heads manufactured by Rio and Scientific Anglers. With  over a decade experience fishing various products, I can whole heartedly report that the three … Continue reading

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Silveynator Tube Fly Tying Video with New Bling Rabbit Strips

In this video, fly fishing guide & tyer Rob Hrabik (@sierraflyguy) ties an effective steelhead fly that originated here in the PNW using Hareline’s new Bling Rabbit Strips……Brian Silvey’s Silveynator. A deadly winter steelhead fly, the Silveynator sinks like a … Continue reading

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Jay’s Curved Shank Carp Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay ties a curved shank Carp Fly. This fly will ride hook side up and sit on the bottom of the water for hungry carp. Hook: Daiichi 1120 Thread: Danville’s 140D Fire Orange Eyes: Chicone’s Stealth Bead … Continue reading

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Winter Redfishing with Capt Ken

Capt Nate sent me a note about Redfishing on the Gulf Coast. Hey Chris, If you know anyone looking to do the Gulf Coast winter redfish program please let me (or more specifically Capt. Ken Jones) know. I just got … Continue reading

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Winter Steelhead Fly Tying Class with Jay Nicholas – Jan 26th, 2020

Join fly tying guru Jay Nicholas this coming Sunday the 26th of January for a fly tying class. Two classes focussing on steelhead flies are being offered:   Introduction to Tying Steelhead Flies – 8:30-12pm – The morning class will … Continue reading

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