Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay’s Winter Steelhead Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a Winter Steelhead Nymph. An awesome pattern to try on channeled coastal streams fishing under an indicator or Euro Nymphing. Give this pattern a try! Hook: Gamakatsu Barbless jig size 10 Wire: 0.20 lead free … Continue reading →

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The Echo Fly Rod Seasons of Pacific City: Fall

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is the last of three blog posts that feature the Echo fly rods I fish through the seasons here in Pacific City. Fly fishers who know me have long ago realized that I fish rods offered by the likes of Sage, Winston, … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Royal Trout Tube Streamer Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a lively trout tube fly using Pro Sportfisher tubbing and materials called the Royal Trout Tube Streamer Fly. Perfect for trout and summer steelhead, this fly is light and easy to cast and has a … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Christmas Gift Video Replays

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We posted the videos below a while back but it’s crunch time and just in case you need some last minute ideas, here you go.

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7 threads that every fly tyer should own – and why ….

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Of course this is an opinion piece and based on my personal experience – there is little in the way of objective data to guide one on this topic, unless of course one simply looked at total sales numbers for … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Update 2019

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A really brief history My first trip to New Zealand was in 1993. With little knowledge of the country and it’s fishing, my fishing mates and I drove way to many kilometers in three months in search of the holy … Continue reading →

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New Hareline Stash Storage Containers

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg shows each new Stash Storage Container Box from Hareline. Used for organizing your fly-tying materials at home or on the road for quick access and efficiency, these containers take out the frustration from messy tying tables, … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Ultra Rig Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties an Ultra Rig Steelhead Fly – a fun take on Jeff Hickman’s Fish Taco using the new Aqua Flies Ultra Rig. This is a great pattern to try swinging for Summer and Winter Steelhead. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Tungsten Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a Tungsten Soft Hackle fly. An effective pattern for euro nymphing and indicator fishing for trout. Give this pattern a try! Hook: TMC 3761 size 12, Daiichi 1760 size 12 Bead: tungsten mottled tactical black … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Saturday: Jay Nicholas demo Pro Sportfisher, Aquaflies, and traditional steelhead fly tying

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Saturday, December 14th, I will be in the shop and will tie and answer questions about steelhead fly tying using Pro Sportfisher products. Aquaflies and flies tied with Aquaflies shanks and hooks. Traditional steelhead flies tied on hooks. I hope you can … Continue reading →

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Echo Fly Rod Seasons of Pacific City: Spring/Summer

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is the second of three blog posts that feature the Echo fly rods I fish through the seasons here in Pacific City. I have learned though personal experience to appreciate the performance and value of Echo fly rods for over a decade now. Although … Continue reading →

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Youth Gift Guide for the Young Fly Fisher 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Tim shows us some gift ideas for the young fly fisher in your life. From youth fly rods to stylish hats, tying kits to fly boxes, practice rods to gift certificates, Caddisflyshop.com has something for everyone. Visit … Continue reading →

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Fishpond Tacky Fly Boxes Video Overview

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Five years ago, Tacky set out to create the most innovative fly box available to the fly fishing community. Finding a multitude of design flaws in traditional fly boxes, the minds at Tacky replaced traditional foam inserts with silicone and … Continue reading →

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Casting Quickly on the Saltwater Flats – Jon Covich

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend Jon Covich, Cuba Travel expert for Fly Water Travel discusses his “fast” casting tactics for saltwater fly fishing in the video below. Check out more from Jon Covich at his website: www.cubafishingoutfitters.com

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Jay’s Crazy Charlie Variant Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties up a variant on the Crazy Charlie Bonefish fly. A must-have pattern for fishing the salt. If you have a saltwater trip planned this winter make sure you have good supply of Crazy Charlie’s in … Continue reading →

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