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Emergency fishing restrictions now in effect for Umpqua River

From ODFW: Thursday, August 1, 2019 Emergency fishing restrictions now in effect for Umpqua River ROSEBURG, Ore. – Effective immediately, an emergency regulation protects wild summer steelhead and early returning fall chinook on the mainstem Umpqua River. Scottsburg Bridge (Hwy. … Continue reading

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Flash Blend Baitfish Brush – Product Review

Just a very brief look at a product that has great potential for making bodies on all sorts of baitfish fly patterns for predatory species in fresh and saltwater. This is a dense brush, contrast with the new EP Invader … Continue reading

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New SAGE Rods and Reels – Summer 2019

Our old pal George Cook (long time sales rep and spey casting guru) stopped by the shop the other day for some show and tell on the latest editions to the SAGE Rod and Reel line ups. Check out the … Continue reading

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Greg’s Turkey Biot Midge Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a simple yet effective midge pattern for trout, the Turkey Biot Midge. Greg recommends tying it in shades of black and olive. Some of the largest trout he’s caught have come from small biot midges … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Images July 2019

Todd Moen of Catch Magazine joined me on the upper McKenzie for some “continued product testing” of the Outcast Ambush Frameless Raft. Fishing was good and boating was a blast. I have been really impressed with how the Ambush will … Continue reading

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Summer Flies for Summer Water Conditions

Water levels are lower on the Mckenzie, Willamette and tributaries. Hatches have diminished but trout still need to eat. Focus efforts early and late and look for shade during the day. Smaller dries and nymphs (#14-16) are the way to … Continue reading

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Greg’s Copper John Euro Nymph Style Fly Tying Video

John Barr’s classic on a Euro Jig Hook. Have fun and explore different colors! Hook: Gamakatsu J20 (10-16) Bead: Hareline Tungsten Slotted Bead Wire: Lead-Free Wire (optional) Thread: Veevus 6/0 Cream Biot: Goose Biots Tan Body: Ultra Wire Brassie Blue and … Continue reading

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Single-Station Composite Loop Intruder Red/Black Fly Tying Video

Excited to have some Steelhead recipes available tied by Jim Sens. In this video he ties a Composite Loop Intruder in Red and Black – A terrific pattern to have while Steelheading this season. Look out for some of his … Continue reading

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Tony Torrence’s Purple Rooster Fly Tying Video

In this video, Tony ties a Purple Rooster fly pattern. This is a great attractor dry fly pattern to try on your local waters throughout the season. Enjoy! Thread: Black 10/0 Veevus Hook: TMC 100, sizes 10-18 Tail: Ringneck Pheasant … Continue reading

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Grizzly Soft Hackle Marabou Patches Review

In this video, Jay reviews Grizzly Soft Hackle Marabou Patches. Enjoy!

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Cuba Fly Fishing February 2020

Our good friend Jon Covich has a great opportunity for anglers to visit Cuba this coming February. Jon is super experienced in traveling to Cuba and his expertise will help you navigate the proper paperwork to travel to and fish … Continue reading

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Chicone’s Stealth Chain Bead Eyes Review

In this video, Jay reviews Chicone’s Stealth Chain Bead Eyes.

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Native Fish Society – Babine for a Benjamin

You could spend a week steelhead fishing the Babine River for only $100! The one and only Babine Steelhead Lodge have generously donated a week of steelhead fishing on the Babine River for 1 angler to support the Native Fish … Continue reading

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McKenzie Pass Alpine Lakes July 2019

Looking at a map of the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area you’ll notice a bunch of different lakes connected by lots of trails including the PCT, a trail that use to pass by my front door. I worked along this trial … Continue reading

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Davis Lake Report Late June 2019

Cash and I headed up to Davis Lake this past weekend. We camped at East Davis campground and launched my drift boat from there. Fishing was best from 8-2pm. We were able to chase rising fish outside the Odell Creek … Continue reading

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