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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
Oregon Albacore on the Fly – Teaser Trailer
My first tuna run this season was one of those days that leaves me swearing that it is the last time I’ll ever fish. Twelve hours of pounding on the ocean in a dory with only a little action in the first … Continue reading
Columbia River at Deschutes River mouth closes to all fishing Aug. 12 to protect wild steelhead
From ODFW August 9th 2019 SALEM, Ore.— Per direction from the Fish and Wildlife Commission at their Aug. 2 meeting, ODFW is closing all fishing (including catch-and-release) in the Columbia River around the mouth of the Deschutes River and in … Continue reading
Cooler Temps on Local Waters Improving Summer Fishing
Despite lower water conditions and less than impressive hatches the recent cloudy mornings and cooler temps have improved fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers. Best fly patterns are: Jay’s Hi Tie Caddis FinFetcher Caddis Perry’s Bugmeister Jigged Frenchie Strolis … Continue reading
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
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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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