Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Outcast Sporting Gear’s Frameless Ambush Raft Review

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As a long time drift boat owner, I am hesitant to mention the occasions when I ride in or fish from a raft. There have been exceptions of course: the Watermaster Kodiak and the Stream Tech series of rafts come to mind. … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas For the Fly Fisher Video

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Gift Ideas for the Father who Fly Fishes can be viewed at the following links: Howler Brothers Sunset Scout Shirt Howler Brothers Aransas Short Sleeve Howler Brothers Ranchero Polo Caddis Fly Hats Sage Spectrum Reels in Copper/Moscow Mule Patagonia Boots … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Reports early June 2019

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River remains high, significant reservoir releases and a good snow pack have combined to create a “big water” year. Water temperatures remain lower than ideal and hatches have not what you might call intense of late. We are … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Destinations: JURASSIC LAKE LODGE, ARGENTINA

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Overview- From Fly Water Travel Possibly the most prolific trophy Rainbow Trout fishery on the planet. Description If we were put on the spot and asked specifically where the most prolific 100 yards of trophy trout water in the world … Continue reading →

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Jay’s CDC McKenzie Green Caddis Fly

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties what he describes as a “hunting” type of dry fly, The CDC McKenzie Caddis. In May or June as people await the famous stone fly hatches of Oregon known as the “salmon fly hatch” another … Continue reading →

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Tony Torrence’s Chubby Adams Fly Tying Video

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Tony ties a Chubby Adams fly. This is a terrific pattern to try when trout fishing picks up this Spring on local rivers here in Oregon. Thread: Black 10/0 Veevus Hook: TMC 100, sizes 8-14 Tail: Moose … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Iron Blue Quill Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties an Iron Blue Quill Nymph. A terrific pattern for Euro Nymphing. Hook: Barbless Gamakatsu Jigged Hook 16 Thread: Veevus 6/0 Gray Tail: Hareline Coq De Leon Body: Tapered Synthetic Quill Collar: Ice Dub Pale Green

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Memorial Weekend Middle Deschutes Fishing Report

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Happy Memorial Day to our veterans and friends from The Caddis Fly Shop.  We hope you had an opportunity to get out and fish this weekend despite the rainy weather. The Middle Deschutes saw some pressure this weekend, but fished … Continue reading →

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HOW TO FLY FISH WITH A NYMPH AND INDICATOR RIG IN A LAKE – RIO PRODUCTS

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this episode of RIO’s “How To” series, RIO ambassador Phil Rowley talks about one of the most effective lake fly fishing techniques – fishing with an indicator and a couple of flies. Phil explains how to set up the … Continue reading →

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‘Extreme draining’ of Oregon reservoir eliminates invasive species, helps endangered salmon

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

By Kale Williams | The Oregonian/OregonLive   Turns out, if you want a river to act like it did before it was dammed, you just have to drain the reservoir the dam created. Letting a river return to its natural … Continue reading →

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Higher Spring Flows on the McKenzie – Better Hatches – Good Fishing – May 2019

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Post spawn rainbows are responding well to nymphs and dries. Best flies have been Brillon’s Lucent Jig, Chubby Chernobyls, brown and green caddis.     There are a few Bull Trout migrating through the mid McKenzie at the moment.   … Continue reading →

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Crane Prairie Reservoir Report May 2019

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Got up to Crane early this week, with my closest friends, before the “grayness”. The weather was outstanding and so was the fishing. Many fish to hand…but wait…where are those mongo cranebows? One angler had the misfortune of hooking one … Continue reading →

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Tapered Synthetic Quill Review

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay reviews Tapered Synthetic Quill from Hareline. These Quills create outstanding abdomens and thoraxes on your flies. They will work on a variety of fly sizes. Coat your quill with Deer Creek Diamond UV Flex Resin to … Continue reading →

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Jim Sens’ Trout Spey Soft Hackle Fly

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Professional fly tyer and ultra mellow, cool dude Jim Sens stopped by the Caddis Fly Shop to tie a fun & beautiful Trout Spey Soft Hackle Fly to get us all pumped up for the spring and summer trout season. … Continue reading →

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Urge Oregon lawmakers to vote No on Rogue Hatchery Bill (HB 2379)

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society The Rogue River’s iconic wild spring Chinook salmon need your support! After years of serious decline following the construction of Lost Creek Dam/Reservoir without fish passage on the world-renowned Rogue River, wild spring Chinook salmon are … Continue reading →

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