Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Last Cast: Native Trout-A-Thon

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Explore. Enjoy. Conserve. Oregon’s Native Trout The Last Cast: Native Trout-A-Thon is an outreach and education event hosted by Native Fish Society, Trout Unlimited, and Keep Em Wet Angling that encourages anglers to discover and share Oregon’s remarkable trout with … Continue reading →

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Local TU Chapter Meets October 8th 6pm

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Do you fish the Middle Fork of the Willamette? Are you curious about conservation activities occurring In the Middle Fork watershed? Join Trout Unlimited at our next meeting for a presentation from Sarah Dyrdahl of the Middle Fork Willamette watershed … Continue reading →

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Scientific Anglers Smooth Series of Fly Lines Videos

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The world of fly lines is complex these days. Here are a few videos that discuss the merits of Scientific Anglers latest introduction of lines. Amplitude Smooth Infinity Fly Line Amplitude Smooth Infinity from Scientific Anglers on Vimeo. Amplitude Smooth … Continue reading →

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Fall Fishing Fantastic Sept 2018

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s all happening now! Short winged stoneflies, October Caddis, Grey Drakes, Mahogany Duns and numerous other caddis species are hatching daily. Fishing is great on both the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette. We are hearing some great reports … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Trust Fall Events – 2018

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River Trust has a ton going on this fall and it’s a great time to participate with your local land trust. Check out a complete list of events HERE. The McKenzie River Two Fly Tournament is October 5,6 … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Bull Trout Olive Sculpin Fly Tying Sculpin

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a Bull Trout Olive Sculpin. You can swing this fly, or fish it under an indicator. Jay’s Bull Trout Olive Sculpin Hook: Umpqua #4 S506H Jig Thread: Danville’s 140D Olive Eyes: Double Pupil Lead Eyes … Continue reading →

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Fall Fishing on the McKenzie

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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Albacore Offshore Pacific City, September 15th 2018

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This will be a very brief report. The essentials: Date: 9/15/18 Dory: Fly Meister Breaker Dory Capt: Kevin FergusonAngler Guest: Jay NIcholas Distance offshore: ~30 + miles Sea Surface Temp: ~ 62-63 Farenheit Weather: Sloppy rough, South wind, lots of … Continue reading →

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Great Willamette River Clean Up – Saturday October 6th 2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Great Willamette Clean Up is a river-wide, community day of action. Volunteers participate by canoe, kayak, SUP board, raft, motor boat, drift boat, bike, and foot to free our river of trash and debris while improving habitat and community … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Black Death Dragon Tail Fly Tying Video

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay goes over a relatively new product from Hareline Dubbin – Mangum’s UV2 Dragon Tails. These come in two sizes (small and large) and they are great for predator fish in both freshwater and saltwater environments (Bass, … Continue reading →

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Striper Fishing in Duxbury Mass. – Sept 13, 2018

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My first striped bass experience could not have been more fun. Despite a bit of rain, my old pal Pete Scott had us in fish for most of the day. We started a bit slow, learning the strip and sink … Continue reading →

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October Caddis Emergence Developing in the Willamette Valley

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you are headed out to fish the McKenzie or Willamette River systems this fall don’t be without some adult October Caddis patterns. Here are our favorite four styles of October Caddis dry flies. J’s October Hi Tie Caddis is … Continue reading →

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Petition to End Harvest of Wild Steelhead on the Southern Oregon Coast

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

On Friday, September 14th, Oregon Fish and Wildlife commissioners will hear testimony from petitioners who have asked to put an end to the harvest of wild steelhead on the Southern Oregon Coast. The petition was filed earlier this summer by … Continue reading →

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Fall Fishing Improving Daily – McKenzie and Willamette River Reports

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Willamette system is producing some decent steelhead action of late. Anglers are having to work for their fish for sure, but they are out there. Swinging favorites like Moal Leeaches and Muddlers has been effective. You can see from … Continue reading →

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David James Duncan Essay – Hearts Like the Mountains

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a fantastic adapted essay by David James Duncan, stay with it all the way till the end, there is some good news amidst the beautifully written sadness. “Giving control of the Interior West’s salmon recovery to BPA and … Continue reading →

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