Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Columbia River at Deschutes River mouth closes to all fishing beginning Aug. 9, 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Columbia River at Deschutes River mouth closes to all fishing beginning Aug. 9: Action taken to help protect upriver steelhead Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 SALEM — The Columbia River around the mouth of … Continue reading →

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Lower South Fork McKenzie River Floodplain Enhancement Project Notice

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the McKenzie Watershed Council Phase I of the Lower South Fork McKenzie River Floodplain Enhancement Project is nearing completion. Over the course of the last 10 weeks, the Project has placed over 1,300 pieces of large wood, and redistributed … Continue reading →

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Emergency North Umpqua River Closure Begins Monday August 6th, 2018

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From ODFW Anglers: 2 p.m. emergency angling closure for North Umpqua River begins Monday Closure affects fly water area through September 30. Thursday, August 2, 2018 ROSEBURG, Ore – Beginning Monday, August 6, angling the North Umpqua River fly area … Continue reading →

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Conservation News | 2 Comments

What Should Our Ocean Flies Look Like?

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So OK, this is a rather simplistic post but still it seems relevant, at least the question is one that i’m constantly asking myself each time I set to sea with fly rod in hand here at Pacific City, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 2 Comments

Spruce Streamer Fly Tying Video

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Tony Torrence ties a Spruce Fly. An old fly that’s been a consistent producer for Sea-Run Cutthroat, Rainbows, and Brown Trout. Enjoy! SPRUCE STREAMER Thread: Veevus 10/0, Black Hook: TMC 5262 or TMC 5263, Sizes 2-12 Tail: … Continue reading →

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Emergency Regulations on the Umpqua – July 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Effective immediately, an emergency regulation protects wild summer steelhead and early returning fall chinook on the mainstem Umpqua River. Emergency regulation, Scottsburg Bridge (Hwy. 38) to River Forks Boat Ramp: Today through September 30, 2018, angling is prohibited within a … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | Leave a comment

Dragon Tail Gurgler Fly Tying Video

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a “Dragon Tail Gurgler” using Mangum’s UV2 Dragon Tails from Hareline Dubbin. This is a good pattern to be used to fish for Bass, Pike, Musky, Brown Trout, Peacock Bass, Snook, and more. Using a … Continue reading →

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Ties That Bind – Cedar Lodge Article – Alberto Rey – 2018

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Check out this fun article on our South Island operation. Alberto and his son were a blast to fish with at Cedar Lodge. Click on this link and the click on the article to make is larger. CD

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Fly Line Reviews: the family of RIO Outbound fly lines

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I have been partial to fishing RIO’s Outbound fly lines since 2005 and have seen these lines evolve and improve over time. Wait. The fact remains that my head tells me the lines have improved, but for practical purposes, I … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Trout Clouser Jig (Golden Crawdad) Fly Tying Video

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay shows us how to tie a Trout Clouser Jig (Golden Crawdad). You can jig it. You can swing it. You can jig it under an indicator or swing it under an indicator. It’s a really good … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society – Homewaters Roundup on August 19th

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A Guaranteed Good Time for A Good Cause! Join the Native Fish Society Thursday, July 19th, 2018 at the Miracle Barn in Bend, OR for a great evening of fellowship, festivities, and a live auction benefitting Oregon’s native fish and … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Ultralicious Steelhead Tube Purple/Orange Fly Tying Video

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties an Ultralicious Steelhead Tube Fly using a Purple and Orange color variation. This fly can be cast, stripped, and swung for Summer and Winter Steelhead. Jay’s Ultralicious Steelhead Tube Purple/Orange Tube: Pro Sportfisher Classic Tube … Continue reading →

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New Hollow Fly Tool – Nicholas’ Review and test run

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I guess I’s say it is a blessing and a curse (just a little curse) that there are so many new fly tying products entering the market these days. I watched a very good Ted Talk recently that noted something … Continue reading →

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Spend a week on the Babine River this fall for just $100!

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

BABINE FOR A BENJAMIN Spend a week on the Babine River this fall for just $100! The one and only Babine Steelhead Lodge has generously donated a week of steelhead fishing on the Babine River for 1 angler to support … Continue reading →

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Making sense of Integrated Shooting Head Fly Lines

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I probably fish a wider variety of fly lines than the average fly fisher—in fact—some of my friends call me a fly line freak. The range of high quality fly lines available these days is STAGGERING. As an industry associate … Continue reading →

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