Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

JAY’S RABID WABBIT (shiner) Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay uses a jig style hook to add action to his streamer fly. The “Rabid Wabbit Shiner” is an excellent trout, bass and more fly pattern. This super durable fly uses natural and synthetic materials to attract … Continue reading →

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Spring 2017 at Cedar Lodge NZ

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been nearly two weeks since we touched down in Queenstown and made the drive to Cedar Lodge for our fifth season. The weather was absolutely awful upon arrival. All of our local friends were blaming us for bringing the … Continue reading →

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Writers on the Fly – The Cascadia Tour 2017

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join our favorite fly fishing author Chris Santella and many more fantastic creators for Writers on the Fly. Events can be seen in both Bend and Portland. Check out the entire schedule at this link. http://www.syzygyflyfishing.com/the-cascadia-tour. Anatomy of a Fishing … Continue reading →

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ECHO Bad Ass Glass Fly Rod Review – November 2017

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As a total aside, the reels I’ve been fishing with the ECHO BAG and EPR include the *Nautilus *Hatch 11 Plus Both are SUPER FINE – TOUGH – DEPENDABLE fly reels. Note please that I was fishing olcer models of … Continue reading →

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RIO’s new HOW TO VIDEO. “How to make an Overhead Cast”

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Check out some great basic tips in this new video from Rio Fly Lines. S2 E1. How to Make an Overhead Cast from RIO Products on Vimeo.

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Nicholas’ Marabou Steelhead Tube – Purple/Blue/Black

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is another very effective steelhead fly pattern—tied on a Pro Sportfisher Classic Tube—one that I have caught summer and winter steelhead on. Like Jeff Hickman’s Fish Taco Series, these simple tube flies are not weighted. Un-weighted tubes will fish … Continue reading →

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JUSTIN’S CHOPPER SCULPIN FLY TYING VIDEO

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Justin Helm demonstrates how to tie his “Chopper Sculpin”. The “Chopper” fishes anywhere trout swim, it’s a great mix of some classic and highly effective patterns… muddler, Galloup Sex Dungeon, Whitlock Sculpin and more. Fish it on … Continue reading →

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Help Free the Klamath River

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited – Please Take Action today. A landmark agreement has paved the way for removal of four dams on the Klamath River, historically the third largest producer of salmon and steelhead on the West … Continue reading →

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Nicholas’ Mini Fish Taco Tube Steelhead Fly

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a downsized version of the fly tied by my friend Jeff Hickman—tied on a Pro Sportfisher Classic Tube. The entire series of the Fish Taco flies are well established as effective patterns to fish for steelhead and salmon. … Continue reading →

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Season Five at Cedar Lodge

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Saturday the family and I travel to the South Island for our fifth season of ownership at Cedar Lodge on the South Island of New Zealand. We are hopeful for a better spring/summer start and finish to the weather. … Continue reading →

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ECHO Boost Beach Fly Rod Review

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’ve been fishing ECHO’s Boost Beach Rod, the 7 wt, for a few months now. This is a great rod that Tim has, far as I’m concerned, hit it out of the park. I’ve fished this rod with both #7 and … Continue reading →

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Fall Guide Special on Now through November 2017

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have had some serious rain recently and river levels have really come up. A more settled pattern is developing and it looks like we will have an extended trout season. We are offering a shortened half day trip on … Continue reading →

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Blood Knots Creative – “Our Two Hands” Film Tour Comes to Eugene Friday, November 3rd

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited The Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited is proud to present a showing of the new film from Bloodknots Creative, “Our Two Hands” on Friday, November 3rd at Falling Sky Brewing’s Pizzeria and Public … Continue reading →

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2017 OCTU State Project | Chub Slough – Springfield, Oregon

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited Dear Oregon Trout Unlimited Members, This is your invitation to participate in the annual Oregon Trout Unlimited state conservation project. On Sunday, November 5th, the Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited will be collaborating … Continue reading →

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Help Defend Bristol Bay Today – Last Day for Public Comment

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

https://www.wildsalmoncenter.org/2017/07/24/help-defend-bristol-bay/

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