Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay’s Crafty Bird Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay demonstrates how to tie a Sand Eel pattern using an EP Craft Fur Brush. The Sand Eel is a killer baitfish imitation for fresh and estuarine waters. Crafty Bird Tube: Nanotube Sink 4 Cone: Pro Cone XSmall Red/Orange Flash: … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 1 Comment

Safina: Pebble Mine is a Death Wish

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

On a day after the president just enacted the the largest reduction of public-lands protection in U.S. history, we need to again take up the fight against the Pebble Mine. You may have thought it was dead, but it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 3 Comments

Updating ODOT’s Culvert Repair Program

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Earlier this year, federal courts ruled in favor of salmon and steelhead against the state of Washington, requiring the state to replace poorly designed culverts. Culverts are pipes under roadways that carry streams and runoff. When a culvert becomes plugged … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | Leave a comment

Jay Nicholas at the tying bench – December 2, 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  I hope that you will be able to drop by and join me sometime between 11 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, December 2nd. No, Boomer will not be with me at the Shop, but I’ll be tying trout … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | 1 Comment

The World of Syd Glasso: Redsides Meeting Dec 4th

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Redsides Chapter of Trout Unlimited is proud to announce that Dave McNeese will be presenting:”Syd Glasso’s Hidden Flies.” December 4, 2017 at 6:30 at Roaring Rapids Pizza. Dave is known for a long history in the Fly Fishing Community … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | Leave a comment

Plan D Fly Boxes and How to Use Them

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are super excited to be working with Dylan at Plan D Fly Boxes this year as he introduces his latest line of fly boxes designed specifically for intruder and tube style flies. The latest versions of Plan D Boxes … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | Leave a comment

Gamakatsu Fly Tying Hooks – A Review

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Let’s get one thing straight: it is impossible to tie a first class fly of any sort on a sub-standard hook. It is also true that the best tyer who applies virtually identical materials to five different hook styles will … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Fly Fishing Books | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | Leave a comment