Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

What’s Been Goin’ on in Pacific City

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A lot has been going on that’s for sure. While Chris and the crew have been fishing the McKenzie and North Umpqua, I have been haunting the coast in the vicinity of Pacific City with friends. This plus a LOT … Continue reading →

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Nicholas’ Random thoughts on fly-bench organization

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sometimes a guy just has to blurt out some ideas. Not particularly organized ideas, perhaps, but hopefully some ideas that will help novice fly tyers. If this sounds like you, the I invite you to view this video and see … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Fall Fishing in the Willamette Valley

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Water conditions, light conditions, hatches, it’s all happening now. Fall doesn’t get any better than the past few days. It’s looking great for the next few days and simply put, you need to get out there! Gray drakes, October Caddis, … Continue reading →

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Sea-run cutthroat fishing & behavior, September 2017 Part 3 of 3

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  The following narrative is based on my book, Sea Run Cutthroat Flies and Fishing (2016 available on Amazon and from the Caddis Fly Shop). ______________________________________________________ Cutthroat tend to be predatory and one should fish most flies with an active … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on sorting Schlappen & Saddle Feathers

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  I often tie with strung schlappen and saddle feathers, and prefer to pre-sort these before I begin a mega tying session. In contrast with saddle and neck patches, strung feathers usually have a lot of scrap feathers on the … Continue reading →

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Local Rivers Get a “Freshen Up”

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Recent rains have caused the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers to rise quite a bit. This fresh water surge is sure to push fish into a “fall feeding mode”. Cooler water temps, lower light conditions, and increased insect activity will make … Continue reading →

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Sea-run cutthroat primer, September 2017 Part 2 of 3

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The following narrative is based on my book, Sea Run Cutthroat Flies and Fishing (2016 available on Amazon and from the Caddis Fly Shop). ______________________________________________________ Sea Run Cutthroat I will refer to the sea-run form of Oncorhynchus clarki clarki, coastal cutthroat, as … Continue reading →

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Tackle recommendations to fly fish sea-run cutthroat September 2017 Part 1 of 3

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Several customers have contacted the Shop or called me directly, asking for my recommendations regarding tackle and flies to fish for sea-run cutthroat. I’m drafting this blog post to cover the highlights of my thoughts. In the good old days: … Continue reading →

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pH Violations in the Lower Deschutes River: Why it’s Happening, and Why it Matters

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From The Deschutes River Alliance Dear Deschutes River Alliance Community, There has been a lot of discussion these last few years about how Selective Water Withdrawal operations at the Pelton Round Butte Project have impacted temperatures in the lower Deschutes … Continue reading →

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Fishing on the McKenzie Remains Strong

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Water levels have come down a bit and hatches are increasing the McKenzie River. We are looking at a cool down in terms of weather that will turn the lower river on and have then entire river fishing well. Look … Continue reading →

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The Redsides Trout Unlimited – September Meeting

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Redsides chapter of TU Where: Roaring rapids Pizza When: Sept 11th 6:30 Join us to discuss the future of our chapter: What are our conservation priorities? What kind of presentations do you want to see? Would you like to have … Continue reading →

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CORPS, ODFW SIGN HATCHERY CONTRACTS

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued two contracts recently to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for the operation of five hatcheries and the production of salmon and steelhead to offset … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society Fall Garage Sale

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When: Saturday, September 30th 2017 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Native Fish Society, 813 7th St. Suite 200A Oregon City, OR 97045 Join Native Fish Society staff on Saturday, September 30th from 9am to 12pm for our First Annual Fall Garage … Continue reading →

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Loc Tite – A Superior Super Glue for Fly Tying

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  As a on again – off again user of various super glues, I’ve recently found a product (new to me) that I find is superior, at least for my skill level and preferred uses. I was formerly of the … Continue reading →

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Postcards From Maine – August 2017

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My friend and fellow Salmon Journal Prodction team Leader, Al James, sent me a few photo images from his recent family vacation back in Maine. Fishing from Scarborough to Kettery, Al found just enough willing striped bass to make the … Continue reading →

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