Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Remdinder -Oregon Coastal Salmon & Steelhead Presentation Oct 22, 2016.

Is anyone interested in the status of Oregon’s coastal anadromous salmon and steelhead? I bet that plenty of people are not familiar with some basic facts like which species is most abundant, which species is most widely distributed, which species … Continue reading

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Fall Bahamas Trip 2016

Hurricane Matthew spared our favorite family vacation spot on the Bahamian Island of Abaco. The weather has remained a bit unsettled over the past week but it’s slated to improve each day for the next week. We arrived in Marsh … Continue reading

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Oregon Coastal Salmon & Steelhead Presentation Oct 22, 2016.

Is anyone interested in the status of Oregon’s coastal anadromous salmon and steelhead? I bet that plenty of people are not familiar with some basic facts like which species is most abundant, which species is most widely distributed, which species fluctuates … Continue reading

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Simple Steelhead Skater Fly Tying Video

This is a steelhead/sea-run cutthroat fly inspired by the pattern by Brett Jensen, newfound friend, who provided the recipe to Doug Brutaco of Aqua Flies. I borrowed from Brett’s Klamath Skater and his Obie Skater, both great flies on the Klamath … Continue reading

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HDA Fav Variant Jigged Nymph Fly Tyng Video

The HDA Fav Variant Jig is a great all around nymph. It’s a go to spring summer and fall tied below a Chubby Chernobyl. The quick descending and highly attractive pattern has caught fish all over the world! HDA Fav … Continue reading

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Airflo Scout and OPST Commando Heads now available

Fly anglers fishing single hand rods with short head fly lines now have more options to choose from – thanks to the entry of AIRFLO’s new for 2016/17 Scout fly line. These very short shooting heads have been my go-to … Continue reading

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Breaching the Lower Snake River Dams

Via The Oregonian: A federal judge is forcing discussion of a radical step to save endangered salmon: taking out four dams on the Lower Snake River. The public will get a chance to weigh in at meetings throughout the Northwest … Continue reading

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Fall Chinook Tackle Recommendations – the Basics

This is a bare bones set of recommendations for the angler who is about to head out and try a hand fly fishing for fall Chinook on the Oregon Coast. We will be pleased to offer more detailed advice and … Continue reading

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2016 Two Fly Tournament Wrap Up

The murmurs of excited anglers mingled with the crackling of the fire in Hideaway Bakery’s portable pizza oven as we kicked off this year’s Two Fly Tournament Friday night. Fishermen noshed on freshly baked pies, made with love and care by Hideaway chefs and the gaggle of … Continue reading

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A Letter from Congressman Defazio – Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary

Dear Mr. Daughters: Thank you for your message in support of designating the Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary in Oregon. I appreciate hearing from you and you will be pleased to know that I introduced H.R. 6129, the Frank Moore … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas’ Advanced Intruder Strategies is now published

Following in the path established by Intruder Essentials, this book delves into the Intruder-style fly patterns more deeply than you have ever seen in print. With a foreword by Greg Senyo and a glowing review by Trey Combs, Advanced Intruder Strategies … Continue reading

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The Caddis Fly is donation 10% of sales today to the McKenzie River Trust

As part of our annual Two Fly Tournament we are donating 10% of sales to The McKenzie River Trust today. Come down and have a look at the new Fall line up of Patagonia clothing, SAGE X Rods, Nautilus X … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas tying at Shop noon-4 on Thursday Sept 29th

It is short notice, but I’ll be at the Caddis Fly Shop on Thursday from noon to four on Thursday September 29th. I’ll be tying salmon flies but looking forward to visiting with old and new friends about fly tying, … Continue reading

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Dory Season Winding Down but fishing is still hot

The only reason(s) the dory season out of Pacific City is tapering off (are) 1.  too many days with rough seas 2.  too many people booking salmon trips in the river The seas were supposed to be rough this morning, … Continue reading

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Two Fly Tournament Set for this Weekend

This years Two Fly Tournament kicks off this Friday. As part of the events fund raising we are donating 10% of our sales this Friday to the McKenzie River Trust. Come by, have a beer, spend a bunch and support … Continue reading

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