Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Purple Prospector Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Matt Powell demonstrates how to tie a simple shank style steelhead fly. The weight and color combo are perfect for summer steelhead on the swing. The OPST shanks and Senyo’s trailer wire make this fly an effective “trailer hook” style … Continue reading →

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Rain on the Way but Warm November Temps Keep Local Fishing Viable

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Beautiful fall days and fast dropping rivers mean the McKenzie and Willamette rivers have come back in shape after the last rain. While more rain is on the way our local rivers should hold in a while longer this November. … Continue reading →

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Fall Guide Special for Local Trips in November

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead for the month of November. The cost of the trip is $325. The trip includes guided fishing and equipment for two anglers. The trip … Continue reading →

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Rogue Agent Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Matt Powell demonstrates how to tie a proven Rogue River swing or nymph style prince nymph variant. We love this style of fly from late August to November on the Rogue River for both adult and “half pounder” steelhead. Adapt … Continue reading →

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Nautilus X Series Fly Reel Review

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I had a chance to give the Nautilus XL Max fly reel a test run in the Bahamas this year. The reel is offered in sizes to fit 2wt through 9wt line sizes depending upon the model. The reel is … Continue reading →

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Tube Intruder Tutorial at Shop October 29th with Jay Nicholas

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rain has swollen the rivers and it is time to tie those winter steelhead flies. I will be at the Shop from noon to 3 or 4 to tie winter steelhead Intruders (and more) on Tubes. Join me to see … Continue reading →

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Late October Local Fly Fishing Opportunities Remain

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

MCKENZIE RIVER:  KEY FLIES: October Caddis (#8, #10, #12), BWO (#18, #16) and Mega Prince (#8, #6). INTEL: The McKenzie River is riding a little high after the typhoon (yes, an honest to goodness typhoon) hit the Pacific Northwest last week, but … Continue reading →

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Fishing Report: A week in Idaho, October 2016

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you’ve never fished in Idaho’s mountain country, I recommend adding it to your fly fishing bucket list. Having grown up in the potato state, I try to get back to fish Idaho’s waters at least once a year and I was fortunate enough to get a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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.

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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