Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coming soon – “Advanced Intruder Strategies”

Yup, this will be a new book by the right honorable me, to follow on the successful book Intruder Essentials that was published last year. What’s New in This Book? 1.  An expanded “Intruder Primer” section that covers the basics related … Continue reading

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Tonight -Tom Larimer Presentation – “Breaking the Rules” Free at the Shop 6pm

Join Tom Larimer, National Sales Manager for G.Loomis Fly Fishing, for an evening of summer steelhead knowledge. As an 19-year veteran guide, Tom has developed unique techniques, strategies, flies and tackle for the steelhead of his home waters in Oregon … Continue reading

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Surface Seducer Double Barrel Popper

Tony demonstrates how to use the coolest popper body on the planet. Surface Seducer Double Barrel Popper bodies from the Flymen Group are phenomenal! Light weight, soft poppers that cast and fish great! Surface Seducer Double Barrel Popper Hook: Surface … Continue reading

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Casting Demo this Saturday with G.Loomis and Tom Larimer

On Saturday August 13th, Tom Larimer and other G.Loomis representatives will conduct a casting demo at Alton Baker Park from 10am to 12pm. This presentation will focus on the new single and two handed rod introductions from Loomis. The Asquith … Continue reading

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Tom Larimer Presentation – Summer Steelhead “Breaking the Rules” Free at the Shop August 12th 6pm

Join Tom Larimer, National Sales Manager for G.Loomis Fly Fishing, for an evening of summer steelhead knowledge. As an 19-year veteran guide, Tom has developed unique techniques, strategies, flies and tackle for the steelhead of his home waters in Oregon … Continue reading

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Pacific City Dory fishing report – August 2nd 2016

The fly fishing for black rockfish and an occasional coho (not many of the silvers yet this season) has been good, and the crab pots are usually full these days. Capt John Harrell reports that the sea bass are occasionally difficult to … Continue reading

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Postcards from Davis Lake 2106

I didn’t think my first fish on the new SAGE X would be a bass! They too eat size 16 callibeatis nymphs. After paddling and floating down Odell Creek the kids were ready for a snack. I hadn’t camped at … Continue reading

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No wild Coho season in coastal bays and estuaries this fall due to weak run

From ODFW 2016 News Releases August 2, 2016 SALEM, Ore.—As a precautionary measure, ODFW will not propose any coastal freshwater fisheries on wild Coho this fall due to concerns over poor ocean survival and adequate spawning escapement to coastal rivers … Continue reading

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Modern Steelhead/Chinook Boss Fly Tying Video

Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a version of a classic salmon and steelhead Boss fly. The pattern is simple and “old school” but works very well in summer, fall, and winter in rivers and estuaries. Modern Boss Fly Thread: … Continue reading

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Postcards from Pacific City July 2016

  My best to you all. May your days be good and the fish willing to take your flies/bait/lures. Jay Nicholas, July 29th, 2016.

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Take Action today: Tell WDFW to Designate Skagit as a Wild Steelhead Gene Bank

From the Native Fish Society: In 2008, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) committed to identify wild stock gene banks (WSGB) in Puget Sound to protect threatened wild steelhead from hatchery steelhead. In summer 2015 WDFW asked for public … Continue reading

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Klamath Baitfish Fly Tying Video

Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a slender baitfish pattern for use in fresh and saltwater. The bucktail pattern is super old school in it’s style but uses the new Pro Sportfisher Pro Tabbed Eyes to give it a great … Continue reading

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Dog Days of Summer? – Plenty of Fly Fishing in Oregon

A mild three weeks of July is finally giving way to a hot week of weather, but fishing opportunities are still immense in the great state of Oregon. Locally the McKenzie and Willamette are maintaining cold water temperatures. While the … Continue reading

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Freshwater Trust, Fishing on the Deschutes

The folks at Freshwater Trust recently published a new video, featuring the staff’s philosophy and connection to fly fishing and conservation. Worth a watch: It’s The River That Binds Us: A Staff Story from The Freshwater Trust on Vimeo.

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Silvenator Fly Tying Video

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie one of our very favorite summer steelhead flies. The Silvenator is a versatile tube fly pattern that sinks when you need it to, but swings beautifully as well. Black and blue combos, black and … Continue reading

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