Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spring Fly Fishing on the McKenzie River

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly fishing on the McKenzie River is in full swing this May. We have ideal water levels, great weather and good fishing. Numerous insects are available to wild rainbow and cutthroat trout. This year I have seen more Salmon Flies … Continue reading →

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River of Life

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

River of Life features the reflections of 3 women dealing with breast cancer while out fly fishing on the waters of the Pacific Northwest. The narrative connects the struggles of wild, native and anadromous fish with the challenges the women … Continue reading →

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Lagartun Flat Braid, Tinsel, & Threads are Back!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

After a period when we were unable to supply our discriminating tyers with the full range of Lagartun’s superior and unique products, the tide has turned and we are in the process of adding Lagartun back to our regular IN-Shop … Continue reading →

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Possum Leech Fly Tying Video Instructional

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bruce Berry from Pro Sportfisher demonstrates how to tie a “taper cut” Possum Leech steelhead pattern. This fly catches steelhead anywhere they swim. Shrink the fly down a bit and use natural colors and you have a wicked trout streamer … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette River Tactics for late April 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Cooler temperatures look to prolong traditional spring conditions this week. We have had a bump in water, although it’s already on the way back down (see photo). Water conditions will improve each day this week. Over the next few days … Continue reading →

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Shop Spring Cleaning – Fly Line Sale

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In an attempt to tidy up the shops offering and free up some space and dollars we offer you a tremendous value on selected fly lines. In order to purchase simply click the following link: SALE LINES and order online, … Continue reading →

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Sombrero Baitfish Fly Tying Video

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bruce Berry demonstrates how to tie his favorite “Baja Baitfish” fly patterns. The fly has a great profile and is relatively easy to cast given it’s size. Sombrero Baitfish Hook: Gamakatsu SC15 1/0-4/0 Thread: Veevus 50 denier GSP White Tail: … Continue reading →

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20 Fly Patterns you need in your box for Spring Angling Adventures

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In no particular order other than style, here are 20 fly patterns to have/consider/create if you are fishing in Oregon over the next few weeks. Go Deep! “Highish” “Coldish” water means it pays to get your flies down in the … Continue reading →

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Three great Switch Rods – Nicholas’ Review of Echo, Scott, and Redington

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Why consider a Switch Rod? With the winter steelhead season about wound down, I realize that I have responded to more people than ever who have enquired about the relative merits of Switch fly rods compared to full-on Spey rods … Continue reading →

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Springtime on the Lower Deschutes – April 2016

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Before the hustle and bustle of the salmon fly hatch and long before the dog days of caddis fishing, there is fun trout angling to be had on the Lower Deschutes. Especially with the new 2016 regulations, you can now … Continue reading →

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Demo Day Reminder – This Saturday at the Shop

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Starting 10am April 16th 2016 manufacturers representatives from Patagonia, Winston, Echo and Airflo will be at the shop displaying the newest gear. Please stop by the shop and check out some new gear and get the low down on design, … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie Fishing Report April 2016

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This past Wednesday Peter and I floated the lower McKenzie from Hayden Bridge to Armitage State Park. The water was in fine shape as you can see from the hydro plot below. There was little or no hatch until late … Continue reading →

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Understanding Holographic Flashabou (a little)

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here we go again, with my practical analysis of the flexibility and wiggle inherent in various colors of Holographic Flashaboou. The point of this post is to crush the notion that since this material is a synthetic – that we should … Continue reading →

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Win New Gear – Patagonia, Winston, Echo, Airflo on Display April 16th at The Caddis Fly

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Starting 10am April 16th 2016 manufacturers representatives from Patagonia, Winston, Echo and Airflo will be at the shop displaying the newest gear. Please stop by the shop and check out some new gear and get the low down on design, … Continue reading →

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Loon Products Jigawockie Fly Tying Video

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Matt Callies (fly tying guru) from Loon Products demonstrates how to tie a killer jig fly pattern. If you have been following the blog over the past 12 months you know how much we love jig patterns. The most effective … Continue reading →

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