Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly-fishing guides enter the spotted frog case

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Good article in the Bend Bulletin: WaterWatch of Oregon, which, along with the Center for Biological Diversity, filed a federal lawsuit against the Bureau of Reclamation and the Arnold, Central Oregon, Tumalo, Lone Pine and North Unit irrigation districts. The … Continue reading →

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Pro Sportfisher Tube Fly Needle Tutorial

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bruce Berry discusses the finer points of the three styles of tube needles offered from Pro Sportfisher. Additionally, he goes into depth regarding sizes of tubes and sizes of needles.

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FREE! Sage Spey Demo Day March 5th 9am-12

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please join us at Armitage Park on March 5 from 9-12 for a FREE Sage Spey/switch casting day. Our host for the day is the infamous Sage/Rio Representative George Cook (guy in the pic). George will be in town to … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts on Guinea & Feather Collars

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In starting this review of guinea feathers I’d like to share my frequent reminder that it it normal to find a lot of variation in the contents of a package of feathers. Far as I know, guinea feathers are strung … Continue reading →

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Travel Install #3: CUBA GEORGIANA Yacht Isla de la Juventud

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have the week of June 10-18, 2016 reserved for a group of 6 anglers. This “prime time” date is available for a very special rate. If you want to see Cuba before it’s more like Florida than Cuba, make … Continue reading →

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Travel Install # 2: Jurassic Lake Lodge Argentina

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jurassic Lake is nothing short of a biological anomaly and must be the most prolific trophy rainbow fishery on the planet. The lake itself is a large desert sink lake measuring approximately 20 by 15 km. It is located at … Continue reading →

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OregonFlyFishingBlog.com Travel Week: First Install Cedar Lodge New Zealand

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Winter time in the Pacific Northwest is great for Winter steelheading but let’s not forget about planning and dreaming about your next destination fly fishing trip. This week I thought I would share some ideas for the coming year. We … Continue reading →

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DNA evidence shows that salmon hatcheries cause substantial, rapid genetic changes

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study on steelhead trout in Oregon offers genetic evidence that wild and hatchery fish are different at the DNA level, and that they can become different with surprising speed. The research, published today in Nature … Continue reading →

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Understanding Ostrich (a little)

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I tie with a lot of ostrich and realize that things I take for granted might not be understood by all fly tyers. The fly tying industry competes with the fashion industry, the costume industry, and the auto industry to … Continue reading →

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Come see the 2016 Fly Fishing Film Tour in Corvallis on Saturday February 20!

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

2016 Fly Fishing Film Tour Trailer from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo. Location: LaSells Stewart Center/OSU Conference Center Doors open at 6:30 so you can enjoy a pre-event social gathering with beverages from local breweries, ciderhouses, and distilleries. … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society Homewaters Auction and Banquet

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mark your calendars for the Native Fish Society Homewaters 20th Annual Benefit Banquet + Auction, Saturday, April 16, 2016 5:00pm, Montgomery Park, 2701 NW Vaughn St., Portland, OR. Registration/pre-sale tickets available here. Proceeds from the event and auction support the … Continue reading →

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Flexi Tube Mini Leach Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bruce Berry of Pro Sportfisher demonstrates how to tie a really cool trout and steelhead mini leach. Flexi tube mini leach Tube: Flexitube 40/40 black Weight: Pro raw weight small Body: Black uV polar chenille Wing: Rabbit Strip “Tapercut” black … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Rio Gallegos Wader Review

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For 2016 Patagonia has redesigned and improved their line of waders and boots. In this review I will be focusing on the Rio Gallegos wader. Even though these are new waders I was able to get my hands on a … Continue reading →

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Unexpected delights – totally random Product reviews

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Well, it’s time to fish again and Guy Allen released a beautiful wild winter steelhead today and it is 11:08 PM and I’ve been up since 3:30 AM and can’t sleep and I didn’t get a grab but maybe tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Update

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’ve had the good fortune—finally—to get out and swing flies the last two days. The hatchery steelhead in the photo here is NOT one that I caught. This fine fish was laying on a gravel bar where another angler had … Continue reading →

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