Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Postcard from Ohio: Cuyahoga Steel and Lake Erie Burbot

Here are a couple new articles by our blog founder Matt Stansberry, featuring strange tales of the wild fish of the Great Lakes. Also, check out the artwork by David Wilson. Wild Steelhead of the Burning River: The Cuyahoga River, … Continue reading

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TU takes over Eugene April 1-2

Trout Unlimited will be taking over Eugene on April 1-2 for the Western Regional Meeting being held this year at Valley River Inn. Trout Unlimited, the nation’s largest coldwater fisheries conservation nonprofit, holds regional meetings around the US and this … Continue reading

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Drink Coffee for the River!

$1 of each beverage sold on Tuesday, March 15th is donated to the McKenzie River Trust Full City Coffee Roasters is raising money to protect one of the top ingredients in their product: clean water! When you bring your friends, … Continue reading

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In Pursuit of Understanding All Fly LInes

This image is simply a teaser to let the reader know we are going to be talking about fly lines. Several of these fly lines are now obsolete. Where we once had our double taper and weight forward lines that … Continue reading

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Spey Demo Update

Approximately 21 brave souls were greeted by George Cook last Saturday for the free Spey Demo day. As you can see from the above pictures, we all enjoyed the best instruction from George Cook and were able to huck away … Continue reading

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Travel Install #4: Tsimane Lodge, Bolivia

In terms of the all around ultimate fly fishing adventure, Tsimane, more than most any other place, has it all. Located in a remote indigenous territory of Bolivia where the Andes meet the upper Amazon, the freestone rivers of the … Continue reading

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NORVISE Review – What to Purchase and Why

This is how the email usually begins: Hello: I’m considering purchasing a NORVISE and would appreciate it if you if you could tell me a little about the vise. 1.  Is it really useful as a working vise? 2.  Is … Continue reading

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Reminder: Sage Spey Demo Day March 5th 9am-12

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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Fly-fishing guides enter the spotted frog case

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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