Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Drink Coffee for the River!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

$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

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 4, 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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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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