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Fall Fishing Holding up in November

We are slated for a warmer night tonight and river levels are still low on the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette. Enjoy some fishing before game time with the following patterns. Small nymphs off of Parachute Adams or … Continue reading

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Biot Body Mayfly Nymph Fly Tying Video Instructional

If you love the segmentation and realistic look that biot bodies give your fly patterns check out the new dyed versions in cool colors like fluorescent blue, fluorescent purple, fluorescent pink, and fluorescent orange. These make great tails and wings … Continue reading

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Turning 40 in Southern Yucatan

I just spent 2 weeks in Mexico for my 40th birthday with the plan to catch my first Tarpon. Flew into Cancun with my wife and another couple and drove to Tulum the first night. After stocking up on provisions … Continue reading

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Fall Fishing in Northeast Oregon

Special thanks to Jim Reichman for sharing his Northeast Oregon fishing trip with OregonFlyFishingBlog.com readers. Among the many attractions of NE Oregon are the rivers and creeks that flow into the Snake River and ultimately the Columbia. After six years … Continue reading

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Local Rivers still Fishing Well

Both the Middle Fork of the Willamette and lower McKenzie are fishing well and remain extremely low. I had a chance to get out and float from Dexter Dam to Jasper bridge and despite minimal hatches the fishing was very … Continue reading

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Undertaker Steelhead Fly Tying Video Instructional

The Undertaker originated as an Atlantic Salmon fly pattern and is now equally popular amongst steelhead anglers. It’s a great pattern to use on a floating line or clear sink tip on the Deschutes River in Summer and Fall. Tony … Continue reading

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Coyote Gotcha Fly Tying Video Instructional

The Gotcha bonefish fly pattern is an all time favorite. The Gotcha is a must have for any bonefish trip anywhere in the world. In this video the original pattern is modified to include new tying materials for the 2015/16 … Continue reading

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Fly Fish Down Under in New Zealand for the Holidays

Tired of traveling to your mother-in-laws for over done turkey and dry dressing? Join us at Cedar Lodge for a “kiwi style” thanksgiving diner and a week of heli fishing at Cedar Lodge on the South Island of New Zealand. … Continue reading

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Postcards from the Bahamas

The weather has been less than perfect during our stay on Abaco Island in the Bahamas but when the wind lays down enough to get out and do some fishing we have had some very nice days. I have had … Continue reading

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Two Fly Tournament Wrap Up for 2015

This years Two Fly Tournament continued the tradition of a friendly fundraising competition. Net dollars raised for the McKenzie River Trust pushed over $6000. Total dollars raised by the annual event are close to $50,000! Thanks so much to all … Continue reading

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Line Leader and Tippet Sale Going on Now at The Caddis Fly

Scientific Anglers has revamped it’s selection of fly lines and leader materials. New packaging, new names and and expanded array of species specific fly lines are coming to market. You can view all most of the new offerings here: SA … Continue reading

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Fish and wildlife scientists under the thumb of politics?

New report from High Country News: According to a new survey and report compiled by the Union of Concerned Scientists, 73 percent of Fish and Wildlife scientists say political influence is too high at the agency and a relative majority … Continue reading

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Body Quill Mayfly Nymph Fly Tying Video Instructional Video

Veevus fly tying threads are not the only fine tying material the Denmark based company produces. Body Quill is a thinly woven body material that is perfect for small nymphs and dry flies. In this video Chris Scott demonstrates how … Continue reading

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Catch Magazine Finds the McKenzie River

Todd Moen from Catch Magazine was on his way over to the Neil Young concert the other day and took a few super cool photos. I thought I would share this unique perspective on one of my favorite stretches of … Continue reading

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“Christmas Islandish” Bonefish Fly Tying Video

This is the time of year when new fly tying materials hit the shelf and we get to create new and interesting twists to old proven patterns. The video above uses the super cool Hareline Double Pupil Eyes for the … Continue reading

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