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Middle Fork of the Willamette Still Fishing Well

Despite all of the recent rains, the Middle Fork near Oakridge is still in good shape and the trout are still willing to eat a fly. On my recent trip to the Middle Fork, I was able to nymph up … Continue reading

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Fly Fishers Gift Guide for 2015 – Top Gift Ideas for the Fly Fisher

It’s that time again and we have created a list that includes some of our top gifts for the fly fisher. Share with your friends and loved ones for best results. 2015 50 Best Gifts for the Fly Fisher $1-$50 … Continue reading

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High Water Fly Tying Demo Day Nov 21st

Ok. The rivers are high, the days are dark and it’s time to do some serious re-stocking of fly boxes in preparation for winter steelhead season. Jay Nicholas will be seated at the fly bench at the Shop from 10 … Continue reading

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Floodplains Mag: Arts and Letters

This week we’re happy to help support the launch of a new web magazine, Floodplains — featuring original art for every story by David Wilson and writers who have contributed to The FlyFish Journal, Grays Sporting Journal and The Drake. … Continue reading

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Drought and California salmon

From YubaNet: New claims – asserted by the Natural Resources Defense Council, Earthjustice, San Francisco Baykeeper, The Bay Institute, the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, and Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman’s Association/Institute for Fisheries Resources – allege that the Bureau unlawfully diverted … Continue reading

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Modern Pink Puff Bonefish Fly Pattern Instructional Video

The Pink Puff is one of our favorite Bahamas bonefish flies. In the video above we demonstrate how to tie a version utilizing the new Double Pupil Eyes and Wooly Critter Brush for the head of the fly. The micro … Continue reading

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Closer to the Ground: Parenting, fly fishing, food

When Patagonia wrote me a note about reviewing Dylan Tomine’s book Closer to the Ground, I had no idea how much I needed this book. A lot of us know Tomine from his articles in The FlyFish Journal or The … Continue reading

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Local Angler/Author William Laing – “Waiting For The Hatch Watching For A Rise”

WAITING FOR THE HATCH WATCHING FOR A RISE A reflection: The life of a flyfisherman. People, places, & rivers remembered By E. William Laing Bill Laing is a 78-year-old retired Dentist and life-long Flyfisherman. He lives in Eugene Oregon with … Continue reading

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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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