Category Archives: Fishing Porn

Three days swinging flies for Deschutes River Steelhead

Trout Creek to Harpham Flat, Nov 5-7: Eight of us set out last week from Eugene to the high desert to chase steelhead on the Deschutes River. Ethan Nickel Outfitters ran the program to celebrate the end of the ‘09 … Continue reading

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Pacific salmon on the fly — best day of fishing of my life

In the cold pre-dawn on a Pacific tidal estuary, Rob pushed us out with the tide into a maze of muddy banks that all looked alike, snaggy dead trees sticking up out of the water, reaching for the boat. We … Continue reading

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BIG B-Run steelhead enjoying the greasy late fall flows of the lower Deschutes River

Right now is my favorite time of the year to be on the Deschutes. You probably thought it was getting to be a bit late for Lower Deschutes steelhead didn’t you? Well so did everyone else, which leaves the lower … Continue reading

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Fall temperatures put bottomfish on the bite

Fall is in full swing and while temps are cooling off the rockfish action is heating up. The best action for sea bass, lingcod, and more is from October till April. Surf is up this week, but will settle soon! … Continue reading

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Intruders rock the Deschutes summer steelhead

One of my favorite old fishing clients called me a few weeks ago. “I just booked Hickman for a couple days and I want you to be my guest!” It wasn’t a suggestion. It was an order. “Sure thing, Les. … Continue reading

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Baitballs, diving birds: Fly fishing the Oregon coast

Yesterday, Captain Nate and I headed out off the Central Oregon Coast searching for some new rockfish spots, and wound up stumbling onto a baitball maelstrom. Birds on top usually means big fish underneath, pushing bait to the surface. It’s … Continue reading

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Fall 2009 Mongolia Taimen Fishing Report

Our friend Matt Ramsey brings us this report from his recent guiding season in Mongolia. Having just returned from my 12th season in Outer Mongolia (has it really been that long?), I thought you all might like a slice of … Continue reading

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East Coast fish porn: Martha’s Vineyard Stripers on the fly

Rick Allen just sent us a new batch of photos from his annual trip to Martha’s Vineyard where he hooked up with some excellent saltwater fly fishing for stripers and bluefish.

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Rick Allen’s Alaska West, Kanektok fly fishing madness

One of our good friends, Rick Allen, just returned from a week at Alaska West’s fly-fishing camp on the legendary Kanektok River. Rick was looking for a trip-of-a-lifetime where he could enjoy great fishing and learn how to Spey fish. … Continue reading

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Fly fishing opportunities remain strong around Eugene area

The Middle Fork of the Willamette near Oakridge is fishing surprisingly well despite low water and high sun conditions. Today would have been fantastic with the clouds, tomorrow as well. Try hopper dropper set ups fishing the fast water and … Continue reading

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Fly fishing photography from Jon Meyers: Deschutes River Salmonfly Hatch

Pro photographer Jon Meyers spent Memorial Day ’09 on the Deschutes River, chasing big rainbows and the salmonfly hatch. Meyers’ crew drifted from Warm Springs to Harpham Flat. You can check out more of Jon’s work at www.StudioMeyers.com or at … Continue reading

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Middle Fork Willamette Marathon

This past Saturday, I fished with Senator Merkely’s Central Oregon point man on the Middle Fork Willamette. You might imagine that I was in his ear all day about Trout Unlimited’s conservation agenda–but you’d be wrong. Johnny is one of … Continue reading

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Annual fly fishing for pike trip wrap up 2009

Nate and I just got back from our annual trip fly fishing for Pike in Ontario, Canada at Lake Esnagi (Mar Mac Lodge). We’ve been fishing this lake for over 15 years, our families for over four decades. While the … Continue reading

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Upper McKenzie fishing great

Green Drakes, Golden Stones and thousands of dark brown caddis in sizes #12-16. Light cloud cover, great water conditions, for a trout angler the upper McKenzie in June is paradise.–CD

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Lower Mckenzie Still Fishing

On Friday, Mckenzie-Upper Willamette Communications Officer Brent Ross and Dave Mcbride fished the lower Mckenzie from Hayden Bridge to Armitage connecting with some nice cutthroat. They even took the trout porn to the next level: Photos Courtesy of Dave McBride. … Continue reading

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