Category Archives: Fishing Reports

“September like” weather improves local fishing.

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Both the McKenzie and Willamette rivers are fishing well. Cooler weather has prevailed for the past week or so and the fishing has bumped up as a result. Town Run: Although the Willamette River is now really low compared to … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Report late Summer 2010

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mid day fly fishing in the McKenzie and Willamette can be a bit tough these days. What’s an angler to do? The following are a few suggestions, thoughts, observations to get you through the next couple of weeks. Smallmouth Bass … Continue reading →

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The making of an Oregon Fly Fisher

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Wild fish advocate and shop customer Jim Reichman sent us this story about his evolution as a beginning angler in Oregon. Check it out. -MS Almost two years ago Tom Sisk, a special friend and long time fly angler, handed … Continue reading →

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Crushing Take and Solid Summer Steelheading on the Town Run

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Caddisfly

I’m not totally jaded . . . .  On a flyfishing trip for summer steelhead while I’m not completely stoked with one solid grab and a hook-up, I’m not exactly bumming either. Fortunately, I haven’t had to content myself or … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, Summer Steelhead | 19 Comments

Selway River Fishing Report #2

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This spring my brother in law Hal Tweto floated the Selway River with some of his pals, you can check out the post previous post at this link: Selway River Photos. He was lucky enough to get another shot at … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Fishing Report

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River is fishing well top to bottom. While the majority of our significant early season hatches have declined water conditions are ideal for wading or boating the entire McKenzie River. Lower River: Confluence up to Leaburg Dam: Early … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing for Tarpon in the Caribbean

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For years I have turned down chances to fish Tarpon in the Florida Keys and elsewhere. This winter I decided enough is enough, bite the bullet save your money (spend what you saved) and go to a Tarpon destination. Sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Travel | 5 Comments

Rockfish steal the show!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have had verified tuna reports and both Coho and Chinook season is open, but it is still a little early and we are waiting for the big push of all creatures finned and pelagic. A couple nice fly rod … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Middle Fork of the Willamette Report

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Middle Fork of the Willamette has been fishing really well the past couple of weeks and has really dropped into “wadable” shape recently. Hopper Dropper set up’s with a Golden Stone Adult sizes 6-10 and a Tungsten Ice Prince … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Fishing well Top to Bottom

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly Fishing near Eugene on the lower McKenzie has been excellent of late. The water has dropped into shape nicely and a variety of tactics have been catching fish. Nymphing, swinging wets, and fishing Pale Morning Duns, Green Drakes, Green … Continue reading →

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Summer Steelhead Flies Coming to a Theater near you!

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite the wet beyond most of our rememberenantial capabilities, which are admittedly waning as the seasons pass by, the summer steelhead are piling up, as I write, and as you read these sage words. Yes. As of June 11, there … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Spring 2010: Days 2-4

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Caddisfly

We put in on Thursday at 10:30am. The weather was not the best and the water level was around 6500 cfs. Ken and I decided to head straight for our camp below Whitehorse Rapids and pass on fishing for a … Continue reading →

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High Water on the Upper McKenzie

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite the high water we headed for the upper McKenzie this past Saturday. We started a bit late 10am -ish hoping a few rafts or other boats would be down ahead discovering new logs and trees amidst the always steep … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River | 2 Comments

Double Dip Float on the McKenzie River

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly employee Jason Cichy describes a recent trip on the McKenzie. How lucky we are to be able to so comfortably put the boat in on numerous sections of the McKenzie. In Jason’s case twice in one day! Before … Continue reading →

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Estuary fly fishing for spring chinook

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s nearly impossible to find good numbers of spring chinook without also finding lots of anglers. Salmon attract a lot of attention from all members of the food chain, from the cormorants and cutthroat that suck down fry, fingerlings and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 8 Comments