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Category Archives: Fly Tying
Intruder / Popsicle Chartreuse Chinook Salmon fly on OPST Shank
Another fly in the series of “Semi,” “Almost,’” and “Nearly’” Intruders produced as videos for the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog. I am assured by my Alaska & BC expert friends that this is a good fly to swing for kings. … Continue reading →
Norm Norlander Links to Caddis Fly Videos
Norm Norlander is a dear friend, in addition to being the creator and producer of the Nor Vise that I use on so many occasions. Norm is also counted among the folks who find the silly un-rehearsed videos I … Continue reading →
“Nearly” an Intruder: Black & Chart Tube Fly for Chinook Salmon
Yep, this is yet another of my “almost” intruders that feature great materials, color scheme, and technique to produce a fly that is attractive to every living fish on the planet but especially to Chinook salmon because these fish often … Continue reading →
OPST Brown & Red “Almost-Intruder”
Here is another fly I will call a “Semi-Intruder,” and it will help a relatively inexperienced Intruder tyer to practice skills and increase familiarity with different materials and tying technique. The Intruder fly style is as specific or as general … Continue reading →
Mercer’s Missing Link Fly Tying Video
The Missing Link is a great all around caddis pattern that has proven effective year round. In larger sizes it is also a nice green or gray drake pattern. Mercer’s Missing Link Thread: Ultra Thread 70, Olive Hook: TMC 2487 … Continue reading →
Loon Live Fly Tying Demo at the Shop May 14th 2015
Matt Callies from Loon Outdoors will be in the shop on Thursday, May 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 tying a variety of patterns from steelhead to trout to salt water to warm water, all using cutting edge materials including Loon’s … Continue reading →
OPST Product Review: Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics, May 2015
Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics (OPST) is a recent addition within the Fly Fishing Military Industrial Complex (referenced in the Fly Fishing Book of Revelation) but this small company merits a close look from anglers and fly tiers who devote themselves to … Continue reading →
Pike, muskie and other predator fly: The Thickness
Despite the synthetic fly tying materials craze, I still think natural fibers are the best for the bulk of my fly tying. You can’t beat the way the natural materials pulse, flicker and taper in the water. To that end, … Continue reading →
8 Great Fly Tying Tools on my Bench – March 2015
I take my tying tools for granted, so long as they perform well, but occasionally I’ll reflect on what has and has not worked well and share my thoughts. The simple assortment of tools above includes a few that I … Continue reading →
New lingcod flies in March 2015
Yes, with several great days out in the ocean offshore Pacific City already in 2015, i’ve been refining my lingcod flies and having very good response from the big fish – Whoo-hoo! My shift from my most favorite Clousers that … Continue reading →
Black & Pink “Intruder” Fly
So, lets get one thing straight, right from the git-go: this fly is NOT an Intruder. Not in my opinion anyway. What an Intruder really is or is not is probably best decided by the beholder, and many people have come to … Continue reading →
2015 NW FFF Expo – a Great Success!
Be forewarned that I was not attending as a reporter and this will not be anything like a systematic and rational recapitulation of a most excellent event that transpired Friday and Saturday, March 13 & 14, at the 2015 IFFF Expo, in Albany … Continue reading →
Midwest Warmwater Fly Tying Series: The Chubby Chaser
This is the first in a series of fly tying videos by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog’s Matt and Nate Stansberry. Based in Cleveland, the Stansberry brothers are fly fishing the backwaters of Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes for … Continue reading →
Fox’s Poopah Fly Tying Video
Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie another fish catching creation from the vise of Tim Fox. Fox’s Poopah is perfect blend of flash and a realistic outline of an active Caddis Pupa. Simply said, if there are active Caddis on … Continue reading →
2015 NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo
The 2015 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo, held March 13 and 14 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon, celebrates its 27th year and is one of the nation’s largest fly-fishing events. As usual, this expansive … Continue reading →