Category Archives: Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing

Perfect Steelhead Stonefly Nymph – Great Lakes Pink

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Steelhead eat nymphs. They just do. Whether by instinct or hunger or aggression or curiosity, they eat nymphs along with rocks sticks, leaves, feathers, Styrofoam, and eggs. Scrambled mostly, if I recall the research. Great lakes fly fishers are deep … Continue reading →

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Purple Steelhead Matuka Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Matuka is a fly style that apparently originated in New Zealand, using a feather wing over the body, to imitate bait-fish. Take that bit of history with a grain of salt, because it is likely that cavemen and cave … Continue reading →

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Starlight Leech 2012 Winter Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Al Bunell was a friend and fellow fly tier. A man of personal class and exquisite fly tying skill. One of Al’s specialty flies was the Starlight Leech. This is my version of Al’s fly. Al left us behind during … Continue reading →

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Frizzle Chenille Winter Steelhead Prawn Fly

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This winter steelhead fly is an especially tasty fly in a series of a dozen that I crafted to update my traditional fly arsenal at the dawn of 2012. Prawn like flies have always been fascinating fodder for both steelhead … Continue reading →

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Pink Kaufmann’s Dredger Winter Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Randall Kaufmann is one sharp fly tier and innovator. He is master at taking old patterns and blessing them with a make-over. This fly is one that Randall made magic with. It is like the Starlight Leech, the Egg Sucking … Continue reading →

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Swinging flies for winter steelhead

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend, I holed up at winter steelhead cabin that’s every angler’s dream. The water runs just outside back door. There is sleeping space for friends, and there’s a private slide for adventurous boaters. Rob’s friend Mariusz stayed with us, … Continue reading →

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Rubber Leg Nightmare Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Nightmare Jig has earned its place in steelhead history books. It is a secret – or not. It is super effective – or not. It is a must have fly – or not. No, I’m not being funny here, … Continue reading →

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Hidden Bead Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The name ain’t fancy, but don’t overlook this fly when tying or fishing for steelhead. This is actually a knock-off from a steelhead fly that was/is called the Sally Fly. Wayne Doughton, of Doughton hardware in Salem Oregon, developed this … Continue reading →

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Fishing alone: A Coast Range Ramble

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A yellow road sign, spattered with buckshot, holes rusting through. It read: Narrow winding road, next 3 miles. More like, next 100 miles. But who’s counting? I’d gassed up on the way out of town, and the attendant said he’d … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead Report: Great Conditions Persist

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Conditions lined up perfectly for good Winter Steelhead fishing this past week. Good numbers of fish, falling river levels, and warmer than average water temperatures made for some awesome fishing. With more mild weather and showers in the forecast, conditions … Continue reading →

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Coastal Streams Producing

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coastal streams are in fine shape this week. Anglers should see good results from projected rain showers and lower river levels over the next few days. Cloudy skies and appropriate nymphing techniques, provided Mckenzie River Trust board member  Jim Reichman … Continue reading →

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Babine Special Winter Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For those of you who are familiar with the Babine Special, a long time favorite winter steelhead fly pattern, this version of the fly may seem a stretch. But come on, have heart, and forgive a little creative messing around, … Continue reading →

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Super Polar Shrimp Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Polar Shrimp is a steelhead fly that has endured the test of time. Fact is, a whole bunch of the fly patterns we fish effectively today are related to the patterns fished decades ago. We have the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Tough Winter Fishing Conditions Persist

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When you see Winter Steelhead swimming down the streets it’s time to hit the fly tying vise, check the fly boxes, and re-organize the tackle bag. When our rivers do drop back into shape the prime of the season will … Continue reading →

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Steelhead Ugly Bug Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

January, 2012. Here we are in full-frontal winter steelhead mode, watching our rivers raise and fall, sneaking off to ply the waters whenever and wherever we can, swinging, jigging, and dredging for chrome. Chris asked me to share a few … Continue reading →

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