Category Archives: Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing

Big water steelhead leeches: Bust out the big rabbit strips

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Not that salmon season is over, but I’ve started thinking more and more about fishing big water for steelhead and maybe even a few late season kings. There is still time to fish our Comets, Bosses, and Clousers. But it … Continue reading →

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The Complete Steelheader: John Larison Q&A and book signing

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

John Larison’s The Complete Steelheader has changed the way I fish more than any other book I’ve read. There are lots of other books out there that have had an effect on my life, fishing philosophy, etc. But no other … Continue reading →

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Wild North Umpqua Winter Steelhead safe for now

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Communique from Bruce McIntosh, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fish Division Deputy Administrator, Inland Fisheries As the management of North Umpqua winter steelhead is of great interest to Oregonians, last week ODFW made the following decisions regarding the future … Continue reading →

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Tillamook Rivers need our help — Contact your state legislators

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you care about rivers like the Nehalem, Salmonberry, Kilchis, Trask, it is time to take a moment on their behalf. From Jeff Hickman’s blog The River Writes: A handful of Oregon’s state and county politicians are attempting to circumvent … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead Closure? Not Quite

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Caddisfly

I always think of March 31st as the end of my winter steelhead season and my thoughts inevitably start drifting towards the warmer days of summer, dry flies and big resident trout on light rods.  But just because my season … Continue reading →

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Winter steelhead season winding down, lessons learned

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just when my winter steelhead season starts to get into a groove, it’s almost over. The water levels are reasonably stable, the wild fish are up in the rivers, and the bait-chucker armies have returned to their lairs to prep … Continue reading →

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Winter steelhead feast: Caviar and Cutlets

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So you finally had a big day on the river and you killed a couple of hatchery hens. It seemed like a great idea at the time, but back home on the fillet table, you end up with a pile … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead season in full swing

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Caddisfly

Low and clear conditions have slowed fish movement in many of Oregon’s coastal rivers the past couple of weeks. Yet Steelhead have continued to trickle through, and fly anglers have had good shots in low water. Now that rain is … Continue reading →

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It’s all about North Umpqua winter steelhead

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing has been hot for Jeff Carr down on the North Umpqua this week. I haven’t sniffed a bite down there this winter, but I haven’t been fishing with Carr. Call the shop to book a trip with Jeff.

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Icy cold weather but winter Steelhead fishing heating up

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Caddisfly

Cold weather and no rain has left many of Oregon’s best winter steelhead streams low and clear. For the fly angler with a stealthy approach success can be had. These fish were kind enough to get their picture taken yesterday. … Continue reading →

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Winter steelhead madness descends on Oregon

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It starts with huge rains and high water, the darkest days of the year. Long nights surrounded by a small fortune in Lady Amherst feathers, staring into the mouth of madness, trying to perfect Intruder-style steelhead patterns. Or filling giant … Continue reading →

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Alsea River winter steelhead report: Blown out, but get ready for action

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Oregon Fly Fishing for winter steelhead report: I drove over to the North Fork of the Alsea yesterday.  I did not plan to fish but paid my annual dues for entry to the private land.  When I left Corvallis the river level … Continue reading →

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