Category Archives: Summer Steelhead

Pro Tube Popsicle Tube Fly Video

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas ties a versatile and simple tube fly pattern using Pro Tube Fly Systems components and Hareline Fly Tying Materials. The Popcicle tube fly can be adapted in both size and color to targeted species.

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Pro Tube Systems Tube Leech Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Black Rabbit Strips and a Green Cone, deadly with nothing else. Throw this pattern on sink tip and you have “instant” fish. Summer Steelhead, Winter Steelhead, Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon all eat this Tube Leech pattern.

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Blue Hoochi Tube Fly Video

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We continue our Pro Tube Fly Systems series with the Blue Hoochi. This pattern was inspired by Scott Howell’s Prom Dress fly pattern.

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | 1 Comment

Pro Tube Fly Systems: Green Butt Skunk Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Why not tie a “Summer Steelhead Classic” on a tube? In this video Jay Nicholas shows us how to tie a traditional style Steellhead pattern on a Pro Tube. The ability to swap hooks, use a short shank hook, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fly Tying, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Guide advocates moving hatchery summer steelhead into fly water on North Umpqua

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our pals at Buster Wants to Fish published an anonymous Q&A with a prominent North Umpqua River fly guide who is advocating moving hatchery summer steelhead into the fly water on the North Umpqua. It’s a fascinating interview and you … Continue reading →

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Conservation News, Summer Steelhead | 6 Comments

Summer Steelheading on the Willamette

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Flip flops and spey rods, are you kidding me Cody! What a place to live. Get out of class and head up to Dexter, make a few pokes with your spey rod, fully geared up in your sandals. Ruggie and … Continue reading →

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Ten Flies You Need in your Box this Fall

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Some great fishing remains available this fall. Locally we have numerous trout and steelhead opportunities. The Deschutes, Umpqua, John Day and many other rivers in Oregon have some excellent fishing through November. What bugs should you have to attack the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Local Summer Steelhead Fishing Report

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our fall weather has been stunning and Summer steelhead fishing has been consistent. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are producing action throughout the day. Low light is always a good bet but fall shadows are present on the river … Continue reading →

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The Square Off: Nicholas’ Burkheimer 7127-4 versus Daughters’ Sage 490-4 Z Axis

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

September 21, 2010. Chris and Jay were on the phone. Blah, blah, blah. Jay, come on down and let’s talk while we catch a fish, Chris said, innocently. Ok, I replied, i can be there by 3:30. 3:30? The hint … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Local Steelhead Fishing Report

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette rivers have been fishing very well for Summer Steelhead of late. Both rivers are clear, are flowing at perfect levels and have water temps that are ideal. Cloudy and rainy weather but still 70 degrees, are … Continue reading →

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Cummings Steelhead Pattern

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Cummings Steelhead Pattern is a classic fly developed by Ward Cummings and Clarence Gordon in the 1930s. The fly was, and still is a favorite on the North Umpqua River and many Southern Oregon and Northern California Steelhead streams. … Continue reading →

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Dec Hogan Summer Bug Steelhead Fly

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Dec Hogan Summer Bug is tied with seriously fishy materials. A hot pink butt, purple body, mylar rib and two hackles topped with an arctic fox wing. What steelhead could pass this pattern up? Summer Steelheading is looking good … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Bead Steelhead Damsel

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In our latest video Jay Nicholas utilizes a new bead, UV Chewee Skin, and a new bobbin. All products/materials come to us from Hareline Dubbin. The Multihued Rainbow fly tying bead gives any fly an exotic array of colors within … Continue reading →

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Alec Jackson Spade Skunk Steelhead Fly

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Spade Skunk is a modern classic steelhead fly. Tied with proven “fishy” materials like peacock, ostrich and Arctic Fox this pattern is fantastic swung down and across in your favorite steelhead run. Weather and water have been cooperating nicely … Continue reading →

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Tying a Muddler Minnow, Skater Style

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a muddler minnow with a bushy and bulky head designed to push water and skate. Spinning and trimming deer hair are shown. Try running a skater muddler through your favorite steelhead run, the action … Continue reading →

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