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Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament: Approaching Fast, Very Limited Seating Available

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Caddisfly

The fourth annual Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament will be held this coming weekend, September 23th and 24th which can only mean that very soon conservation minded anglers will compete for both bragging rights and sweet prizes, having a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests, McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News | 1 Comment

RR brings it home! Wins IFTD Iron Fly Competition 2011

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I was minding the booth, walking dealers through the latest and greatest books and DVDs, when I heard someone yelling my name. My giant carrot-topped boss was waving me over, with a devious grin on his face. His wife, Joy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 17 Comments

October Caddis Pupae Fly Tying Video, Oct Caddis video library

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are at the tail end of our lengthy trout season. The October Caddis remains an important insect in terms of trout and steellhead through November (assuming the water stays in shape). In this video Barrett ties and effective pupae … Continue reading →

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Green McKenzie Caddis fly pattern winners announced

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here are the winners of the Caddis Fly and Hareline Dubbin fly tying contest — this spring’s pattern was the Green McKenzie Caddis. 1st Place: Green Caddis Wet by Ethan Nickel Hook: Daichi 1560 #10 Thread: Black UTC 70 Body: … Continue reading →

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TU meeting Weds — Captain Nate on fly fishing the Oregon Coast

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

June TU meeting Weds 6/9 at 7pm: Captain Nate Stansberry talks fly fishing Oregon’s Saltwater Species This week, Captain Nate Stansberry will be providing a seminar on fly fishing the Oregon Coast, small boat safety, fishing from shore, and specific … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

Green McKenzie Caddis Contest ends May 15th

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our latest Hareline Fly Tying contest wraps up on May 15th. Check out some of the entries thus far. For more details on the contest and prizes click here.

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests, Fly Tying | 3 Comments

Oregon Fly Fishing Blog: Best of 2009

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog Best of 2009. What were the top ten most important events, blog posts, conservation issues and fly fishing products of 2009? Check out our list: 10. Huge chinook on the fly: Despite a … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon fly fishing links | 4 Comments

Oregon Fly Fishing Blog survey results, Sharkskin winner announced

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Let’s get this out of the way. The random winner of the Sharkskin Line (as determined by plugging the numbers 1-156 into Random.org) is Todd Davidson of Salem, OR. We’ll be in touch about picking up your prize, or you … Continue reading →

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Summer Steelhead Flies for Inspiration

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Former OregonFlyFishingBlog.com Fly Tying Contest winner Chad Potter dropped by a box of gorgeous Summer Steelhead patterns. I was able to talk him into letting me photograph them and put them on the blog. Chad has a great style and … Continue reading →

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Heads up: Turn in your October Caddis Patterns this week!

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The deadline looms for the Hareline Dubbin October Caddis fly tying contest. Turn in your patterns this week. Click here for contest details. Win some serious fly tying materials!

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Care of Flies fished in Seawater

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Recommendations for care of flies fished in Seawater. This is a very fine Daiichi Salmon Fly hook exposed to Seawater for several days.

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Fly Tying | 1 Comment

Extending the deadline — Movies due for Oregon Film Fest 12/31

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just a heads up to anybody out there with fly fishing film-making skills — or even if you don’t! There’s still time to sign up for the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival. The contest was announced back in June. The … Continue reading →

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October Caddis hatch across Oregon — get on the water now

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The October Caddis, Limnephilidae Dicosmoecoes, adults hatch in late fall, anywhere from late September to November in the Pacific Northwest. These large, orange caddis flies are approximately three centimeters long and provide too large a meal for big trout to … Continue reading →

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