Tibor Signature Series Reels: Video with the Designer Builder Ted Juracek

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tibor Reels own more World Records than any other fly reel manufacturer. Ted Juracek gives us an up-close view of his latest reel at the 2010 Fly Tackle Dealer Show. The new Signature Series is now in stock.

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The McKenzie River Trust Protects 217 Acres of Freshwater Wetland in the Heart of the Siuslaw River

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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The McKenzie River Trust (MRT) has just purchased and protected a 217 acre property on the Siuslaw River for fish and wildlife habitat conservation. The Waite Ranch estuary acquisition builds on other land protection efforts over the last 20 years, adding to a network that includes The Nature Conservancy’s Cox Island property, ODFW’s Bull Island, private properties enrolled in the federal Wetland Reserve Program and other conservation easements, and the Wilbur Island Wetland Mitigation Bank. Continue reading →

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Casuarina Point Crusher Bonefish Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Bonefishing sounds pretty good right now with the weather we are having all over the country. If you are lucky enough to have a trip planned this winter take a few of our latest fly tying video focus: The Casuarina Point Crusher is a killer. Continue reading →

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Incredible Rooster Schlappen Feathers for Fly Tying Found

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The feather craze continues, hair extensions, $200 dollar earrings, and last but not least the fly tyer creating 8″ Steelhead Intruders. Barrett flew home to see the family the other day and found something the feather growers of America don’t want us to see. The Schlappen feathers on this bird are over nine feet long. I’ll take 4 in black and 2 in purple, a lifetime of collars and palmering hackles for steelhead flies!

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Give Elwah Fish a Chance!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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The Elwah’s illegal dams are finally coming out, with the first phases of removal slated for fall 2011. There have been a spectacular number of dam removals in the press over the last several years, but perhaps none have held such promise for wild salmon and steelhead. Continue reading →

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Pseudo Hair Poon Puncher Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Hareline Pseudo Hair is a synthetic fiber with natural taper and great movement. We love it for salt and freshwater baitfish patterns. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a basic but highly effective baitfish pattern. Tarpon, Jacks, Tuna, Dorado, Trevalley, Queenies, Snook you get the idea. Continue reading →

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New Korkers Wading Boots Have Arrived

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our much anticipated shipment of new Korkers Omni Trax 3.0 Inter-changable wading boots has arrived. The new Korkers have a simple quick change sole system that literally makes changing soles a snap. Continue reading →

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Q&A with Jeff Hatton, bamboo rod builder and historian

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rod maker Jeff Hatton says the worst thing rod builders have done in the last hundred years was adding cork to rod grips, and plenty of of other interesting stuff about rod building, fishing history and more in this Q&A with Rob Russell.

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Winter Steelhead: Take your mark, set,…

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Caddisfly

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Since the blog is located in Track Town USA, it is only fitting we begin the winter steelhead season with the sound of the starter’s gun. With the recent rains and a projected soaker (inches of rain!) for this Saturday, anglers should be ready for the formal start of our beloved winter steelhead season. There are confirmed reports of some catches (photo above) of metal heads being caught on the NF Alsea, Siletz and Northern coastal streams.

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Rob Russell brings you to Kamchatka, tonight at 7pm

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

At tonight’s TU meeting, Rob Russell will present on fly fishing the Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the wildest, most-intact Pacific salmonid ecosystems in the world.

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When: Wednesday, December 8th 7pm
Where: Our new meeting location, upstairs at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. Eugene.

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Fishpond Chest and Fanny Packs Overview

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishpond sale representative Jon Covich stopped by the shop the other day to show of some of his newest wares. We asked him for a quick overview of the Fishpond Chest/Fanny pack line up for 2010/2011 fly fishing season. Continue reading →

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Yucatan Special Marabou Tarpon Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yucatan Special Tarpon Fly

The combination of yellow and orange has long been a favorite of Tarpon guides around the world. This Marabou Tarpon pattern has a study hook, great movement and it’s light dressing allows for relatively easy pick up and cast. We love this pattern in “dirty water” lagoons when you need a fly with excellent visibility. Continue reading →

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Marabou Steelhead Tube Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple tube fly pattern. We have found this black and blue color combination works well for both Summer and Winter Steelhead. Continue reading →

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Fly fishing media update — Q&As and a new publication

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you’re interested in the fly fishing publishing biz, check out these Q&As from Rob Russell with the publisher of Stackpole Books and the editor of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Journal.

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Caddis Fly Christmas Party December 17th

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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We invite you to join us for our annual Christmas Party at the shop December 17th 2010, 4-8pm. Ninkasi Beer, Oregon Electric Station Catering, special savings, and free gift wrapping will be available.–CD

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