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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
When: Wednesday, December 8th 7pm
Where: Our new meeting location, upstairs at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. Eugene.
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
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
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
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.
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
Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple but effective Blue Winged Olive nymph. Using UV Ice Dub as the thorax, the fly is given “hot spot” for the fish to key into. Use this pattern all Winter and Spring on the Metolius, McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette. Fish the BWO nymph in tandem with a heavier fly to get in down near the bottom. Continue reading
The Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of the most effective fly patterns in the world. It’s slender body and thorax represent a great variety of Mayfly nymphs. In this fly tying video we have added a new color of Ice Dub to this old stand by pattern. Have these in your box this winter in sizes #16-20 to imitate beatis and other developing Mayfly nymphs. Tie them in #12 and #14 for our annual March Brown emergence. Continue reading
