Winter steelhead season approaches!

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Gentlemen, start your engines! We’ve updated our steelhead fly pattern library page, gathering up instructions on how to tie dozens of killer winter steelhead flies. Check ’em out.

Oregon Steelhead Fishing

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Jay Nicholas’s Baby Boss Chinook Salmon Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a low, clear water fly. Chinook salmon see really well, so sometimes a small, drab fly is the ticket. Super fast and easy to tie.

Jay Nicholas's Baby Boss Chinook Salmon Fly

Jay Nicholas’s Baby Boss Chinook Salmon Fly

Hook: C14S #2
Thread: Lagartaun X-Strong 150 Denier Black
Tail: Black Bucktail, Hot Orange Krystal Flash
Body: Black Ice Dub
Collar Hackle: American Saddle Clump Orange

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EWEB gets OK to sell McKenzie River water

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week a judge ruled that the Eugene Water and Electric Board EWEB could enter into wholesale water sales agreements without the city’s approval. The current political quagmire on this issue is around whether or not EWEB can sell water to Veneta. But the broader issue is that EWEB has two water rights, one that it’s using and one it is not. EWEB wants to sell McKenzie River water so that it can keep its second water right. Technically, it’s in a use-it-or-lose-it situation.

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Jay Nicholas’s Chartreuse Chinook Salmon Clouser Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of the classic streamer patterns of all time. The Deep Clouser Minnow catches everything from Barracuda to Smallmouth Bass. Jay demonstrates how to tie his Chinook Salmon killer Clouser in the video below.–CD

Jay Nicholas's Chinook Salmon Clouser Chartreuse and white

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Abaco Island Bahamas Bonefishing Report

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I snuck away this morning while the kids were sleeping. More fishing next week. Equipment used Nautilus 10/11 with G-9 spool, Rio Bonefish Line, Rio Bonefish Leader.–CD

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Horner’s Shrimp Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Low water fly fishing for Chinook Salmon can be amazing. Having long leaders, clear sinking lines and drab or sparse patterns often is the answer when all the standard comets and Clousers have been run through the pool. The Horner’s Shrimp is a must have in your arsenal.–CD

Horner's Shrimp

Horner’s Brown Shrimp

Hook: TMC 811S # 6
Thread: White X-Strong Lagartun Thread
Tail/Shellback: Brown Bucktail
Body: Holographic Silver Diamond Braid
Hackle: Brown American Saddle Clump

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New York state of mind: Striper time

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“CAST Nate cast cast!!!!” Capt. Ken Jones begged
“$### I hooked the antenna!!!”

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Just like that… the fish are gone again and I had blown my first blitz in over two years on video no less….welcome back!

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Fish Skull Anchovie “Emperor Nelson”

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coho and Chinook salmon love to eat a variety of baitfish. In this video Barrett ties an anchovy pattern with a fish skull to add weight and profile. Numerous variations of this pattern would be effective.–CD

Fish Skull Anchovie

Fish Skull Anchovie “Emperor Nelson”

Hook: Gamakatsu SC 15 # 2
Thread: X-Strong Lagartun White
Wing: White Bucktail
Flash: Mirage Flashabou Pearl
Wing Top: Blue Bucktail and UV krystal flash hering back
Head: Fish Skull

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What to do with a dark hatchery chinook?

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Salmon cutlets of course! You can adapt Rob’s recipe for Steelhead cutlets to dark salmon with great results.

Chinook Pix by Rob Russell

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Trout Season on the Upper McKenzie Winding Down

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Upper River Rainbow

One last week remains for the upper McKenzie River. The prime fishing window seems to have shifted to later afternoon. Blue Winged Olives, small caddis and October Caddis remain, but water temperature are cooling, and the the all day activity we saw in September is gone.

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Rainbow Bead Rubber Legged Possie Bugger Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Possie Bugger has been our favorite trout nymph locally for years. We have taken it trout fishing all over the west, southern hemisphere and even tied a bonefish version. We have yet to find a fish that won’t eat this simple “hare’s ear like” pattern. Rainbow Beads and Rubber Legs have been added in this version. Without weight on the hook shank this pattern does not have the sink rate that the standard Possie Bugger has but it does catch fish. Depending on how deep you need to get consider adding lead to the shank when using legs and a rainbow bead.–CD

Rainbow Bead Possie Bugger

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Introduction to Fly Tying Class Starts November 15th

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Our Introduction to Fly Tying Class meets at the shop five consecutive Mondays from 6-8pm. No prior experience is required. All in class materials are provided. Local patterns and techniques will be discussed throughout the course. Children ages 10 and up are welcome. The cost of the Class is $55.

When: Nov 15th Monday 6-8, the following four Mondays

Where: At the shop 168 west 6th ave

Cost $55

Give us a call to reserve your spot.–CD

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East Coast Fly Tyer taps Senyo’s Laser Dub for amazing baitfish patterns

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jonny King, east coast fly tying phenom sent Marcos at Hareline Dubbin some amazing photos of his latest flies for False Albacore which take advantage of Senyo’s Laser Dub. He’s doing amazing things blending colors and adding a clear coat. Here are some photos of Johnny’s Senyo Laser Dub baitfish patterns:

Johnny King's Senyo Lazer Dub baitfish

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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 pattern.–CD

Barrett's October Caddis Pupae

October Caddis Pupae

Hook: Daichi 1120 # 8
Bead: Tungsten Bead 5/32
Thread: Uni 6/0 Black
Rib: Copper Wire Med
Body: Hares Ear and Rust Hareline Mixed
Wing Pads: Brown Antron Yarn
Collar: UV Tan Ice Dub

Check out our library of October Caddis Patterns:

October Caddis

Foam Hi-Vis October Caddis
Jays Sea-Run Cutthroat October Caddis
October Caddis Fly Tying Contest Winning Patterns
October Caddis Wet
CDC October Caddis
Morrish October Caddis

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Rob’s Zebra Comet Chinook Salmon Fly, Fly Tying Video

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rob lets us behind the curtain on this one. Comets have been great Chinook Salmon flies for years. Black and blue, black and Orange, Orange and gold are a few of the classic comets that have proven themselves over the years. Modern materials that offer superb contrast and “glowing” profiles work as well, and Rob shows us how to tie his new killer in this video.–CD

Rob's Zebra Chinook Salmon Fly

Rob’s Zebra Tail Comet Chinook Salmon Fly

Hook: TMC 700 # 4-8
Thread: Uni 6/0 Red
Eyes Bead Chain size to match hook
Tail: Craft Fur Hot Pink
Body: Edge Bright Fl. Red
Thorax: Fl. Fire Orange Chenille
Hackle: Yellow Saddle or Metz Soft Hackle
Tail Marker: ChartPak Marker Black

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