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Tech Ant: Terrestrial Dry Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ants are still on the menu for some time, and trout are still keeping a keen eye open for them. The issue with many ant patterns is that they are overdressed and the body profile is much larger than the … Continue reading →

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Sloshed Ant: Jigged Sunken Ant Pattern for Keyed in Trout Late in the Summer

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As summer drones on and comes to a close, terrestrials become more important than ever, and their importance does not stop on the surface. Sunken terrestrials are a fantastic searching fly this time of year. Until things really cool off, … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Irresistible Ant

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a simple, but effective ant pattern. As summer progresses into fall, ants become more and more of a staple in trout’s diets. This is especially pertinent on small streams, spring creeks, and high alpine lakes. … Continue reading →

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Fly of the Week: Charlie Craven’s Fat Angie

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This fly was developed initially by the famed fly tier Charlie Craven and is now tied commercially by Umpqua. Whether you are on a small spring creek, high alpine lake, small freestone stream, or near the brushy banks of a … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Summer Terrestrial Fly Patterns

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Summer is in full swing and that means trout have terrestrials on the mind. This term refers to land based insects such as: ants, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, cicadas, bees, etc. On small streams with lots of streamside brush and vegetation, … Continue reading →

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