Tag Archives: Middle fork Willamette River

Jigged Perdi Egg: Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a great egg pattern for the winter and spring. This “Perdi-Egg” merges two proven patterns into one. The Perdigon is a european style attractor nymph that is known around the world. Whether you like it … Continue reading →

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March Brown Fly Tying Tutorials

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Caddisfly

With the March Brown hatch underway, we’ve collected a variety of past tying videos for some spring-time inspiration. We are seeing plenty of bugs on the lower river. Swinging wets is super effective for this hatch specifically. Plenty of fish … Continue reading →

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Early March Fishing Report

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Caddisfly

After a winter of high water, cold weather, and ice, it is nice to have some more mild weather and to see our river’s clarity and levels in a more stable state. Fishing lately on our local rivers the McKenzie … Continue reading →

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Deer Hair PMD Cripple Fly Tying Video Instructional

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a Pale Morning Dun “cripple” fly pattern. This pattern imitates the PMD as it emerges, attempting to break the water’s surface meniscus. This half in half out or struggling mayfly is like … Continue reading →

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Late August Fishing Report

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite warmer weather and smokey conditions, trout fishing remains good. Recent wildfires to our East have left the valley filled to the brim with smoke and haze. The haze and smoke mimics cloud cover, and has contributed to good dry … Continue reading →

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July Fishing Report

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Dry fly fishing has been great on our local rivers: the Mckenzie and Willamette. The fish will be most active in the mornings when the water is the coolest. There will be a lot of bug activity in the evening, … Continue reading →

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Mid March Fishing Report

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Recent fluctuations in weather has made fishing a toss up. Some days, as of late, fishing is on and the fish are cooperating, other days things are a bit slower. It seems like spring is on its way, but the … Continue reading →

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