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Articulated Jigged Salmonfly Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Every spring, giant insects make their emergence from our rivers that they called home for the last 3-4 years. Many know these insects for their winged adult form, which brings fantastic dry fly fishing each spring. This hatch typically kicks … Continue reading →

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Mothership Salmon Fly: Dry Fly Tutorial

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a great extended body Salmonfly dry fly. Every spring some of the West’s largest aquatic insects make their emergence. The salmonfly often marks the beginning of trout season, and means summer is on the way. … Continue reading →

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Walleye population increasing in the Upper Willamette

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A growing Walleye population could spell trouble for salmon, trout and steelhead in the Upper Willamette River. Walleye, invasive predators from the Midwest, have been found as far upriver as Lookout Reservoir. Biologists say it is improbable that the fish … Continue reading →

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