Tag Archives: summer

Jigged Split Case PMD: The ONLY Dropper That You Need All Summer

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic jigged PMD pattern that should be a staple in everyone’s summer box. Pale Morning Duns or Pale Evening Duns (PMD or PEDs) are small yellow to cream mayflies that hatch prolifically in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquatic Insect Hatches, Eastern Oregon, Entomology, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, Fly Tying Tutorials, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Patterns By, Proven Summer Trout Patterns, Trout Patterns By Season, Uncategorized | Tagged dropper, dun, evening, fishing, Fly, fly fishing, hatch, Instructional, Mayfly, McKenzie River, morning, pale, ped, pmd, summer | Leave a comment

September Trout Fishing Report

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are nearing the end of the dreaded summer period where things are a bit too hot for a trout’s liking. Hot air and water temperatures reduce waters efficacy at holding oxygen, this in turn produces both stressed and lethargic … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Oregon Weekend Fishing Forecast, Uncategorized | Tagged dry dropper, Dry Fly, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, report, season, september, summer, trout | Leave a comment

Backcountry Skinz Review and Buying Guide

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Often in the industry we see small updates and improvements to already existing products. Every once in a while something entirely new surfaces that changes the way we fish forever. Backcountry Skinz were born out of the rugged New Zealand … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Fly Fishing Travel, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Coastal Fly Fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Oregon Saltwater Fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged back, backcountryskinz, fly fishing, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, skins, skinz, summer, Wading, wet wadING | Leave a comment

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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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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Patagonia Swiftcurrent Ultralight Wader Review

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Patagonia’s Swiftcurrent Ultralight Wader is their answer to a travel-friendly, super-light pair of waders. The Ultralight wader was added to their “Swiftcurrent” line of waders and is the lightest and least expensive pair priced at $499. They fit true to … Continue reading →

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