Are you looking for things to do near Eugene, Oregon? East of Eugene is the beautiful McKenzie River that is among the top 5 fly-fishing streams in Oregon. The McKenzie is actually a clear flowing spring creek with excellent water quality during the entire fly-fishing season. Every stream has its own fly fishing characteristics [...]
A properly designed and well-made fly leader serves as a vital connection between the fly line and the fly. When fly-casting, the energy of the fly line is transferred through a tapered leader to turn the fly over in a presentable [...]
Everyone at one time or another needs or wants to cast just a little bit further. If you are already casting with a tight loop, here’s a tip you may want to try, I call this casting on the spline. The [...]
I believe when you are fly fishing the clear cold waters here in the West, it pays big dividends to use fluorocarbon leader material. Its advantages: Virtually invisible underwater, it sinks quickly and it doesn’t reflect light on the water surface, fish can’t see it and your catch rates go up over monofilament. Yes, it can be more expensive, but to improve a day’s fishing and change an average day into a great day, it’s worth it to me. I was first introduced to fluorocarbon in the mid 90’s when the import fishing tackle company where I worked, received samples from one of our contacts in Japan. I tried some of the 3 lb test and 4.5 lb test and really liked the heavier test and how well it fished.
A certain amount of physical conditioning is needed to do any kind of serious wading. You will need do those 45-minute morning walks three or four times a week to get in shape. Wading in rivers is not the same as walking down to the corner convenient store for the morning paper. For your own safety and enjoyment it pays to be fit.
If I had to pick only one fly I could only fish with all year long, I would have to choose the Muddler Minnow. I like this fly pattern because it is so versatile, and it seems to produce on big [...]
It’s to your advantage when steelhead fly fishing to use the proper tackle. A well-balanced fly rod and reel, and a good quality steelhead fly line are a must when fishing steelhead waters. The length and weight of your [...]