July is starting out as a pretty good month already, with relief from the unbelievable record heat, the lifting of Covid restrictions as we cross the 70% statewide vaccination mark, and a holiday weekend with friends and family. Although I haven’t fished in July yet, I had some good time on the water in…
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President’s Message – January 2021
Welcome to 2021. As I write, the U.S. Capitol Building is currently overwhelmed by political protestors who have shut down the Senate and the House proceedings and forced an evacuation of our nation’s legislative body. The television news is full of disturbing images of mobs of people invading both chambers of Congress, and there is…
Wednesday Evening Fly Tying Webinar on 7/1/2020 – “Crazy Dad”
FCO members may join the Long Beach Casting Club’s Wednesday Night Fly Tying Forum weekly via Zoom. Webinars begin at 7:30 p.m. Here is the recipe from this week’s leader, Mark Flo: Hook Gamakatsu #6 SS15 Thread Fl. Orange 140 Medium Dumb Bell Eye Orange Rubber legs Body EP Fiber Root Beer Wing Root Beer…
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Wednesday Evening Fly Tying Webinar 6/17/20 – Takahopper
FCO members may join the Long Beach Casting Club’s Wednesday Night Fly Tying Forum weekly via Zoom. Webinars begin at 7:30 p.m. Here is the recipe from Mark Flo: TAKAHOPPER (Variation of Ed Shank’s Letort Hopper) Hook: Size 14-16 DaiRiki 280, Tiemco 2303 Thread: Yellow 3/0 Monochord Body: Golden yellow Fly rite dubbing Under wing:…
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Member Matters – Club Cohesion During a Pandemic
For nearly 60 years, the Flyfishers’ Club of Oregon has provided members with a means to connect, learn, make new friends, share fishing adventures, adjust to societal changes, help support Oregon’s fish and their rivers, teach and inspire, celebrate fly fishing’s literary heritage, and further scientific study in fisheries. In less than 3 months,…
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Wednesday Evening Fly Tying Webinars
Wednesday May 27th features the Liberace Clouser and Wednesday June 3rd gives the how-to for the Bullet-head Cicada. Thanks to new member, Rob Peterson, FCO members have been invited to join the Long Beach Casting Club’s Wednesday Night Fly Tying Forum via Zoom. Webinars begin at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to join, email…
Fly Tying Webinar on Wednesday Evening!
New Offering this Wednesday May 6th at 7:30 p.m! Thanks to new member, Rob Peterson, FCO members have been invited to join the Long Beach Casting Club’s Wednesday Night Fly Tying Forum via Zoom If you would like to join, email Shirley Sakaguchi (sakagusc@gmail.com), and she will add you to the distribution, and copy Mark…
VIRTUAL CLUB MEETING – WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2020
Jim Cox of Western Rivers Conservancy Will Present on WRC’s Current Projects Zoom Meeting – Wednesday April 22, 2020 4:00 PM – Presentation Begins To participate, please check your email sent on April 22nd for the link to register. You will receive a confirmation with the link to join the meeting.
2020 Auction Canceled
May 12th FCO/FFF Auction canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic While we are very sad to cancel this critical event that is super fun, and that provides funds for conservation organizations, research at Oregon State University, and procurement for one of America’s finest fly fishing libraries — we just had to. The Foundation Board, with…
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2020 Flyfishers’ Club of Oregon Auction Raising Funds for Conservation on the Williamson River, a Western Rivers Conservancy project Many new and returning phenomenal trips, gourmet events, and fishy items! Tuesday, May 12th 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 SW Salmon Portland Oregon 97205 Registration opens shortly; a notice and link will…
