Fishing Reports, Long-time Members, More on Bamboo, Steelhead Challenges
Changing Seasons Despite the mini-heat wave in Portland, I am already seeing signs of fall, as some of the trees in our neighborhood are beginning to show their colors. Earlier this month I visited my son in upstate New York, where we woke to a chill in the early morning air before fishing for smallmouth…
Editor’s Note: Our dear non-resident member, Dr. Barry Mayer, is a rich source of FCO history. He recently sent me these memories of members, bamboo rods, and of course, fishing! This month he talks about his introduction to bamboo rods and his first rod made by the legendary Walton Powell. If Barry’s words bring forth…
Of Fish and Fly Editor’s Note: Several members have been out on western rivers and have pictures to show for it! A couple of weeks ago I made the leap and purchased my first Euro nymphing rod. Amy Hazel set me up with a 10′ 3 weight Echo Shadow II. She suggested the Echo because…
Another Challenging Year for Wild Summer Steelhead Hot summers, warm water, harvest and bycatch, poor ocean conditions, dams, water diversion, hatchery influences, habitat degradation, sea lions, and yes, anglers. I hate to sound “doom and gloom” but the summer steelhead returns on the Columbia do make me gloomy. The threats to wild steelhead recovery continue…
I hope everyone can join us at the annual member picnic on August 13th at the Westmoreland Casting Pond in Sellwood. If you haven’t registered for this event, please do so on the website. The club hosts the picnic (it is BYO – don’t forget your favorite beverage) so there is no cost for members…
Bent Rods at Grindstone FCO President Jim Hillas, Membership Chair Rick Pay, and member Paul Franklin hooked some beauties out at Grindstone Lakes. Check out the President’s Message and the Gallery for an armchair visit to these beautiful lakes in Eastern Oregon. Euro Nymphing Clinic A sunny yet mild (for Deschutes standards) summer morning greeted…
Honoring Memories Editor’s Note: Non-resident member and bamboo rod craftsman, Dr. Barry Mayer, reached out to me after Ross sent the request for Flyline submissions. Barry has the gift of the pen and appreciates the rich literary history of our Club. He also remembers members who have passed and have left their mark on the…
Foundation Presents Check to WaterWatch Thanks to your generous donations at our annual auction’s Keith Hansen Memorial Paddle Raise, The Flyfisher Foundation presented a check to WaterWatch for $31,050 – A paddle raise record! Nehalem River Earns State Scenic Designation Governor Kate Brown signed the order on June 30th to designate 17.5 miles of the…
Summer in Oregon means fly fishing and I’m happy to report that I have had a more than a few good days on the water. June fly fishing started with a shad trip to Willamette Falls with my cousin Kenneth who was visiting from Maine. We had a lot of fun bringing about 35 fish…
Sign Up for Laurance Lake Outing! Member fishing stories and gallery photos provide evidence that big fish are caught at FCO outings! Head to the events page to sign up for this month’s outing at Laurance Lake on Saturday July 20th! Send in Your Summer Fishing Stories to the Flyline Your favorite fish stories…
