The prophet Job was not a fly-fisherman. Otherwise, his lament would begin with “taketh,” not “giveth.” The river more often takes fortune from us—missed fish, snapped leaders, flies hung up…
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A Brief History of Angling Literature Produced by the Flyfisher’s Club of Oregon Mark Metzdorff, MD President 2001-02 Editor, The Flyline, 2000-10 At the Club’s December 2021 meeting, I gave…
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The weather looked pretty good – cool but no wind or rain. So I booked a day trip on the McKenzie with Clay Holloway for Friday, January 21st. Dennis Oster…
“It is remarkable, most remarkable, to approach unfamiliar water alone, to cast upon it’s untested-perhaps ungrounded-expectations, and to have them rewarded with a startling rise of a trout to…
The Story within a Book Editor’s Note: The talent and sheer volume of FCO literary contributions is astounding. As part of the 60th Anniversary Creel Committee, I have tremendous…
Have you been dreaming of exotic trips to remote destinations? Destinations with interesting culture and fascinating fish? This Literary Angler post will give you an opportunity to fill in the…
Editor’s Note: My eldest grandson and I enjoyed a half day fishing the McKenzie the end of July. It was his first guided fly fishing trip and he had many…
Editor’s Note: This piece comes from the archives of our non-resident member, Dr. Barry Mayer. As we head into the lazy days of summer the fishing frenzy may slow but…
Editor’s Note: Zooming out of Dodge seems to be a theme this winter as so many of us take to our computers and vicariously enjoy spectacular nature, picturesque rivers, and…
Editor’s Note: Our own Barry Mayer sends this poem he first heard recited by FFF Master Fly Fishing Instructor, author, and photographer, Ally Gowans, during a Deschutes trip he shared…
