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March 2020
March Meeting – John Wall & Chris Matthews – Fishing Opportunities Near Eugene
Join us to hear about the fly fishing opportunities on the Lower Mckenzie and Middle Fork Willamette outside Eugene. Learn about access points, hatches and flies for these two underutilized fisheries.
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Canceled – April Meeting – Alex Jensen – 2019-2020 Tom McAllister Scholarship Recipient – Canceled
Come join us in April to learn about the work our Tom McAllister Scholarship is currently funding, and the novel management tools our recipient, Alex Jensen, is developing to study the Bouy 10 fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River.
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Cancelled – June Meeting – Dennis Dauble – Tales of Natural History and Early Fly Fishing on the Columbia River
This unique presentation will entertain with readings from Native American spoken mythology, explorer journals, and 19th-century angling lore.
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July Meeting – Movie Night – “Mending the Line” hosted by John Waller, Uncage The Soul Productions
Part love story, part fly fishing, part adventure, this general audience film presentation is the perfect evening to bring a non-fishing guest to our monthly meeting.
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CANCELED – Annual Picnic – Westmoreland Casting Ponds
Join fellow members for fun and games at the Westmoreland Park casting ponds.
Find out more »September 2020
CANCELLED – Club Outing – Timothy Lake
Join fellow members for a fall fishing adventure.
Find out more »November 2020
November Zoom Meeting – Josh Linn – Royal Treatment Fly Shop
Join us to learn about what's new in the Fly Fishing world
Find out more »December 2020
December Zoom program- -Designing Flies by Jack Hagan — Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters
Jack Hagan, is the managing partner of NW Flyfishing Outfitters and has been in the fly fishing
industry for over 25 years. He has traveled and fished extensively across the globe. His favorite
destination is the Skeena Region of British Columbia where he has spent time in many of the
lodges in Terrace and Smithers. In addition to running Portland’s oldest fly shop, Jack guided the
Deschutes and other Oregon rivers for 20 plus years. Retired from guiding, he spends most of
his time running the day to day operations of the fly shop. He and his wife Polli, also own a
small berry farm South of Canby. When not in the shop or working the farm, you’ll find Jack
and his son Finn doing research and development on local waters. A contract tyer for Solitude
Fly company, Jack has developed many trout, bass, and steelhead flies that are commercially
available at most fly shops.
Jack, will be tying awesome steelhead and trout flies. Jack will discuss designing of flies, materials and tradecraft techniques. Jack encourages everyone to have have their fly tying station set up to follow along and present their own creations. Jack encourages recommendations on the type of flies one wants to see tied. There will be a drawing at the end of the presentation for two awesome gifts. Must be Zoom present for a chance to win.
Find out more »January 2021
Brian Silvey: Fly Fishing on the Sandy River for Steelhead
Brian Silvey will lead us on a wonderful journey of fishing the Sandy River for Steelhead. Brian will share his wisdom and techniques unique to the Sandy.
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Evan Unti: Euro Fishing Nymphing and Beyond
Euro Fishing Nymphing and Beyond Presenter: Evan Unti Guide for Deschutes Angler Fly Shop This presentation will focus on European/Competitive fishing techniques and strategies. Most anglers have heard about Euro Nymphing but have not considered the variety of methods that can be utilized with the same equipment, such as dry-dropper and streamer fishing. Euro fishing strategies open a whole new world of angling opportunity that is technical, engaging, highly productive, and super fun. Topics will include basic equipment, rigging, fly…
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