The Art and Science of Fishing Still Water by Marc Williamson of Fall River Fly Fishing – Tuesday October 11
University Club 1225 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesWhether you are a long time lake angler or a newbie, this month's presentation offers plenty of valuable information to improve your understanding of how to fish still water. Professional fly fishing instructor and educator Marc Williamson of Fall River Fly Fishing will teach us about the different components of still water and how to…
Building World Class Fly Rods: A Conversation with Kerry Burkheimer
University Club 1225 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesKerry Burkheimer is driven by two things: building premium grade fly rods and making them the best fishing and casting tools possible. For 35 years, his artisan rod shop, CF Burkheimer Fly Rod Company, has been designing and crafting the world's finest fly rods just across the Columbia River in Washougal, WA. Kerry is proud…
Couples Night Holiday Dinner: 150 years of Hardy of Alnwick and One Special Night at the Castle by Joel and Jennifer LaFollette
University Club 1225 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesFamed reel maker Hardy Brothers of Alnwick, England, celebrated 150 years of angling history this year, culminating in a grand celebration at the Alnwick Castle hosted by the Duke of Northumbria. Our own Joel LaFollette, along with his wife Jennifer La Follette, both of Royal Treatment Fly Fishing in West Linn, were two of the…
Jim Carmin: FCO Literature and Other Treasures at the Multnomah County Library
University Club 1225 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesJim Carmin has directed the John Wilson Special Collections at Multnomah County Library since 1998. Besides housing the Ed Francis collection of fly-fishing books, and the papers of the Flyfisher Foundation & Club, the special collections include 12,000 volumes with books dating back to the 13th century, incredible rare books such as the Birds of…
Carp Fishing on the Fly: An Evening with Eric Leininger
University Club 1225 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesEric Leininger is the head guide at Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters in NE Portland. Eric previously spent nine seasons guiding at the Goodnews Lodge in Alaska and five seasons guiding on the Grande Ronde River in Washington. Eric currently guides fly anglers for steelhead, smallmouth bass, carp, and tiger musky. He is a Simms ambassador, a…
Building World Class Fly Rods: An Evening with Kerry Burkheimer
University Club 1225 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesKerry Burkheimer is driven by two things: building premium grade fly rods and making them the best fishing and casting tools possible. For 35 years, his artisan rod shop, CF Burkheimer Fly Rod Company, has been designing and crafting the world's finest fly rods just across the Columbia River in Washougal, WA. Kerry is proud…
Annual Paddle Raise Dinner for the Deschutes River Conservancy
University Club 1225 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us Tuesday May 9 for the Annual Keith Hansen Memorial Paddle Raise to Support our 2023 Grantee, the Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC). The DRC has been working for over 27 years to improve streamflow in the Deschutes River Basin. Through their collaborative work with partners, DRC has been able to put more than 208…
Flyfishing for Bass on the Willamette River with Todd Rettman
University Club 1225 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesSummertime and bass fishing go together like pizza and beer. If you haven't tried bass on the fly, you are definitely missing out! While many anglers know the John Day offers great opportunities for many smallmouth bass, our own Willamette River is a treasure hidden in plain sight. Local guide Todd Rettman will share a…
2023 Annual Picnic at Westmoreland Park Casting Pond Tuesday August 8
Westmoreland Park 7700 SE 22nd Ave Sellwood, Picnic Area G, Portland, OR, United StatesPlease join us for our annual FCO picnic on Tuesday August 8 at the Westmoreland Park casting ponds! We’ll have games and gear provided by local fly shops and the Club is providing soft drinks and a catered dinner from DeNicola’s Italian restaurant. All you need to bring is a chair and your adult beverage…
Special President’s Letter regarding Annual FCO Picnic
Westmoreland Park 7700 SE 22nd Ave Sellwood, Picnic Area G, Portland, OR, United StatesDear Flyfishing Enthusiasts, The Flyfisher's Club of Oregon is thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated Annual Picnic. Join us on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 4-7pm at the picnic area by the picturesque Westmoreland Casting Ponds. The event is open to all and is completely free to attend. Although there is no cost…