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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.
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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…
Find out more »April 2021
Steelhead Theory and approach
Tuesday, April 13th 7-8pm, Jason Osborn, owner of The Portland Fly Shop will be presenting: Steelhead Theory and approach. Jason a Portland native, began fishing at the age of 14, for the last 12 years been guiding in Oregon and SW Washington. Please register by using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElf-morj4sEtKRNwF_lkMfp7zEe5eU2JEY There will be two prizes raffled at the end of the program. Must be Zoom present to win
Find out more »May 2021
Annual Flyfishers’ Club of Oregon Auction and Keith Hansen Memorial Paddle Raise
Fitzpatrick Homestead on the Deschutes River Mark your calendars now for our annual auction! We will be on-line this year, with many of your favorite places to fish and vacation on the auction list. We have already procured some new food adventure events and guided trips. Spanish Seafood Paella Event I know some of you may have also marked the Deschutes stonefly hatch in the early summer months, but we have arranged for all of the auction items to…
Find out more »August 2021
Fly Fishers Club of Oregon Annual Picnic
We are proud to announce we are having our Annual picnic, Tuesday, August 10th. at Westmorland Park, Picnic Area "G". Games, Food, and Fun! It will be great to finally meet in person again. Please register by "purchasing" a free ticket so we can get an accurate head count for our caterer - DeNicola's.
Find out more »October 2021
“Untangling the Euro Leader” : Josh Linn
Josh will be presenting “Untangling the Euro Leader”. In this presentation Josh will be focusing on the exciting and productive method of Euro Nymphing. He will be sharing a lot of his tips and tricks but also the basics of tackle and technique to get you going in the right direction and to be more successful. Bio Josh is a native Oregonian. His father introduced him to fly fishing at a young age. Over the years he has been mentored…
Find out more »November 2021
Rogue River Steelhead–Presented by Alex Rachowicz
Alex Rachowicz -- Owner & Senior Guide of Rogue Valley Anglers, will be presenting on fly fishing the Rogue River, techniques and strategies. BIO: Alex Rachowicz I was born to be a fly fisherman. My first paycheck in life was for a fishing tournament with my Dad when I was still too young to even have a paper route in the Midwest, and I've been a sponsored fisherman of some sort most ever since. My journey out West to…
Find out more »December 2021
Infinite Seasons: The road to being successful year-round Presented Nick Wheeler
Flyfisher's Club of Oregon 60th Anniversary Celebration: 60th Anniversary Creel and Nick Wheeler's "Infinite Season" The year 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Flyfisher's Club of Oregon. To celebrate the occasion, as well as a tentative step toward normalcy in an era made safer by vaccines, please join your fellow members at our first in-person meeting in nearly two years. Your Program committee has put together a special evening which will include a brief presentation on…
Find out more »January 2022
Sandy River Winter Steelhead by Brian Silvey
On Tuesday January 11th 2022, renowned fishing guide Brian Silvey will be at the University Club of Portland to discuss the pure joy of winter steelhead fishing on the Sandy River. BRIAN SILVEY Brian started fly fishing on the local rivers around Mt Hood Oregon at a young age, followed by guiding and tying flies commercially for a local fly shop as a teenager in 1984. With a momentary lapse in judgement he started college to focus on sports medicine,…
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