At the December meeting, I mentioned that I would not be attending the January meeting as I would be in Argentina at that time, but that I would give a full report on my return. Normally I am not one to speak or write about my fishing experiences for public consumption, unless asked, and even…
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No Breaks for South Coast Wild Steelhead
Petition for Catch and Release of Wild Steelhead Last December the Oregon Commission of Fish and Wildlife heard testimony on a petition to prohibit take of wild steelhead in Oregon’s southwest zone. A group of local fisherman and river stewards submitted a petition arguing against wild steelhead harvest because Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife…
Mark Your Calendars Now!
Fly Fisher Foundation Annual Auction Tuesday, May 12th 5-9 p.m. Multnomah Athletic Club, downtown Portland Plan for a fantastic evening supporting worthy causes such as fly fishing literature and history; fisheries science, and fish-related conservation at our annual auction! Many desirable auction items are already coming in! Here are two new events this year: A…
Fishing stories and announcements needed for February Flyline
Please share your winter fishing reports, believable or unbelievable stories, and fly fishing news with your fellow members by submitting them to your Flyline editor! You help make our Club vibrant, welcoming, and fun! Thanks! Lisa Hansen
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President’s Message – January 2020
Welcome to 2020! I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is enjoying the first few days of the new year. No fishing trips to report so far, although I purchased my new Oregon fishing license and the various endorsements and tags in hopes of putting them to use on a winter steelhead…
Member Matters – January 2020
Happy New Year! It’s January which means it is time to nominate new officers for your Flyfishers’ Club of Oregon Board. As required by our bylaws, the proposed slate of officers must be presented to the membership one month before the February election. So, without further ado, your FCO President, Jim Hillas presents the proposed…
Literary Angler – First of the Year Fishing!
First Fish of the New Year Shenanigans! Teri and I have a tradition of trying to catch the first fish of the New Year on New Years Day. This year we were up at the family ranch in Washington and everything is frozen except the Methow River and a small aerator hole in Moccasin Lake.…
Conservation Corner – Looking Back at 2019 Wild Columbia River Steelhead Returns
Editor’s Note: We knew 2019 was going to be a bad year for wild steelhead returns in the Columbia River system. A few FCO members found fish on the Deschutes and John Day but many recounted fishless days during our monthly meetings. Poor returns forced ODFW to close the lower Deschutes to steelhead fishing…
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President’s Message – December 2019
I’m writing this on Thanksgiving morning, so it’s appropriate to give thanks for many things, not least of which is the many fishing opportunities I had in 2019. Frigid days chasing winter steelhead on the coast and on the Sandy River, less frigid (but equally unproductive) days chasing steelhead in early spring on the Willamette,…
Member Matters – December 2019
Juju or Mojo – FCO Hats give Good Fish Karma! FCO hats make a great Christmas gift. Buy one for a friend, or start sending hints to your loved ones. I have been sporting one on most of my fishing trips since I purchased one last summer. From Trout to Carp to Peacock Bass…
