13th Annual Sandy River Spey Clave

This weekend is the 13th annual Sandy River Spey Clave and it looks to be the best one yet!  With presentations from 31 of the worlds best Spey Casting Instructors, 14 theater presentations (NEW) and free food why would you miss it?  The Fly Fishing Shop has been putting this party on and watching it grow into the largest gathering of Spey Casters in the Western Hemisphere.  If you want to see what is planned for this weekend go to the Agenda Page at flyfishusa.com.

Now it is TIME!!!

Under the trees and tight to the bank, to the Redsides house we go!!!

We told you it would not be long and it was not. The "Hatch" is here. This is what I know bugs are being taken well on the top to about South Junction. 10:30 to dark is best. Drops can be fun, but why... If you have to then Batman and Chubby Cousins are a great way to go. We have everything ready and stocked!!!! Come on in and let us get you what you need to get the most of your time on the water.

We have the patterns you need!!

 

Trout are ready but not yet on top.

Classic Redside.

We are all "jonesing" for the salmon flies to pop and fish to be ready for them to be falling into the water. As of right now it has it has not happened. But fret not with in the next 10 days it will happen. Being prepared is the best way to be. Not wasting time or energy the morning of trying to put you flies and leaders.... on and on cutting into your fishing time.

Heavy water was the best place to find the good fish.

Now Lets get to the good stuff. Fishing last week was great. The nymph fishing was AWESOME!!!But not on Stone flies. That's right NOT on Stones, not even the nymphs. We fished with small to medium sized nymphs on Czech leader rigs and really put the hurt to the Redsides.

Plenaty of bugs around. Just not Stones.

Seems to be a lot of March Brown nymphs and even a few Green Drake nymphs to be found.  All the flies were from sz 10 to 16. The patterns of choice were; http://www.flyfishusa.com/flies/02-bead-head.htm

Crown Jewel Green Drake sz 10

CDC Pheasant Tail sz 12, 14

Montana Blue Price sz 10

Tung Teaser sz 10

Lightning Bud, Red sz 16

Nice big hungry male!

All fish seemed very spunky and were in great shape. Hard fighting and lots of big jumps. I have a feeling the spawn is over and all fish will be ready when it ius dry fly time. I hope every one has been getting in some practise for go time. GO FISHING!!

Know it....Learn it.....

This is the best way to nymph fish!!!! Call the shop of email to find out more. http://www.flyfishusa.com/leaders/umpqua-leader.html 503-622-4607

Here we go, trout time again!!!

Well it is almost here, the trout opener is coming up quick!!!!! Are you ready??? The crew at The Fly Fishing Shop are, and ready to help you make the most of your day outing or week long trips to where ever you might be going for the start of your season.

I am going to provide a list of thing I would make sure I had to be ready. For some of you anglers out there it has been the better part of a year since you might have been out fishing. Make sure you are full up on all need leaders, and tippets.. Be sure you find your nippers before you leave your house. Might even be a good idea to look at the condition of your fly line to see it if may need a cleaning or be replaced. Reorganize all your boxes saving time on river is never a dumb idea. Floatant, weights, and indicators are on the list as well. Last but never least Make sure you have a new 2013 fishing license, would be a rough start to any ones season with a bad meeting with the police.

Now lets get to the good stuff. Fishing in the spring this year has been good. There have been a few opportunities for dries and in the near future more are to come, but nymphs have been the ticket on both the Lower Deschutes and the Crooked. The Owyhee has been good for all types of methods, oh yes even streamers!!! The Deschutes has been producing well with a smattering of larger nymphs and colored droppers. Red, purple, and blue have been producing well, Lightning bugs and colored princes with sizes in the 10 to 16 range being the most productive. The Crooked is fishing well and we are seeing good sized fish this year too. Subsurface is always productive there but the Mothers day Caddis are a fun time to fish dries and any dark size 14 caddis should work as these fish will be more than willing to take off the top during any decent hatch. Other than that your standard patterns are working well olive midges and small copper johns are a sure thing and maybe going a size smaller would not hurt either.... Just saying.

Nothing Like the first Redside of the year!!!

If you need anymore info just call the shop or simply stop in on you way over the hill to where ever you might be going fishing. Tight lines from all of us here at the shop.

It is the trouts time of year!!

Sunday Fly Tying Partys

Well the sunday round tables are back in swing. We will be on our third one this year. Mr. Hyde from Hare Line will be tying and showing off new materials for the folks that show up. hope to see you there.
The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, OR


11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday Afternoon.





Tying Steelhead Flies With The Newest Materials From Hareline,

The Pacific Nortwest's #1 Supplier of Fly Tying Materils and Tools.

Featuring Free Tying Instruction From:

Hareline Rep: Darian Hyde

Assisted by: Mark Bachmann and Travis Johnson.

This program is for new tiers and experienced tiers alike.

Instructional demonstrations with big-screen TV and PowerPoint projection.

A custom made fly tying room with perfect lighting

and special teaching aides are provided.

Please bring your own tools & materials or purchase what you need from our extensive selection.

Refreshments will be served. Bring snacks if you want to.





February 19, 2013

Mark Bachmann to speak at: Clackamas Flyfishers

High Rock Pub, Clackamas, OR -Members and Guests!



"Warm & Salty"

My Favorite Places To Fly Fish Warm Saltwater

Florida, Mexico and Belize are all destinations to escape the cold and wet of winter, or to enjoy the heat of summer. Exotic ports such as: Andros South, Placencia, San Pedro, Belize City, Campeche, Manzenillo, Zihuatanejo, and Loreto will be explored along with Marathon in the Florida Keyes. There will be lots of pictures of bonefish, roosterfish, permit, tarpon, billfish & dorado. Saltwater flies and tackle will be explored.

Well This is the weekend

The Christmas party is upon us. The line up has been set by the master himself Mark. We are also running a 10% in store discount on EVERYTHING in the shop. The list of northwest celebrities is a long and deep one. Missing this would not be the best move you could make for either your Christmas shopping or you steelhead fishing career. We will again be feeding you and there will be no shortage of snacks. From the entire crew here at the shop, See you soon.
December 8, Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm


Metal Head Christmas Party &

Annual Winter Steelhead Clinic

A new winter steelhead season is here for celebration!

Please Share A Day With These These Folks:

METAL HEAD CHRISTMAS!!

The shop crew!!!
Mark Bachmann



Patty Barnes



Marcy Stone



Travis Johnson




Eric Neufeld - One Cool MF'er the Simms Man

Josh Linn- G loomis guru... and great guy
George Cook- You can't say enough about Geo
Bruce Berry- The Buelah and protube master, great fly tier as well

Hawkeye Hawkins- The Hawk...need I say more
Jon Covich- Destination Master
Garry Sandstrom- you like loud reels,,, he your guy

Brian Silvey-Local Fly angling specialist, man can this son gun tie

April Vokey - Special Guest





Come meet the Company Reps:

George Cook: Sage, Rio, Tibor, Solitude

Eric Neufeld: Simms, Echo, Airflo, Idylwide Flies

Garry Sandstrom: Hardy, Scientific Anglers, Royal Wulff

Bruce Berry: Beulah Rods, Hatch Reels, Montana Flies

Dick Sagara: TFO, Teeny, Rainey's Flies

Jon Covich: R. L. Winston, Outcast, Fishpond

Josh Linn: G. Loomis

Come meet the Guides & Instructors:

Mark Bachmann

Marcy Stone

Travis Johnson

Hawkeye Hawkins

Brian Silvey

Ted Neely

Slide Shows & Demonstrations

Mark Bachmann - Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing 101 - 9:00-10:00 a.m.

April Vokey - "Swinging Flies for Steelhead" - 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Travis Johnson - Winter Steelhead Secrets To Success - 11:00-Noon

Barbeque lunch will be served: Noon-1:30.

Josh Linn - 1:30-2:30 p.m.

George Cook- Defining Modern Spey Lines - 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Fly Tying Demonstrations (all day):

Featuring: the region's most experienced steelhead guides tying

their favorite winter steelhead flies.

Hawkeye Hawkins - The Hawkeye Special - 9:00-9:15

Josh Linn - Stinger Flies - 9:15-9:30

Charles St. Pierre - Hoh Bo Spey - 9:30-9:45

Bruce Berry - Pro Tube Killer - 2:30-2:45

Brian Silvey - Tube Snake - 2:45-3:00

Marty Sheppard - Metal Detector - 3:00-3:15

Ted Neely - Tiger Leech - 3:15-3:30





Party At: The Fly Fishing Shop - Welches, OR

This will be the best party in Welches, Oregon: December 8, 2012 !!!







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