Recent content by brokencoastal

The Trask is an amazing river. I recommend never venturing too far from the car as it gets pretty remote, and I've seen some sketchy stuff while out in that area. I enjoy exploring the North Fork of the Trask, some big cutthroat. I am no expert, but I purchased a handful of Borden Specials but...

I've been learning to tie, and it's been fun hitting the river with my flies. Yesterday in Maupin, the trout were keying into a mini pats rubber legs I've been doing.

Just ordered a fly-tying set up. Stoked to spend some winter evenings in front of a vise instead of the tv!

I've done that twice, and I broke my rod tips riding into a tree! I swore to myself I'll never do that again. Both times the fishing was slow, but I've also learned a lot since then. Do you ride at Rocky Point?

Hey everyone, it's been five months since I started Fly Fishing, and what a journey it's been! I've been hitting the Deschutes River pretty hard. Camping out in Maupin and am happy to report that I've been catching quite a few fish! Yesterday I actually lost count because I found some really...

That's awesome! I am looking forward to going back there in Spring!

I ended up going out to Oakridge to Mountain Bike and fish the Middle Fork. It was freezing. I fished the morning and got one fish but not a single bite after. In the later afternoon, I managed to catch a really nice-sized trout but again that was the only bite. I am headed to the Deschutes this...

I just got back from Fernie. A big storm rolled in, but I still managed to fish the Elk River. Solo in sub-20 degree weather. I got the biggest cutthroat of my very short fishing career! I also did a little bit of fishing outside Whistler, B.C. while I was there this summer. We go to Fernie a...

I wanted to update everyone on my progress and share my findings with other newcomers. Since posting this, I've fished the Upper Clackamas, Wilson, Trask, Middle Fork Willamette, Oak Groove, Gales Creek, Sandy River, Nestucca, Lower Deschutes, and a few awesome rivers in B.C. Canada. I enjoyed...

Thank you for all the info! I've actually explored Gales Creek at the campground. The water was super low but I saw some potential for sure! I've been having great luck on the Upper Clackamas and parts of the Wilson. With most rivers closing on the 31st I am hoping to do some more exploring...

I'll def take you up on that! I picked up some Waders and Boots the other day. Yesterday I went out to the Wilson, and what a game changer it is. I've been using a 3wt and got another one so I can have two setups. I saw some bigger fish yesterday and really want to figure out how to target...

Thanks!

Thanks! I've been loving the Wilson River. I think I'll check out the Alsea in a few days as it seems like everyone is buzzing about it at the moment.

Hey everyone! I just picked up fly fishing last month, and I am already super addicted to it. I live in Portland and having a blast hiking around the coast range and fishing on the Wilson. I've been using a 3wt rod per a friend's suggestion but also picked up a 5wt as I have ambitions to try out...