Recent content by Oregon Knights

I have an Echo Carbon, 3 weight and find it to be an excellent rod. I'd recommend visiting a fly shop who carries the Echo series and try casting some before making a purchase so you get the one you really like. Dale

Spydeyrch, I don't think you'll will regret buying a TFO setup. Several others here noted the quality of St. Croix, which I'd agree with as well. Reddington makes a fine affordable rod/reel combination, especially in the heavier weights, 6 and up. The other brand I didn't see mentioned, is...

I've had my Renzetti Traveler for about 16 years now. Love it! I added a midge jaw several years ago to allow my big fingers to get in closer so I could tie smaller flies into the high 20's. One thing about the aluminum construction, it doesn't get rust like a steel vise can. My old Thompson...

After much thought and consideration, I decided you are absolutely right bigsteel. I do care too much for the fish and want too much for their future. I do have grandchildren and would like for them to be able to fish for native trout in our waters. So rather than trying to change a few...

Apparently my post hit a nerve. I wasn't suggesting inappropriate handling of fish. However, I do see one photo of the fish lying in the dirt. What I was suggesting is, we don't need to take all our fish out of the water, cradle or otherwise and take photos. If it were a Bull Trout, you'd be...

Reading and viewing this thread and many others, I not only see some nice fish, but I also see what seems to be a lot of nice fish being handled unnecessarily. IMHO. Wouldn't we all be doing the fish and our passion a favor by not handling the fish unless absolutely necessary? Especially the...

I generally carry 3 rods with me. Sometimes more. I have 3 PVC rod holders I made that are permanently fastened to the back of the seat. I can place my fly rods in these holders, standing up fully rigged and ready to fish. This is great for drifting the rivers and landing at a site to wade...

I have an 8' and a 10' and in both cases my heels will drag in the water slightly. Most often when I'm using one of my pontoons, I will either wear waders due to the cold air outside. If it's a warm day, I use some hip waders I made from an old pair of breathable waders from years past. I...

I recommend taking your rod and reel to your reputable fly shop and work with them to find the right line. As Troutramp indicated, it depends. Your rod may say it's a 7/8, but may load and cast better with a 7 in one brand and 8 or even 9 in another. A good fly shop will be have numerous...

At the dam is convenient with parking just yards away. You can also put in across the road from the pizza place along the highway. Could avoid some crowds at the dam during the weekend days by putting in by the pizza place. Dale

Had a great day at Leaburg today. Thinking about returning tomorrow. Caught several nice trout using streamer flies. Only saw one other boat catching anything. Most fish I caught were in the lower end, just above the dam.

Out of curiosity, GDBrown, do you use the Trilene Knot for smaller flies in the 18 and less range. It would seem if one is having a problem getting a leader tippet through a loop, getting the tippet through the eye of a small fly twice would be even more difficult. I could see maybe using the...

I've used the clinch knot and improved clinch knot for many years. In the past few years I've begun using the perfection loop for nymphs and steelhead flies and seem to be getting more action.