Fly fishing the Metolius River

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A River for Christmas

A winter visit to the Metolius River in central Oregon.

 

[RunWithSasquatch]

That water is cold enough when I float down to Lake Billy Chinook during the summer. I dont think I'd want anything to do with it in winter.

 

[fishingfreak]

Thank you for sharing that video Anatoliy! That is a beautiful River! That is a prime example why I Love to hike long hikes and enjoy a beautiful day of fishing.

FF

 

[steelhead_slayer]

that's a great fly for there, but looks like you know that

 

[bigsteel]

great video,,i enjoy fishing that river in solitude.

 

[Gunga]

That real fishing right there. all on your own with your skills to guide you.

 

[mosd]

nice looking fly in first segment of video, lemme guess your chasing big dollies in those deep holes.

love the fish skull heads, we have em here at the shop (hareline dubbin) but havent had the time to tie with em yet due to duck season going on

 

[brandon4455]

awesome video, beautiful bull trout

 

[OnTheFly]

Enjoyed that very much. Thanks.

 

[steelhead_slayer]

would you mind sharing that fly recipe? i totally understand if you don't want to though

 

[lilsalmon]

Oh wow.....I want to be there...I was told by Gene who owns the Lebanon fly shop that winter is his favorite time to fish the Metolius...I even got some of his special flies....Thats one trip I have to do. Ready Bigsteel? Almost got use of my leg. Beautiful video.

 

[viento]

The guy at 4:36 must be from northern Canada! :shock: :lol:

 

[bigsteel]

Oh wow.....I want to be there...I was told by Gene who owns the Lebanon fly shop that winter is his favorite time to fish the Metolius...I even got some of his special flies....Thats one trip I have to do. Ready Bigsteel? Almost got use of my leg. Beautiful video.

im ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Studdedfeltsoles]

Thanks for all the kind words regarding my short film.... Look for more in the future as I learn about the equipment. I will work on a short tying film as requested here....I do have a few early works posted on my web site. Cheers, Joel La Follette

 

[FishFinger]

Joel, thanks for the video, it was great. And welcome to our forum. I remember you from your days at Kaufmanns. I understand you have a shop in West Linn. I wish you the best of luck and I'll drop by soon and say hi in person.

 

[michigan_transplant]

good stuff

 

[OnTheFly]

Joel no kidding! You're the one that opened up in West Linn? You'll be seeing me soon as well!

 

[waco]

Thanks for all the kind words regarding my short film.... Look for more in the future as I learn about the equipment. I will work on a short tying film as requested here....I do have a few early works posted on my web site. Cheers, Joel La Follette

really cool video!!!! Welcome to OFF!!! LOOKING FORWARD FOR THE TYING FILM!!!

 

[bigsteel]

Joel,thanks for stopping in,,i enjoyed your video as well.you are an incredible fly tyer and fishermen,,can't wait to see whats next