The Portland Fly Shop Podcast
The Portland Fly Shop Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Portland Fly Shop Podcast — your source for all things fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest. From local river reports and seasonal tactics to gear breakdowns, guide stories, and guest interviews, we cover everything you need to make the most of your time on the water. Whether you’re swinging flies on the Deschutes, chasing shad on the Willamette, or just getting started, this podcast brings the shop experience straight to your ears.
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Content Themes
Episode themes revolve around various aspects of fly fishing, including regional specifics, seasonal strategies, and community engagement. For example, episodes cover topics like fly fishing for shad on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, masterclass insights on the Deschutes Salmonfly hatch, and efforts to foster inclusivity in the fly fishing community. Each episode provides detailed techniques, advice on gear, and best practices tailored to both novice and experienced anglers.
Welcome to the Portland Fly Shop Podcast — your source for all things fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest. From local river reports and seasonal tactics to gear breakdowns, guide stories, and guest interviews, we cover everything you need to make the most of your time on the water. Whether you’re swinging flies on the Deschutes, chasing shad on the Willamette, or just getting started, this podcast brings the shop experience straight to your ears.
Fall rain, coastal rivers, and aggressive trout willing to chase a fly—let’s talk sea-run cutthroat.
In this episode of The Portland Fly Shop Podcast, Jason Osborn and Nick Wheeler break down fly fishing for sea-run cutthroat in Oregon Coast and Southwest Washington rivers. We focus on accessible, walk-and-wade fishing, sharing practical advice on when to go, where to look, and how to get these fish chasing your fly.
We cover:
• How fall rain, river levels, and migration affect your timing
• Sea-run versus resident cutthroat and realistic size expectations
• Rod choices, floating lines, and simple leader setups
• Favorite flies, including Muddlers, Red Humpies, Micro Chubbies, and Hippie Stompers
• Skating dry flies, swinging wet flies, and stripping streamers
• Finding fish in deep pools, riffles, and runs
• Why covering water and keeping your fly moving can make all the difference
Jason likes natural colors. Nick reaches for bright flies. Both agree that movement matters—and watching a cutthroat chase down a skating dry fly is hard to beat.
Whether you’re targeting your first sea-run or looking to improve your fall fishing, this episode will help you put together a plan.
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