Last fall I had the pleasure of having three guest Patrick Emily and Toby (and they’re pup Stella) join me for a day on the … The post Exciting Day on the Pacific with Flylords first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

Salmon in the Pacific Northwest have been in the headlines for the wrong reason’s recently but the outlook for Coho on the Oregon Coast is … The post Outlook for 2023 Salmon Season is Looking Great! first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

Good byes are always tough but it’s time to make the spring shift and stow the Winter Steelhead gear for the season. One of my … The post Winter Steelhead Encounters on the Oregon Coast first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

Steelhead fishing in the Pacific Northwest is a challenging endeavor and swinging flies for them takes the challenge to the next level. It’s all worth … The post Steelhead Tactics That Will Lead To Success first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

When people first learn that we chase salmon rockfish and other species of bottom fish with flies fished offshore from our dory one of the … The post Flies used to target saltwater fish in the Pacific Northwest first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

I’m long overdue for a recap on this years dory season. Leading up to the season there was great anticipation for the rockfish and Coho … The post Recap – Dory Season out of Pacific City first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

Fly fishing for silvers (coho) on the open ocean The post 2022 Ocean Salmon Season Finalized by PFMC and ODFW first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

It’s mid April and the focus is shifting to our dory and the many opportunities that await just offshore out of Pacific City. Trips will … The post Time to head offshore for Rockfish first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

It’s the end of March and I’m reflecting on what has been a nice winter steelhead season. Swinging flies searching for steelhead is certainly not … The post Swinging for Steelhead – Spring Reflection first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

It's go time for Winter Steelheaad in the pacific northwest. Here are a few reminders to help increase your chances of an encounter. The post It’s Winter Steelhead Season first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

What an amazing fall season it’s been. I’ve been fortunate to be able to guide with great friends James and Kait Sampsel who own and … The post Summer Steelhead – First and Last first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

When Erin and I first discussed starting Connect Outfitters last winter it was just a dream with what I believe was a solid business plan … The post Thank You! first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

It’s been a crazy first year and I’m long overdue in sharing updates on what’s new with Connect Outfitters. In July Erin and I completed … The post New Dory – “Vision” first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

If you’ve spent any time around me you know that one thing I like almost as much as fly fishing is boats. Especially wooden boats … The post Pacific City Dory first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

The PFMC is wrapping up meetings this week and if the forecast from ODFW and PFMC is correct we’re in for the best run of … The post Early Ocean Forecast for Coho Looks Good first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

We’re busy getting ready for the upcoming ocean season and very excited to share some of these moments with people that get the chance to … The post Wildlife off the Oregon Coast first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

I’m excited to share Connect Outfitters and glad you stopped by. Connect Outfitters has been something I’ve looked forward to launching for some time and … The post Welcome to Connect Outfitters! first appeared on Connect Outfitters.

Another Oregon rainy season that will not end. When it does the snow-melt will swell normally fishable rivers until almost July. The upper lakes are surrounded by snow or the roads into them are impassable. Cabin fever gets pretty bad. If you just have to get out and cast a fly rod you can do that almost anywhere that is open for fishing. High cold...

There are days fly fishing when trout have to have a fly high and dry; standing right on top of the water before they will hit it. You cast a new fly get a good drift and bam! The trout crushes it without hesitation. In your excitement to catch another you cast the same fly and a trout swims up and turns back at the last second; the dreaded refusal...

We are located at 204 1st Ave West in downtown Albany; next to Jordan Jewelers at the bottom of the Hwy. 20 bridge. Stop in and visit. Regular store hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm. closed Sunday and Monday. Note new email address: trfs@live.com Classe s: Beginning Fly Tying: Starts: March 13 2013 4 sessions; o...