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The Salmon Fly Hatch in Oregon
In our region, stone flies hatch from January through August. There are at least two dozen species which are important in the adult stage to the trout angler. These range between the tiny Winter Blacks (3/8") to the giant Salmon Fly (over 2"). The Salmon fly hatch on Oregon's Deschutes in May/June, is arguably the best dry fly fishing the Pacific Northwest has to offer. The hatch starts at the mouth of the river in the first week of May. By May 25th there are usually a few Salmon Flies at Warm Springs. The first week in June is peak for the best fifty miles, between Maupin and Warm Springs. The hatch trickles off through June

and there are scattered salmon flies around Pelton Dam most years until nearly the first of July. The so-called hatch occurs when the nymphs crawl out of the water. The nymphs will usually seek out tree trunks or other vegetation or any solid but porous structure where the claws of the nymphal feet will stay fastened securely so emergence of the adult insect can progress with out interruption. Since this hatch happens on land, it is of small importance to fishing in comparison to may fly or caddis hatches that happen at the surface of water.

Salmon Fly in the grass.

Most of the actual "hatching" happens at night or early in the morning. It can continue in daylight hours on cloud cover days or in deeply shaded areas. It is after the insects have hatched and have become active adults that they become important as trout food. During the night adult salmon flies become inactive. Their favorite places to rest or mate is in the streamside vegetation. Much of this vegetation over hangs the water. In the mid to late morning as the air temperatures rise, the adults become active

and start crawling and flying around. They are clumsy and some will inevitably land in the water. It is at the river's edge that the best dry fly action usually occurs. Since the majority of the salmon flies are concentrated around the water, the trout will take up stations under overhanging trees and grass. Casting your salmon fly imitation up stream under the over hanging trees has

Salmon Fly with tattered wings at the end of the line.

always been one of the secrets to successfully fishing the hatch. During the warm part of the day there will be a fairly constant rain of fluttering and flopping bugs onto the water. Pin-point casting accuracy is much more important than delicate casts. Real salmon flies are heavy and hit the water hard. The perfect set-up is a medium fast action six weight rod, and a 6'-7' long leader tapered down to 3X. You need to be able to poke the fly under low hanging branches and through holes in the brush. In many ways fishing the salmon fly hatch has more in common with bass bugging that classic dry fly fishing.

The salmon Fly Hatch is arguably the best dry fly fishing west of the Rockies. Here is an assortment of dry flies that will give you the edge when fishing this hatch. It contains (2) each of the six following patterns: Bullet Head Salmon, Bullet Head Golden, Clark Stone, Improved Sofa Pillow, Robotic Salmon Fly & Norm Wood Special. There are 12 flies total. Price includes shipping in U.S.
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SALEQUAL	Salmon Fly Equalizer Kit	$20.95

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		Bass Fly Assortment This kit will prepare you for fishing for bass. It contains the right flies to fish in the many varied habitats that they are found in. This kit is designed to allow you to fish bass from the surface to the bottom. To facilitate this approach, the angler should be equipped with both a floating and sinking fly line.
This assortment contains: (2) Dirty Li'l Friggs, (2) Mega Whammy Frog Poppers, (2) Mega Whammy Black Divers, (2) Trash Shimmer Baby Bass, (2) Black Bass-O-Matics, (2) Lake Chubs, (2) Purple Rattle Buggers, (2) Black Bass Creepers, (2) Olive Bass Creepers, for a total of 18 flies in all - in a clear 6-compartment box.
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06206	Bass Fly Assortment from FlyH2o	$54.95

		Bonefish Fly Assortment This kit will prepare you for fishing for bonefish. It contains the right flies to fish in the many varied habitats that they are found in. This kit is designed to allow you to fish bonefish both shallow and moderately deep water. These flies imitate the mollusks and crustaceans that bonefish feed on.
This Assortment contains 24 flies:
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06235	Bonefish Fly Assortment from FlyH2o	$38.95

		In-shore Fly Assortment Many different species of superb game fish live next to the shoes of salt water. These species include Pacific Salmon, Striped bass, Dorado, Snook, Rooster Fish, Jacks, Bonito, just to name a few. These fish feed primarily on smaller bait fish. This assortment mimics the
most common in-shore saltwater bait fish. This Assortment contains 12 flies:
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06207	Saltwater In-shore Fly Assortment from FlyH2o	$35.95

		Popper Assortment Many species of both fresh and saltwater game fish will feed right at the surface. These species include Bass, Pike, Redfish, Striped bass, Dorado, Snook, Rooster Fish, Jacks just to name a few. Fishing on the surface with a popper is one of most visual and most productive ways to catch these fish.
The poppers in this kit may be fished in both fresh water and saltwater. None contain weed guards and are best fished in open water. This Assortment contains 12 flies:
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06208	Saltwater Popper Assortment from FlyH2o	$53.95

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Bonefish Fly Assortment	Saltwater Popper Assortment

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