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Fly Fishing Film Tour What: A 90-city tour featuring eight fly-fishing films set on waters around the world. When: Coming to Bend Wednesday, Feb. 9, and Thursday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 o’clock each night. Doors open at 5:30. Where: McMenamins Old St. Francis School. Tickets: $12 in advance at Bend’s Fly & Field Outfitters; $15 at the door on the night of the show. For more information, visit www.flyfishingfilmtour.com.
Film Continued from D1 “I loved it, but it was hell,” Robison says with a laugh. Robison, of Salt Lake City, started the film tour in 2006 — with just six stops, including one in Bend — to provide both an avenue for up-andcoming filmmakers to showcase their work and an alternative to the instructional fly-fishing videos that have become commonplace. This will mark the seventh straight year of the tour, which has come to Bend each year. After the final tour stop in 2006, Robison quit his job as a computer programmer for an airline company. “We took a leap of faith,” says Robison, 42. “We’ve hit a few rapids in between. But it’s exciting to watch how much it’s grown.” In “Oile,” the crew catches enormous marlin in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico, then travels across the country to fish bass lakes. “Heart of the Marsh,” another film being presented on the tour, details the effects of the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on redfish populations and Louisiana marshlands. Other featured film segments of the tour include fishing for permit in the Florida Keys, and for billfish in Guatemala. As stated in a tour press release, the films offer “a blend of inspiring cinematography, hilarious comedy, poignant commentary and tons of amazing fish.” This year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour, which opens Feb. 3 in Ventura, Calif., received 35 submissions, according to Robison. “Six years ago, there were only three filmmakers,” Robison says. “It’s really kicked off a whole subculture for independent fly-fishing filmmakers. We can actually pay the filmmakers now.” The filmmakers receive a percentage of the sales on the tour, according to Robison. Last year, the tour doled out more than $20,000 to filmmakers, he says.
Conservation And the tour also raised more than $60,000 for conservation efforts in 2010, Robison adds. Each stop on the film tour features a live emcee, door prizes, special offers from local outfitters, and an opportunity to win a grand-prize fishing trip. Much like the annual fall ski and snowboard film tour by Warren Miller Entertainment gets snowriders fired up for the winter alpine season, the Fly Fishing Film Tour is billed as a chance for anglers to get excited for the upcoming fly-fishing season. In fact, two producers from Warren Miller Entertainment are producing films for the flyfishing tour. “They’re heavy hitters in outdoor adventure filmmaking,” Robison says. “They’ve brought a lot to the tour.” Robison notes that with technological advances in cameras, filmmakers now find it more affordable to shoot in high definition. And because of that, he adds, films on the tour will be screened on a high-definition projector. Robison says Bend remains one of his favorite stops along the tour. “You guys live in a great town, with such fishy waters — the Metolius and the Deschutes,” he says. “Bend’s honestly one of our favorite shows. We see such a good turnout. We’ll sell out this year for sure.” Mark Morical can be reached at 541-383-0318 or at mmorical@bendbulletin.com.
H U N T I N G & F ISH I N G
Vegas expo showcases latest sportsman gear
FLY-TYING CORNER
GARY LEWIS
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f what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, they can have it — the flu, I mean. My big gamble was that I could get on an airplane and not catch it. I threw the dice and lost. But I did manage to make it to day one of the main event. Last week’s Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show attracted 31,769 company buyers and guests and 2,074 members of the sporting press to the Sands Expo and Convention Center. There, all facets of the $4 billion industry were captured under one roof, with 1,600 exhibitors and 630,000 square feet of booth space. The state of Oregon was well represented. Pat Mundy, of Beaverton-based Leupold, showed me the Mark 8, a 1.1-8-by-24mm rifle scope, the newest model in its line. This unit is built on a 34mm main tube with “pinch and turn” locking knobs for windage and elevation and a third turret on the left, which is a rheostat that controls the brightness of the M-TMR reticle. A rugged scope, built to military standards, it is available to civilians at a retail price of something like $3,500. Mike Shantie and Mark Thomas from Kruger Optical, of Sisters, showed me the second generation 1-8-by-40 Dual Tactical Sight. Designed for a complex battle environment, the carbon fiber DTS can be instantly switched — with no head movement — from a close quarter reflex to a 2-8-bymil-dot sight with independently adjustable windage and elevation systems. Bob Nosler and Mike Lake let me handle the latest Nosler rifle, the Legacy Model 48, a tribute to John Nosler, who passed away last October. With a hand-oiled black walnut stock, a Rifle Basix trigger and its graceful lines, I knew this was a rifle Big John would have carried. Nosler has also entered the world of air-powered projectiles with the eXTREME Ballistic Tip, engineered to feed the new Benjamin 357 caliber Rogue air rifle. I’ve watched Tualatin-based Warne Scope Mounts carve out a place in the industry with their rugged scope mounts under the direction of Charlie Lake. Their latest product is a 65in/lb torque wrench used for mounting optics. Wilsonville’s Crimson Trace Corporation has expanded its offerings from the world of laser lights into gun-mounted white lights that work in tandem with its famous grip-mounted laser systems. Speaking of handguns, I ran into Travis Noteboom and Brad Thomas with Diamondback Firearms. The product is an American-made micro-compact 380 semi-automatic pistol that can be ordered with Crimson Trace grips. Another handgun that caught my eye was the Kimber Solo, a micro-compact with 9mm power in a 17-ounce platform and all the features of a full-size handgun, including an ambidextrous safety. There was no shortage of black guns, the so-called modern sporting rifles, which are very often not black anymore. A new
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Darwin Beetle, tied by Joyce Norman.
By Gary Lewis For The Bulletin
Darwin’s Beetle, Chiasognathus granti, is a treedwelling creature that makes its home in Chile and Argentina. Those large jaws? They use them for fighting. They put them under the wings of their opponent and hurl them to the ground. Or to the water. Those legendary trout of Patagonia have been known to make a meal out of many an unlucky Darwin Beetle. Forget about trying to set this fly down softly. You need a heavy tippet to get this one to turn over on a cast. And when the bug hits
Photo courtesy Nosler Inc.
At the SHOT Show in Las Vegas last week, Nosler Inc., of Bend, announced its new Legacy rifle, a tribute to founder and longtime Bend resident John Nosler.
One of thousands of new products introduced at last week’s SHOT Show was the new SOL Origin, a survival kit. Photo courtesy Adventure Medical Kits
rifle that caught my eye was neither black nor modern. A scaleddown single-shot Sharps, the Lyman Ideal Model is fitted with a rear tang sight and is chambered in 22 Hornet and 38-55. With a stream-lined lock and double set triggers, this would make a fine varmint rifle for those days when the spring wind blows soft over the growing alfalfa. Mark Lipari’s Oilfield Camo caught me by surprise. A hunting camo pattern that doesn’t look like camouflage, it is made up of patterns of helicopters, derricks, cranes, pumps and other implements from the working man’s world. “We’re working men. It’s who we are, it’s what we do,” Mark said. You could put this camo on a tie and blend right in at the office. If you wore a tie. If you had an office. I ran into Dale Mitchell from Redmond, who pointed me toward Hunten Outdoors. One of the features I liked in their higher-end trail cameras was the ability to scroll through the pictures without removing the card from the unit. I’ve used trail cameras enough to know that I want to use them more in the future. At the SOG Specialty Knives booth, Chris Cashbaugh and Bill Daddi introduced me to the Trident Mini folding knife. It
opens easily with spring assist. A unique groove in the handle allows the user to cut paracord, fishing line or whatever without opening the knife. For Irish Setter Boots, Kim Emery showed me the latest rubber Rutmaster for treestand hunters. Seventeen inches high, with 800 grams of Thinsulate, an ExoFlex fit system and aggressive treads, these are not your father’s rubber boots. But I’d bet he’d like a pair. At the Adventure Medical Kits booth, they showed me the SOL (Survive Outdoors Longer) Origin kit. About the size of a baseball, but more appropriate in an emergency, the unit includes a knife, fire starter, rescue flash, LED light, compass, rescue howler and a fishing gear. With the industry shows wrapping up, the consumer shows are underway and all the new gear is going to get its real test, in the marketplace. Closest to home is the O’Loughlin Sportsman’s Show, which returns to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, March 10-13. See you there. Gary Lewis is the host of “High Desert Outdoorsman” and author of “John Nosler — Going Ballistic,” “Black Bear Hunting,” “Hunting Oregon” and other titles. Contact Lewis at www. GaryLewisOutdoors.com.
FISHING REPORT
Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by fisheries biologists for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: CENTRAL ZONE CROOKED RIVER BELOW BOWMAN DAM: Flows have been hovering around 2,000 cfs; please exercise caution when wading. Anglers are reminded that angling methods are restricted to artificial flies and lures from Oct. 31, 2010, to May 28, 2011. According to recent angler reports, the trout seem to be larger this year than in recent years. DESCHUTES RIVER (Mouth to the Northern Boundary of the Warm Springs Reservation): The river reached flood stage during recent rains, making fishing an adventure. Fishing will
improve as flows recede. Some anglers report success in high water conditions by fishing close to the bank with egg and San Juan worm patterns. HAYSTACK RESERVOIR: The water is clear and fishing is fair. If you’ve fished Haystack Reservoir recently, please send a report to ODFW Fishing Reports. HOOD RIVER: The river reached flood stage during recent rains, making fishing an adventure. Fishing will improve as flows recede. Anglers are reporting decent early success on bright winter steelhead in the lower river. Steelhead anglers should expect fish numbers to increase throughout the month and February, with a peak in March and April. METOLIUS RIVER: Trout fishing has been good. Insect hatches should offer opportunities for good dry-fly fishing. OCHOCO RESERVOIR: Opportunities for
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FISHING FLY-FISHING FILM TOUR: Returns to Bend on Wednesday, Feb. 9, and Thursday, Feb. 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; the show will take place at McMenamins Old St. Francis School; includes films from around the world; discount tickets are available at Fly & Field Outfitters in Bend for $12, tickets will be sold for $15 at the door the night of the show; www.thef3t.com or www.flyfishingfilmtour.com. MASTERING WESTERN RIVERS AND LAKES: Seminar with Rick Hafele and Skip Morris, hosted by Central Oregon Flyfishers; Feb. 12-13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day; at Aspen Hall, Bend; workshop brings together entomology, pattern selection, presentation and fly tying; cost for the two days is $65 for Central Oregon Flyfishers and Sunriver Angler members, $75 for non-members; registration is required by Jan. 28; 541-6330934; education@coflyfishers. org; www.coflyfishers.org. DESCHUTES CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED: Meets on the first Monday of each month at the Environmental Center in Bend; meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. for members to meet and greet, and discuss what the chapter is up to; 541-306-4509; communications@deschutestu. org; www.deschutestu.org. BEND CASTING CLUB: The Bend Casting Club is a group of local fly anglers from around Central Oregon who are trying to improve their casting technique; club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Orvis Casting Course in Bend’s Old Mill District; 541-306-4509 or bendcastingclub@gmail.com. THE SUNRIVER ANGLERS CLUB: Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station; contact: www.sunriveranglers.org. THE CENTRAL OREGON FLYFISHERS CLUB: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road; contact: www.coflyfishers.org.
HUNTING
Deschutes, Hood rivers reach flood stage 12- to 20-inch rainbow trout should improve with the warmer weather. PRINEVILLE YOUTH FISHING POND: Young anglers are catching rainbow trout and an occasional largemouth bass. SHEVLIN YOUTH FISHING POND: The pond is open to children 17 years old and younger, with a bag limit of two fish. TAYLOR LAKE: Taylor Lake should offer anglers a good opportunity to catch trout this winter. The lake has been stocked with legal and trophy trout. Access is currently good, with no ice or snow.
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the surface, those rubber legs and antenna are moving. Tie it big and take it to Patagonia or size it down and use it here at home. Start with a stout 1/0 hook and a chunk of closed cell foam. Thread the middle of the foam over the hook, then build a body of green and red sparkle chenille. Lay the first layer of foam over the body to begin forming the case. At the thorax, tie in three segmented rubber legs then tie in the jaws, made of black rubber. To complete the shell, tie down the second layer of foam and cap it with a chunk of purple foam for visibility.
ANNUAL MULE DEER CLASSIC BANQUET: For the Bend Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association; at Bend’s Seventh Mountain Resort on Saturday, Feb. 19; event is for all ages; funds raised support youth scholarships and a variety of wildlife projects; contact Vicki Ramming at 541-382-7229. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION BANQUET: The Central Oregon Chapter of the
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the annual banquet on April 9 from 4 to 10 p.m., at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond; highlights include the John Nosler Memorial Rifle Raffle, Les Schwab Rifle Raffle, Oregon State Wide Elk Tag, dozens of guns, archery packages and more; cost is $75, which includes dinner and annual membership; contact 541-383-8518 or www.rmef.org. THE BEND CHAPTER OF THE OREGON HUNTERS ASSOCIATION: Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the King Buffet at the north end of the Wagner Mall, across from Robberson Ford in Bend; contact: Bendchapter_oha@yahoo.com. THE OCHOCO CHAPTER OF THE OREGON HUNTERS ASSOCIATION: Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Prineville Fire Hall, 405 N. Belknap St. Contact: 447-5029. THE REDMOND CHAPTER OF THE OREGON HUNTERS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Redmond VFW Hall.
SHOOTING BEND TRAP CLUB: Five-stand and skeet shooting Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m; trap shooting on Thursdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; located east of Bend, at Milepost 30 off U.S. Highway 20; contact Marc Rich at 541-3881737 or visit www.bendtrapclub.com. CENTRAL OREGON SPORTING CLAYS AND HUNTING PRESERVE: 13-station, 100-target course and 5-stand open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to dusk, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to dusk; located at 9020 South U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; www. birdandclay.com or 541-383-0001. REDMOND ROD & GUN CLUB: Rifle and Pistol are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; skeet is Tuesdays and Sundays beginning at 10 a.m.; trap is Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to closing, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 2011 Family Memberships now available for $50; non-members are welcome; www.rrandgc.com. PINE MOUNTAIN POSSE: Cowboy action shooting club that shoots at the Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range on U.S. Highway 20 at milepost 24; second Sunday of each month; 541-318-8199 or www.pinemountainposse.com. HORSE RIDGE PISTOLEROS: Cowboy action shooting with pistols, rifles and shotguns at the Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association range on U.S. Highway 20 at Milepost 24; first and third Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.; 541-4087027 or www.hrp-sass.com.
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