The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Traditionally, coastal rivers in the state of Oregon were stocked with one strain of steelhead, the standard Alsea stock. The Alsea hatchery stock is an early returning fish known affectionately as the “Alsea ugly.” But each strain of steelhead is adapted to the river of its origins and the prevailing conditions in that watershed.  Alsea […]

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Get ready, because it’s been a high-water winter and the McKenzie River Green Caddis hatch should be a major event this spring. In these videos, The Caddis Fly’s Chris Daughters demonstrates how to tie this classic Oregon dry fly pattern. The first version is a simple, stripped down high floating fly. The second video features […]

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Fall River, the Crooked River, Metolius and Lower Deschutes are all in good condition for fly fishing. You’ll find blue wing olives on the Metolius from 12-3pm in the afternoon. Now is the time to be there for bull trout with 3 to 4-inch rabbit fur streamers — whitefish patterns.
Anglers on the West side shouldn’t […]

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