Monthly Archives: June 2008

Wedded to the Possie Bugger: Middle Fork Willamette Fly Fishing

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite the climbing temperature, the Middle Fork Willamette remained stable on Saturday as I floated from the Guard rail launch in Oakridge to Black canyon. The river level has since risen sharply and has probably adversely affected the fishing and … Continue reading →

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Upper McKenzie River fly fishing: Olallie to McKenzie Bridge

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend we drifted from Olallie to McKenzie Bridge on the Upper McKenzie River. The water was high, running around 1600 cfs and water temperatures were still under 50 degrees by midday. Chris and guide George Recker ran the class … Continue reading →

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Mike Brooks fly tying video: Syd Glasso Quillayute

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Friend of the shop, Mike Brooks, ties some of the most elegant flies we’ve ever seen. This pattern, originated by Syd Glasso, is an excellent traditional steelhead fly. Mike’s flies are on display in the Smithsonian. Quillayute Hook: Size 4-6 … Continue reading →

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Q&A with fly fishing photography pro Brian O’Keefe

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

According to professional fly fishing photographer Brian O’Keefe’s website, he has been serious about fly fishing for the past 30 years. During the past 20, cameras have played a significant part in his outdoor lifestyle. You might say that is … Continue reading →

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Wooden Boat Repair: Fixing Gouges

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Caddisfly

I slammed some bedrock hard last Friday drifting the town-run Willamette underneath the I-5 Bridge. I figured the water level had covered all the ledges in my line. . . it hadn’t.  At the takeout I realized some damage had … Continue reading →

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Recommended reading: Dry fly pancakes and David James Duncan

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There is a lot of info out there on the interweb and we just don’t have time to blog about every single item, so here is a roundup of recommended links for those of you who are trapped at work, … Continue reading →

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Steelhead streaming through "town run" on the Willamette

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Caddisfly

Fresh chrome bright summer steelhead continue to move upstream on the Willamette and Mckenzie Rivers. Both rivers have dropped considerably and have excellent clarity. Fishing conditions are ideal. Overall numbers of fish are up over last year, it looks like … Continue reading →

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Low-ball award for McKenzie-Willamette Rainbow competition locked up

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From an online pal, identifying himself as Flocko Segulz: “In case you decide to go for a low-ball prize, I think that I’ve got it in the bag… This one was incidentally caught at around 7:30 PM, June 24th at … Continue reading →

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Upper Mckenzie continues to drop and improve

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Caddisfly

Sunday evening we got out for a couple of hours down from Paradise Boat ramp on the upper Mckenzie. Fishing was active, both with nymphs and dries.  Earlier in the week I had put in at Frissel Bridge even higher … Continue reading →

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Oregon Deschutes Salmonfly video

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The team at Spirit River Studios posted an awesome YouTube movie from the Deschutes River salmonfly hatch. Check it out below: Spirit River also has a great coastal winter steelhead video on their site.

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New leader in McKenzie River fly fishing contest

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We’ve got a new leader in the McKenzie Willamette big trout fly fishing contest! This 19.5 inch redside was caught on a Posse Bugger in the upper McKenzie River by Randy La Chance.

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Brook trout anyone?

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Caddisfly

The road to Gold lake remained closed this past week, yet anglers willing to walk in from the Waldo lake road have been having success. Chironomids, Mickey fins, and our new Thunder Creek streamers all in size #10 have been … Continue reading →

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Green Drake hatch on the Metolius

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Caddisfly

The Metolius River near Sisters offers great walk in access and is one of Oregon’s most beautiful fly fishing only streams. Green Drake Mayflies are hatching around 2pm. The often picky Metolius trout can “lose their heads” over this big mayfly. … Continue reading →

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Afternoon dry fly fishing on the upper Mckenzie River

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Caddisfly

Water temperatures are nearing 53 degrees by late afternoon on the upper Mckenzie River. We are seeing larger Brown Caddis, Green Drakes, Green Mckenzie Caddis, Golden Stones, Little Yellow Stones and Pale Morning Duns. When fishing above the dam look … Continue reading →

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Boat salvage at Whitehorse Rapids 6/11/08

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

On June 9, 2008, Lou Verdugo, Caddis Shop employee, and a few of his friends were on the Deschutes River. They put in at Trout Creek and took out at Harpham Flat on June 13, 2008. The trip began around … Continue reading →

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