Monthly Archives: March 2009

Elk River steelhead fishing is happening

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Caddisfly

Fishing was red hot on the Elk River this week. The boat went 4-7 on the stretch between the hatchery and ironsides. Some bright, nice fish with lowly glowlies. Not many folks fishing this area right now — at least … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Southern Oregon | 1 Comment

Organizing the fly tying materials, I stumble onto the misfit fly graveyard

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A few days ago, my brother and I decided to organize our fly tying materials. After a long winter at the vise, vodka and caviar-fueled evenings tying intruders and muskie flies, we needed to step back and regroup. But where … Continue reading →

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Mckenzie remains high, but fishing well

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Caddisfly

Prospects for the lower McKenzie near Eugene continue to improve. Although the river did not take a big drop today, it did fish well.  We swung wet flies most of the day. March Brown bead head Emergers and Mega Prince … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River | 3 Comments

Expo Update; Fly Tying Material Storage

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Caddisfly

Sometimes, when I look at my fly tying area it appears that I took a direct hit from an incoming artillery round. So, as I walked around the 150+ tying stations at the Expo, I was thinking of my wood … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River dropping into shape, but March Browns still slow

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Not much in the way of surface action today, but the McKenzie is clear and dropping. Lots of nice fish under the thingamabobber, golden stonefly nymphs, megaprinces are turning out fish.

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Nature and Community on the McKenzie River — An Evening with Barry Lopez

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of my favorite writers, Barry Lopez, the acclaimed writer and long-time McKenzie River valley resident, will read and reflect on his life-long study of the natural world and human culture on Friday, May 8, 2009, 7:30 pm, Soreng Theater, … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo 2009

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo was held this past weekend. Shop employee Lou V. was on there and captured some pictures for all to see. Early estimates indicated another crowd of over 1,400 attended the 2009 Expo. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

Salmon restoration expert Charley Dewberry’s presentation blows my mind

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Karl Mueller

‘The good news is that the fish are still here.  Despite our best efforts for the past hundred years, they are still around.”   Charley Dewberry, March 2009. As good a starting point as any . . . .  The fish … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Conservation News, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Winter Steelhead Porn

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Caddisfly

Caddis Fly customer Sandy Young caught this fish just before the water went out Friday. Great work Sandy and thanks for the report. Sandy caught the fish on a “Pink Fluffy”.–CD

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River levels spike up, could it be good?

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Caddisfly

Western Oregon’s river levels went straight up this weekend. Warm rain and low elevation snow melt were the cause. Here is my positive spin. We get one more chance for another push of winter steelhead. Rivers like the North Umpqua have … Continue reading →

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Tillamook fisheries and rivers need our help

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

All of us who care about the rivers of Tillamook County need to get pumped up for a fight. We need to act, and we need to prepare ourselves for more action in the future. Here’s the deal: A handful … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 2 Comments

March Brown hatch about to go off on the Lower McKenzie

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Lots of big fish and big bugs on the Lower McKenzie River today from Hayden Bridge to Armitage. Clear skies and stiff cold winds kept the major March Brown hatches from coming off, but it should be happening in the … Continue reading →

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How to match fly leader to fishing conditions

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Caddisfly

Each fishing situation requires a different leader selection. From deep dredging sink tips for steelhead to delicate dry fly presentations,  leader length and size determines how your fly is presented to the fish.  The following is a discussion of leader lengths one might select given their line, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | 2 Comments

Chapter Overview: Trout Unlimited McKenzie, Upper-Willamette 678

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Over the past few months, our little Eugene Trout Unlimited Chapter has grown from a few guys sitting around a conference table to groups of up to 20 folks at the shop, with guest speakers. The organization has always had … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 4 Comments

March Brown hatch set to blow up next week with warmer temperatures. What flies should you have in your box?

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Caddisfly

Both the McKenzie and the Willamette drainage’s are in fine shape. We’ve had mixed reports the past couple of days. Some anglers doing well nymphing and swinging March Brown Wets. Others seeing adult March Browns and fish up, devouring them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 3 Comments