The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Recent down pours have been hammering our local waters. We do need the water, and the fish never mind a reprieve from pressure, especially on a low water year. As the rivers drop into shape late this week how should you approach the high water?
It looks like Thursday mid-day should have the McKenzie under the [...]

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In this short video Jay Nicholas explains the how to, and why to, of creating your own dubbing blends. Jay uses a variety of Hareline dubbings including, Hare-Tron Dub, Hareline Dub, Ice Dub and STS Trilobal Dub. Finding the best dubbing blend for your fly pattern can take some experimentation, but when you find [...]

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Get ready for Tarpon season with this version of the ever popular Tarpon Toad. Barrett demonstrates how to tie a Florida Keys classic. Using the “figure 8″ method and McFlylon to make a body. This simple but highly effective pattern is one to have when fishing for Tarpon anywhere in the world. Purple/Pink and Red/Black [...]

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Wild Trout Panel Next Thursday
On Thursday April 8th, McKenzie River Native Trout advocates should plan on attending the McKenzie River Watershed Council meeting at the Campbell Senior Center 155 High St. in Eugene. Dinner at 5:00, meeting at 5:30pm.
MRWC is hosting a panel discussion on the various options for trout management on the McKenzie [...]

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Family trips to Missoula are always better with a couple of days of fishing thrown into the mix. The Missoula area has a fantastic selection of early season fly fishing opportunities. The ClarkFork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot and Rock Creek are all viable options for pre run-off angling. There are numerous easy floats and great [...]

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In his latest video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie his version of the Green McKenzie Caddis. This high floating “Stimulator Style” Caddis pattern works very well late April through June when the McKenzie Green Caddis emergence is in play on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Jay does a fantastic job of showing how to [...]

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In this video Jay Nicholas ties a classic attractor pattern resembling the Renegade. Jay’s version will float and fish like a traditional dry or swing down and across as a wet. The Guide Secret pattern includes simple, but proven fish catching materials.

Hook: TMC 5262 #12,14
Thread: Uni 8/0 Black or Danville 6/0
Tail: Red Hackle [...]

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