Monthly Archives: October 2010

The send off: Captain Nate

Well, if you missed out on fly fishing the Oregon Coast with Captain Nate in his Boston Whaler, you probably missed your shot since nobody else is going to be crazy enough to try to do this for a living … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 21 Comments

North Coast Mystery: Disappearing barriers, punk fish running roughshod

A guest blog post by Alan Moore from Trout Unlimited’s Portland office. A spate of mysterious disappearances of culverts, logging roads and apparent vandalism to private property has officials scratching their heads and young salmon, trout and steelhead running rampant … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 4 Comments

Summer Steelheading on the Willamette

Flip flops and spey rods, are you kidding me Cody! What a place to live. Get out of class and head up to Dexter, make a few pokes with your spey rod, fully geared up in your sandals. Ruggie and … Continue reading

Posted in Summer Steelhead | 4 Comments

Fall trout fishing on McKenzie and Willamette tribs

Last weekend, I spent two days on foot with my boss, chasing rainbows up and down the local streams despite the rain. Oddly enough, I couldn’t get fish interested in my nymph program, but large October Caddis patterns fished well … Continue reading

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 5 Comments

Trout Unlimited meeting tomorrow night, new location

The McKenzie-Upper Willamette Chapter of Trout Unlimited is happy to resume meetings this month at our new downtown Eugene location at the Veteran’s Building 1626 Willamette St.Eugene, OR 97401. Come out Wednesday, October 13th at 7pm to hear from conservation … Continue reading

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Ten Flies You Need in your Box this Fall

Some great fishing remains available this fall. Locally we have numerous trout and steelhead opportunities. The Deschutes, Umpqua, John Day and many other rivers in Oregon have some excellent fishing through November. What bugs should you have to attack the … Continue reading

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Guided Trip Special Starts October 15th.

The Caddis Fly is offering a late season guided trip special. Starting October 15th Half Day Steelhead and Trout trips move from $350 to $250 for two anglers in a boat for a 4-5 hours lower Mckenzie or Willamette River … Continue reading

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Shop Sales and Specials | 1 Comment

Fall fishing remains excellent on local waters

The McKenzie and Willamette rivers are in great shape and producing well for trout and summer steelhead. We have had some great weather the past couple of days and fall sunshine is far from over. Don’t let a little rain … Continue reading

Posted in Fishing Reports | 1 Comment

Two favorite fly fishing authors coming to Eugene Oct 16

Mark your calendars folks. Two of our favorite fly fishing writers are coming to Tsunami Books in Eugene on October 16 for a free reading and book signing. John Larison, author of The Complete Steelheader and Northwest of Normal, and … Continue reading

Posted in Fly Fishing Books | 1 Comment

Morejohn Mojo: Fly fishing for chinook salmon

If you’re a steelheader, you’ve seen Miguel’s flies. He’s one of Idylwilde’s “awesomer” guys, with a special flare for steelhead patterns. Morejohn’s Bantam, a slick little micro-Intruder, graces the bins of every respectable shop in steelhead country. His Scorpion Stinger … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 5 Comments

Deschutes Fall Fishing Report 2010

The Technical Men’s Council (old guys who have fished together for decades) gathered together to greet a spectacular Eastern Oregon Indian Summer last week. The steelhead fishing was not spectacular but the mighty “D” gave up some awesome trout fishing … Continue reading

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report | 3 Comments

Back at the vise for fall trout on in the Willamette Valley

It’s been a little while since I’ve been serious about trout fishing. With all the sea-run salmonid mania going on, I kind of forgot why I moved to Eugene in the first place — the opportunity to catch wild trout … Continue reading

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

Native Fish Society Steelhead Event Spots Available

Russell Bassett from Native Fish Society sent us this last minute request for a few additional rods for the annual Steelhead Event. If you are looking to get out on the Deschutes and enjoy some fall steelheading and support native … Continue reading

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Local Summer Steelhead Fishing Report

Our fall weather has been stunning and Summer steelhead fishing has been consistent. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are producing action throughout the day. Low light is always a good bet but fall shadows are present on the river … Continue reading

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2010 Mongolia Fishing Report

Our friend Matt Ramsey brings us this report from his recent guiding season in Mongolia. Fall 2010 marked my 13th trip to Outer Mongolia guiding for Sweetwater Travel Company in the continuing pursuit of giant taimen on the fly. Each … Continue reading

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 5 Comments