Monthly Archives: September 2011

October Caddis active on McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Fishing October Caddis Patterns like Morrish Foam Body October Caddis and our Half Down Stone with Orange Body has been very good. It never hurts to drop a pupae pattern off of one of the high floating dries, try a … Continue reading

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Chinook Curse Broken! But is RR doomed?

Yes, it’s official! A low-level curse which had been dogging my friend for over two years was finally lifted last week. Of course, my friend had no idea he was suffering from a curse. He just figured that salmon didn’t … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 9 Comments

Fly Fishing for False Albacore on Montauk

East Coast report from Capt. Nate: We met Captain Ken to help move his boat from New Jersey to “The End” Montuak… 2 tons of boat maneuvering through the most densely populated city in the US one could imagine tensions … Continue reading

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Fourth Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament Results

Last weekend The Caddis Fly Shop hosted the fourth annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament. It started Friday night, with a group of anglers, conservationists, and family gathering around a fly shop, buzzing with fishing chatter and local Ninkasi beer on … Continue reading

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Plummeting Steelhead Nymph Fly Tying Video

Prime Steelhead season has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. While we love to swing and skate flies for Steelhead, there are times when necessity calls and nymphing for them can be very effective. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to … Continue reading

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Fishy Friday Links around the interwebs

Tons of crazy content out there on the Web. Everybody seems to be shaking off the summer doldrums and posting awesome stuff. Here’s a bunch of it, in no particular order. After two years inactivity, the Felt Soul Media blog … Continue reading

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September Fly Fishing In BC

There’s bears in them-thar Hills! Yup. September 2011 found me on an adventure steelhead fishing in BC. Amazing. Completely unexpected. A passport purchased months ago for a not-to-be late spring trip came in handy when I found myself with two … Continue reading

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Fall Flies you need for Fly Fishing in Oregon

September and October are simply fantastic when it comes to fly fishing in Oregon. There is way to much to do. Trout, Steelhead and Salmon opportunities abound. Below you will find our suggestions for flies for trout for the coming … Continue reading

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Airflo Rage Compact Spey Fly Line Product Review

This is a product review of the Airflo Rage Compact Spey Line. This fly line is the Airflo Solution to help us Spey fishers who want to retain the key elements of our Skagit casting skills acquired over 75% of … Continue reading

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Nelson’s Baitfish: Bucktailing for salmon

Bucktailing for coho (silver) and pink salmon in saltwater is an awesome way to catch chrome on the surface. Troll one of these bad boys behind the boat in the prop wash and hang on. Anglers out of Coos Bay … Continue reading

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October Caddis coming to a river near you!

The cottonwood leaves are piling up on the ground, vine maples turning orange, and big October Caddis are fattening up and ready to burst forth from their cases. It’s already happening. The fam and I were catching a few small … Continue reading

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Fishing, Hunting, and Conservation News, October 1913 – Part IV

This from the Oregon Sportsman FISHING ON THE UPPER WILLAMETTE Mr. J. J. McCormick, of Eugene, Oregon, reports that his favorite way of fishing on the upper Willamette is in a boat. The river is navigable for good boat fishing … Continue reading

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Hollywood

“How’s fishin’, bud?” I looked up into the bright sun, squinting in the direction of the man’s voice. There, looking down from the bridge with his signature smile, was Mike Laverty. “Hollywood,” as he is referred to by his friends. … Continue reading

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 5 Comments

Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament: Approaching Fast, Very Limited Seating Available

The fourth annual Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament will be held this coming weekend, September 23th and 24th which can only mean that very soon conservation minded anglers will compete for both bragging rights and sweet prizes, having a great … Continue reading

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September Trout Unlimited Meeting Cancelled

The September meeting of the Mckenzie-Upper Willamette chapter of Trout Unlimited will not be held as Trout Unlimted’s national meeting will be held in Bend this weekend. The October meeting shall be held on Wed. October 12th at 7:00 pm. … Continue reading

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