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Author Archives: Lou Verdugo
Willamette River Fishing Report April 4, 2019
After surviving the worlds largest spring cloud burst and bailing “The Beast” twice, the March Brown hatch got going. The fishing on top proved very successful with the Western March Brown and the March Brown Sparkle Dun. The fish to … Continue reading
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March 2019: It’s time!
Ok, enough of the white stuff….it’s time to think of March Brown’s. Sure it may be a bit early and very cool (stop laughing!), but the snow is gone, water temps may be an issue but for those that go….fish … Continue reading
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2019 Introduction to Fly Fishing Class Schedule
Introduction to Fly Fishing. We have been introducing anglers to basic casting skills for almost 30 years now. Inspired by the original casting classes held by Les Eichorn, Bob Guard and Mel Krieger this 6 hour class will have interested … Continue reading
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Deschutes Report Fall 2018
Recently, forecast called for ” possible showers”, which immediately triggered, steelhead! . I had one of technical men’s conference attendees (old dawgs who have fished together for decades) along, the one from Burns. It appears we have all reached the … Continue reading
Cascade Lakes Report: July, 2018
With the warmer weather coming into the valley, it was time to head to the cooler air of the Cascades. Sneaked into Hosmer one night to catch a few trout stripping a callibaetis nymph. and a nice sunset. The paddle … Continue reading
Deschutes Report: May 7-11, 2018
Hauled one of the Technical Men’s Conference (old dogs who have fished together for decades) from Trout Creek to Nena last week. It had been a few years, I believe his last attendance was before the tower at Pelton, his … Continue reading
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Mckenzie Report: May 1, 2018
Great day on the Mckenzie yesterday. Had Justin from the shop up front. A nice overcast day brought out some fine fishing. Nymphing was the deal, with the exception of a nice one on a parachute hares ear. The Mega … Continue reading
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Mckenzie Report: Ramp Clousure/ Spring Break Update
From an article posted yesterday in The Register Guard, this is the very latest on boat ramp closures: Jack Moran The Register-Guard March 24, 2018 International Paper will clean a 2-mile-long pipe from which hydraulic oil spilled into the McKenzie … Continue reading
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Cascade Lake Report : July 2017
Had to get my lake on, got one of the Technical Men’s Council (old dawgs who have fished together for decades) and headed off to Craine Prairie last week. The lake is about 85% full and based upon our results, the fish … Continue reading
Lower Mckenzie Fishing Report 4/10/17
The Caddis Fly Shop end of the week crew took a day and headed out to the lower Mckenzie. Please, no adjustment of your monitor is necessary. The blue stuff in the pic above was just a momentary lapse in darkness, and … Continue reading
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Lower Mckenzie Report : November 2016
The shop has been getting reports the fishing has been “good” on the lower river. So…., Only one way to find out? Lou and Tim headed out and, let’s just say we confirmed….”the fishing is good”! The mild temps and … Continue reading
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Lou’s Montana Fly Fishing Trip 2016
Got some time off from the shop and gathered up the Technical Men’s Conference (old dawgs who have fished together for decades) and headed off to Missoula. We elected to try some of the other rivers (Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork … Continue reading
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Willamette River Fly Fishing Report – April 2016
Finally made it out to the lower main stem of the “Willy”. The fishing was good during the cloud cover period of 11:00am to 2:00pm. The winter levels really made some changes to various islands and flat stretches. We were … Continue reading
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Deschutes Alliance Report: Black Spot Disease
Have you ever seen a Bull Trout with black spots? This recent report from Deschutes Alliance is yet another alarming trend regarding change on the Deschutes. In the report you will see what appears to be Black Spot Disease showing … Continue reading
March Brown Update
Getting tired of the rain or gray days? Cabin fever from high river levels? For those anglers with twisted minds: Its time for the March Brown hatch! Gray days, predicted warming air temps, and occasional showers create this annual spring … Continue reading
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