The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

While working one day Jason pointed out to me that Bigfoot was caught on film in one of our previous posts. The post was intended to be a video on flyfishing/running rapids on the upper Mckenzie, little did we know that it was much more. From minute mark 1:35 to 1:55 focuse your attention on [...]

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So ringtones are all the rage these days… In an attempt to bring fly anglers to the 21st Century Miami based Nautilus is making several ringtones available for free! Imagine hearing that drag scream when your inlaws call…fish on.

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Day T-Minus One
We pushed hard for Trout Unlimited’s national show, ‘On the Rise’ stop by for some fishing on the upper Mckenzie River’s wild trout managment zone. The time that they could do it was less than ideal.   Mid-August isn’t exactly peak season but they agreed to come and we promised to put them on some [...]

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So how many ways can you catch the same fish on a fly rod? A question I always ask myself when I chase the reef critters that inhabit the Oregon Coast. So far we’ve explored circle hooks, top water, the bay, beyond the bar, and behind the reefs all with relative success(I’m still alive). I [...]

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One of the myths my fellow colleagues of chasing sea runs has been; When do sea runs show up in our coastal streams? Members of the Men’s Technical Council (old guys who have fished together for decades) have been jacking me around for many years with this: “It’s all about the 4th of July, [...]

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“Angel flight Road” by Jerry Ross

Join us for this very special painting workshop with accomplished artist, longtime Art Center instructor and arts supporter, Jerry Ross. This summer Jerry will conduct this unique summer plein air painting workshop at the picturesque “Angel Flight Artists’ Retreat” along the beautiful McKenzie River in Leaburg, Oregon.
Students are encouraged to [...]

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We have had verified tuna reports and both Coho and Chinook season is open, but it is still a little early and we are waiting for the big push of all creatures finned and pelagic.

A couple nice fly rod rockfish!

Intimate moments…

Ling a Ding (Released-thank you Travis!)
That being said the reef critters are still happy to [...]

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