Monthly Archives: July 2008

Mckenzie Sweet Spot Redux: Nice Trout Hooked, Landed

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Caddisfly

Yesterday Matt Stansberry, Nick Callero of the National Wildlife Federation and I headed up to one of my favorite areas of the mid-Mckenzie River.  I had fished there last weekend hooking large numbers of trout but no large trout and … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing books: Fool’s Paradise by John Gierach

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We’ve got a few copies of John Gierach’s latest book, Fool’s Paradise down at the shop. Stop by and pick one up if you’re a Gierach fan. We asked him a few questions while he was in Eugene back in … Continue reading →

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Upper McKenzie River fly fishing through a fisheye lens

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here is a series of photos from a guided fly fishing trip last weekend on the upper McKenzie River, Paradise Campground to Finn Rock. Wild redside rainbow trout were all over the place (plus some “trophy” whitefish) in the early … Continue reading →

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Lahontan trout restoration efforts begin on Upper, North McDermitt creeks

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

ODFW plans to begin restoring Lahontan cutthroat trout to the McDermitt creek basin, according to a recent press release. On Aug. 27 and 28, Upper McDermitt, North Fork McDermitt and tributaries will be treated with rotenone, a naturally occurring fish … Continue reading →

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Kokanee and the one armed bandit: Fly fishing Crane Prairie

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We spent the day fly fishing Crane Prairie Monday this week with Caddis Fly employee Ty Holloway. Ty is recovering from a recent shoulder surgery and spends his days floating the stillwater until he’s recovered. But his sling didn’t stop … Continue reading →

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Wild summer steelhead surprise: Catch of a lifetime on the Row River

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly customer Tim Finlayson had a hell of a day on the Row River last week. After a slow day fishing the North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette River, Finlayson headed back to Cottage Grove and fished in … Continue reading →

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First Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament Announced For 2008

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

EUGENE, OR – The first annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament will take place October 3-4, 2008 on the McKenzie River. Organized by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop and Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 (McKenzie River, Upper Willamette Chapter), proceeds from this … Continue reading →

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Small Hatch, Good Bite on the Mid-Mckenzie

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Caddisfly

Sunday evening I opted to take it easy and fish the Mckenzie on foot rather than by boat.  The fishing was good pretty good, I caught north of twenty fish in about three hours.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get the big … Continue reading →

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Bass like it hot

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Caddisfly

Seventy two degrees seems hot but bass on the mainstem of the Umpqua and the John Day River are right at home.  The John Day is a haul for most of us, but  is a great multi-day family fish and … Continue reading →

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Despite recent heat lower Mckenzie is fishing fair

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Caddisfly

On Friday evening I met up with Matt and Mark for a quick post work float from Deerhorn to Hendricks Bridge. Granted, I’d prefer to fish higher in the watershed but short on time we stayed low and caught a mix … Continue reading →

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Tying the Editor: Fly tying video

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Editor by Mike Brooks is an Atlantic Salmon fly, but it is also a good summer steelhead fly pattern in low, clear water. It literally glows. Tie this fly sparse. The Editor Hook: Size 6 Tiemco up-eye salmon hook … Continue reading →

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Project Healing Waters hard at work in Oregon

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jerry Lorang of the Tualatin Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited is spearheading Project Healing Waters in Oregon. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active duty military personnel and veterans through … Continue reading →

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Crane Prairie at a ten year water high, fishing is fair

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Caddisfly

Caddis fly employee Ty Holloway spent yesterday at Crane. Despite recent shoulder surgery his hunt for big fish could not be disuaded. He used Ice Cream Cone chironomids black with red rib size #10 under a small Thingamabobber indicator. Ty’s … Continue reading →

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Summer wading conditions, mega hatches in the evenings

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Summer is my favorite time of year. Wet wading, light till 9pm, dry flies and tons of trout. And the Upper Willamette River is my favorite place to be on a summer evening. The flows are finally down enough for … Continue reading →

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Ally’s Shrimp: Atlantic Salmon fly tying video

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Brooks, friend of the Caddis Fly and expert Atlantic Salmon fly tier demonstrates a classic Atlantic Salmon fly in this video. Brooks uses this pattern for steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, but learned to fish the Ally’s Shrimp in … Continue reading →

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