Monthly Archives: October 2008

Wild and Scenic Rogue float, fly fishing for half-pounders

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of the benefits of working at a fly shop is being able to take advantage of fishing opportunities when they arise. When I was asked by Andy McWilliams to join his group on the Wild and Scenic Section of … Continue reading →

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Weather improves in the Bahamas, so does the fishing

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Caddisfly

Saltwater fly fishing trips can be completely wrecked with bad weather. On the other hand when things clear off, suddenly the flats are illuminated and you can see fish 150 yds away. We had a great day yesterday after the … Continue reading →

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Bahamas log continued

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Caddisfly

Day two and three brought clear weather but severe northeast wind.  Our Bahamian guides call this a cold front but the 75-84 degrees feels pretty good. We spent most of day two collecting supplies at Marsh Harbor grocery stores and … Continue reading →

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Last chance for Oregon’s sea-run cutthroat trout

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly fishermen who pursue sea run cutthroats should be aware that these wonderful fall days are coming to end very soon. The coastal streams are currently running low enough for sea runs to hold up, and the fish are starting … Continue reading →

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Chinook Report–Low Water, Stale Fish

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Caddisfly

This weekend I camped on a favorite small Oregon coastal river on word that decent fish were in.  If they were, they had scooted through by the time of my arrival.  The water was really low and there was good … Continue reading →

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October 26th arrival day in the Bahamas

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Caddisfly

We left Portland Airport at 11:50pm both children still awake. Continental flight to Houston then onto West Palm Beach. Very little sleep and one vomit session. Two children with colds, night time air travel, what do you expect? We arrived … Continue reading →

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Fall fly fishing on the Deschutes River, Central Oregon

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Lou Verdugo, Caddis Employee and Guide spent last week with a few of his friends on the Deschutes, from Trout Creek to Maupin. The steelheading was fair and the trout fishing was very good. Steelhead were caught nymphing on Copper … Continue reading →

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Fall fly fishing on the Upper McKenzie River better than fishing famous rivers in the Rockies

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There is nothing in the world of fly fishing like drifting the Upper McKenzie River’s highest sections. The traditional beautiful water clichés don’t apply to the Upper McKenzie River. Gin, crystal, jewel — these images imply sterility, when these waters … Continue reading →

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EWEB, Conservation Groups Announce Planned Fish Ladder

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Caddisfly

Eugene, Oregon Yesterday, the Eugene Water and Electric Board announced an agreement reached after months of arduous settlement negotiations between EWEB, conservation groups, environmental groups, Indian tribes and state agencies regarding the final license application for EWEB’s Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project. … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited ramping up support in Deschutes area

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited hasn’t had much influence in central Oregon. The organization has tried to start chapters in the area in recent years with limited success. But the Deschutes system is such an important watershed, TU isn’t going to give up … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Oregon Conservation News | 1 Comment

Mckenzie and Willamette Rivers water levels higher than normal

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Caddisfly

In preparation for fall rains the Army corps of engineers has been releasing plenty water from our local impoundments. Water released from Hills Creek Reservoir and Dexter Reservoir has both the Middle Fork and main-stem of the Willamette higher than historical averages. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 1 Comment

Pleasant Fall weather continues, trout fishing holding up on the Mckenzie River and Middle Fork of the Willamette

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Caddisfly

Hatches of October Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Mahogany Duns and “brownish orange” caddisflies size # 14-16 are present on our local rivers. We’ve had some warmer days and nights recently and trout have responded nicely. As the season winds down Mckenzie … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Bonefish trip preview

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Caddisfly

November is nearly upon us and while Oregon offers some incredible fall fishing, warmer climates beckon.  Bonefish are the quarry and Abaco in the Bahamas the destination. Caddis Fly employees and customers have been travelling to Abaco to bonefish for … Continue reading →

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Lowly Glowly pounding steelhead on the Middle Fork Willamette

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Caddisfly

Caddis fly customer and fly-rod steelhead convert Austin Arrowood has been putting the hurt on steelhead in the Willamette River near Dexter Reservoir on the Lowly Glowly. “The Lowly Glowly is a definite getter. With a few slight changes in … Continue reading →

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Last chance for Linton Lake brown trout

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

What would drive a man to drag his pregnant wife out into the Three Sisters Wilderness through ankle deep snow last weekend? I’d heard rumors of giant brown trout in Linton Lake, fish with heads large enough to look like … Continue reading →

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