Monthly Archives: June 2009

Mothers Day Caddis fly tying video: Barrett’s P90 Caddis

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Happ Father’s Day folks! This variation of the Matthews X-Caddis, dubbed the P90 by Barrett, is an excellent caddis imitation for the tough-to-fish Mothers Day Caddis blizzard hatches of the spring months. It’s also a good summer caddis pattern in … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing links: News from around the Web

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bacon, Hickman from Buster WTF on a Alaska West King bender Fear and Loathing on Alaska West: Follow along with the Buster Crew for some great photos, huge mouse-eating trout, and monster kings this week. My favorite line “A guy … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing for spring chinook salmon in the bay

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Caddisfly

It was another perfect weekend for salmon fishing, starting with a drizzly Saturday morning, no other boats around, fish everywhere. Ed and I fished hard, swinging flies, stripping flies, plugging, you name it. Many of the holes that had not … Continue reading →

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Annual fly fishing for pike trip wrap up 2009

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Nate and I just got back from our annual trip fly fishing for Pike in Ontario, Canada at Lake Esnagi (Mar Mac Lodge). We’ve been fishing this lake for over 15 years, our families for over four decades. While the … Continue reading →

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Tying the CDC Possie Bugger with the Marc Petitjean Magic Tool

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new fly tying video, Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie the classic McKenzie nymph, the Possie Bugger with a twist — CDC instead of partridge. He also demonstrates how to use the Marc Petitjean Magic Tool. This video, … Continue reading →

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McKenzie fishing well, fish fry recomended

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s a great time for a family trip on the McKenzie. The river is loaded with hatchery fish from Blue River to Belinger. We have had great weather and very good  hatches most afternoons. Golden Stones, Green McKenzie Caddis, Green … Continue reading →

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Fluorocarbon Leaders 50% off

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Orvis Mirage Two pack leaders and Umpqua Super Fluoro single Pak leaders have just been put at 50% off, get them while they last. Order online for same day ship, or for in store pick up, these will not last … Continue reading →

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Fly tying video: Green McKenzie Caddis Pupa

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Green McKenzie Caddis Pupa is a killer pattern this time of year on the Lower McKenzie River and Willamette. Fish this under and indicator and swing on the end of the drift to imitate a caddis rising up in … Continue reading →

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Vision Quest: By Jay Nicholas

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ever think about what it takes to be famous? Just a little famous. To have your level of skill and knowledge exaggerated and magnified an order of magnitude above reality? The answer is – not much. Maybe only one fish … Continue reading →

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Top ten fly fishing gifts for Father’s Day 2009

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Looking for fly fishing gifts for Father’s Day, check out CaddisFlyShop.com for the top ten: 1. Go big with Simms G4Z zipper waders. 2. Protect your face from the sun with Buff Headgear. 3. New Oakley fishing shades have unbelievable … Continue reading →

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Upper McKenzie fishing great

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Green Drakes, Golden Stones and thousands of dark brown caddis in sizes #12-16. Light cloud cover, great water conditions, for a trout angler the upper McKenzie in June is paradise.–CD

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Sudden Chrome Explosion Leaves Two Anglers Breathless

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The intrepid Chris Daughters, Eugene’s favorite fly guy and renowned river runner, took on the kings of spring last weekend. The day ended in a tie: one for Chris and one for the salmon. We met at a rainforest campground … Continue reading →

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Lower Mckenzie Still Fishing

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Caddisfly

On Friday, Mckenzie-Upper Willamette Communications Officer Brent Ross and Dave Mcbride fished the lower Mckenzie from Hayden Bridge to Armitage connecting with some nice cutthroat. They even took the trout porn to the next level: Photos Courtesy of Dave McBride. … Continue reading →

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Oregon’s prime big bug hatches under way

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When people ask “What is the best time of year to come to your area?” I usually give a lengthy answer skirting the question, discussing how many great options there are to fish from the Eugene area. The fact that … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Christmas Island: The Finale!

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Caddisfly

A major angling event occurs each month on Christmas Island when huge schools of bone fish will form during the spawning process. Large males are at the front of schools followed by the females. Paris Flat is a key location … Continue reading →

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