Monthly Archives: October 2012

A Little Rain Doesn’t Mean It’s Over for Local Fly Fishing

Fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette has been great the past few days, warmer nights and a bit of rain during the day is a welcome change. Fish are dialed into smaller bugs as well as October Caddis. Try swinging … Continue reading

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GEOFISH VOLUME 1 DVD JUST IN

GEOFISH TRAILER 3min from MOTIV FISHING on Vimeo. Brand New from the guys who brought us the original Trout Bum Diaries DVD comes a new adventure. From the Pacific Northwest to the Tip of South America, one vehicle 20,000 miles, … Continue reading

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Coastal Oregon fishing Report, Autumn 1982

Apparently, an occasional fall Chinook was being caught on the Elk, some thirty years ago.  Hummm, wonder if this fish took a Comet or a U-20 Flatfish?  Think this guy is still around? CD

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McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Fall Fishing Update

Our weather has been fantastic of late. Cool mornings and warm afternoons, gorgeous Fall light and great fishing conditions. Water levels remain good and fishing opportunities are to numerous to attack them all. The upper McKenzie is fishing well throughout … Continue reading

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Alaska Fly Fishing Report

Mike Eaton sends us this report and photos from a recent trip to Alaska. Thanks Mike looks like a blast. I saw the post about Peter’s trip up to AK and thought that I might send you a couple of … Continue reading

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Local Artist on Display

Long time friend of the The Caddis Fly Analee Fuentes will be showing some of her paintings in Corvallis at the Fairbanks Hall Gallery through the month of October. There will be a reception on October 10th from 4:30-6pm. Please … Continue reading

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October Caddis fly patterns for McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

The October Caddis is an evening hatch and is one of the most important insects for anglers chasing large trout in Oregon. Fishing October Caddis Patterns like Morrish Foam Body October Caddis has been very good, but it never hurts … Continue reading

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Willamette River Clean Up- THIS SATURDAY!

No plans this weekend? Why not spend your Saturday building up some fishy mojo river karma and volunteer to take part in Willamette Riverkeeper’s 4th Annual Great Willamette Clean Up. Here’s the details; Take part in this 187-mile effort to … Continue reading

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Anadromous Royal Coachman Fly Tying Video

In this video Tony demonstrates how to tie a classic wet fly with a twist. Designed for Rogue Steelhead and Sea Run Cutthroat Trout the Anadromous Coachman is a bit tougher and a bit heavier than the traditional feather wing … Continue reading

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Local Links: Living River Film Fest, enviro news

Living River Film Festival: This October, the McKenzie River Trust invites you to enjoy a weekend of films and events that focus a lens on the amazing landscapes of Oregon, and beyond. These films cast a whole new light on … Continue reading

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September Fishing in Alaska

From his wife’s IPAD the most polite man in the Fly Fishing Industry, our own Peter Cadigan reports on a recent Alaska Trip… Caddis Fly friends recently spent a week fishing the Naknek River, King Salmon Alaska. Mid to late … Continue reading

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Purple Slip Knot Steelhead Fly Tying Video

In this video Tony ties his Purple Slip knot articulated “mini intruder”. The fly is tied on a 25mm Senyo’s Intruder Shank but can be tied larger depending upon your water conditions and time of the year. Add barbell eyes … Continue reading

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