Monthly Archives: June 2017

Who We Are Series Post 11: Chris Daughters

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This series of posts is meant to introduce all of you terrific tiers and cool customers to our small, but fantastic team of anglers here at The Caddis Fly Angling Shop. Each employee answered a number of questions about their fishing expertise, … Continue reading →

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June on the Lower Deschutes

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

While it was once the prime time of the salmon fly hatch, June is now a transitional period when it comes to insects on the Lower Deschutes. However, just as the salmonflies begin to thin out, so do the crowds, … Continue reading →

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Tying the Glass-Bead Wooly Bugger Trout Lake Fly

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is one of my most favorite wet flies to fish for trout in lakes and for sea run cutthroat in the river and estuary. If you are an intermediate or advanced tyer you need not watch this video—just open … Continue reading →

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Walk The Land Day – Join The McKenzie River Trust for a Day at Green Island

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

All day on June 24th – Here is a link to the days events, maps, and details. – http://www.mckenzieriver.org/events/walk-the-land/

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Six Superior Fly Lines to Fish Baja (Nicholas’ Review)

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ok, it’s really funny now that I’ve fished Baja for one week I’m now an EXPERT! Really, not trying to overstate my knowledge, but I found several fly lines that I particularly liked fishing and that performed very well, so … Continue reading →

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Drink Beer and Protect Wild Fish Party – June 28th

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Support the Western Environmental Law Center at a this special “beer release party” from 5-7pm this coming June 28th. WELC has been and continues to fight for wild fish habitat in Oregon and beyond. Come by and have a beer … Continue reading →

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Metolius Magic

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Central Oregon’s Metolius River takes pride in humbling anglers on a daily basis. The Metolius is a gin-clear, spring fed river that possesses few of the characteristics of a typical spring river. Rarely is it still or meandering; it chugs and … Continue reading →

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What is the best time of year to fish the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Cloudy days in June when the temperature cracks 65 degrees are pretty hard to beat. Gray and Green Drakes, Pale Morning Duns, Blue Winged Olives, Brown Caddis, and Green Caddis are present. The rivers are generally at “full” levels and … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited: Migration Celebration!

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited for a casual evening of beer, food and fun to support OCTU’s conservation work in Oregon. The event is Saturday, June 24, 6-10pm at Portland’s Migration Brewing Company, 2828 NE Glisan St. FREE admission! … Continue reading →

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Nicholas’ ECHO EPR fly rod review

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just returned from fishing a week at La Ventana with Gary Bulla. I took my permitted four fly rods with me on the trip, including an 8 wt and 10 wt ECHO EPR in the Winston rod case. These EPR (extreme … Continue reading →

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Upper Willamette Steelhead and Trout Strategies and Techniques

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Presentation: Dean Finerty will give a presentation which will cover tips and techniques for trout and steelhead on the upper Willamette and Lower McKenzie systems. When: 6:30PM Monday, June 12th Where: Roaring Rapids Pizza Company, 4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene There … Continue reading →

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Who We Are Series Post 10: Lou Verdugo

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This series of posts is meant to introduce all of you terrific tiers and cool customers to our small, but fantastic team of anglers here at The Caddis Fly Angling Shop. Each employee answered a number of questions about their fishing expertise, … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung – McKenzie River Fishing Great Top To Bottom

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River’s flows have dropped into fine shape. This past week I was able to fish the very lower river, (Hayden Bridge to Armitage State Park) the middle river, (Finn Rock to Ben and Kay Doris) and the upper … Continue reading →

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Baja Fly Fishing Report – May 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a very brief report on a fishing trip I just made with friends Gui and Jim. We fished with Gary Bulla and lodged at Baja Joe’s. Gary is a great host; the panga captains are knowledgable guides and … Continue reading →

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