Monthly Archives: May 2023

5 Bead Caddis Fly Tying Video

5 BEAD CADDIS In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a simple caddis pupae with glass beads, turkey and Peacock Herl. This easy to create pattern is a great fly to tie in tandem with a heavier nymph or … Continue reading

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Tube Body Splayed Wing Salmon Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to use Rainy’s Tube Bodiz to create a realistic adult Salmon Fly. This low riding salmon fly pattern is deadly on the Deschutes, Madison, Henrys Fork and many other waters that have famed Salmon … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Report late May 2023

The McKenzie River has finally dropped into shape and is fishing great. Top to bottom the river is turning on in a big way. Water temperatures are increasing and so is insect activity. Anglers need an array of flies to … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Meeting – May 31st, 2023

Kara Anlauf-Dunn of ODFW gave a great presentation at last months chapter meeting about how increasing stream temperature affects native fish and her studies on native fish tolerance to heat across watersheds. It should be a good way to prepare … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Insider Podcast – McKenzie River Fly Fishing Insights

The first 25 min or so of this podcast is shop and gear talk, then Chris and Christian get into specifics on fly fishing the McKenzie River. Check it out using the links below. For Apple Podcast click:.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mckenzie-river-and-modern-fly-lines-chris-daughters/id1454468777?i=1000613191413 For Spotify … Continue reading

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Oregon DEQ Aquatic Life Rule making and the Deschutes

By Liz Perkin Native Fish SocietyThe Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has recently released their proposed changes to the Fish and Aquatic Life Uses of Oregon’s waterbodies. Some systems will be getting more stringent protections as a result of these … Continue reading

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States set 2023 Columbia River summer/fall salmon and steelhead seasons

ODFW Resources CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently finalized seasons and regulations for 2023 Columbia River summer and fall recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries. Detailed regulations are available at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/OSCRP/CRM/index.asp (see Summer and Fall Columbia River Recreational Fishery Regulations) Forecasts for … Continue reading

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Umpqua Bass Bash June 24th, 2023

Join us Saturday, June 24th, as Native Fish Society hosts our Second Annual Umpqua Bass Bash! This event will help remove Smallmouth Bass from the river and bring awareness to the problems this invasive fish species causes for native fish and … Continue reading

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Pacific City Saltwater Fly Fishing Report May 2023

Pacific City has been on my radar for a quite sometime. Pacific City has one of the most unique reef systems in the world. The waters offer an opportunity to chase rockfish, lingcod, salmon, and tuna all on the fly. … Continue reading

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Guides Griffith’s Gnat Fly Pattern – Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a classic dry fly pattern that has proven itself over time. Traditionally a wire would be used to tie in the palmered hackle, but to save time Greg skips this step hence the “guides” variation. … Continue reading

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Howler Brothers Happy Hour May 10th 3-5pm, 2023

Come by for Caddis Fly, Howler Bros Happy Hour! Great new stock of Howler Bros apparel for Spring/Summer. Special deals include: .50cents off flies, 10% off leaders, lines, tippets and sunglasses. Free Coldfire Brew on Tap! Special pricing Happy Hour … Continue reading

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Early May 2023 Fly Fishing Report

Runoff and rain have bumped flows in our local rivers; high water calls for a different approach to spring fishing. The good news is both the Mckenzie and the Willamette rivers are dropping and should be in better shape as … Continue reading

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Finn Rock Phase Reach Restoration Phase 2 Community Conversation – McKenzie River Trust

The video above shows gives an aerial view of Phase 1 of the Finn Rock Reach restoration. As you drive up 126 past the Finn Rock Boat Launch what was a single channel is now an abundance of channels, log … Continue reading

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