Monthly Archives: December 2023

Jigged EZ Egg: Tying Tutorial

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Caddisfly

In this video, Simon ties an effective egg pattern used for winter steelhead. It uses a new egg chenille from Hareline that makes tying eggs easier than ever. The chenille comes in a wide variety of colors to ensure you … Continue reading →

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Resin Buzzer Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Caddisfly

In this video, Simon ties an effective buzzer chironomid pattern for still-water fly fishing. Chironomids are often the first insect to hatch in high alpine lakes in the spring. When timed right, large fish can become very careless when putting … Continue reading →

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2024 Introduction to Fly Fishing Class Schedule

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Caddisfly

No greater gift for a new angler or one who wishes to have a refresh on fly angling or casting than signing up for a Intro to Fly Fishing Class! We have been introducing anglers to basic casting skills for … Continue reading →

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High Water Drone Footage from Finn Rock Reach

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Caddisfly

From: McKenzie River Trust News Making a messy river for salmon and long-term resilience at Finn Rock Reach The project at Finn Rock Reach was already showing encouraging signs in September when wild Chinook salmon scattered across the site for … Continue reading →

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The McKenzie River Drift Boat – A Documentary Movie

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Caddisfly

From: Oregon Boat/Eddyline Entertainment From 1909 to 1976 the McKenzie River Drift Boat evolved and gained fame on Oregon’s McKenzie River. Today it is an icon of Oregon adventure. The first to run many of the big white water rivers … Continue reading →

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Mallard Mole Crab: Surf Perch Fly Tutorial

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties an effective mole crab pattern for targeting Surf Perch off of the Oregon coast. Pacific mole crabs live in the swash zone of shallow water on beaches all up and down the Pacific coast, and … Continue reading →

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Foam Grey Drake Dun: Dry Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a foam body Grey Drake Dun which works great in the fall when these larger mayflies come off. The abdomen is made of 2mm foam instead of being dubbed to reduce water absorption which greatly … Continue reading →

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