Monthly Archives: April 2026

Jigged Grannom Caddis Pupa

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a productive Jigged Grannom Caddis pattern. This fly will work fantastic on a euro rig, indicator rig, or a dry dropper setup under a large chubby. The Grannom or Mother’s Day Caddis hatch can be … Continue reading →

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Late April Valley Fly Fishing Report

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our long strange winter has come to pass and things are feeling a bit more on time. Flows are stabilizing, insects are hatching, flowers & trees are blooming, and trout are rising once again. Despite a seriously low tide in … Continue reading →

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March Brown CDC Bubble Back Cripple

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are still seeing phenomenal hatches of March Browns into April, which isn’t too uncommon. On especially overcast days, March Brown Duns can be found emerging in longer pools with fish sipping them in the tailouts. When these hatches are … Continue reading →

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April Community Night & Fly Tying Lessons

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This coming Tuesday the 21st is our monthly Fly Fishing Community Night. Every month, our local community looks forward to gathering at our favorite brewery which has hosted us for over a year: Falling Sky Brewing. Beginners and experts alike … Continue reading →

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Steamboaters Spring Event at The Caddis Fly Friday April 17th, 2026 5pm

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Caddisfly

When: Friday, April 17th @ 5:00 PM Where: The Caddis Shop 168 West 6th ave. Eugene, OR 97401 Why: Learn about one of Oregon’s most iconic rivers, and an organization that advocates for it. The Steamboaters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization … Continue reading →

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Fly Spotlight: Fulling Mill’s Tactical Western March Brown Parachute

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The March Brown hatch is known around the whole world, anglers and trout alike want patiently for the first large insect hatch of the year. Locally, in our Willamette Valley, that hatch can be prolific with fish carefully choosing which … Continue reading →

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Jigged Dinnerplate March Brown Tying Tutorial

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our weird winter and correspondingly strange spring have thrown our hatches off big time. We are full swing in the March Brown hatch; strange enough, the bugs seem a little late to the party. A few days ago, I was … Continue reading →

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Navigation Update: Channels Below Belinger Ramp April 1st, 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Caddisfly

Please see the three photos below, taken yesterday (March 31). The southernmost channel (left) is passable, but the low water makes for a bumpy ride. The middle channel is runnable, but only for experienced oarsmen. The northernmost channel (right) is … Continue reading →

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