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Simple Chenille October Caddis Pupa

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties an extremely simple, but effective October Caddis pupa. The fly uses a variety of fantastic materials from Fulling Mill. Chenille body caddis pupa are a great way to pump out a large quantity of flies … Continue reading →

Join us for a Community Night This Tuesday the 18th at Falling Sky Brewing

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join us this Tuesday at Falling Sky Brewing for a community night which begins at 6:30. Initially this monthly event began as a tying night, but we figured opening it up to everyone was better! We’ve found we get a … Continue reading →

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October Goddard Caddis

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon puts a modern spin on a timeless classic. The Goddard Caddis was at one time one of the most buoyant flies available. Before the widespread use of foams to achieve buoyancy, tiers spun and packed hair … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Caddis, classic dry fly, Dry Fly, fishing, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, giant fall sedge, goddard, goddard caddis, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, october, October caddies, Tying | Leave a comment

The Mighty October Caddis: Tips and Tricks for our Favorite Fall Hatch

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Many of us wait with great anticipation for fall weather. The fall colors, a break from the heat and smoke, salmon, mushrooms, bird season, cooler weather, but most importantly the October Caddis. This is an especially difficult time of year … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged dry, Dry Fly, fall, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, hatch, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, mighty, october, october caddis, october caddis pupa, pupa, sedge | Leave a comment

October Caddis Wet Fly

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties an extremely versatile October Caddis pattern. This wet fly can be tagged behind a dry, swung, or dead drifted in tandem with a heavier nymph. The material selection of ostrich, chenille, and wire creates an … Continue reading →

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Fall Coho Salmon/Steelhead Report

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

By Robbie Upriver Coho Salmon fishing has been decent! Stripping flies for Coho is one of my favorite fisheries in Oregon. It can be Type II fishing when a whole bunch them are splashing around you and no one is … Continue reading →

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Jigged Mahogany Dun

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic Mahogany Dun nymph. These insects are often overshadowed by their more popular fall counterparts: Blue Winged Olives and the mighty October Caddis. These small mayflies can offer fantastic dry fly fishing if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged fall, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, Instructional, mahogany, mahogany dun, Mayfly, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, Nymph, searching, Tying | Leave a comment

October Rabbit Caddis Pupa

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic fall searching nymph pattern. October Caddis are a large species of caddisfly that hatches in many places out west. This is a hatch that both anglers and trout alike are excited for. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged Caddis, caddisfly, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, Instructional, jigged, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, october, pupae, sedge, Tying | Leave a comment

Pearl Rib Eggdrop Caddis

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Late in the summer and early fall is when several caddisfly species make their emergence out West. As the weeks tick on by, we find more species of caddisflies in our stream side vegetation. In this video, Simon ties up … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged Caddis, Egg, fishing, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, ovipositing, Tying | Leave a comment

Simon’s Irresistible Ant

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a simple, but effective ant pattern. As summer progresses into fall, ants become more and more of a staple in trout’s diets. This is especially pertinent on small streams, spring creeks, and high alpine lakes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon High Lakes, Stillwater Fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged ant, ant pattern, Dry Fly, fishing, Fly, fly tying, Instructional, still, stillwater, Tutorial, Tying, water | Leave a comment

Simon’s Creek Surveyor

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon shares a great terrestrial pattern he developed with dry dropper setups in mind. This pattern was born out of a need for a small, buoyant dry fly that could suspend a tungsten nymph below it. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | Tagged beetle, creek, cricket, dry, dry dropper, Dry Fly, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly tying, foam, hopper, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, Terrestrial, Tutorial, Tying | Leave a comment

September Trout Fishing Report

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are nearing the end of the dreaded summer period where things are a bit too hot for a trout’s liking. Hot air and water temperatures reduce waters efficacy at holding oxygen, this in turn produces both stressed and lethargic … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Oregon Weekend Fishing Forecast, Uncategorized | Tagged dry dropper, Dry Fly, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, report, season, september, summer, trout | Leave a comment

Late Summer Anadromous Report

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

by Robbie Despite marginal returns summer steelhead fishing the last few weeks has been just good enough to keep anglers interested. Compared to last year, we have about a quarter as many fish in the Willamette Valley which translates to … Continue reading →

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Freshwater Angler Survey by UMass

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Jigged Chenille Caddis Pupa

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic caddis pupa pattern. Caddisflies are among the most widely distributed family of aquatic insects in the world. It is no surprise that in many places around the world, caddisflies make wonderful searching patterns. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Caddis, euro, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, fulling mill, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, Nymph, pupa, pupae, Tying | Leave a comment

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