Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

2015 Cuba Trip aboard Avalon I

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Anglers from Oregon, Georgia, Washington, California, Missouri and Arizona joined us this year to fly fish in Cuba. We ventured to a new area Northeast of the Cuban mainland. The general area is called Cayo Cruz and Avalon Fishing has … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Tying Brian Silvey’s Tube Snake

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Brian Silvey’s Tube Snake Some folks refer to this highly effective fly style as an Intruder but I respectfully disagree. Yes it is big and bold. Yes it is a great searching pattern in big or dirty water. Yes it … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | Leave a comment

Postcard from Lake Erie

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A cold, wet summer is in full effect across much of the East, but we’re still fishing as much as we can. Captain Nate has had his new little girl out on the boat quite a bit. My boys are … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Travel | Leave a comment

Summer Sunglass Special at The Caddis Fly

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For one week only July 1-7,2015 The Caddis Fly is offering 2 dozen free trout flies with the purchase of Smith or Costa sunglasses. Please come in and have a look at our very large selection of these two great … Continue reading →

Posted in Shop Sales and Specials | Leave a comment

Project Healing Waters – Umpqua & Eugene Programs Need your help!

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We at The Caddis Fly and OregonFlyFishingBlog.com strongly support and have worked with Project healing waters in the past. We urge you to help the two local groups below in any way you can. Project Healing Waters is a national … Continue reading →

Posted in Classes and Instruction, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 4 Comments

2015 Caddis Fly Cuba Trip Preview

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have just returned from a couple of weeks aboard the Avalon I on the Northeastern shores of Cuba. Look for a more in depth post in the coming days but here are a few photos for a start.

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | Leave a comment

Protect Oregon’s Salmon Habitat from Suction Dredge Mining

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Native Fish Society: Suction dredge gold mining is a practice in which riverbeds are “vacuumed up” by a large, loud, and gas-powered floating machine. Materials from the riverbed go through a sluice where heavy metals drop out, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | Leave a comment

Local Waters Low and Clear – Fishing Best Morning and Evening

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

While it’s not quite officially Summer it sure feels like it! The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are running at levels very much unfamiliar to us at this time of year. Rivers are crystal clear and often moving at a snails … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 1 Comment

Reader asks for definition of “Slack Tide”

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chris Daughters recently received this enquiry in an email.  “Hi Chris, As I was reading a posting from Jay and his use of the term slack tide, I realized I just did not know what that meant. If it possible, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Glossary | Leave a comment

It’s all fishing and all fun: spring chinook on spinners in Tillamook

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I had the pleasure of fishing Tillamook Bay with the most excellent guide John Krauthoeffer and Bill Monroe and Grant McOmie.  Bill and Grant have ritual salmon fishing ventures with John each year – they witnessed my first Tillamook Bay fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports | 1 Comment

Jeff Hickman reviews Jay’s Fly fishing Glossary – Book of Revelation

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Amazing as it may seem, but indeed there are people inhabiting the earth who have not yet discovered the “Ultimate, Irreverent, Illustrated” Fly Fishing Glossary. if you happen to be among these wretched souls, the following commentary by the right honorable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Books | Leave a comment

2015 Two Fly Tournament Dates are Set, Registration Open

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Registration is now open for the 8th annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament, October 2nd and 3rd. Brought to you by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop and your local native-fish supporting river guides. Since it’s inception the tournament has raised over … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Contests | Leave a comment

Steelhead Science for Anglers

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Tracy Penell, for Trout Unlimited: A few weeks back on the campus of the University of Washington, Trout Unlimited’s Wild Steelhead Initiative brought together scientists, conservationists, and anglers alike for a workshop exploring the current state and restoration potential … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 1 Comment

Random fishing thoughts in June 2015

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  I hope you find entertainment, solace, and inspiration somewhere in these photographs.  And I hope to see you on the water soon, just don’t think about taking my anchor point. Jay Nicholas, June 2015

Posted in Fishing Reports | 2 Comments

Winners announced in Native Fish Society Keep ’em Wet Campaign

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last winter, Native Fish Society launched the “Keep ‘Em Wet” campaign and photo contest to increase angler awareness about the negative effects of air exposure to wild fish. Now don’t get us wrong, we’ve all taken fish out of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Oregon Conservation News | Leave a comment