Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Opening Day Update

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

With opening day of trout season this Saturday April 28, anglers who have been dealing with cabin fever should be ready to hit the lakes and streams of our beloved Oregon. We all should remember we got “bombed with snow” … Continue reading →

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Chromie and Chromer Chironomids Fly Tying Videos

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple and effective B.C inspired Chironomid pattern. We like this one early in the Cascade Lakes in Oregon as well. Clear Cure Goo Chromie Chironomid Hook: TMC 2457 #10-14 Thread: Uni 6/0 Black Bead: … Continue reading →

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Eugene Spring Fly Fishing Festival

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Paul had a blast this year at the Eugene Spring Fly Fishing Festival, hosted by the McKenzie Fly Fishers and Cascade Family Fly Fishers. We spent some time with Arlen of Bugwater fame, checking out an aquarium full of McKenzie … Continue reading →

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Fish and Bug Porn

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Pomerane sent us this shot of a ridiculous Cutbow he caught on the Frying Pan River in Colorado. Yes that is real, no photo shop involved. An no Cichlids are not breeding with Trout. Our other shot comes from … Continue reading →

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Trout Fishing Local Waters With Mom

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Whether it is swinging for winters on the North Umpqua or local trout fishing, my Mom always has a good time and our most recent trip on the MFW was no different . We knew that the conditions would not … Continue reading →

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Montana Trip in the Works

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“Many go fishing all their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.” – H.D. Thoreau We have space remaining for you to experience some of the finest fly fishing in the Lower 48 on two of Montana’s … Continue reading →

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Logging operation on the Upper McKenzie: Goose Island

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The residents of McKenzie Bridge are up in arms over a proposed logging operation on the Upper McKenzie. I don’t want to see new roads, heavy machinery, increased logging on the Upper McKenzie River watershed. But the angling community isn’t … Continue reading →

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Is the Hair Feather Craze Over?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Feather inventories across the country are returning to more normal levels. This is great news for the fly tier. If you been holding out for a really cool Barred Ginger or Natural Dun this is the time to come to … Continue reading →

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Fifth Annual Eugene Spring Fly Fishing Festival

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fifth Annual Eugene Spring Fly Fishing Festival Saturday April 21st 2012 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Campbell Community Center, 155 High Street (by the river at Skinners Butte) Bring the whole family down to the river and enjoy a FREE … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society Banquet

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Native Fish Society’s 16th Annual Benefit Banquet and Auction was held last night at Montgomery Park up in Portland. While your friendly neighborhood river stewards were busy entertaining Captain Nate while he’s in town, I managed to escape certain doom … Continue reading →

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Tarantula Leg Rattle Crab Fly Tying Video

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This pattern was killer this year in the Bahamas. The lead eyed version was great for fish cruising in knee high and deeper water. The fly was really durable and matched up well to a variety of smaller crabs inhabiting … Continue reading →

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Fishing Food for Thought

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We here at the Caddis Fly Shop are big fans of biscuits and gravy. Some might even call us biscuit connoisseurs. When leaving town for an early fishing trip, not much compares in terms of calories per dollar or stick-to-your … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork of the Willamette Drops into Shape

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The water coming out of Hills Creek is still a bit off color but a fine level for fishing. Clarity improves as tributaries merge and mix on down the river. Although a decent March Brown Hatch developed around 2pm fishing … Continue reading →

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Bass Bunny Baitfish Fly Tying Video

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Barrett’s Bunny Baitfish has taken a wide variety of fish from Snook to Wahoo. The version in this video is aimed at Largemouth Bass. Using new Clear Cure Goo resin and eyes the pattern is easily finished with a durable … Continue reading →

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Grannom Blizzards and Big Nymphs

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Great fly fishing on the McKenzie River yesterday, despite blizzard grannom caddis hatches. Be on the look out the next few days for ridiculous numbers of tan, charcoal, and black caddisflies sizes #14-18 in huge swarms. This hatch can be … Continue reading →

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