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Eugene/Springfield International Fly Fishing Film Festival

International Fly Fishing Film Festival visits Eugene/Springfield November 15th, 2022. True West is excited to once again be hosting the International Fly Fishing Film Festival on November 15th! The new twist to this year’s showing is that we will be hosting at Planktown Brewing … Continue reading

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NORTH UMPQUA FOUNDATION ONLINE AUCTION

The North Umpqua Foundation Auction is currently live. Click here to view items for bid. You can also simply make a donation here. Founded in 1983 when anglers and other concerned parties banded together to oppose a hydroelectric project that … Continue reading

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Middle Fork of the Willamette Fishing Report November 2022

Simon Stephen brings us this report. Simon was hired at The Caddis Fly this summer and gets out on foot a few times a week. You will find him at the shop Friday and Saturdays. Flows above Hills Creek are … Continue reading

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The Broken Promise of Salmon Hatcheries

In a powerful opinion essay for The News-Review, Karl Konecny argues that it’s time for fisheries managers to acknowledge the broken promises of fish hatcheries and work to restore Oregon’s wild salmon and steelhead. Salmon hatcheries have existed in Oregon … Continue reading

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Fall Guide Special 2022

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead November 1 -November 30th 2022. The cost of the trip is $375. The trip includes guided fishing from a boat and equipment for one … Continue reading

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Local Fall Fishing Holding up Nicely

An unseasonably warm and dry start to fall has come to an end. We are finally starting to see conditions we are more accustomed to seeing in October. A fair amount of precipitation and cooler temperatures have really helped out … Continue reading

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Pheasant Tail Nymph w/ an Orange Hot Spot: Fly Tying Video

Jim Sens joins us in the shop to tie up a twist on an absolute classic. The pheasant tail nymph has been through the wringer and back with all of its variations and while we don’t mind fishing them with … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Invites You To the 4th Annual Homewaters Roundup!

You’re Invited to a Guaranteed Good Time for a Great Cause!  When:In-person event: Friday, November 11th, 2022; 6pm – 9pm  Online Auction: Bidding begins at Noon on November 4th, and closes at 8:30pm PST on November 11th  Where: In-person event: 65599 Tweed Road, Bend, … Continue reading

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Fall Fishing Report Mid October 2022

It’s hard to complain about the fine water conditions, beautiful weather and solid fishing we have been having. But…. it seems like we need some rain. There are periods during the day when fishing is getting a little tougher, even … Continue reading

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Oh! Canada

My fishing buddy Rob Gendron and I spent the first week of August fishing in Newfoundland-Labrador, Canada’s easternmost province.  Rob, who fishes for Brook trout in Pennsylvania, was looking for a place to catch some big ones and suggested that … Continue reading

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October Caddis Stimulator Dry Fly Pattern

In this video, Greg ties an October caddis stimulator fly pattern for fall trout fishing. The stimulator was popularized by Randall Kaufmann in the 1980’s and can be tied in different colors and sizes. A classic attractor pattern for caddis, … Continue reading

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Spectacular Fall Weather and Fishing Continues

It’s October again and we have some gorgeous weather and perfect water conditions to enjoy. Short winged stones are still around but we are seeing October Caddis, Gray Drakes, Blue Winged Olives and mid sized Brown Caddis. Not to make … Continue reading

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Tied Down Orange Caddis: Fly Tying Video

Jim Sens sits down and ties a classic local pattern the Tied Down Orange Caddis. The Tied down in October Orange or Green Caddis Green can be fished dry or wet fly style. 20 years ago this pattern took up … Continue reading

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Winchester Dam continues to kill and harm our fish

From the News-Review by Kirk Blaine After a catastrophic return of summer steelhead last year and multiple years of below-average spring Chinook, Winchester Dam remains more dilapidated than ever before. How does this 130-year-old dam maintained for private recreation affect … Continue reading

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Chouinard just dropped the microphone on conservation and the outdoor industry.

From Angling Trade Magazine by Kirk Deeter That’s it. Game… set… match. Take a knee… clock expires. Summit ascended… wave ridden… blue marlin landed… However you want to frame it, Yvon Chouinard, the 83-year-old founder of Patagonia (and his family) … Continue reading

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