Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Rise with Snow Melt

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Warmer temperatures have caused some serious run-off on our local waters. Check out the gages shown below. Warm air is definitely what we need to improve fishing but this spike will need to flush out. We like the McKenzie at … Continue reading →

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Frank and Jeanne Moore visit The Caddis Fly

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Frank and Jeanne Moore were guests of Chris Daughters and the Caddis Fly over the weekend, and Frank graciously spoke with friends about the North Umpqua, summer and winter steelhead, seven pound sea-run cutthroat, King salmon, conservation, and oh yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Shop Sales and Specials | 4 Comments

Favorite Flies for Spring on the McKenzie and Willamette Part 2: Wets and Dries

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

March has been a little brutal as water and weather conditions go. Local rivers have been high, and nymphing deep has been the most consistent method of catching trout on the McKenzie River near Eugene. But all that is going … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River | 2 Comments

Our friend Warren

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Oregon fly fishing and conservation communities lost a good friend last weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Warren Moran’s family and friends.

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UV Damsel Fly Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Davis, Diamond, Craine, Hosmer, Klamath, Agency and just a few of the great stillwater opportunities that exist in Oregon. Damsel Flies are a key food source during the summer months on most lakes and reservoirs worldwide. Barrett ties a simple … Continue reading →

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The magic of Nikwax: New product alert

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Make those raincoats last: Caddis Fly now carrying Nixwax waterproofing. I first read about Nikwax in Colin Fletcher and Chip Rawlins hiking bible, The Complete Walker IV. The author was using it for water proofing his boots: The theory is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 2 Comments

Frank Moore and G.Loomis Fly Rods at The Caddis Fly Saturday

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The North Umpqua’s ambassador and protector, Frank Moore will be at the Caddis Fly from 12-1:30 in the shop tying flies, and then from 1:30-3:00pm at Alton Baker Park demo day for G. Loomis NRX fly rods, spey, and single … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Shop Sales and Specials | 6 Comments

Wet winter steelhead weekend

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend, I wrapped up my winter steelhead season on the Oregon Coast. There are probably a few good weekends left, but not for me. So I spent it with some of my favorite steehead junkies, including Rob’s pal Mariusz … Continue reading →

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Favorite Flies for Spring on the McKenzie and Willamette Part One: Nymphs and Wets

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s spring break and the McKenzie River near Eugene is coming into shape nicely. The Willamette is still running a bit high and dirty but could come around later this week. March Browns are hatching daily around 1:38pm. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River | 3 Comments

Nicholas Heading North to the Kanektok in 2011

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So here’s a question. Why would anyone want to go to Alaska to fish for Kings when the same fish can be caught here in Oregon? Good question. The simple answer is, “look at that silly grin on Rob Elam’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 10 Comments

Argentina Fly Fishing Travel

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our friend and sales rep Jon Covich just returned from a 3 week trip to Argentina. Summer is looking pretty good right now. Thanks for sharing Jon. Check out future issues of Catch Magazine for more on his trip. Jorge … Continue reading →

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No Shortage of Bad Weather

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It takes a lot to trigger performance anxiety this far into my angling career. Fishing days are my own since I quit guiding, and I’m going for good times, come hell or high water. Last week, though, I had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Salmon fly fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 9 Comments

Changing site name to Oregon Bigfoot Blog?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This just in from Siskiyou Bigfoot Correspondent Issac Roman: I am a guide in Siskiyou county….32 yrs & I live in Dunsmuir, but travel the tributaries to the Klamath quite often…..a couple summers ago we stumbled upon this prints up … Continue reading →

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Hidden Bead March Brown Wet Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

High water usually coincides with the March Brown emergence on the Mckenzie and Willamette Rivers near Eugene. One of our favorite methods to catch trout during the emergence is to swing one or two wet flies on a floating line … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River | 4 Comments

Ice Dub X-Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The X-Caddis is one of our favorite Caddis patterns. It is especially effective in flat water, eddies and banks where selective trout are gobbling small Caddis. The pattern was originated by Craig Matthews of West Yellowstone fame and continues to … Continue reading →

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