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Northwest Fly Tier & Fly Fisher Expo This Weekend March 13-14

The annual Fly Tier & Fly Fisher Expo is happening this weekend up in Albany. For over 15 years, the Fly Fishers International Oregon Council has been bringing locals together for the annual Fly Tying & Fishing Expo. At the … Continue reading

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Rising Levels from Cougar Dam Outflow Starting March 6th on the South Fork & Mckenzie Proper

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is planning to release flow pulse from Cougar Dam on the South Fork McKenzie River as soon as Friday, March 6th for up to five days. The release will result in higher and faster-moving … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Babine for a Benjamin 2026 Raffle

Our friends over at Native Fish Society are commencing their annual Babine for a Benjamin Raffle. The Babine is a world class steelhead river up in British Columbia that spey anglers’ dreams are made of. Tickets are $100 and limited … Continue reading

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Mid Season Winter Steelhead Report

By Robbie Report Winter steelhead fishing is decent to exceptional right now! With good reports coming from up and down the Oregon Coast there is no reason you should be sitting at home on your days off. Most hatchery runs … Continue reading

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Join Us for a Night with Local Author Jesse Lance Robbins for his Book Launch: The Best Fly Fishing Is Everywhere

Join Caddis Fly Shop and The Redsides Chapter of Trout Unlimited as they welcome Springfield, OR-based author, angler, and conservationist Jesse Lance Robbins for an evening of fly fishing storytelling and discussion. Jesse will read selections from his debut book … Continue reading

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Iwana Reels Introduction & Initial Thoughts

Click and pawl reels have a special spot in many angler’s hearts. Traditionalists, purists, and those who appreciate a simpler design that requires more finesse are drawn to these reels. Nowadays, consumers can purchase heavy duty sealed disk drags that … Continue reading

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The Most Durable Squirmy Worm Material to Date: New Trinas Squirm Material from Montana Fly Co

Everyone knows squirmy worms work whether you like them or not. Silicone squirmy material has a serious Achilles’ heel. The silicone the worms are made of is extremely fragile. If you crank too hard with thin, but strong thread it … Continue reading

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February Community Night and Stillwater Guide Trip Raffle

Our February gathering is happening this month on the 17th at Falling Sky brewing. This month we have a special raffle that one of our Community Night veterans is generously donating. Adison of Soggy Waders Guide Service is donating one … Continue reading

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Realistic Blue Winged Olive Weightless Nymph

Blue Winged Olives or Mayflies from the “Baetis” are a staple in trouts diets all over the world during the colder season. Many places only have a good BWO hatch in the spring and fall, but our weather is mild … Continue reading

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Jigged Rabbit Collar Pheasant Tail Nymph

In this video, Simon ties a unique variation on the traditional pheasant tail nymph. With winter conditions, a heavy tungsten bead on a jigged hook was a must. Simon kept high flows in mind while designing this fly and aimed … Continue reading

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First Community Fly Fishing & Tying Night of 2026

The new year finally came around and this coming Tuesday is the first community night over at Falling Sky Brewery off of 13th. If you haven’t been to one, it is a monthly gathering that we do over at Falling … Continue reading

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Last Shot Stone: A Large, Versatile Searching Pattern for Trout

In this video, Simon ties an effective large profile searching pattern. The fly is versatile in its imitation of several different types of large calorie food items for trout. The fly effectively imitates stonefly & salmon fly nymphs, crawdads, hellgrammites, … Continue reading

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UPDATE now Two Obstructions on Lower and Upper McKenzie River

River left or the South channel exiting the “Powerline” flat below Bellinger is blocked. The lower river is one of the most dynamic sections of the river, with all the “post fire” wood in the river. We strongly advise against … Continue reading

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Midnight Mousing: The Late Night Delicacy That We are Unable to Indulge In Locally

Reminiscing on summer months I was recounting my annual trip to the Midwest’s Driftless Area spring creeks. This past summer I tried something new: mousing for large brown trout. This is an exhilarating method of fishing that, unfortunately in Oregon, … Continue reading

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BWO Hot Tag Wet Fly Tying Video

In this video, Simon ties a wonderful BWO soft hackle. Soft hackles are traditionally swung, but their sparse design allows them to be so much more than a swung wet fly. Simon developed this pattern for a late season trip … Continue reading

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