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McKenzie and Willamette River Report July 1, 2022

Water levels have come way down and our local rivers are fishing great. Wading opportunities on the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers have greatly improved. The heat has slowed some of the hatches but dry fly fishing … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Chapter Meeting Reminder

Our next Chapter Meeting is tomorrow night and here’s what we have planned: Setting up a citizen science project; Planning a chapter outing for July–so bring your ideas! and Other topics folks would like to discuss. Unfortunately, ODFW District Fish … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society – Babine for a Benjamin 2022

ONE LUCKY ANGLER WILL SPEND A WEEK ON THE BABINE FOR JUST $100! British Columbia’s Babine River is the hallowed homewaters of some of the largest wild steelhead swimming on the planet. At the Babine Steelhead Lodge, their goal is … Continue reading

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Leaburg Lake Listening Sessions with Eugene Water and Electric Board

From EWEB – Eugene Water and Electric Board Help inform EWEB Commissioners on the social impacts of the future alternatives of the Leaburg Project. Provide your public comments here: EWEB.org/LeaburgPublicComment Also, please drop by Lloyd Knox Park on Saturday June … Continue reading

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Deschutes River Steelhead Closure News

From Wild Steelheaders United Last month the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the Deschutes River will be closed to fishing for steelhead, salmon and bass for parts of the summer to protect the river’s seriously at-risk summer … Continue reading

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Rally For Salmon June 25, 2022 – Portland Oregon

From Save our Wild Salmon The Rally for Salmon at Willamette Park in Portland, OR on June 25th will feature our biggest gathering and on-the-water event in several years! Tribal activists and salmon, steelhead, orca and clean energy advocates will … Continue reading

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Equator Shrimp Pattern: Fly Tying Video

Years ago on my first venture to Christmas Island (The Villages) I was talking with CEO/Designer Morten Bungaard from Pro Sportfisher via Skype a couple of months prior to heading out. Morten said something about the shrimp shells and why … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Report June 2022

After a massive bump in water the river is back in fishable shape. It’s still high but we have seen excellent fishing this year in high water. Water temperatures are creeping up as well. Afternoons have been best, increased water … Continue reading

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Sierra Postcards Spring 2022

Former shop employee Greg has been guiding for the past month down south. Here he is checking in… Enjoy!         F Caddis Fly Shop, I’ve been busy guiding daily. For the first time I guided a pregnant … Continue reading

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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022

Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 19th) and to help celebrate, Caddis Fly Shop has put together two gift packs and a few other suggestions. Both of the gift packs are currently the best deals we have in … Continue reading

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Report Early June 2022

Despite the continued high water both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are fishing very well. Hatches have really improved and a great variety of flies and tactics are taking fish. Each time I speak with a fellow angler I hear … Continue reading

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May 2022 Deschutes Report

The Salmonfly hatch on the Deschutes this year has been one of ups and downs. We have really only had a handful of days when things have lined up with warm days, and decent fishing conditions. I just wrapped up … Continue reading

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Frenchie Euro Nymph Variation 2022

In this video, Greg ties a guide’s variation of a Frenchie nymph fly pattern. Imitating a mayfly nymph this nymph has caught lots of redsides on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers locally, but can be used anywhere trout live. Incorporate … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Chapter Meeting May 25th, 2022

Where: Ninkasi Brewing’s Better Living Room, 155 Blair Blvd, Eugene, OR When: Wednesday, May 25th at 5:30pm Join the NFS Eugene River Steward Chapter at 5:30 p.m. on May 25 at The Better Living Room by Ninkasi Brewing in Eugene, … Continue reading

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First Annual Umpqua Bass Bash

Join us Saturday, July 16th, as Native Fish Society hosts our first annual Umpqua Bass Bash! This event, hosted on the mainstem Umpqua River, will help remove Smallmouth Bass from the river and bring awareness to the problems this invasive … Continue reading

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