Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Willamette River System Fly Fishing Opportunities July 2022

The Willamette River, from the upper reaches outside of Oakridge all the way to Harrisburg, is in perfect shape and offers anglers excellent opportunities to chase trout and summer steelhead. The Middle Fork of the Willamette above Hills Creek Reservoir … Continue reading

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New Obstruction on the Lower McKenzie – July 15th 2022

07/15/2022 – Water Obstruction: McKenzie River one mile downstream from Armitage Park The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise the public of a water obstruction on the McKenzie River approximately one mile downstream from the Armitage Park boat … Continue reading

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The Art of Letting Go – Updating Catch and Release

Article by Steve Schmidt As a seasoned angler whose adult life has revolved around fly fishing, I’ve witnessed our sport go through significant changes in materials, equipment and techniques. More than anything, the game has gotten easier over the years. … Continue reading

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2022 Two Fly Tournament Lottery Registration is Open

The McKenzie River Two Fly Tournaments Proceeds Go Directly to The McKenzie River Trust. We are excited to announce the 14th annual Two Fly Tournament this fall from Friday, September 30th through Saturday, October 1st. We are so thankful for … Continue reading

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Finn Rock Landing Restoration on the Middle Mckenzie

OregonFlyFishingBlog.com and The Caddis Fly Angling Shop invite you to participate in building a new landing at Finn Rock on the McKenzie River. Finn Rock is a popular landing for anglers and whitewater enthusiasts and this project will improve the … Continue reading

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Outcast Float Tubes, Frameless and Rafts Available July 2022

It’s been a rough one in terms of supply chain for many vendors in the fly fishing industry. Outcast/Aire has experienced shortages and bottlenecks about as bad as any. It’s been 18 months or so since stock levels approached normal … Continue reading

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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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