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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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McKenzie Still High but Fishing Improving

The McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette rivers are dropping and fishing well as we get into some of the very best fishing of the year. I saw my first Green McKenzie Caddis today and a few Green Drakes. … Continue reading

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Bring the Salmon Home – Looking towards Klamath Dam Removal

BRING THE SALMON HOME from Swiftwater Films on Vimeo. Bring the Salmon Home captures the emotions, courage, and determination of Klamath River tribal communities as they host a 300+ mile run from ocean to headwaters to cultivate support for the … Continue reading

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The “Big Flymph” Fly Tying Video

Bruce Berry ties up something called the flymph. Fish it however you want, it’s that versatile. I asked Bruce to give us a little history on the pattern and he had the following to say. I was introduced to that … Continue reading

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Water Safety Reminder

The more I got into climbing, I knew I would meet some wonderful people in that world. But the harsh reality there was knowing that as that community grew, so would the number of friends who passed away. Weeks and … Continue reading

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Purple Haze Fly Tying Video

The Purple Haze has become one of the most popular trout dry fly patterns in the world. Trout DO like purple, we find that’s not up for debate. Bruce Berry ties up this hi-vis purple haze fly. Tied true to … Continue reading

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High Spring Flows in the Willamette Valley May 2022

A super wet April has pumped serious water into the Willamette Valley and rivers are way up today. We needed the water, and the snow in the mountains. While high water can make access difficult it’s going to keep water … Continue reading

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Effective Trout Flies for High Alpine Lakes 2022

Each year I spend a lot of my time above 10,000′ fishing for golden, brook, brown, and rainbow trout. At these elevations trout have a very limited feeding season depending on snowfall. Saying this, trout are hungry and will eat … Continue reading

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Chubby Chernobyl Fly Tying Video

Bruce Berry sits down and ties up a must-have for this time of the year. Salmon flies are right around the corner and hoppers are on our radar. Materials used in this fly help keep it floating and visible without … Continue reading

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  Hecate House on Haida Gwaii Raffle On NOW!

From Native Fish Society Thanks to our friends at Epic Waters Angling, you have a shot at five days and four nights at Hecate House for just $100! Get your tickets for the NFS Haida Gwaii For A Benjamin Raffle, … Continue reading

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