Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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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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