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Photos: Habitat Enhancement Project on the McKenzie

We had a good time with the McKenzie River Trust this Saturday planting willows and other low lying bushes at the Finn Rock Reach restoration project. Thanks to all who participated. Stay tuned for another opportunity coming soon!

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RIO MARIE Peacock Bass Trip Jan 2022

Trepidation came from multiple fronts as this trip approached, new covid strains (needed a negative to get into Brazil) and dismal fishing reports from late Nov-December due to high water. But it had been in the planning way to long … Continue reading

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Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission Expands South Coast Wild Fish Protections

While we didn’t get catch and release on the south coast ODFW has adopted important wild fish protections. From Wild Salmon Center Last month, the Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission voted to establish a network of Wild Fish Emphasis Areas … Continue reading

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Frank Moore, steward of North Umpqua River, dies at 98

The angling community is mourning the loss of a legend today. Words cannot do justice to what an incredible man Frank Moore was. Frank made an impression from the handshake; you thought your hand was going to break every time … Continue reading

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Reminder: Fly Fishing Film Tour in Eugene February 4, 2022 Tickets on Sale at The Caddis Fly

The 16th annual F3T is back in action with a top notch selection of films that are sure to feed your fishing addiction. The 2022 show will feature locations from Costa Rica, Hawaii, Maryland, Belize, Louisiana, Alabama, Australia, Colombia and … Continue reading

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Super Shrimp Fly Tying Video

Alex is fresh off a Louisiana redfish trip and he can’t seem to stop tying these up. He calls it the super shrimp, because it’s a super fly. Despite late season conditions, this fly got it done. Tie this up … Continue reading

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Pyramid Lake Postcards Winter 2022

Blasted by 70 mph winds, freezing temperatures, sand in your coffee, and good fishing, Pyramid Lake did not disappoint welcoming 2022. What a trip! Pyramid Lake is the land of giant Lahontan cutthroat trout that are native to Pyramid Lake … Continue reading

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Spillway Secret Fly Tying Video

In this fly tying video, Justin shows us how to tie up a carp fly creation of his own, the Spillway Secret. If you’ve ever fly fished for carp, you know how difficult it can be. It’s almost like winning … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Film Tour in Eugene February 4, 2022 Tickets on Sale at The Caddis Fly

The 16th annual F3T is back in action with a top notch selection of films that are sure to feed your fishing addiction. The 2022 show will feature locations from Costa Rica, Hawaii, Maryland, Belize, Louisiana, Alabama, Australia, Colombia and … Continue reading

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Join us for a Habitat Enhancement Project on the McKenzie River

Join the Caddis Fly Angling Shop and McKenzie River Trust for a volunteer planting project on the middle McKenzie River! This project will help to restore native plant communities in the 85-acre Finn Rock Reach restoration project site. Completed in … Continue reading

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Jig Bomb Hare’s Ear: Fly Tying Video

A twist on an absolute classic. Justin ties us up a hare’s ear nymph with a jigged hook and tungsten bead. Add this to your euro quiver or drop it below a hopper or indicator. Fish will also notice the … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2021 – Random Flies for Inspiration

Without question the largest area of growth in the world of fly tying has been in synthetics. My early days of weighing and bagging bulk feathers are long gone. While we still sell marabou, bucktails, pheasant, and rooster feathers, the … Continue reading

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Jig Bomb PCP Fly Tying Video

The PCP. If you haven’t fished it, you should. Justin walks us through this fly with Umpqua’s Insta Jig tungsten bead. These beads are designed to carry most of the weight up front, keeping the sharp end of your hook … Continue reading

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Andrew Grillos Heavy Metal Worm Fly Tying Video

Greg sits down and ties up the heavy metal worm, only this time with a black bead rather than red. Fish it for carp. Fish for trout. Just fish it, you’ll like what happens. Let us know how it works … Continue reading

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Last Minute Gifts & Stocking Stuffer Ideas

It’s that wonderful time of the year where we either wait until the last minute for holiday shopping or we just need a few more things for that fly fisher in your life. In this video, George goes over what … Continue reading

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