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Fly tying video: March Brown Parachute

This fly tying video demonstrates how to tie a high-visibility March Brown parachute fly — that fluorescent wing post is good for rainy days. A parachute pattern sits lower in the water than other dry flies and it makes an … Continue reading →

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Oregon salmon news: Maybe we’ll eat sea lions this fall

Two pieces of Oregon salmon news this week. First, Oregon fisheries managers say it’s likely that anglers will be facing tighter restrictions this year in light of the dismal chinook returns predicted for the Pacific Northwest. According to an article … Continue reading →

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Intro to fly fishing class gets a taste of Oregon fishing weather

These pictures were taken at Alton Baker Park during the casting section of the Caddis Fly Shop’s Introduction to Fly Fishing Class. Last weekend’s class braved the elements at to learn from instructor Steve Baker. Steve has been the shop’s … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Cutthroat Killer: Tying the CDC March Brown Emerger

This CDC March Brown Emerger is great for catching picky trout. In this video, Chris Daughters of the Caddis Fly demonstrates how to tie this wet fly which is a killer on the McKenzie River. Also, check out our updated … Continue reading →

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Former Oregon Governor supports expanding Rogue River protections

There was a great article by former Oregon governor John Kitzhaber in the Oregonian last week, calling for more protection on the Rogue River. While the lower Rogue has a narrow strip of protection along the river’s edge, it is … Continue reading →

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Lower Snake River Dams debate: Head to head with the BPA

Our own Karl “One Mule Team” Mueller is taking on the whole damn Bonneville Power Administration on his personal blog. In the final installment of his series on removing the Lower Snake River Dams, The Mule gets into a monster … Continue reading →

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Eugene Oregon Fly Fishing Festival this month

On Saturday March 29th, 9am-4pm, the Cascade Family Fly Fishers and McKenzie Fly Fishers will host the Eugene, Oregon Fly Fishing Festival. It will take place at the Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard Street, Eugene. Experts will demonstrate fly casting, … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River March Browns come off, water comes up

Lots of March Browns on the lower McKenzie yesterday, big bugs — size 12 helicopters flying all over the river. We picked up some fish in likely spots — soft water, inside turns on riffles. We used 2-fly rigs — one … Continue reading →

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Chetco River gold mining may threaten salmon

A recent application by Chetco River Mining & Explorations, LLC proposes to mine for gold between river miles 14 and 38 on the Chetco River in southern Oregon including sites within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and Federal Wild and Scenic designated … Continue reading →

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Global warming, 2008 Calendar on the agenda for TU meeting this week

Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 is having its monthly meeting at EWEB this Wednesday night at 7:00PM. This week we’ll be setting the calendar for the rest of 2008 — fishing trips and restoration projects. Even if you’re not a member, … Continue reading →

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Skwala Stonefly patterns, softhackle tips: Day 2 at NW Fly Tying expo

The NW Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo wrapped up yesterday and I picked up a few new fly patterns and tying tips. I was looking for a good Skwala Stonefly pattern, since I’d been seeing a few on the Upper … Continue reading →

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Oklahoman Senator strangles bipartisan supported Oregon Wilderness

For those of you that fish the Elk and Sixes rivers in Southwest Oregon, I’m sure you’ve been following the Sportsmen for Copper-Salmon Wilderness campaign to protect the Elk River’s headwaters. This wilderness proposal has support from both of Oregon’s senators … Continue reading →

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From the tying bench: At the Northwest Fly Tying, Fly Fishing Expo

This weekend we’re running a table for Trout Unlimited 678 at the Northwest Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Expo in Albany, Oregon. I spent most of the day at the booth yesterday, but I did manage to sneak away to … Continue reading →

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Steelheaders address potential Oregon Wave Energy concerns

An article in the spring 2008 newsletter of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders addresses the potential fisheries concerns regarding Oregon’s plans to locate new wave energy farms two to four miles offshore in the Pacific. The wave farms would be … Continue reading →

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Best McKenzie River March Brown pattern — how to tie the sparkle dun

Chris Daughters of The Caddis Fly Shop demonstrates how to tie the Sparkle Dun March Brown, a pattern he says is the hottest McKenzie River fly for this hatch. This fly is pretty easy to tie once you have the … Continue reading →

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