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Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
McKenzie River Fishing Report – May 12, 2021
The Mckenzie River is fishing great! Water levels are ideal throughout the system, Green McKenzie Caddis are out, Little Yellow Stones, late March Browns, Pale Morning Duns, Golden Stones and more are emerging daily. Above and below the dam fishing … Continue reading
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Seychelles Trip Report April 2021
My family and I were extremely fortunate to lead a small group of anglers to Alphonse Island in the Seychelles this past April. Our week-long fishing adventure was outstanding. The Seychelles offers some of the most pristine marine habitat on … Continue reading
Speaking up for our Homewaters
From Native Fish Society Jeff Hickman, Nehalem River Steward and wild fish advocate wrote an opinion piece this month on his concerns for the future of wild fish in his homewaters. In this piece, Jeff shares the impacts of the … Continue reading
Fishing Report – Early May McKenzie River
Spring continues to be productive on the McKenzie and Middle Willamette Rivers. Hotter days with cooler nights has been the trend and the fishing seems to fluctuate depending on temperatures, cloud cover, and hatches. March Browns are still active, but … Continue reading
Hot Creek CA Action Alert
Protect Hot Creek, Stop KORE Mining The US Forest Service is taking public comments on a proposed exploratory mining operation near the headwaters of Hot Creek in the Eastern Sierra that could lead to harmful open pit mining near this … Continue reading
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Fishing Report – Middle Fork Willamette – Late April 2021
Spring is my favorite time of the year to fish the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Cool days, light rain, and overcast skies make the Dry Fly Fisher drool with excitement. After a very unseasonably warm April, cooler temperatures and rain … Continue reading
Local Fishing Report end of April 2021 – McKenzie and Willamette Rivers
I have been out of town for the past ten days or so and asked the staff to chime in with current conditions for the McKenzie and Willamette. Owen Grigsby was first: Bright sunny days can make McKenzie fishing difficult … Continue reading
Carolina Spring Postcard
The creeks here are awake. I’ve found it easier to talk to them higher up in the watersheds. They’re fresher, less world weary. The chub priests call one of my creeks The Transparent Serpent. They say they conjure Him into … Continue reading
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Native fish vulnerable during current low water flows in south coast streams
From ODFW: GOLD BEACH, Ore – Wild winter steelhead and Pacific lamprey are now actively spawning in southern Oregon coastal streams. Unfortunately, spawning is happening during low water flows that are more characteristic of early summer than spring and may … Continue reading
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Fly Fishing Outfits for the Aspiring Fly Fisher – Spring 2021
Redington Field Kit – New 2021 Echo Traverse Kit Additional outfits now in stock at Caddisflyshop.com include: SAGE FOUNDATION OUTFITS Echo Base Outfit now on Sale Echo Gecko Kit
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New Sage & Redington European Style Nymphing Gear 2021
The SENSE is designed specifically for the European Style Nymphing angler, with a rod that combines Euro Nymphing specific action, optimized components, and stealthy cosmetics to make the perfect tool for those looking to get the most out of their … Continue reading
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Upper McKenzie April Fishing Report
I floated from Hamlin to Silver Creek this past Friday. It was a gorgeous sunny day, and the river is in perfect condition. Nymphing was solid all day long with larger stonefly imitations being best. Hatches included a massive Grannom … Continue reading
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April March Browns Still Going Strong on the Lower McKenzie River
March Brown mayflies continue to hatch from 2-4pm on the lower McKenzie. Dry fly fishing has been everything from challenging to very good. Setting up on a “feeding lane” during the hatch and presenting sparse mayfly imitations seemed to be … Continue reading
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