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New Winter Hours at The Caddis Fly November 2018

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Fall Guide Special on Now through November 2018

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead for the rest of November. The cost of the trip is $325. The trip includes guided fishing and equipment for two anglers. The trip … Continue reading

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Trout Unlimited General Meeting November 2018

Do you love the McKenzie rivers as much as we do? If so you will be interested in our next presenter. Jared Weybright, executive director McKenzie Watershed Council will update us on all the great restoration work that is being … Continue reading

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Coastal fall chinook river fishing closes from Siuslaw north

From Oregon Live Fall chinook salmon fishing will close Thursday, Nov. 1, in coastal rivers along the north half of the Oregon Coast. Low returns and virtually no October rainfall led to the decision Friday. Read more here: Chinook Closure

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Jay’s Shrimp Pink Flesh Bugger Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay ties a Shrimp Pink Flesh Bugger. This is an effective pattern up in Alaska and around the coastal rivers here in Oregon too when there are fish spawning and both cutthroat and steelhead are keying in … Continue reading

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North Santiam River Hatchery Program May be Eliminated

Wild winter steelhead in the Willamette Valley are extremely rare. Due to the tireless work of The Conservation Angler and the Willamette River Keeper they may get added protection in the coming years. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife faces … Continue reading

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Sacramento Delta Striper Fishing

Had an absolute blast with Captain Mike Costello on the Sacramento Delta fly fishing for Striped Bass! The weather was amazing. Mike is a great guide. I highly recommend this fishery if you get a chance to do it.

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Two Fly Tournament Wrap Up 2018

Our 11th annual Two Fly Tournament was the most successful yet in terms of raising funds for McKenzie River Trust. Thanks to the guides who donate their time and the guests who participate in the fun weekend event. The “Two … Continue reading

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Wild Fish Conservation Organizations Intend to Sue Idaho for Unauthorized Steelhead Fishing

From The Conservation Angler On October 9, 2018, The Conservation Angler and four other conservation groups sent notice to Idaho officials of our intent to file an ESA Take lawsuit to protect wild Snake River Steelhead. TCA along with Wild … Continue reading

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South Fork McKenzie Enhancement Project

I took a walk up the lower South Fork of the McKenzie the other day to examine the restoration project that has been ongoing this summer. We had a great presentation at the Two Fly Tournament from Jared Weybright the … Continue reading

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Olive Steelhead Tube Fly w/Aqua Flies Intruder Eyes Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay shows us how to tie an Olive themed Steelhead Tube Fly with Ginger Grizzly Saddle Hackle Tips and Orange Aqua Flies Intruder Eyes. This is a vibrant Winter Steelhead pattern that can be fished on the … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Euro Nymphing – Oct 2018

For the past couple months a lot of customers have been coming to the shop asking about European Nymphing, or Czech style nymphing – and for good reason: it’s a lot of fun and a very productive way to catch … Continue reading

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Jay’s Steelhead Super Bugger Swing-Jig Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay ties a Steelhead Super Bugger Swing-Jig. He finishes the fly with an optional Laser Dub enhancement that adds a little more color. This fly can be cast, stripped, and swung, or fished under an indicator for … Continue reading

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Two Fly Friday October 6th 2018

The Caddis Fly Angling Shop’s 11th annual Two Fly Tournament kicks off this Friday. In the shop today 10% of sales will go to The McKenzie River Trust. Over the years the tournament has raised over $80,0000 for the trust. … Continue reading

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October Fly Patterns for Local Waters

Fall fishing has been superb for trout on the McKenzie and Willamette. Steelhead fishing has also picked up considerably on both rivers. Below are some patterns you should have in your box this time of year. Purple Para Rooster– An … Continue reading

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