-
-
-
Search
Archives
Categories
- Central Oregon Fishing Report
- Classes and Instruction
- Coastal Steelhead Fishing
- Eastern Oregon
- Fishing Porn
- Fishing Reports
- Flats Fly Fishing
- Fly Fishing Books
- Fly Fishing Contests
- Fly Fishing Gear Review
- Fly Fishing Glossary
- Fly Fishing Profiles
- Fly Fishing Travel
- Fly Tying
- Fly Tying Materials and Supplies
- Lower Willamette
- McKenzie River
- Middle Fork Willamette River fishing
- North Umpqua River Fishing Reports
- NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo
- Oregon Bigfoot
- Oregon Coastal Fly Fishing
- Oregon Conservation News
- Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events
- Oregon fly fishing links
- Oregon Fly Fishing Tips
- Oregon High Lakes
- Oregon Salmon fly fishing
- Oregon Saltwater Fishing
- Oregon Warmwater Fly Fishing
- Oregon Weekend Fishing Forecast
- Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing
- Proven Spring Fly Patterns
- Saltwater Fly Fishing
- Shop Sales and Specials
- Southern Oregon
- Stillwater Fishing
- Summer Steelhead
- Uncategorized
- Used Gear
Author Archives: Caddisfly
Christmas Island Report January 2026
I hosted two weeks at Christmas Island Lodge this January. The lodge sits near the old Captain Cook Hotel property and has 12 airconditioned rooms and a central meeting “maneaba” for guests to enjoy the beachside breeze, meals and happy hour. … Continue reading
Arolik River: Alaska Trip Report
Alaska has been an iconic destination for anglers from all over the globe, and for good reason. The opportunities for world class fishing seem to be endless. Saltwater, rivers, lakes, creeks, ponds, trout, char, grayling, sheefish, pike, salmon, steelhead, halibut, lingcod, … Continue reading
Early Winter Steelhead “Report”/Primer
By Robbie Heading into December winter steelheaders start itching with excitement. Most steelhead that get caught this early will get posted on social media and people will often recycle pictures to generate excitement (like in this report). So things can … Continue reading
2025 Holiday Gift Guide Video
The Caddis Fly Shop has been helping anglers and their loved ones purchase cherished gifts since 1975. Check out this years favorite gifts for the fly fisher. Have a wonderful holiday season. Caddis Fly Shop Gift Certificates Caddis Fly Shop … Continue reading
Redsides Holiday Happy Hour & In-Person Presentation: John Shewey’s 50 Years on the Fly
Join The Redsides Chapter of Trout Unlimited at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3rd in Springfield’s PublicHouse for our holiday happy hour get-together and an exciting presentation from longtime Oregon angler and author John Shewey, entitled 50 Years on the Fly: Ramblings of a Western Angler. Following the … Continue reading
Trout Tour Film Fest by Fly Fusion
Details: Wildish Community Theater | December 4, 2025 Host: Fly Fishing Collaborative Doors open at 6:30 PM. Film begins AT 7:00 PM. Tickets available at Caddis Fly Shop and if available, tickets will be available at the door on the … Continue reading
Before The Giants Came: The Backcountry Skinz Story
We have been loving all of the Backcountry Skinz products. This short video illuminates the BC Skinz ethos, in the field. If you haven’t checked out the awesome non-wader, wading products from Backcountry Skinz, take a look at the links … Continue reading
Fishery Management in the McKenzie River, Fall, 2025
By David Thomas, NFS McKenzie River Steward Date: October 21, 2025 Work on the Rewilding of the McKenzie River Basin: Planned restoration projects for 2025 seem to have been productive. The Gate Creek Flood Plane Enhancement was largely completed, expanding on … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
1 Comment
Willow Harvest & Fishing at Green Island: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
In partnership with McKenzie River Trust, Our local Trout Unlimited Chapter, Redsides will be volunteering at the special Green Island property on Saturday, Nov. 15th. Following the work, the property will remain open until 4 pm for exclusive fishing access to the Willamette … Continue reading
Jungle Fly Fishing Adventure 2025
Our group of 8 anglers flew to Manaus Brazil late August for a combination trip targeting Peacock Bass and Arapaima. The first seven days were spent on the Rio Marie fishing for Peacocks. The next four days/five nights would be … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Travel
Leave a comment
The Mystery of Coho Salmon in the McKenzie River
by: Native Fish Society McKenzie River Steward Dave Thomas You are likely aware of recent reports of Coho salmon in our beloved McKenzie. Generally, we think of the McKenzie as a sanctuary for Spring Chinook salmon and indeed this run is … Continue reading
How much does your state spend on wildlife? Not what you think
The public wants species protection but lawmakers are struggling with dwindling funds, higher fees and a biodiversity crisis Article Below from Columbia Insight by K.C. Mehaffey By K.C. Mehaffey. July 24, 2025. If a government’s budget is a statement of its … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
Leave a comment
Babine for a Benjamin Raffle is on now!
1 Lucky Angler, 1 Epic Week on the Babine River this Fall for just $100! British Columbia’s Babine River is the hallowed homewaters of some of the largest wild steelhead swimming on the planet. At the Babine Steelhead Lodge, their goal … Continue reading
Last Minute Deals on Rogue River Canyon Trips
Our friends Tim and Katie Conway are offering last minute deals on drift boat trips down the Rogue Canyon. Get 6 of your pals together and get 40% off. Please contact Outfitter directly for more information: 541-206-2766, tim@drift-adventures.com