Author Archives: Caddisfly

Oregon House Attacks Fish …. Again.

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Caddisfly

Update: Your advocacy efforts are having their desired effect. HB 2873 was scheduled for a floor vote on Friday. That vote has been delayed until Monday. Let’s keep up the pressure and defeat this bill. Please send an e-mail to … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 3 Comments

Abaco Island; No Fishing Today!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Caddisfly

I spoke with our guide JR last night and he said; “it is going to be a bit windy tomorrow are you guys sure you still want to go”? Using good judgment, I listened to our guide and said “what … Continue reading →

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Abaco Island, Bahamas

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Caddisfly

One of the things I have had on my bucket list was to fish the Bahamas. After listening to Chris and some of the Caddis Fly Shop customers speak high in praise about Abaco and Abaco Palms House, and not … Continue reading →

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Get With the Mckenzie River Trout Population Study!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Caddisfly

This year concerned anglers will again participate in establishing the size of the Mckenzie redside and coastal cutthroat population between Hendricks Bridge and Bellinger. (Sorry whitefish … but, if a certain unnamed individual’s data sheet is any indication, you are … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Beulah Rods and Pro Tube Demo Day

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Caddisfly

When; Saturday, April 23 Who; Bruce Berry of Beulah Rods and Pro Tube Fly Systems. Where; In the shop from 11:30am- 1:00pm and at Alton Baker Park from 1:30 to 3:00pm Visit with Bruce and see him tie with the … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited’s Green Island Tree Planting is Scheduled for April 10th

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Caddisfly

Calling all local do-gooders . . . planting trees is fun and here’s the proof . . . . This weekend on April 10th 2011, the Mckenzie-Upper Willamette Chapter of Trout Unlimited and friends will be planting trees on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

Mckenzie River Native Trout Recovery Memorial Fund Established

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Caddisfly

The Mckenzie River took the life of a dedicated conservationist and fly fisher this past weekend. Warren Moran was a man as passionate about protecting and restoring the Mckenzie River and its trout as he was fishing. The Mckenzie-Upper Willamette … Continue reading →

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NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo Coming Soon!

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Caddisfly

From our man at the FFF Lou Verdugo: The 2011 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo is set for March 11 & 12 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. For over 20 years the NW Expo … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calenders: Date Set for Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Caddisfly

The dates for the fourth annual Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament have been set so pencil it in on your calender, punch it into your Iphone or Blackberry, whatever . . . . Just make sure you are there and … Continue reading →

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March Brown Thorax Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Caddisfly

Barrett demonstrates how to tie one of his favorite March Brown dry fly patterns. canadian pharmacy bupropion We like this one because it rides low to the water and is relatively sparse when hackle wraps are minimized. Change the color … Continue reading →

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Huge Sea Run Brown Trout Fish Porn

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Caddisfly

Clear skies and huge fish is sounding pretty good as our local rivers blow up as a typical Winter storm engulfs the Pacific Northwest. Caught by Alejandro Bianchetti Head Guide for Villa María Lodge – Rio Grande – Tierra del … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 7 Comments

Partridge and Olive Ice Dub Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Caddisfly

The Soft Hackle fly is one of our favorites for early season local flshing. The classic soft hackle is easy to tie and very effective. Fish it on a floating line down and across swing style or hang it behind … Continue reading →

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Spring on the Coast

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Caddisfly

Last week really felt like spring on the Oregon coast. Daffodils were out in force, along with fuzzy willow buds and a smattering of blue winged olive mayflies. Kelt steelhead made a strong showing, including back-to-back male kelts. I got … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports | 4 Comments

South Island of New Zealand Fishing Trip Wrap Up

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Caddisfly

We arrived in Haast, Gateway to New Zealand’s West Coast, late in the afternoon hoping to check out a new beat (new for us) on one of the numerous streams nearby. The weather was beautiful and had been for a … Continue reading →

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Birthday Fishing Trip over the Top Despite Terrible Weather

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Caddisfly

A couple of years back my wife and I began planning my 40th birthday party. The plan was to have the party in New Zealand, one of my very favorite fishing destinations. We’d do a week of beaching, sightseeing, and … Continue reading →

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