Author Archives: Caddisfly

Simms Gear and Tube Fly Day with Eric Neufeld: Saturday May 21st

This Saturday, May 21, Eric Neufeld, our sales rep for Simms, Idylwilde Flies and Ross Reels will be in the shop from 11:00am to 3:00. Eric will be demonstrating his expertise on “Tube Flys and How to Rig Them”. He … Continue reading →

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First Time Fisher and Open and Notorious Icthyphobe Catches Nice Redside!

Wherein I Touch a Fish and Do Not Even Die I’m scared of fish; terrified, in fact.  I know that this is a source of skeptical amusement for lots of people (particularly those reading this blog) and also that dating … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Trout Unlimited Meeting Tonight

Tonight, at 7:00 pm the Mckenzie-Upper Willamette chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold our monthly meeting at the Vet’s Club. We will not be having a speaker but rather will continue our round table discussion begun last month on the … Continue reading →

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This smolt looks really … weird

Earlier this week trout tagger extrordinaire Scott Kinney and I hit the lower Mckenzie trout population study area between Hendricks and Bellinger. It was the first time that I’ve fished the lower river since the high water levels of spring … Continue reading →

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Oregon House Attacks Fish …. Again.

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 →

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Abaco Island; No Fishing Today!

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

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!

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 →

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Beulah Rods and Pro Tube Demo Day

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

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 →

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Mckenzie River Native Trout Recovery Memorial Fund Established

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!

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

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

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

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 →

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