Author Archives: Caddisfly

Middle Fork Willamette Report: It’s Still Good

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Caddisfly

With promising reports streaming in from the lower Mckenzie, I decided some subsurface sampling on Middle Fork of the Willamette was in order.  I’m a misanthrope like that and besides, I resolved to fish the MFW at least once a … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 2 Comments

Sturgeon ON THE SWING!

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Caddisfly

Just kidding… we are trying though so stay tuned! It has been done before and with a slow swing and some T-17 the sturges won’t know what hit them. We did catch some on light tackle and it’s a welcome … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: San Pedro Belize Bonefish

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Caddisfly

Kathy McCartney sends us this report from her recent trip to Belize. Kathy is a veteran to Belize and is happy to assist with with information if anglers have a trip in mind. Send us an email if you have … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

2010 Fly Fishing Class Schedule and Event Reminder

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Caddisfly

2010 is looking like a low water year, we look for early opportunities around the state. We have slated a variety of classes, seminars, guided trips,  entertainment, and of course our third annual two fly tournament. Pre Season Guided Trip Special, … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

Fish and Wildlife Service Does Right by Bull Trout

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Caddisfly

The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced its intention to revisit its 2005 critical habitat designation for bull trout, a species listed under the Endangered Spcies Act since 1999. The new proposal would increase by 19,000 stream miles the … Continue reading →

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Feds may drop the hammer on the Oregon Department of Forestry

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Caddisfly

There is no question that forest practices have improved since the heyday of Oregon’s logging boom. The Oregon Forest Practices Act was in its time a revelation and placed Oregon at the forefront of forest stewardship. That was then . … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 3 Comments

Winter Steelhead Myth Busted

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Caddisfly

Matt recently wrote of my bushy beard’s seemingly mythic power to bring steelhead to the boat this winter.  It had a good track record and  I went so far as to boast that it wasn’t going anywhere despite it’s potentially ruinous … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing | 3 Comments

Alsea River Report: Christmas Break Steelhead

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

The only thing I miss about being a student those many years ago are the vacations.   A couple weeks around Christmas, Spring Break-and don’t even get me started on the summer.   Now I  consider myself  lucky to have the week between … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments

December on the Middle Fork Willamette

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Caddisfly

Some time ago I argued  that Oregon has the best year around angling of any state in the U.S. period.  It’s still true.  As the eastern half of the United States tried to dig itself out from a blizzard, Greg … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 5 Comments

Winter Steelhead: The Time is Fast Upon Us

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Caddisfly

Low clear water conditions coupled with the cold front have conspired to induce cabin fever at an almost unprecented level approaching pandemic stage among steelheaders in the northwest.   Despite scattered reports of a few fish caught here and there it just hasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Kid’s First Salmon Captured on Video

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Caddisfly

It doesn’t seem long ago that she was my little tag-along on fishing trips and I worried more about keeping her back from the bank then catching fish when we would hit the river.  We’ve taken lots of trout trips … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports | 4 Comments

Invasive Species Permit for 2010

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Caddisfly

All boat owners should be aware of a new permit required for 2010. This permit impacts both motorized and non motorized boat owners. Yes, it means drift boats, canoes, and rafts. Read on to see how it will or could … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 4 Comments

Ken Morrish Visits Caddis Fly Shop

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Caddisfly

Today Ken Morrish of Idyldwilde Flies demonstrated some of his fly tying skills to some Caddis Fly Shop visitors. Ken donated a fly box of his well known patterns, (HotWire Nymph Series) to the raffle for the movie “Rise” this … Continue reading →

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Mckenzie Trout Stocking: Opportunity Lost

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Caddisfly

Trout Unlimited and our coalition partners campaign to remove hatchery trout from the Mckenzie River remains in high gear.  Over the course of the next week or so I’m going to look at some of the criticisms directed at the campaign … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News | 3 Comments

Ocean Conditions…Finally!

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Caddisfly

For those of you who might be filling a box full of baitfish patterns to try this winter for rockfish and ling cod your time has arrived! Ocean conditions are trending toward favorable this weekend and early next week. Get … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 1 Comment