Author Archives: Caddisfly

Obama Administration Comes to Portland, Talks Salmon

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

Yesterday, Dr. Lubchenco, head of the NOAA and Nancy Sutley who leads the White House Council on Environmental Quality came to Portland to discuss the latest salmon recovery plan for the Columbia basin with government scientists, state agencies and federal … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 5 Comments

Diamond Lake Fishing Report

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

Two fly winner Clifton Molatore was at Diamond Lake this weekend and had the following report. Thanks Clifton, keep them coming. I fished Diamond Lake Friday evening with my father and four year old daughter. We started fishing about 4:30 … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing at Christmas Island

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Caddisfly

Lou, Caddis shop employee/guide visited Christmas Island last week, along with a group of four, in the Republic of Kirbati. Christmas Island is known for bonefishing and the pursuit of Giant Trevally. The neat thing about bonefishing is that it … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork Willamette Report

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Caddisfly

While the upper Mckenzie was heating up, the Middle Fork Willamette between Oakridge and Black Canyon was staying cold.  That was the likely culprit, cold water.  I’d have confirmed that but my William and Joseph Boat thermometer read 15.6 C … Continue reading →

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Oregon Trout Unlimited Scores a Major Victory

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Caddisfly

Oregon Trout Unlimited has secured a major legislative priority for the 2009.  Senate Bill 571 will make “bucket biology” aka “jackassery” a Class C Felony and convicted bucket biologists will lose their fishing privileges for five years.–KM From the desk … Continue reading →

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McKenzie continues to drop into shape

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Caddisfly

   Water temperatures are on the rise and water levels are dropping on the McKenzie River. Finally!! The river is fore-casted to continue to drop and be at a more historical “normal” level by early next week.  Currently mid-day fishing … Continue reading →

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McKenzie warming up and hatches improving

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Caddisfly

The lower McKenzie near Eugene continues to improve. Yesterday an excellent emergence of Pale Morning Duns had fish eating swung soft hackles and Possie Buggers. Nymphing was also effective. Today the nymphing proved to be the most productive tactic. Bright … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Protect the Metolius River

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Caddisfly

Are some areas too unique, too important to develop with 3000 single family residences?  I think so and the Metolius basin is one such place. The cold, clear, spring fed waters of the Metolius are remarkable for their beauty and … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Green McKenzie Caddis Pop on the lower river

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Caddisfly

Anglers observed Green McKenzie Caddis on the lower McKenzie yesterday. We had confirmed sightings in the stretch between Belinger and Armitage and it is likely that the bugs are emerging throughout the river. The river dropped over 1000cfs since yesterday … Continue reading →

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Rivers still running high but plenty of options exist for the weekend

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Caddisfly

The McKenzie and Willamette remain high but they are fore-casted to drop precipitously over the next 48 hours. Nymphing will be productive all day with Golden Stone Nymphs, Possie Buggers and Princes. Look for surface activity with Pale Morning Duns, … Continue reading →

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Zpey demo and Scandi Style Casting Lesson

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Caddisfly

Zpey rod designer and casting guru Henrick Mortensen will be conducting a free product and casting demo for Caddis Fly customers interested this  Monday May 18th. Henrick and the Zpey crew will be attending the Sandy Spey Clave this coming english … Continue reading →

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Fishing on the McKenzie improving

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Caddisfly

Despite high water Caddis Fly guide Ethan Nickel and guest Kevin had a good day on the McKenzie. All indications are that the high water will persist. Our reservoirs are full of water and spring won’t give up. The forecast is for a nice weekend … Continue reading →

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McKenzie remains high but fishing decent

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Caddisfly

Yesterday I floated from Deerhorn Bridge to Belinger ramp on the McKenzie River. A long float for 5 hours but when the river is running in excess of 6500 cubic feet per second , you need some distance. We fished … Continue reading →

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Omak Lake Lahontan Cutthroat fish porn

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Caddisfly

Chad Helms sends us this report from a recent Lahontan Cutthroat trip to Omak Lake, Washington.  The majority of the fish were 16-18 inches with many in the 20-24 inch range and the biggest was around 26″. It has been … Continue reading →

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Rivers still high, when will they fish?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Caddisfly

As I write this the McKenzie at Vida is around 8500 CFS that is just over 4 as a gauge reading. 8500 is really high, not very fish-able, and not real safe on many stretches. The next 24-48 hours are … Continue reading →

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