Author Archives: Caddisfly

Local Icons – Swing Magazine -Todd Hirano

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Caddisfly

Some may know the mild mannered dry fly steelhead guru Todd Hirano. This article recently appeared in Swing Magazine, check it out. By Mitch Baker. Meet Todd Hirano. In this installment of ICONS we talk with Todd about why he does what … Continue reading →

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How to improve your stillwater game this Winter  

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Caddisfly

Stillwater Guide Adison Rook details his strategies for winter stillwater preparations. Check out his previous post on local stillwater opportunities.   The peak of fall stillwater action is over for this season here in the Pacific Northwest. We had a pretty … Continue reading →

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Wild Fish Need Your Voice! Speak Up for the Future of Oregon’s Wild Fish

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Caddisfly

Now is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Oregonians to weigh in on the public investments YOU want our state to make to build resilience for salmon, steelhead, and trout in the face of a changing climate.  Currently, ODFW is conducting a survey to … Continue reading →

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Film Showing: The Last 100 Miles: The Fight for the lower Deschutes

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Caddisfly

Join us for the Lane County premiere of a new documentary about the majesty and challenges of the lower Deschutes River, The Last 100 Miles: The Fight for the lower Deschutes. Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Jigged Ace: Jigged Nymph Tying Tutorial

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Caddisfly

In this video, Simon shows how to tie his “Ace” nymph. This fly Simon developed came out of slowly experimenting with a small jigged softhackle that not only works as a searching jigged nymph, but also one that could be … Continue reading →

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Fall Guide Special Starts November 1st 2024

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Caddisfly

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead November 1 -November 30th 2024. The cost of the trip is $425. The trip includes guided fishing from a boat and equipment for one … Continue reading →

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Join us on October 25th for a Presentation on Fly Fishing in Argentina

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Caddisfly

“Fly Fishing in Argentina: Exploring the Waters of Northern Patagonia and The Fascinating World of Golden Dorado” by SET Fly Fishing Where: The Caddis Fly Angling Shop 168 West 6th ave, Eugene Oregon 97401 When: October 25th 6pm Matias Claret of … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society – McKenzie River Cleanup

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Caddisfly

Join the Native Fish Society’s McKenzie Chapter for a river cleanup at Armitage Park on October 27th at 10am. We’ll provide hot beverages, donuts, garbage bags, and gloves as we work together to clean the McKenzie River. Afterward, gather with us … Continue reading →

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Two Fly Tournament Success – 2024

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Caddisfly

We hold this event this event the first Friday evening and Saturday day of October each year. For more information check out the event page here: https://give.mckenzieriver.org/event/the-caddis-fly-angling-shop’s-two-fly-tournament-2024/e537401 If you would like to sign up for next years event please reach … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Jigged October Caddis Super Pupa: Jigged Fall Nymph Tying Tutorial

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Caddisfly

Watch Now This is one of Simon’s most productive fall flies. Fall anglers need to have October Caddis on the mind; if you don’t, let this serve as a reminder. They can be clumsy fliers, and ovipositing females can make … Continue reading →

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Jigged Pink Squirrel Variant: Jigged Nymph Tutorial

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Caddisfly

In this video Simon ties his take on a Midwest classic. The Pink Squirrel nymph was invented by John Bethke of the Driftless area in Wisconsin. His two sons still guide in the area, and Simon was lucky enough to … Continue reading →

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ACTION ALERT – SAY NO TO JET BOATS IN THE UPPER ROGUE

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Caddisfly

From Native Fish Society Over the past decade, Native Fish Society and other southern Oregon conservation groups have been working to protect the wild native fish of the upper Rogue River from the harmful impacts of large jet boats. And … Continue reading →

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Late September Fishing Report

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Caddisfly

After a summer of fires and hot temps, its safe to say most of us are ready for fall. Cooler temps are inbound and the trout are just as excited as us. Fishing lately has been good with intermittent hatches … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Watershed Council River Clean Up 2025

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Caddisfly

The McKenzie Watershed Council is holding their McKenzie River Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 28th! There are still plenty of land areas and stretches of river to claim as your own for the cleanup and there’s a free BBQ at Hendricks … Continue reading →

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The Campfire’s Edge Podcast : McKenzie River Bigfoot

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Caddisfly
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