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Author Archives: Caddisfly
The Mystery of Coho Salmon in the McKenzie River
by: Native Fish Society McKenzie River Steward Dave Thomas You are likely aware of recent reports of Coho salmon in our beloved McKenzie. Generally, we think of the McKenzie as a sanctuary for Spring Chinook salmon and indeed this run is … Continue reading
How much does your state spend on wildlife? Not what you think
The public wants species protection but lawmakers are struggling with dwindling funds, higher fees and a biodiversity crisis Article Below from Columbia Insight by K.C. Mehaffey By K.C. Mehaffey. July 24, 2025. If a government’s budget is a statement of its … Continue reading
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Babine for a Benjamin Raffle is on now!
1 Lucky Angler, 1 Epic Week on the Babine River this Fall for just $100! British Columbia’s Babine River is the hallowed homewaters of some of the largest wild steelhead swimming on the planet. At the Babine Steelhead Lodge, their goal … Continue reading
Last Minute Deals on Rogue River Canyon Trips
Our friends Tim and Katie Conway are offering last minute deals on drift boat trips down the Rogue Canyon. Get 6 of your pals together and get 40% off. Please contact Outfitter directly for more information: 541-206-2766, tim@drift-adventures.com
Redsides Summer Cleanup & Fishing
Join The Redsides for a summer trash cleanup and fishing event! Who: Redsides Chapter of Trout UnlimitedWhat: Trash cleanup and half-day fishing tripWhen: Sunday, July 13th, starting at 9:00 a.m.Where: Sand Prairie Campground on upper Middle Fork Willamette RiverWhy: To remove trash from our watershed! … Continue reading
2025 Umpqua Bass Bash
From: Native Fish Society Our Fourth Annual Umpqua Bass Bash is coming up! This event is one of our most anticipated of the year, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the beautiful Umpqua River, remove invasive Smallmouth bass, and have a … Continue reading
17th Annual Two Fly Tournament October 3,4 2025
Boats are available for our annual tournament. Sign up here: TWO FLY Since 2008, the Two Fly Tournament has raised more than $197,000 to benefit clean water, abundant fish and wildlife habitats and thriving communities for Western Oregon. A benefit for … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Contests, McKenzie River
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Stand up for Public Lands
From: Angling Trade Kirk Deeter There are many reasons to appreciate being a fly angler in the United States of America. We have abundant, diverse river systems and plenty of lakes and ponds. We have native fish, wild fish—even stocked … Continue reading
Restoration Underway on Quartz Creek
From: McKenzie River Trust News Last week, we launched a major restoration project on Quartz Creek—a key tributary of the McKenzie River. This work is part of a larger effort to bring back healthy floodplain forests along the middle McKenzie, … Continue reading
Winchester Dam Removal Initiative – April 30th
When: April 30th 2025 5-8pm Where: Oakshire Public House The spring issue of WaterWatch of Oregon’s Instream newsletter includes an article detailing the latest on WaterWatch’s efforts, in conjunction with Steamboaters and Pacific Coast Federations of Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA), on securing formal permission to … Continue reading
Hosted Trip Report: Alphonse Island Seychelles
Our group of anglers and non anglers had an amazing week of fun in the sun at Alphonse Island, Seychelles. Planets aligned ( literally) during our week and so did the stars, the tides, the wind and the sun. Our … Continue reading
DISCONNECTED McKENZIE
From Native Fish Society March 2025 Eugene Water and Electric Board Violating Endangered Species Act Advocates Sue to Address Harm to Bull Trout and Chinook Salmon EUGENE, OR — Today, conservation organizations filed suit against the Eugene Water and Electric Board … Continue reading
Stillwater Options for Spring Runoff
We have a situation upon us that happens every year. You can almost set your watch to it. The rivers we know and love, ebb and flow this time of year, as water temperatures start an upward trend and fishing … Continue reading
Act Now for Oregon Wildlife
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is woefully underfunded. That’s why our conservation partners at Oregon Wild are working to pass Oregon House Bill 2977, which would raise the state’s transient lodging tax—also known as the tourism tax—in order to … Continue reading
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Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Waders Review
Patagonia’s wader line up gets an upgrade for 2025. Three mens waders are offered, including the Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip Front. I had a chance to wear the Traverse Zip Front on a recent trout trip in Argentina, see video below. … Continue reading
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