Author Archives: Caddisfly

Lower McKenzie experiencing massive caddis hatch

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Caddisfly

Air temperatures are fore-casted to be near 80 degrees the next couple of days.  McKenzie  fish have focused more on the adult caddisflies and less on March Browns of late. Water levels have dropped considerably and anglers have been having a … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 2 Comments

Buying Locally: Frank’s Custom Oars

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Caddisfly

Update: I made my first run with these oars this past weekend and was pleased with the balance and performance . . . and yes, I am able to lift them with one finger. I finally had enough. The pain … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Profiles | 28 Comments

Warm weather bring on the Caddis

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Caddisfly

The shallow edges of both the McKenzie and Willamette rivers are currently inandated with small cased caddis. These case makers and other caddis species are sporadically emerging throughout the spring but really pop when we get air temps to about 70 … Continue reading →

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Are suckers evolving as a species?

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Caddisfly

You know you’ve been staring at the Thingamabobber to long when you start pondering such things as sucker evolution but hey it’s been a long Winter. Wait it’s April 14th and I just fished all day in sideways snow on … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports | 5 Comments

Fish photo gets you a free drink

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Caddisfly

This week Phil Calandra “The Don du Comucopia” co-owner of Cornucopia’snew restaurant and bar on 5th and Pearl street stopped by the shop. http://www.gaelnet.de/wp-content/themes/twentyten/writing-an-apa-paper.html He was out promoting the new establishment, and invites anglers to bring a fish photo to … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | 1 Comment

Lower river reports: McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Caddisfly

The lower McKenzie and Willamette rivers have dropped into fine shape and are fishing well. The March Brown emergence continues to develop and best dry fly fishing has been between 2 and 4pm. When the temperature rises enough to get … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River | 4 Comments

It’s never a bad time for a good idea: Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Caddisfly

Without much fanfare, Senator Maria Cantwell reintroduced her Pacific Salmon Stronghold legislation in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the bill is “to  expand Federal support and restoration of the healthiest remaining salmon strongholds.”  In Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Oregon Conservation News | Leave a comment

April sunshine on the lower McKenzie

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Caddisfly

We floated from Hayden to Armitage today 12pm-4pm.  The water had dropped and cleared considerably since Thursday. As expected the bright and windy conditions made fishing a bit tough. But the beautiful day made up for any angling related deficiencies. The … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River | 1 Comment

April Caddis emergence has started

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Caddisfly

Early April sunshine and a slight warming of water temperatures have spurred our annual “mothers day caddis hatch”. Be on the look out the next few days for ridiculous numbers of tan, charcoal, and black caddisflies sizes #14-18 in AIG … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River | 1 Comment

Winter Steelhead Closure? Not Quite

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Caddisfly

I always think of March 31st as the end of my winter steelhead season and my thoughts inevitably start drifting towards the warmer days of summer, dry flies and big resident trout on light rods.  But just because my season … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 1 Comment

March Brown hatch sputters amidst cold weather and inconsistent flows

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Caddisfly

This week has been a bit tough on local anglers seeking the March Brown hatch. Tuesday I sat on a riffle in the lower McKenzie for 3 hours in hopes of a hatch that I had seen in the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | Leave a comment

New international shipping policy on caddisflyshop.com

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Caddisfly

European orders under 4 pounds will now be $12.95. European orders over 4 pounds will pay actual freight and each customer will be contacted before we charge or ship your order.–CD

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Gamakatsu fly hooks second to none

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

Gamakatsu has been making premium quality hooks since 1955. Made of high quality, High Carbon Steel Gamakatsu hooks are super sharp and consistently perfect out of the box. They are made in thier own facility, which is one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 2 Comments

Fly Fishing for Surf Perch on the Oregon Coast

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Caddisfly

The open beach is always difficult terrain to fish. There is just so much area to cover and conditions generally do not favor the fly fishing enthusiast. With spring right around the corner and calmer weather (hopefully) on it’s way … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 18 Comments

Lower McKenzie April Guided Trip Special $250

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Caddisfly

UPDATE: LINKS FIXED, THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK. Here is the background on this one time offering: The Caddis Fly Shop needs to test our new on line reservation system.  We would like to make sure that we have no issues and … Continue reading →

Posted in Shop Sales and Specials | 3 Comments