Author Archives: Caddisfly

"Ling Quest" continues

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Caddisfly

Nate Stansberry has been out in the bay again. Ling Cod have moved into Oregon’s coastal bays and are available to the fly angler. Keep this in mind when and if our steelhead rivers get blown out next week. Nate is … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 3 Comments

Lower Mckenzie continues to fish well with nymphs

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Caddisfly

Summer levels on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers are giving anglers an early shot at some really nice native rainbows generic cialis 10mg this February. Lou and Nate were on the McKenzie yesterday and despite bright windy conditions they had … Continue reading →

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Improvements to the “Willamette Project” may help threatened chinook and steelhead

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Caddisfly

Recently, Greg Taylor, a biologist with the Army Corps of Engineers spoke candidly with  Trout Unlimited 678 members about the impacts of and planned improvements to Federal dams in the Willamette Basin. The “Willamette Project” operated by the Army Corps … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 9 Comments

Low water ideal for "Lowly Glowly" and winter steelhead success

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Caddisfly

Mid February is prime time for winter steelhead but lack of rain has our coastal streams low and clear. Typically winter storms bring pulses of of high water to Oregon’s coastal drainage’s. Each rise and fall of river levels bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports | 11 Comments

February 11, Lower Mckenzie near Eugene

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Caddisfly

Summer river levels and some decent weather has the lower McKenzie fishing pretty well for early February. Today we floated from Belinger Ramp to Hayden Bridge Ramp. We’ve had quite a few inquiries about the hazards below Belinger and as … Continue reading →

Posted in McKenzie River | 1 Comment

Mckenzie and Willamette Rivers in good shape

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Caddisfly

Blue Winged Olives, Winter Stones, Stonefly nymphs, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, Prince Nymphs, Possie Buggers, Skwala Stones and the hope of March Browns. It’s that time of year again and local angling oppurtunities are available. 400 cubic feet per second out … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 2 Comments

New "SALE FLIES" Section added to Caddisflyshop.com

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Caddisfly

Our spring fly shipments have begun to arrive and it’s time to make some room. We have some great deals on flies that work great, but didn’t sell great. Patterns like  Barr’s Graphic Caddis, Mercer’s Micro Mayfly Nymphs, Tungsten Bead … Continue reading →

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Eugene Bonefishers make the most of Bahamas cold snap

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Caddisfly

The first 4 days of February in Sandy Point Bahamas on the Island of Abaco resembled spring weather in the Columbia Gorge. Gusting winds up to 40mph, air temps dropping below 60 degrees and 9 foot swells on bonefish flats, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Nautilus reel owner hard at work

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Caddisfly

A little bonefish gearhead satire, sent to us by Kristen Mustad of Nautilus Reels 20 years of pursuing the speedy and smart bonefish of Biscayne Bay had prepared me well for what lay ahead for me this past January. Impossible … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Gear Review | 1 Comment

Apparel blow out sale online and at the shop. Simms, Ex Officio, Patagonia and Mt. Khakis all at least 30% OFF

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

We have some great fall/winter clothing on sale at the shop and online. Patagonia, Ex Officio, Simms and Mt. Khaki’s are all priced to move. Click here to find great deals on Mt. Khaki’s cords, jeans, twills and Original Mountain Pants. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Icy cold weather but winter Steelhead fishing heating up

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Caddisfly

Cold weather and no rain has left many of Oregon’s best winter steelhead streams low and clear. For the fly angler with a stealthy approach success can be had. These fish were kind enough to get their picture taken yesterday. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

ArgentinaTrip: Dorado fishing suffers due to low water

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Caddisfly

The Parana river delta is suffering from the lowest water levels in 50 years. While the Parana is a gigantic river delta, (one of the largest in the world) the rivers that bleed out of the Parana are 4-7 feet … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

United States, Canada Agree to Reduction in Canadian Chinook Harvest

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Caddisfly

The United States will compensate Canada to the tune of thirty million dollars and the Canadians will reduce chinook harvest off the west coast of Vancouver Island by thirty percent.  The change came about as a result of the Pacific … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 2 Comments

Monitor River Levels for Coastal Winter Steelhead Success

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Caddisfly

Here’s a quick run-down on some preferred river levels: Siuslaw: 7′-4′ (at Mapleton) Alsea: 6.5′-4′ (at Tidewater) Siletz: 6.5′-4′ (at Siletz) North Fork Umpqua: When the flow on the Steamboat Creek gauge and the North Fork at Copeland Creek gauge … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing | 5 Comments

Argentina Trip Preview: Fly Fishing Dorado

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Caddisfly

The Caddis Fly will be hosting a trip to Northern Argentina to kick off 2009. Our fishing will be on the delta of the San Javier and San Javierito rivers, in Santa Fe Province. The quarry is the Golden Dorado, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment