Author Archives: Caddisfly

Willamette Spring Chinook Recovery Gains Momentum

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Caddisfly

Upper Willamette Spring Chinook were listed as a threatened species in 1999.  Finally, in 2008 the United States Army Corps of Engineers has come up with a proposal to mitigate harm caused by the operation dams in the Willamette basin … Continue reading →

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Sleep in? Crisp fall weather is upon us and activity peaks mid-day

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Caddisfly

The past few days our weather has shifted, and cooler nights are upon us. Water conditions are still excellent but water temperatures are heading downward. The one to three degrees of upward movement on the thermometer are making a big … Continue reading →

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Oregon anglers makes a trip to Montana

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Caddisfly

Eugene angler Pat Banks made a trip to Montana recently he gave us the following report. Go East Old Man, Go East Our trip east was to be combination fishing for me, quilt shop stops for my wife and a return to … Continue reading →

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Chrome salmon on the Umpqua

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Caddisfly

Note to self: get set up with a shooting head system. I tried fishing my fly rod with a extra fast sinking tip, heavily weighted clouser and a couple pieces of split shot but after nearly bouncing the fly off … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork Monster Tamed

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Caddisfly

Matt Siegmund sent us a photo of this pig caught on the Middle Fork of the Willamette this past Sunday afternoon. The fish was taken on a Fergus BW Bug size  #16. The Middle Fork is in great shape, mid … Continue reading →

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Oregon: The Best Year Round Fly Fishing in the United States

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Caddisfly

I’ll admit it. I’m an Oregon partisan but I believe that Oregon offers the best year round fishing of any state in the United States. Vacation isn’t even an option because as the plane lifts off and I see what … Continue reading →

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Upper Mckenzie River fall fishing outstanding

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Caddisfly

Perfect water, warm overcast and tons of bugs. Sometimes you have those days when things are on fire all day long. I had one of those days with an excellent angler in the front of the boat. What ensued was ridiculous … Continue reading →

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Fly tying video: Morrish October Caddis

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Caddisfly

The Morrish October Caddis pattern fishes best on the skate. It’s a killer dry fly pattern for this time of year on the McKenzie and upper Willamette Rivers. The foam body makes for great floatability. Morrish October Caddis Hook: Size … Continue reading →

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Fall Sale Continues at The Caddis Fly

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Caddisfly

Summer has officially come and gone. The fly fishing industry has begun to introduce   new product for the 2009 season. It’s time to slash prices on summer and fall goods. You will find some great deals at the shop including the following … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork pigs dine on Mega Prince

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Caddisfly

Long time friend, employee, and instructor for the shop, Tony Torrence landed the two monster fish pictured below this past weekend on the Middle Fork of the Willamette. The Fish were taken on a size # 8 Mega Prince Nymph. … Continue reading →

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Saltwater fly fishing on the Oregon Coast

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Caddisfly

Oregon has limitless fly fishing fishing opportunities, and yet the bays and beaches of the Oregon Coast are often overlooked. New Caddis fly employee Nate Stansberry is all about exploring some of these saltwater possibilites.  Nate has been fishing Stripers on the East Coast out … Continue reading →

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Mckenzie River continues to fish very well

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Caddisfly

The past couple of days on the Mckenzie have been very good. Despite the water level moving up a bit,  fish have been looking up to the dry very nicely.  The fish have been keyed to some classic fall bugs. The … Continue reading →

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Tough Fishing at Crane Prairie

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Caddisfly

Jim Terborg emailed us this report. Went to Crane yesterday.  Fished about 5 hours.  Not even one bite.  Water level is good.  Water temp was 56.  Fished Deschutes, Cultus and Quinn. Only about 6-7 boats on the water.  The occasional … Continue reading →

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Spey Casting Class slated for October 12th 2008

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Caddisfly

We will be hosting a spey casting class instructed by Jon Hazlett on October 12th. The class will be from 9am-3pm. Tackle and lunch will provided. If anglers would like to bring their own gear and get it dialed in … Continue reading →

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Introduction to fly tying course date set, November 3rd 2008

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Caddisfly

We will begin our fall/winter fly tying courses this November 3rd, Monday from 6-8pm. Barrett will instruct 5 consecutive 2 hour sessions held on Monday nights. All tools and materials for the course will be provided. Flies tied in the class … Continue reading →

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