Author Archives: Caddisfly

Bass like it hot

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Caddisfly

Seventy two degrees seems hot but bass on the mainstem of the Umpqua and the John Day River are right at home.  The John Day is a haul for most of us, but  is a great multi-day family fish and … Continue reading →

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Despite recent heat lower Mckenzie is fishing fair

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Caddisfly

On Friday evening I met up with Matt and Mark for a quick post work float from Deerhorn to Hendricks Bridge. Granted, I’d prefer to fish higher in the watershed but short on time we stayed low and caught a mix … Continue reading →

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Crane Prairie at a ten year water high, fishing is fair

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Caddisfly

Caddis fly employee Ty Holloway spent yesterday at Crane. Despite recent shoulder surgery his hunt for big fish could not be disuaded. He used Ice Cream Cone chironomids black with red rib size #10 under a small Thingamabobber indicator. Ty’s … Continue reading →

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Lower Deschutes Caddis Hatch brings the big fish to the eddies.

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Caddisfly

My favorite time of year on the Deschutes is upon us. All day blizzard caddis hatches can create a scum of insects on the water that will make you want to clean your waders. Streamside vegetation can hold so many … Continue reading →

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Mckenzie and Willamette drainages lower, offer best access so far this year

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Caddisfly

Both the Mckenzie and the Willamette Rivers, and tributaries dropped huge amounts this past week. If you are used to walking in on the Middle Fork or the Mckenzie access is as good as it has been all year. In addition Salt Creek, … Continue reading →

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Wooden Boat Repair: Fixing Gouges

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Caddisfly

I slammed some bedrock hard last Friday drifting the town-run Willamette underneath the I-5 Bridge. I figured the water level had covered all the ledges in my line. . . it hadn’t.  At the takeout I realized some damage had … Continue reading →

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Steelhead streaming through "town run" on the Willamette

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Caddisfly

Fresh chrome bright summer steelhead continue to move upstream on the Willamette and Mckenzie Rivers. Both rivers have dropped considerably and have excellent clarity. Fishing conditions are ideal. Overall numbers of fish are up over last year, it looks like … Continue reading →

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Upper Mckenzie continues to drop and improve

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Caddisfly

Sunday evening we got out for a couple of hours down from Paradise Boat ramp on the upper Mckenzie. Fishing was active, both with nymphs and dries.  Earlier in the week I had put in at Frissel Bridge even higher … Continue reading →

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Brook trout anyone?

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Caddisfly

The road to Gold lake remained closed this past week, yet anglers willing to walk in from the Waldo lake road have been having success. Chironomids, Mickey fins, and our new Thunder Creek streamers all in size #10 have been … Continue reading →

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Green Drake hatch on the Metolius

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Caddisfly

The Metolius River near Sisters offers great walk in access and is one of Oregon’s most beautiful fly fishing only streams. Green Drake Mayflies are hatching around 2pm. The often picky Metolius trout can “lose their heads” over this big mayfly. … Continue reading →

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Afternoon dry fly fishing on the upper Mckenzie River

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Caddisfly

Water temperatures are nearing 53 degrees by late afternoon on the upper Mckenzie River. We are seeing larger Brown Caddis, Green Drakes, Green Mckenzie Caddis, Golden Stones, Little Yellow Stones and Pale Morning Duns. When fishing above the dam look … Continue reading →

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Local fishing heats up

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Caddisfly

This past week fishing on the lower Mckenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette improved greatly. The high water this spring has the fish in better shape than I can remember. Hatches have improved and water temperatures have reached 53 … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: William Joseph Boat Thermometer

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Caddisfly

Recently, I purchased a William Joseph Boat Thermometer from the Caddis Fly and affixed it to my gunwhale and got to taking some water temps. The unit is housed in an orange shock guard and attached to any rail via … Continue reading →

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Registration Deadline Looms . . .

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Caddisfly

June 15th is the last day to register for our resident rainbow competition which runs through September 30th.  The winner will receive a pair of Crystal Series Action Optics sunglasses plus his/her name on a plaque in the shop memorializing … Continue reading →

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Weather looking up, water coming down

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Caddisfly

The lower Mckenzie River near Eugene continues to fish well. Water levels are currently dropping.  With little precipitation in the 5 day forecast, maybe, just maybe we will see a steady drop, instead of the yoyo ride we have been on … Continue reading →

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