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Author Archives: Caddisfly
Sharkskin fly line giveaway winner announced
Many thanks to all those who participated in the Sharkskin fly line giveaway. We appreciate all of your comments on the Sharkskin reviews as well as other posts. And now for the winner: Don Dexter can pick up his line at the … Continue reading
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Wet and cold again, will it ever end?
Fished the Middle Fork of the Willamette this past Tuesday on another brutal day of weather. The river was high and out of shape until we got to the North Fork confluence, then it was just high and cold. The … Continue reading
High water, decent fishing: Green McKenzie Caddis spotted
Caddis Fly guide Ethan Nickel had guests out on the Mckenzie this Wednesday. While things started a bit slow the afternoon yeilded some decent fish. The river is still high and cold but appears to be dropping once again. If … Continue reading
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Fishing resource: animated knots
Trying to learn new knots can be one of the most frustrating steps in an angler’s development. But there are definitely times that the right knot tied well can make the difference between a sweet shot of a huge fish … Continue reading
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Opening Day is still not open on most Cascade Lakes!
Opening Day is still closed for most of the Cascade Lakes due to excessive snowpack. Only Wickiup and North and South Twin have open boat landings along with Odell. ODOT is shooting to have the remainder of the landings open … Continue reading
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Girls just want fishing clothes!
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Planning on Fishing in the Sun this Weekend?
Looks like we are in for some much needed warmth this weekend. Anglers should expect more numerous caddis hatches and a diminished March Brown emergence. Look for larger species of caddis and even a few golden stone adults to crawl out and … Continue reading
Mckenzie River Wooden Boat Festival this Saturday
The Mckenzie River Wooden Boat festival is this Saturday at Eagle Rock Lodge. This is a great chance to get out and see for yourself the history, evolution and present of these nimble, stable, beloved boats.! This show is a fantastic display of … Continue reading
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Cold water continues on Willamette River
The Middle Fork of the Willamette remained at a fishable level today despite all the rain we’ve had over the past few days. Although not as clear as usual, the river did have decent visibility, especially below the North Fork … Continue reading
Mckenzie River flyfishing: trout and the tempest
It’s no secret we faced adverse conditions on the Mckenzie River Sunday April 20–cold temeratures, snow, rain, hail, wind, and frigid water. The river temperature at Vida topped out at 45 and started the day at 41. We floated from … Continue reading
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Town Run worth a look
The section of the Willamette River between Island Park in Springfield and Division ave in North Eugene dubbed the “Town Run” is showing some promise for both Steelhead and trout. Very underated for it’s trout fishing the Willamette in town does … Continue reading
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Brutally cold weather makes fishing tough
The past couple of days on the Mckenzie have been bone chilling. 45 degree water temps and 40-48 degree air temps that have felt like 35, have slowed fishing down compared to the prior week. On Sunday the river rose to … Continue reading
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Gear Review: Sage Launch 690-4 LCH
The Launch is Sage’s introductory fly rod. The version that I bought and am reviewing is the 690-4 meaning a six weight, 9′ (foot), four piece rod. The price is $235.00 for the rod which comes with a case and … Continue reading
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Mckenzie Hatch Mistaken for Blizzard
Back on the sticks and I fished the Mckenzie on Sunday from Harvest Landing down to Armitage Park. Similar to what everyone else observed it was pretty much raining caddis. They were bouncing off my face, hanging out on my … Continue reading
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Middle Fork Willamette Fishes Despite High Water
Saturday I floated the Middle Fork Willamette from lower Oakridge down to Black Canyon with my new buddy Mike. He rowed and I fished–what a revelation! I’m used to being the poor slob on the oars watching my passengers fish. … Continue reading