Author Archives: Caddisfly

Sandy River Hatchery Program Lawsuit Update

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Caddisfly

The lawsuit challenging hatchery practices on the Sandy River, east of Portland, continues in court, with our own local McKenzie Flyfishers joining other conservation groups in the action. Native Fish Society, McKenzie Flyfishers, the Federation of Fly Fishers, and the … Continue reading →

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Umpqua Smallmouth Report

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Caddisfly

Our friend and Caddis Fly Customer, Brad Emery, sent us some photos and a report from a recent trip he took down the main stem of the Umpqua River for smallmouth bass. Brad is part of Central Oregon Project Healing … Continue reading →

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ODFW Sport Fishing Regulation Changes- Artificial Lures

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Caddisfly

We hope everyone is gassed up and ready to pack the house at ODFW’s public hearing meeting tomorrow morning in Salem. In addition to the changes on the McKenzie, ODFW will also be accepting public comments on a proposed rule … Continue reading →

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Pack the Meeting, Back the Redside

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Caddisfly

This Friday, August 3rd, the ODFW Commission will meet in Salem to hear both public comment and the staff presentation regarding the proposed rule to limit the use of bait in the study section on the Mckenzie River between Hendricks … Continue reading →

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Big Win for Conservation Areas on State Lands

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Caddisfly

Earlier today, the Oregon Board of Forestry moved to approve the creation of a new category of state lands. Although the change doesn’t set aside any new conservation tracts in Oregon’s 820,000 acres of state forests, the vote marks an … Continue reading →

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Make the Meeting: Manage the Mckenzie for Wild Fish!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Caddisfly

Make no mistake. The next public meeting held in Eugene by ODFW is critically important in the effort to make the Mckenzie a healthier place for wild and native cutthroat and rainbow trout. The local ODFW district’s proposal to limit … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Chapter 678

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Caddisfly

Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 would like to invite you to the monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. This month features a presentation by Nikki Swanson, Aquatics Program Manager for the Willamette National Forest. She will be presenting … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Native Trout Population Study

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Caddisfly

Trout Unlimited, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and The Caddis Fly would like to invite you to participate in the 3rd Annual McKenzie River Native Trout Population Study. This study is to help determine the Native Redside population in … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 Meeting Tonight

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Caddisfly

Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 would like to invite you to a presentation February 8th 2012 @ the Veterans Club. 1626 Willamette Street Eugene OR Time: 7:00 pm. R.J. “Moon” Mullen will be presenting My Story of Our Troubled Waters Moon … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Meeting Tonight

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Caddisfly

Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 will be holding it’s monthly membership meeting the Vet’s Club at 7:00 PM. This month the meeting willl be held upstatir in the green room. Fly fishing guide Matt Ramsey will share some stories and images … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Meeting Tonight

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Caddisfly

The Mckenzie-Willamette Chapter will be holding its monthly membership meeting at 7:00 pm at the Veteran’s Memorial building near 18th and Willamette in Eugene. The Oregon Fly Fishing Blog’s own Chris Daughters will discuss how to target and catch Bonefish. … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Trout Unlimited Meeting Tonight

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Caddisfly

Trout Unlimited is hosting its monthly membership meeting Wednesday, November ninth at 7:00 pm at the Veteran’s Memorial building near 18th and Willamette in Eugene. The schedule includes ODFW Regional Fish Biologist Jeff Ziller presenting this year’s results from the … Continue reading →

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Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament: Approaching Fast, Very Limited Seating Available

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Caddisfly

The fourth annual Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament will be held this coming weekend, September 23th and 24th which can only mean that very soon conservation minded anglers will compete for both bragging rights and sweet prizes, having a great … Continue reading →

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September Trout Unlimited Meeting Cancelled

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Caddisfly

The September meeting of the Mckenzie-Upper Willamette chapter of Trout Unlimited will not be held as Trout Unlimted’s national meeting will be held in Bend this weekend. The October meeting shall be held on Wed. October 12th at 7:00 pm. … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Meeting, 8/10/11

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Caddisfly

On the heels of a sucessful event on Monday evening, Trout Unlimited will be hosting its monthly meeting at the Vet’s Club on Wednesday night at 7:00 pm. Mark Christie of Oregon State will be speaking on the interactions between … Continue reading →

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