Category Archives: McKenzie River

Stillborn BWO Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic CDC BWO pattern. Stillborn mayflies happen when there is an accident in the emergence. Generally this involves one of the wings touching the water when the insect is unfurling its new wings. When … Continue reading →

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DISCONNECTED McKENZIE

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Caddisfly

From Native Fish Society March 2025 Eugene Water and Electric Board Violating Endangered Species Act   Advocates Sue to Address Harm to Bull Trout and Chinook Salmon EUGENE, OR — Today, conservation organizations filed suit against the Eugene Water and Electric Board … Continue reading →

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March Tying & Community Night at Falling Sky Brewery

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The last tying night had an awesome turn out. For everyone who showed up, thanks for making it an awesome night! We had plenty of people tying, but also had lots of people just drop in and hang out. If … Continue reading →

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March Brown Hare’s Ear Wet

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic March Brown wet fly. It utilizes one of the new hooks in a new line of hooks from our friends over at Ahrex. The Legacy line of hooks is a throwback to a … Continue reading →

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Sage R8 Classic Review

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It was a few months ago when the Sage R8 Classic came through the shop. All of us in the shop had the opportunity to cast it and right off the bat we all were impressed. This rod is Sage’s … Continue reading →

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Support New Instream Water Rights in the South Willamette Basin

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Caddisfly

Comments Due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16th From WaterWatch of Oregon: Last spring the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announced it had applied for over 260 new instream water rights in the Willamette River system to protect instream flows for … Continue reading →

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Jigged Winter Stone Nymph

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Winter Stones aren’t the most famous Stonefly out there, but they are one of the ones most widely distributed across the country. The Winter Stone, Nemoura, Little Black Stone, Etc. refers to a family of small stoneflies with individual species … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Jigged Tailwater Leech

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This fly Simon originally developed for a trip to the mighty McCloud river in Northern California. The section he was interested in is a tailwater, and Simon needed a small fly that would be enticing enough for a large fish … Continue reading →

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November Fishing Report

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fall is here in full swing. For us here that means rain, and generally lots of it. The first atmospheric rivers of the year have brought substantial rains which have bumped river flows. Water levels fluctuate as rain comes and … Continue reading →

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Fall Guide Special Starts November 1st 2024

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Caddisfly

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead November 1 -November 30th 2024. The cost of the trip is $425. The trip includes guided fishing from a boat and equipment for one … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society – McKenzie River Cleanup

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Caddisfly

Join the Native Fish Society’s McKenzie Chapter for a river cleanup at Armitage Park on October 27th at 10am. We’ll provide hot beverages, donuts, garbage bags, and gloves as we work together to clean the McKenzie River. Afterward, gather with us … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Jigged October Caddis Super Pupa: Jigged Fall Nymph Tying Tutorial

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Caddisfly

Watch Now This is one of Simon’s most productive fall flies. Fall anglers need to have October Caddis on the mind; if you don’t, let this serve as a reminder. They can be clumsy fliers, and ovipositing females can make … Continue reading →

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Jigged Pink Squirrel Variant: Jigged Nymph Tutorial

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Caddisfly

In this video Simon ties his take on a Midwest classic. The Pink Squirrel nymph was invented by John Bethke of the Driftless area in Wisconsin. His two sons still guide in the area, and Simon was lucky enough to … Continue reading →

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Late September Fishing Report

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Caddisfly

After a summer of fires and hot temps, its safe to say most of us are ready for fall. Cooler temps are inbound and the trout are just as excited as us. Fishing lately has been good with intermittent hatches … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Watershed Council River Clean Up 2025

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Caddisfly

The McKenzie Watershed Council is holding their McKenzie River Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 28th! There are still plenty of land areas and stretches of river to claim as your own for the cleanup and there’s a free BBQ at Hendricks … Continue reading →

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