Category Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events

Rivers of a Lost Coast showing in Eugene Oregon!

From Rivers of a Lost Coast: At the turn of the 20th Century, a handful of pioneers carried their fly rods into California’s remote north coast and gave birth to a culture that would revolutionize their sport. For a select … Continue reading

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Reminder: Dubbing blending lesson tomorrow at the shop

Fresh from an enthusiastic reception at the FFF Expo in Albany, Jackson and Jay Nicholas will be at the Caddis Fly on Saturday, April 4 from 10am to 3pm, to demonstrate the art and science of blending custom dubbing colors … Continue reading

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A Free Fly Fishing Class for Ages 11 and up with an Adult

Free, fun, interactive class will explore fly rod casting, knot-tying and how to use flies. The instructors will also teach fish identification, fishing regulations, and where to catch the big ones. On Saturday, May 9, the class will go fishing … Continue reading

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Nature and Community on the McKenzie River — An Evening with Barry Lopez

One of my favorite writers, Barry Lopez, the acclaimed writer and long-time McKenzie River valley resident, will read and reflect on his life-long study of the natural world and human culture on Friday, May 8, 2009, 7:30 pm, Soreng Theater, … Continue reading

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NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo 2009

The NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo was held this past weekend. Shop employee Lou V. was on there and captured some pictures for all to see. Early estimates indicated another crowd of over 1,400 attended the 2009 Expo. … Continue reading

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Chapter Overview: Trout Unlimited McKenzie, Upper-Willamette 678

Over the past few months, our little Eugene Trout Unlimited Chapter has grown from a few guys sitting around a conference table to groups of up to 20 folks at the shop, with guest speakers. The organization has always had … Continue reading

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Salmon restoration expert Charley Dewberry to speak at next Trout Unlimited meeting

On Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 at the Caddis Fly Angling Shop in Eugene, Charles Dewberry will be speaking about ongoing salmon restoration efforts in the Siuslaw basin, Tillamook basin and coastwide.  His presentation will also explain the habitat needs … Continue reading

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Trout Unlimited’s Willamette Bank Restoration This Saturday

This Saturday, Trout Unlimited members and the public are invited to participate in our riparian vegetation enhancement project in the Whilamut natural area of Alton Baker park on the Willamette River. What began 2007 as a blackberry thicket has been … Continue reading

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Thanks to sponsors, patrons of the TU Wine and Waders event

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 Wine and Waders event, and special thanks to everyone who helped us raise money for local coldwater fisheries conservation. Special thanks to all of our sponsors: Chet Croco … Continue reading

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Wine and Waders this Sunday: Support TU in Eugene

Annual Trout Unlimited Fundraising event this Sunday: Wine and Waders Please join us this Sunday February 22nd for the annual fundraising auction for Trout Unlimited Chapter 678. The event takes place at Territorial Vineyards, 907 W 3rd Ave. Eugene, OR … Continue reading

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Trout Unlimited Wine and Waders event Sunday Feb 22

Next Sunday is Trout Unlimited Chapter 678’s annual Wine and Waders event at Territorial Vineyards in Eugene. This is a potluck event with auctions and raffles for a great cause — restoration and conservation of our native coldwater fish. The … Continue reading

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Huge Halibut Hoochies — Cash only, no refunds!

It’s outdoors expo season. Be sure to get out there and pet a stuffed boar or whatever else might tickle your fancy.

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Oregon river access rights battle brewing — get ready

Oregon river access law is going to the state legislature in 2009 — and if big landowner lobbyists have their way you can bet Oregonians are going to lose ground on public fishing access. According to Enviro-Lobbyist David Moskowitz, Oregon’s … Continue reading

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Catch magazine: Fly Fishing photo guru dishes on online media

Tonight, Oregon’s fly fishing photography guru Brian O’Keefe came to Eugene to help us promote a Trout Unlimited event before heading off to Chile for a fly fishing adventure. In this podcast, O’Keefe goes over the logistics of putting together … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Event updates: Sell outs, giveaways, and photos

Thanks to everybody who bought tickets to the Eugene showing of Drift next week. The event is sold out! And if checking out the film on the big screen, hearing from Brian O’Keefe, and watching new shorts from some of … Continue reading

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