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October Goddard Caddis

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon puts a modern spin on a timeless classic. The Goddard Caddis was at one time one of the most buoyant flies available. Before the widespread use of foams to achieve buoyancy, tiers spun and packed hair … Continue reading →

The Mighty October Caddis: Tips and Tricks for our Favorite Fall Hatch

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Many of us wait with great anticipation for fall weather. The fall colors, a break from the heat and smoke, salmon, mushrooms, bird season, cooler weather, but most importantly the October Caddis. This is an especially difficult time of year … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged dry, Dry Fly, fall, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, hatch, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, mighty, october, october caddis, october caddis pupa, pupa, sedge | Leave a comment

October Caddis Wet Fly

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties an extremely versatile October Caddis pattern. This wet fly can be tagged behind a dry, swung, or dead drifted in tandem with a heavier nymph. The material selection of ostrich, chenille, and wire creates an … Continue reading →

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Jigged Mahogany Dun

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic Mahogany Dun nymph. These insects are often overshadowed by their more popular fall counterparts: Blue Winged Olives and the mighty October Caddis. These small mayflies can offer fantastic dry fly fishing if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged fall, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, Instructional, mahogany, mahogany dun, Mayfly, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, Nymph, searching, Tying | Leave a comment

October Rabbit Caddis Pupa

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic fall searching nymph pattern. October Caddis are a large species of caddisfly that hatches in many places out west. This is a hatch that both anglers and trout alike are excited for. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged Caddis, caddisfly, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, Instructional, jigged, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, october, pupae, sedge, Tying | Leave a comment

Pearl Rib Eggdrop Caddis

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Late in the summer and early fall is when several caddisfly species make their emergence out West. As the weeks tick on by, we find more species of caddisflies in our stream side vegetation. In this video, Simon ties up … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged Caddis, Egg, fishing, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, ovipositing, Tying | Leave a comment

Simon’s Irresistible Ant

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a simple, but effective ant pattern. As summer progresses into fall, ants become more and more of a staple in trout’s diets. This is especially pertinent on small streams, spring creeks, and high alpine lakes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon High Lakes, Stillwater Fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged ant, ant pattern, Dry Fly, fishing, Fly, fly tying, Instructional, still, stillwater, Tutorial, Tying, water | Leave a comment

September Trout Fishing Report

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are nearing the end of the dreaded summer period where things are a bit too hot for a trout’s liking. Hot air and water temperatures reduce waters efficacy at holding oxygen, this in turn produces both stressed and lethargic … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Oregon Weekend Fishing Forecast, Uncategorized | Tagged dry dropper, Dry Fly, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, report, season, september, summer, trout | Leave a comment

Late Summer Anadromous Report

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

by Robbie Despite marginal returns summer steelhead fishing the last few weeks has been just good enough to keep anglers interested. Compared to last year, we have about a quarter as many fish in the Willamette Valley which translates to … Continue reading →

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Freshwater Angler Survey by UMass

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Jigged Chenille Caddis Pupa

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic caddis pupa pattern. Caddisflies are among the most widely distributed family of aquatic insects in the world. It is no surprise that in many places around the world, caddisflies make wonderful searching patterns. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Caddis, euro, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly fishing, fly tying, fulling mill, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, Nymph, pupa, pupae, Tying | Leave a comment

Simon’s Simple Beetle

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties an awesome late summer beetle pattern. Beetles and other terrestrials make up a large portion of a trout’s diet in the summer. This pattern is tied with a hi-vis wing to aid in visibility from … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastern Oregon, Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged beetle, Dry Fly, Fly, fly tying, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, Terrestrial, Tutorial, Tying | Leave a comment

Thumper Thigh Hopper

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic realistic hopper that should be in your box this summer. This pattern offers a realistic, yet durable construction. Sometimes the issue with more realistic looking flies is that they are delicate and cannot … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Eastern Oregon, Fly Tying, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged Dry Fly, fishing, fishing report, Fly, fly tying, hopper, Instructional, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, Tying | Leave a comment

Riversmith Convoy Gear Roll Review

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Every year in the industry we see new products come out. Many of them are only slight variations of their competitors. Generally, when a good product is made it can only be tweaked and improved so much. The only way … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged convoy, convoy gear roll, gear roll, Review, River, river smith, Riversmith, roll | Leave a comment

Jigged Grape Ape: Tying Tutorial

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a great versatile dropper that can be ran below buoyant dry flies across the country. He sought out to develop an attractor style pattern that can mimic a wide range of aquatic foods, while also … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Tagged ape, fly fishing, fulling mill, grape, Instructional, jig, McKenzie River, Middle fork Willamette River, Tutorial, Tying | Leave a comment

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