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The Mckenzie River ‘On the Rise’ Episode Premiers Monday

Last summer Chris, Jason, myself and the crew at Barrett productions filmed an episode for Trout Unlimited’s excellent fly-fishing and conservation show, ‘On the Rise’ profiling the Mckenzie River, its redside trout and the ongoing dispute how to manage the … Continue reading

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Get With the Mckenzie River Trout Population Study!

This year concerned anglers will again participate in establishing the size of the Mckenzie redside and coastal cutthroat population between Hendricks Bridge and Bellinger. (Sorry whitefish … but, if a certain unnamed individual’s data sheet is any indication, you are … Continue reading

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Mckenzie River Native Trout Recovery Memorial Fund Established

The Mckenzie River took the life of a dedicated conservationist and fly fisher this past weekend. Warren Moran was a man as passionate about protecting and restoring the Mckenzie River and its trout as he was fishing. The Mckenzie-Upper Willamette … Continue reading

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Our friend Warren

The Oregon fly fishing and conservation communities lost a good friend last weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Warren Moran’s family and friends.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Shop Hours for 2010

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season and thanking you for making 2010 a great year for OregonFlyFishingBlog and Caddisflyshop.com.

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BIG-E LIVES!

While working one day Jason pointed out to me that Bigfoot was caught on film in one of our previous posts. The post was intended to be a video on flyfishing/running rapids on the upper Mckenzie, little did we know … Continue reading

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Ring ring… Who is it? Nautilus!

So ringtones are all the rage these days… In an attempt to bring fly anglers to the 21st Century Miami based Nautilus is making several ringtones available for free! Imagine hearing that drag scream when your inlaws call…fish on.

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Filming ‘On the Rise’ on the Mckenzie River

Day T-Minus One We pushed hard for Trout Unlimited’s national show, ‘On the Rise’ stop by for some fishing on the upper Mckenzie River’s wild trout managment zone. The time that they could do it was less than ideal.   Mid-August isn’t … Continue reading

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Rock hopping the Oregon Coast

So how many ways can you catch the same fish on a fly rod? A question I always ask myself when I chase the reef critters that inhabit the Oregon Coast. So far we’ve explored circle hooks, top water, the … Continue reading

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Sea Run Myth Revealed for 2010

One of the myths my fellow colleagues of chasing sea runs has been; When do sea runs show up in our coastal streams? Members of the Men’s Technical Council (old guys who have fished together for decades) have been jacking … Continue reading

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Angel Flight Artists’ Retreat to be held on the banks of the McKenzie River

“Angel flight Road” by Jerry Ross Join us for this very special painting workshop with accomplished artist, longtime Art Center instructor and arts supporter, Jerry Ross. This summer Jerry will conduct this unique summer plein air painting workshop at the … Continue reading

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Rockfish steal the show!

We have had verified tuna reports and both Coho and Chinook season is open, but it is still a little early and we are waiting for the big push of all creatures finned and pelagic. A couple nice fly rod … Continue reading

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Simms Today

Please join us at the shop, today, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, our Simms Representative, Eric Neufeld will be in the shop. Eric has had extensive fly fishing experience as a guide in Southwest Alaska and during our winter months worked … Continue reading

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That’s Our Nick!

Last night I fried up a heaping pile of fresh rockfish fillets for a fish-taco feed. Captain Nate was prepping for his first off-shore salmon trip of the season, while his brother Matt and roomie Nick cheered me on in … Continue reading

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Simms Day!

Hey, on Wednesday, June 30 from 11:00am to 2:00pm, our Simms Representative, Eric Neufeld will be in the shop! Eric has had extensive fly fishing experience as a guide in Southwest Alaska and during our winter months worked in Southern … Continue reading

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