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East Coast Spring Stripers

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Caddisfly

I often hear rumblings about west coast stripers and there is no doubt of there existence (similar to Sasquatch, aliens, and unicorns). The simple fact is if you want numbers of stripers the east coast is the way to go! … Continue reading →

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Sturgeon ON THE SWING!

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Caddisfly

Just kidding… we are trying though so stay tuned! It has been done before and with a slow swing and some T-17 the sturges won’t know what hit them. We did catch some on light tackle and it’s a welcome … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead: The Time is Fast Upon Us

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Caddisfly

Low clear water conditions coupled with the cold front have conspired to induce cabin fever at an almost unprecented level approaching pandemic stage among steelheaders in the northwest.   Despite scattered reports of a few fish caught here and there it just hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Ken Morrish Visits Caddis Fly Shop

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Caddisfly

Today Ken Morrish of Idyldwilde Flies demonstrated some of his fly tying skills to some Caddis Fly Shop visitors. Ken donated a fly box of his well known patterns, (HotWire Nymph Series) to the raffle for the movie “Rise” this … Continue reading →

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Video: Darkest days of the year — Idle hands are the Devil’s tools

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rains come to Pacific Northwest and 12-foot waves pound the coast for weeks on end. For some, the guide season is on hold for a few months. The days are dark and the beers are darker. Might as well tie … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Fall Trip 09; A Passage in Time

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Caddisfly

Mid October brought some fine fall weather from Trout Creek to Harpham. This Fall trip was special, I brought along my son a recent U of O grad. His first overnight trip was age 8. He’s older now and much … Continue reading →

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Lucky strike. A Bartender is added to the fleet

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Caddisfly

I am going share a story of Serendipty. I’ve been lucky. Wanting a boat to get out in the ocean and being longer on time than money, I decided I could get much more boat for the cash if I … Continue reading →

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Renowned Oregon salmon bio blogs from the brink

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As some of you may know, unabashed butter biscuit eater Jay Nicholas decided to freak us all out with some coronary issues this week. Here is an update about Jay… Seems like he didn’t do a very good job of … Continue reading →

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Local . . . (Fill in the Blank) Resident (?) Causes Big Drop in Willamette River

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Caddisfly

I thought about using harsher words in the title but I have been known to habitually destroy garage doors with my pick-up so I’ll stick with the facts and you can fill in the blanks. A local resident managed to … Continue reading →

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Oregon Fly Fishing Blog Survey — Enter to win Sharkskin Line!

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We’re looking to improve Oregon Fly Fishing Blog over the next few months and we’ve launched a survey to get your feedback. Everyone who takes the survey will receive one of our new Oregon Fly Fishing Blog stickers, and one … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork Willamette Report: Fish Gods Dispense Mercy

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Caddisfly

Father’s Day, 2009 Fresh off my skunking on the Metolius  I decided to wipe that day off the books by floating the Middle Fork Willamette from Oakridge to Black Canyon.  Expectations already running high were stoked even higher when I … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Christmas Island: The Finale!

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Caddisfly

A major angling event occurs each month on Christmas Island when huge schools of bone fish will form during the spawning process. Large males are at the front of schools followed by the females. Paris Flat is a key location … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Protect the Metolius River

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Caddisfly

Are some areas too unique, too important to develop with 3000 single family residences?  I think so and the Metolius basin is one such place. The cold, clear, spring fed waters of the Metolius are remarkable for their beauty and … Continue reading →

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Rivers still high, when will they fish?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Caddisfly

As I write this the McKenzie at Vida is around 8500 CFS that is just over 4 as a gauge reading. 8500 is really high, not very fish-able, and not real safe on many stretches. The next 24-48 hours are … Continue reading →

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Fourth Annual Mckenzie River Wooden Boat Festival to be Held Saturday, April 25.

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Caddisfly

Coinciding with the opening day of trout season, the fourth annual Mckenzie River Boat Show will be held this Saturday, April 25th at Eagle Rock Lodge in Vida, Oregon. The event is free and features historic wooden Mckenzie River drift … Continue reading →

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