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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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Salmon restoration expert Charley Dewberry’s presentation blows my mind

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Caddisfly

‘The good news is that the fish are still here.  Despite our best efforts for the past hundred years, they are still around.”   Charley Dewberry, March 2009. As good a starting point as any . . . .  The fish … Continue reading →

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Icy cold weather but winter Steelhead fishing heating up

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Caddisfly

Cold weather and no rain has left many of Oregon’s best winter steelhead streams low and clear. For the fly angler with a stealthy approach success can be had. These fish were kind enough to get their picture taken yesterday. … Continue reading →

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Fishing Jones Q&A with Rivers of a Lost Coast producers

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rivers of a Lost Coast interview here. Rivers of a Lost Coast from Skinny Fist on Vimeo.

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Holiday Hours at the shop

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Caddisfly

Oregonflyfishingblog.com wishes you a wonderful holiday season! The Caddis Fly’s hours will be our normal 9-6pm the Friday after Christmas.  We will maintain normal hours until New Years day when we will close. After New Years day normal hours will … Continue reading →

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Spey Rod Sale at The Caddis Fly

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Caddisfly

Have you been thinking about a new Spey Rod? Do you need to reach across the river and touch someone with your fly? Looking to take your fly casting to the next level? Spey casting has taken off in North America over … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Christmas Party Friday Night — Be There

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Friday Dec 12: Caddis Fly Shop Christmas Party! We’ll have food, wine, lies, buys and beer from 4pm to 8pm. Don’t miss it. Where: The Caddis Fly 168 West 6th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

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