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July Fishing Report

Dry fly fishing has been great on our local rivers: the Mckenzie and Willamette. The fish will be most active in the mornings when the water is the coolest. There will be a lot of bug activity in the evening, … Continue reading

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Balanced Ostrich Damsel Nymph Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a balanced damsel nymph. The pattern is relatively simple to tie, and uses dyed ostrich feathers to create an “active in the water” nymph. The Balanced Ostrich Damsel Nymph can be used … Continue reading

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Finn Rock Phase Reach Restoration Phase 2 Community Conversation – McKenzie River Trust

The video above shows gives an aerial view of Phase 1 of the Finn Rock Reach restoration. As you drive up 126 past the Finn Rock Boat Launch what was a single channel is now an abundance of channels, log … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society April Chapter meeting! Kara Anlauf-Dunn of ODFW will be giving a presentation of her work examining native fish response to heat. It should be a good way to prepare yourself for responsible angling as we enter the … Continue reading

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Lance Egan’s Rainbow Warrior Perdigon – Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties Lance Egan’s Rainbow Perdigon fly pattern. Different size hooks and beads can be used depending on water depth and speed. Do not be afraid to oversize the bead on a size 18 hook. You need … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society – 2023 Homewaters: Run Wild Benefit Banquet

You’re Invited to Native Fish Society’s 27th Annual Homewaters Benefit Auction + Wild Fish Celebration Guided by the best available science, Native Fish Society advocates for the recovery and protection of wild, native fish and the stewardship of the habitats … Continue reading

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Casting into an Aquarium – Post Cards from Farquhar Atoll

The Caddis Fly Shop led a group of anglers to the Seychelles Farquhar Atoll March of 2023. The incredible variety of fish and stunningly clear water make Farquhar an incredible saltwater fly fishing paradise.

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Middle Fork of the Willamette Fishing Report November 2022

Simon Stephen brings us this report. Simon was hired at The Caddis Fly this summer and gets out on foot a few times a week. You will find him at the shop Friday and Saturdays. Flows above Hills Creek are … Continue reading

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Pheasant Tail Nymph w/ an Orange Hot Spot: Fly Tying Video

Jim Sens joins us in the shop to tie up a twist on an absolute classic. The pheasant tail nymph has been through the wringer and back with all of its variations and while we don’t mind fishing them with … Continue reading

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Oh! Canada

My fishing buddy Rob Gendron and I spent the first week of August fishing in Newfoundland-Labrador, Canada’s easternmost province.  Rob, who fishes for Brook trout in Pennsylvania, was looking for a place to catch some big ones and suggested that … Continue reading

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October Caddis Stimulator Dry Fly Pattern

In this video, Greg ties an October caddis stimulator fly pattern for fall trout fishing. The stimulator was popularized by Randall Kaufmann in the 1980’s and can be tied in different colors and sizes. A classic attractor pattern for caddis, … Continue reading

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Spectacular Fall Weather and Fishing Continues

It’s October again and we have some gorgeous weather and perfect water conditions to enjoy. Short winged stones are still around but we are seeing October Caddis, Gray Drakes, Blue Winged Olives and mid sized Brown Caddis. Not to make … Continue reading

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Winchester Dam continues to kill and harm our fish

From the News-Review by Kirk Blaine After a catastrophic return of summer steelhead last year and multiple years of below-average spring Chinook, Winchester Dam remains more dilapidated than ever before. How does this 130-year-old dam maintained for private recreation affect … Continue reading

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Finn Rock Landing Restoration on the Middle Mckenzie

OregonFlyFishingBlog.com and The Caddis Fly Angling Shop invite you to participate in building a new landing at Finn Rock on the McKenzie River. Finn Rock is a popular landing for anglers and whitewater enthusiasts and this project will improve the … Continue reading

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Water Safety Reminder

The more I got into climbing, I knew I would meet some wonderful people in that world. But the harsh reality there was knowing that as that community grew, so would the number of friends who passed away. Weeks and … Continue reading

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