Category Archives: Uncategorized

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

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Bruce Berry’s Pink, Copper, & Peacock “PCP” Jigged Euro Nymph Fly Tying Instructional Video

In this video, Bruce Berry joins us at the Caddis Fly shop to tie a favorite staple of his jig nymph lineup, the PCP. The fly is simple and deadly, and deserve a spot in any angler’s nymph lineup! Materials … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Vinyl Jig Midge Fly Tying Instructional Video

Hey y’all. I tied this fly up, along with the Golden Stone jig nymph from an earlier video, at the end of July, when we were already experiencing tough, low water conditions that we would normally see at the end … Continue reading

Posted in Classes and Instruction, Fishing Reports, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, McKenzie River, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Bruce Berry Ekis’ Christmas Island Special Fly Tying Instructional Video

Today Bruce Berry joins us at the Caddis Fly Shop to tie a staple fly in every saltwater fly angler’s box. A variation on a Christmas Island Special he picked up from his favorite guide there, this fly is simple … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Extended Body Green Drake Fly Tying Instructional Video

In this fly tying instructional video, Alex ties up an extended body green drake that he’s cooked up over the past year. Extended body dries float exceptionally well, which makes them a great fit for the fast broken surface of … Continue reading

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Uncategorized | Leave a comment