The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing BlogMcKenzie River fly fishing, Oregon fly fishing reports and fly tying videos.October Caddis CDC: Fly tying video- September 17, 2008 This CDC October Caddis pattern is a killer on the McKenzie River from September through next month. The October Caddis is an evening hatch and is one of the most important insects for anglers chasing large trout in Oregon. CDC October Caddis: Hook: TMC 100 size 8 Thread: 60 black uni-thread Body: Orange 2mm foam Hackle: Medium natural ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/17/october-caddis-cdc-fly-tying-video/ Spey Casting Class slated for October 12th 2008- September 17, 2008 We will be hosting a spey casting class instructed by Jon Hazlett on October 12th. The class will be from 9am-3pm. Tackle and lunch will provided. If anglers would like to bring their own gear and get it dialed in they are welcome. The cost of the classwill be $75. Limit 8 casters. More info ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/17/spey-casting-class-slated-for-october-12th-2008... Letter of support for the proposed bait ban on the McKenzie River- September 16, 2008 Anglers will have a final opportunity to comment on the proposed 2009-2012 angling regulations at the next meeting of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 in Forest Grove. At that meeting, the Commission will formally adopt or decline to adopt each of the nearly 350 angling regulation changes that were ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/16/letter-of-support-for-the-proposed-bait-ban-on-... Introduction to fly tying course date set, November 3rd 2008- September 16, 2008 We will begin our fallwinter fly tying courses this November 3rd, Monday from 6-8pm. Barrett will instruct 5 consecutive 2 hour sessions held on Monday nights. All tools andmaterials for the course will be provided. Flies tied in the class will be of local importance. Zero experience needed to take the course. To sign up ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/16/introduction-to-fly-tying-course-date-set-novem... Introduction to Fly Fishing course starts this Wednesday- September 16, 2008 Our September Introduction to Fly Fishing class begins this Wednesday. The class will be held Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-8pm. Wednesdays class will be an &8220;in the shop&8221; discussion of fly fishing, fly casting and tackle. Thursday and Friday will be hands on casting instruction on the water at Alton Baker Park. This is ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/16/introduction-to-fly-fishing-course-starts-this-... Fly tying video: Chinook Egg pattern- September 15, 2008 Get ready for the fall Chinook salmon season with this latest fly tying video from Barrett&8217;s secret stash. The egg-gob imitation fly is tied with a tungsten cone and enough weight to anchor your drift boat, but you&8217;ll need it to get down in the tight slots where those big chromers hang out on the ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/15/fly-tying-video-chinook-egg-pattern/ Trout Unlimited tackles Benson Lakes area of Mt. Washington Wilderness- September 15, 2008 This weekend, TU volunteers tackled the Benson Lakes area of the Mt. Washington Wilderness. The plan was to survey some of the high lakes for ODFW, recording temperatures, fish species, lake depth, etc. We made base camp on Benson Lake, which had plenty of cutthroat and rainbows. Al Avey and Todd Mullen bushwhacked to Glaze ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/15/trout-unlimited-tackles-benson-lakes-area-of-mt... Wild Salmon spawning in upper Mckenzie River- September 11, 2008 This past week Ispotted some cleaner gravel along edges ofruns on the upper Mckenzie. Yesterday I finally saw the fish on the spawning beds. Despite the dismal returns of Chinook around the west including the MckenzieWillamette watershed, wild Salmon are still making their journey to the pristine waters of the upper Mckenzie. By some accounts ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/11/wild-salmon-spawning-in-upper-mckenzie-river/ Mega Prince fly tying video- September 10, 2008 By popular demand! The mega prince how-to fly tying video by Barrett. This fly has a lot of moving parts and is a bit of a pain to tie, but it&8217;s worth it. It is the top big trout slayer on the McKenzie and Willamette systems consistently throughout the year. Mega Prince Hook: Size 8 TMC ...http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/10/mega-prince-fly-tying-video/ Fly tying video: The Lowly Glowly (weighted egg pattern)- September 9, 2008 This weighted glo-bug pattern is a great fall and winter steelhead fly. You can adjust the size of the dumb-bell eyes to water depth. Using chrome-plated eyes helps reflect the color of the fly. The Lowly Glowly Hook: Gamakatsu C14S size 4 Thread: 60 Fluorescent orange uni-thread Eyes: Chrome dumb-bell Tail: Estaz pink chenille Body: Pink McFly Foamhttp://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2008/09/09/fly-tying-video-the-lowly-glowly-weighted-egg-p... |