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Mother's Day Caddis - Grannom Caddis

Mother’s Day Caddis: A Springtime Tradition

The Crooked River Mother’s Day Caddis hatch is one of the most prolific dry fly events in Oregon — here’s everything you need to know to fish it well.

Mother’s Day Caddis: A Springtime Tradition

The Crooked River Mother’s Day Caddis hatch is one of the most prolific dry fly events in Oregon — here’s everything you need to know to fish it well.

May McKenzie Green Caddis Hatch

The May Willamette Valley Must-Fish Caddis Hatch

May's Green Caddis hatch on the Willamette Valley rivers is one of Oregon's most underrated dry fly opportunities — and the "bounce" rig is the most effective way to fish...

The May Willamette Valley Must-Fish Caddis Hatch

May's Green Caddis hatch on the Willamette Valley rivers is one of Oregon's most underrated dry fly opportunities — and the "bounce" rig is the most effective way to fish...

Middle Willamette River Fishing Report

April Middle Willamette Fishing Report

This April, our guides floated the middle Willamette River targeting bass — and got surprised by one of the best March Brown hatches we've seen in years, with wild cutthroat...

April Middle Willamette Fishing Report

This April, our guides floated the middle Willamette River targeting bass — and got surprised by one of the best March Brown hatches we've seen in years, with wild cutthroat...

Oregon East Side Opener: What to Know, Where to Go

Oregon's Trout East Side Opener: Lower Deschute...

Oregon's East Side trout opener on April 22 unlocks two beloved waters — the Lower Deschutes River and Laurance Lake on Mount Hood. Here's what fly anglers need to know...

Oregon's Trout East Side Opener: Lower Deschute...

Oregon's East Side trout opener on April 22 unlocks two beloved waters — the Lower Deschutes River and Laurance Lake on Mount Hood. Here's what fly anglers need to know...

Tactics for Fly Fishing Lakes

Stillwater Trout Tips: The "S" Troll

The "S" troll is one of the most effective — and underutilized — techniques for stillwater trout fishing. Learn how a simple change in direction can trigger strikes, control depth,...

Stillwater Trout Tips: The "S" Troll

The "S" troll is one of the most effective — and underutilized — techniques for stillwater trout fishing. Learn how a simple change in direction can trigger strikes, control depth,...

Deschutes River Salmonfly Hatch

The Biggest Hatch of the Year is Near

The Lower Deschutes salmonfly hatch is Oregon's most iconic dry fly event — and it's almost here. Here's what you need to know about timing, gear, and how to make...

The Biggest Hatch of the Year is Near

The Lower Deschutes salmonfly hatch is Oregon's most iconic dry fly event — and it's almost here. Here's what you need to know about timing, gear, and how to make...