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Apr 27
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop
In this video, Simon ties a productive Jigged Grannom Caddis pattern. This fly will work fantastic on a euro rig, indicator rig, or a dry dropper setup under a large chubby. The Grannom or Mothers Day Caddis hatch can be notoriously difficult to convince trout to rise to your fly. During this hatch, trout gorge subsurface and fill up on ascending pupa. With enough food beneath the surface, trout have no need to expose themselves to predation and rise to the adults. As a result, running caddis pupa subsurface can be a more productive approach. This fly can also be swung like a soft hackle. The beauty of its heavy bead, is that it can be dead drifted for the majority of the drift and swung at the end. Often fish will pick up the swung pupa as they swing and ascend through the water column. The flashy target point helps fish find this fly, its buggy, realistic body looks close enough to a true pupa to get eaten. This pattern can certainly be sized up or down, and colors shifted to match what caddis species are making their emergence.
Hook- Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short: Size 16
Thread- Fulling Mill 70D Pro Flat Thread: Tan
Bead- Fulling Mill Matte Black Slotted Tungsten Bead: 5/32 or 3.8mm
Flash- Hareline / Hedron Magnum Flashabou: Pearl
Dubbing- Fulling Mill Eco Warrior Dub: Olive & Fulling Mill Tactical Microflash Dub: UV Olive
Ribbing- Uni Medium Soft Wire: Orange
Thorax- Fulling Mill Tactical Microflash Dub: UV Black
Collar- Hareline Hungarian Partridge Skin
UV Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Smhaen Tension Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
Hook- Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short: Size 16
Thread- Fulling Mill 70D Pro Flat Thread: Tan
Bead- Fulling Mill Matte Black Slotted Tungsten Bead: 5/32 or 3.8mm
Flash- Hareline / Hedron Magnum Flashabou: Pearl
Dubbing- Fulling Mill Eco Warrior Dub: Olive & Fulling Mill Tactical Microflash Dub: UV Olive
Ribbing- Uni Medium Soft Wire: Orange
Thorax- Fulling Mill Tactical Microflash Dub: UV Black
Collar- Hareline Hungarian Partridge Skin
UV Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Smhaen Tension Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
This report was written by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop:
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Apr 23
Oregon DWR
COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Chinook, summer steelhead, trout
Was last stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/20/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access. Chinook fishing should get started in mid-May and Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good June July downstream of Dexter Dam.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. Last updated 4/20/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Catch-and-release sturgeon, steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, small and largemouth bass, walleye
From April 13th April 19th, an estimated 3,139 anglers in the lower Willamette River kept 280 Chinook and released 65 Chinook. Catch rates were the best from Lake Oswego to Willamette Falls (0.12 kept Chinook per angler), with lower catch rates in the Willamette below Lake Oswego and the Multnomah Channel (0.08 kept Chinook per angler). Several different methods have been productive, with particular success amongst anglers in the upper river using jet divers and sand shrimp/eggs around Oregon City and Gladstone and jigging lead fish jigs above the I-205 bridge. Steelhead fishing has been slow for boats and bank anglers on the lower Willamette.
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
River conditions and fish counts:
Daily report Willamette River Portland-Temperature/VisibilityLink to: Willamette Falls Counts Link to Willamette River Morrison Bridge Hydro DataLink to NOAA-Willamette River Forecast (Salem)
The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. But this river offers convenience, good access and variety.
The river is ideal for small boats such as canoes and kayaks, but there are enough public access points for bank anglers as well. Consult Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for specific locations.
The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are cooperating. Look for deep slot pools and the tail-end of long riffles and the head of pools where the fish are likely stacked up in feeding lanes.
Smallmouth bass can be a lot of fun to catch and are plentiful between Salem and Corvallis during summer. Anglers also report the occasional walleye up to 20 inches. Trout prefer the cooler water temperatures upstream of Corvallis. From Salem downstream there are plenty of largemouth bass in the deeper, quieter sections. Trout can be kept in some sections, but not in others. Consult the regulation booklet for details.
Was last stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/20/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access. Chinook fishing should get started in mid-May and Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good June July downstream of Dexter Dam.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. Last updated 4/20/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Catch-and-release sturgeon, steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, small and largemouth bass, walleye
From April 13th April 19th, an estimated 3,139 anglers in the lower Willamette River kept 280 Chinook and released 65 Chinook. Catch rates were the best from Lake Oswego to Willamette Falls (0.12 kept Chinook per angler), with lower catch rates in the Willamette below Lake Oswego and the Multnomah Channel (0.08 kept Chinook per angler). Several different methods have been productive, with particular success amongst anglers in the upper river using jet divers and sand shrimp/eggs around Oregon City and Gladstone and jigging lead fish jigs above the I-205 bridge. Steelhead fishing has been slow for boats and bank anglers on the lower Willamette.
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
River conditions and fish counts:
Daily report Willamette River Portland-Temperature/VisibilityLink to: Willamette Falls Counts Link to Willamette River Morrison Bridge Hydro DataLink to NOAA-Willamette River Forecast (Salem)
The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. But this river offers convenience, good access and variety.
The river is ideal for small boats such as canoes and kayaks, but there are enough public access points for bank anglers as well. Consult Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for specific locations.
The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are cooperating. Look for deep slot pools and the tail-end of long riffles and the head of pools where the fish are likely stacked up in feeding lanes.
Smallmouth bass can be a lot of fun to catch and are plentiful between Salem and Corvallis during summer. Anglers also report the occasional walleye up to 20 inches. Trout prefer the cooler water temperatures upstream of Corvallis. From Salem downstream there are plenty of largemouth bass in the deeper, quieter sections. Trout can be kept in some sections, but not in others. Consult the regulation booklet for details.
Apr 23
Oregon DWR
COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Chinook, summer steelhead, trout
Was last stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/20/26.
Was last stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/20/26.
Apr 22
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Our long strange winter has come to pass and things are feeling a bit more on time. Flows are stabilizing, insects are hatching, flowers & trees are blooming, and trout are rising once again. Despite a seriously low tide in terms of snowpack this year, we remain optimistic that the great fishing that we are currently experiencing will continue through summer. Later this summer, especially, we likely will have to monitor river temps, levels, and flows as it gets real warm. For now, our entire Willamatte Valley drainage is coming alive and it is a fantastic time to get out.
Springtime can be almost as overwhelming in terms of choices as the fall can be.
Do I float or wade the mainstream Mckenzie or Wilamettte? Tromp my way up a small tributary looking for dry fly eaters? Look for Morels? Chase Turkeys? Visit one of our valley Stillwater venues? Go to the jetty for prespawn Lings and Rockfish? Chase Surfperch from the beach? Drive to a high lake? Or make a drive somewhere out of the valley for something entirely different?
That is at least what goes through my mind, and it can paralyze you leaving you in a drunken stupor, unable to decide what to do on your day off. The good news is whether youre on a lake, small stream, or large river, the fishing is fantastic with good weather to match.
Insects on the Menu Currently
There is a serious buffet of insects hatching currently, and often trout key in on one bug in particular. On especially overcast days we are seeing great hatches of Baetis sp. or Blue Winged Olives. Great BWO hatches are often accompanied by blanket hatches of March Browns this time of year. In riparian vegetation and moss Winter Stones are found in abundance. On warmer days, we are seeing mega hatches of Grannom or Mothers Day Caddis. On these warm days, you may see ovipositing female Salmonflies and Skwalas over the water. Otherwise, you will find both males and females in stream side vegetation sharing the habitat with hundreds of Grannom Caddis. This has been an especially prolific year for Skwalas, Ive seen more this year in the valley than ever before. As the warm weather continues, Pale Morning/Evening Duns PMDs and Gold Stones will be a daily sight. We have already seen a few of them starting along with Yellow/Lime Sallies.
Dry Flies
If I had to really focus on 3 species currently for dries it would be March Browns, BWOs, and Skwalas/Salmonflies. Starting with March Browns, as we are seeing prolific hatches of them nearly every day upriver, this hatch is even better with light cloud cover and a drizzle. Some of our favorite dun patterns follow: Tactical Western March Brown Parachute, Jakes Hatchback, March Brown Parachute, or a March Brown Western. I really like to tag a struggling insect behind the dun in the form of a cripple or emerger, here are some options: Morrishs May Day, Keegans March Brown Kripple, March Brown Cripple, or any of the beadless March Brown soft hackles listed below. Baetis sp., Blue Winged Olives, BWOS, whatever you want to call them are a huge part of our winter and spring dry fly fishing. These, like March Browns, hatch in abundance on overcast rainy days. Some of our favorite duns are: Hatch Matcher Blue Winged Olive, Parachute Extended Body Blue Winged Olive, Tactical Blue Winged Olive Parachute, Tilt Wing Dun BWO, or a Sparkle Dun BWO. Like other mayfly hatches, I like to fish a more susceptible trailing fly behind my more visible dun. Here are some Baetis cripples and mergers that are always in my box: Baetis Cripple, Quigleys Film Critic BWO, Almost Dun Mayfly, Morrishs May Day Blue Winged Olive, Galloups OG Bent Cripple, or any of the BWO soft hackles below.
For salmon flies Id fish the following with a trailing mayfly, caddis, or jigged dropper if the fly is foam: Burkus Bearback Rider Salmon Fly, Emmas Stone, Clarks Stone, Chubby Chernobyl or a Double Stack Chubby Chernobyl Fly in orange larger #6-8 sizes. Fishing a Skwala is the same, but smaller. Try a Bullet Head Skwala or a Chubby Chernobyl or a Double Stack Chubby Chernobyl Fly in darker smaller #10-12 sizes. We are also seeing heavy hatches of Grannom or Mothers Day Caddis, but having a fish rise to your fly during these large hatches can be frustrating. Ive found that when this hatch is in full swing, fish are more cooperative taking swung pupa. See the section below for more. If you can catch a large egg laying event where spent caddis fall into the river, it can be ridiculous fishing dries. Here are some of my favorite dries for the spring caddis hatch: Jonny Kings Splitsville Caddis is by far my favorite as it mimics a struggling/spent caddis on the surface, Js Black Hi-Tie Caddis, Peacock Caddis, Dusty Old Bat Caddis. Trailing a soft hackle listed below can increase your odds of fish choosing your fly. In addition to the soft hackles listed below, here are some trailing caddis patterns that work for me during the spring: X2 Caddis, Harrops CDC Caddis Emerger, or a Sparkle Pupa Caddis.
Dry dropper rigs are starting to become effective. As things warm up even more, your surface fly will continue to get more love. For now, it is a fantastic way to stare at something other than an indicator, that sometimes will get eaten. See the foam flies listed in the section above for options for your foam top fly. Running 3-5 feet of 4x Absolute Trout Fluorocarbon Tippet to any of the jigged nymphs listed below is a fantastic rig that will get plenty of attention from feeding trout.
Nymphing
Nymphing remains one of the most effective methods to employ on the river still, however that may be changing with the abundance of spring insects hatching. I had a day a week or so ago where, no matter what nymph I ran, I got no love on the nymph rig all day. Im not complaining, as I picked up large fish all afternoon feeding on trailing March Brown cripples. Eventually as things warm up, fish tend to look upwards for their food instead of in front of them. Fish arent entirely looking up quite yet, which makes nymphing extremely effective still on most days. Typically, I like to run a larger nymph with something small. I also like to mix one natural nymph with more of an attractor style pattern. Probing the water using these two criteria, I can narrow down what fish are taking then double up on the style that is getting eaten the most. I also like mixing large and small because I can use the larger flies as utility flies to get my smaller offerings down that are getting eaten. Typically I do everything in my power to avoid having to run split shot.
Some larger options that are working right now follow: T.J Hooker Nymph, Jigged Girdle Bug, Jig Hot Spot Girdle Bug, Bubbas In The Zone Stonefly Nymph, Chewing Gum Cased Caddis. When water is high and off-color, I like running these larger nymphs listed above. Increased flows flush worms into the river and stir up eggs in the spring. Here are some options when water is high and despiration sets in: Jig Wonky Worm, Crostons JIgged Chenille Worm, Worm Farm Flies, Weiss Secret Worm, Jakes Depth Charge Worm, Jakes Double Bead Rib Worm, Slush Egg, Olsens Tungsten Taco Egg, Bead Head Egg Gorman, or an Otters Soft Milking Egg.
Smaller bodied nymphs compared to the large stones listed above are a must, and typically these are the flies that will accompany your Chubby in a dry dropper rig. March Brown nymphs have a uniquely wide and flat body that requires more specialized nymphs to properly mimic. Here are some favorites: Hogans Clinger Nymph, Crostons Spring Brown Jig, Morrish Sparkle Donkey, Crostons Full Metal Jacket Jig, or one of our friend, Jim Sens Improved Jigged 20 Incher. Other mayflies and smaller winter stones that we are seeing can fit under the same umbrella of slim bodied nymphs that follow: Dallys Tailwater Jig, Montana Fly Company Jigged Perdigon, Olsens Blowtorch, Rozas Colored Water Fly Jig, Jigged Tungsten Rainbow Warrior, Weiss BP Dark Heavyweight Perdigon, Tungsten Jig TNT Nymph, or a Juju Baetis. Grannom Caddis are in the Cased Caddis family of mayflies so they create a small case that they carry around. They only leave it after pupating and rising to the surface. A mix of pupa and cased offerings will cover your needs: Nicks Fat Caddass, Rios Peeping Caddis, Chewing Gum Cased Caddis, UV Green Weenie Jig, or my favorite Weiss Possum Anchor Jig.
Swinging Flies
Swinging flies in the swing is one of the most effective methods to target feeding trout. Fish gorge on ascending Grannom Caddis Pupa and March Browns especially. Some favorite March Brown flies to swing follow: Beadhead March Brown Emerger, March Brown Soft Hackle Spider, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, or a March Brown Wet Fly. For Grannom Caddis we like: Whitlocks Three Phase Caddis Pupa Assortment, Sparkle Pupa Caddis, Hungarian Caddis Pupa, Masons Soft Hackle Biot Swimmer, Peacock Soft Hackle, or a green Masons Soft Hackle Biot Swimmer. Swinging during a BWO hatch can be madness, but I only swing flies that small when I can see Baetis coming off. Here are my favorites: Soft Emerger, small sizes of Spectre Soft Hackle, Drymerger Baetis, or a Purple Haze Emerger. All of the unweighted flies listed above make a fantastic trailing fly to toss behind a dry. Swinging streamers can be effective in spring too. Here are some we like: Conehead Kiwi Muddler, Sculpzilla jr, Kures Squirrel Micro Zonker, Mattiolis Trout Spey Intruder, or a Thin Mint.
Stillwater Close to Home
Our reservoirs in the valley offer fantastic prespawn smallmouth and spotted bass fishing which is accessible to anyone from the bank. Our local Stillwater guru and shop guide knows his way around these venues better than anyone else. He wrote a fantastic guide here that covers flies, gear, rigs, etc. for anyone wanting to try it from the shore. If you want a trip in a boat from Adison himself contact the shop to get in his books. Some flies we like for banking it for bass follow: Blonde Leech Balanced, Level Headed Bugger, Montana Fly Company Balanced Squirrel Leech, Montana Fly Company Rowleys Balanced Leech, Svend Diesels Balanced Bou Leech. You will need likely some sort of slip strike indicator which breaks free as you retrieve fish such as: Slip and Strike Tapered Indicators or a Jaydacator. Swing by the shop we can get you geared up to crush our local stillwater venues or connect you with Adison.
There is a lot to choose from, if you are having trouble deciding where to spend your day off swing by the shop and pick our brains. Spring is one of our favorite times of year that revitalizes us after our winter slumber. Fantastic dry fly fishing and long days are right around the corner. Have fun out there!
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Springtime can be almost as overwhelming in terms of choices as the fall can be.
Do I float or wade the mainstream Mckenzie or Wilamettte? Tromp my way up a small tributary looking for dry fly eaters? Look for Morels? Chase Turkeys? Visit one of our valley Stillwater venues? Go to the jetty for prespawn Lings and Rockfish? Chase Surfperch from the beach? Drive to a high lake? Or make a drive somewhere out of the valley for something entirely different?
That is at least what goes through my mind, and it can paralyze you leaving you in a drunken stupor, unable to decide what to do on your day off. The good news is whether youre on a lake, small stream, or large river, the fishing is fantastic with good weather to match.
Insects on the Menu Currently
There is a serious buffet of insects hatching currently, and often trout key in on one bug in particular. On especially overcast days we are seeing great hatches of Baetis sp. or Blue Winged Olives. Great BWO hatches are often accompanied by blanket hatches of March Browns this time of year. In riparian vegetation and moss Winter Stones are found in abundance. On warmer days, we are seeing mega hatches of Grannom or Mothers Day Caddis. On these warm days, you may see ovipositing female Salmonflies and Skwalas over the water. Otherwise, you will find both males and females in stream side vegetation sharing the habitat with hundreds of Grannom Caddis. This has been an especially prolific year for Skwalas, Ive seen more this year in the valley than ever before. As the warm weather continues, Pale Morning/Evening Duns PMDs and Gold Stones will be a daily sight. We have already seen a few of them starting along with Yellow/Lime Sallies.
Dry Flies
If I had to really focus on 3 species currently for dries it would be March Browns, BWOs, and Skwalas/Salmonflies. Starting with March Browns, as we are seeing prolific hatches of them nearly every day upriver, this hatch is even better with light cloud cover and a drizzle. Some of our favorite dun patterns follow: Tactical Western March Brown Parachute, Jakes Hatchback, March Brown Parachute, or a March Brown Western. I really like to tag a struggling insect behind the dun in the form of a cripple or emerger, here are some options: Morrishs May Day, Keegans March Brown Kripple, March Brown Cripple, or any of the beadless March Brown soft hackles listed below. Baetis sp., Blue Winged Olives, BWOS, whatever you want to call them are a huge part of our winter and spring dry fly fishing. These, like March Browns, hatch in abundance on overcast rainy days. Some of our favorite duns are: Hatch Matcher Blue Winged Olive, Parachute Extended Body Blue Winged Olive, Tactical Blue Winged Olive Parachute, Tilt Wing Dun BWO, or a Sparkle Dun BWO. Like other mayfly hatches, I like to fish a more susceptible trailing fly behind my more visible dun. Here are some Baetis cripples and mergers that are always in my box: Baetis Cripple, Quigleys Film Critic BWO, Almost Dun Mayfly, Morrishs May Day Blue Winged Olive, Galloups OG Bent Cripple, or any of the BWO soft hackles below.
For salmon flies Id fish the following with a trailing mayfly, caddis, or jigged dropper if the fly is foam: Burkus Bearback Rider Salmon Fly, Emmas Stone, Clarks Stone, Chubby Chernobyl or a Double Stack Chubby Chernobyl Fly in orange larger #6-8 sizes. Fishing a Skwala is the same, but smaller. Try a Bullet Head Skwala or a Chubby Chernobyl or a Double Stack Chubby Chernobyl Fly in darker smaller #10-12 sizes. We are also seeing heavy hatches of Grannom or Mothers Day Caddis, but having a fish rise to your fly during these large hatches can be frustrating. Ive found that when this hatch is in full swing, fish are more cooperative taking swung pupa. See the section below for more. If you can catch a large egg laying event where spent caddis fall into the river, it can be ridiculous fishing dries. Here are some of my favorite dries for the spring caddis hatch: Jonny Kings Splitsville Caddis is by far my favorite as it mimics a struggling/spent caddis on the surface, Js Black Hi-Tie Caddis, Peacock Caddis, Dusty Old Bat Caddis. Trailing a soft hackle listed below can increase your odds of fish choosing your fly. In addition to the soft hackles listed below, here are some trailing caddis patterns that work for me during the spring: X2 Caddis, Harrops CDC Caddis Emerger, or a Sparkle Pupa Caddis.
Dry dropper rigs are starting to become effective. As things warm up even more, your surface fly will continue to get more love. For now, it is a fantastic way to stare at something other than an indicator, that sometimes will get eaten. See the foam flies listed in the section above for options for your foam top fly. Running 3-5 feet of 4x Absolute Trout Fluorocarbon Tippet to any of the jigged nymphs listed below is a fantastic rig that will get plenty of attention from feeding trout.
Nymphing
Nymphing remains one of the most effective methods to employ on the river still, however that may be changing with the abundance of spring insects hatching. I had a day a week or so ago where, no matter what nymph I ran, I got no love on the nymph rig all day. Im not complaining, as I picked up large fish all afternoon feeding on trailing March Brown cripples. Eventually as things warm up, fish tend to look upwards for their food instead of in front of them. Fish arent entirely looking up quite yet, which makes nymphing extremely effective still on most days. Typically, I like to run a larger nymph with something small. I also like to mix one natural nymph with more of an attractor style pattern. Probing the water using these two criteria, I can narrow down what fish are taking then double up on the style that is getting eaten the most. I also like mixing large and small because I can use the larger flies as utility flies to get my smaller offerings down that are getting eaten. Typically I do everything in my power to avoid having to run split shot.
Some larger options that are working right now follow: T.J Hooker Nymph, Jigged Girdle Bug, Jig Hot Spot Girdle Bug, Bubbas In The Zone Stonefly Nymph, Chewing Gum Cased Caddis. When water is high and off-color, I like running these larger nymphs listed above. Increased flows flush worms into the river and stir up eggs in the spring. Here are some options when water is high and despiration sets in: Jig Wonky Worm, Crostons JIgged Chenille Worm, Worm Farm Flies, Weiss Secret Worm, Jakes Depth Charge Worm, Jakes Double Bead Rib Worm, Slush Egg, Olsens Tungsten Taco Egg, Bead Head Egg Gorman, or an Otters Soft Milking Egg.
Smaller bodied nymphs compared to the large stones listed above are a must, and typically these are the flies that will accompany your Chubby in a dry dropper rig. March Brown nymphs have a uniquely wide and flat body that requires more specialized nymphs to properly mimic. Here are some favorites: Hogans Clinger Nymph, Crostons Spring Brown Jig, Morrish Sparkle Donkey, Crostons Full Metal Jacket Jig, or one of our friend, Jim Sens Improved Jigged 20 Incher. Other mayflies and smaller winter stones that we are seeing can fit under the same umbrella of slim bodied nymphs that follow: Dallys Tailwater Jig, Montana Fly Company Jigged Perdigon, Olsens Blowtorch, Rozas Colored Water Fly Jig, Jigged Tungsten Rainbow Warrior, Weiss BP Dark Heavyweight Perdigon, Tungsten Jig TNT Nymph, or a Juju Baetis. Grannom Caddis are in the Cased Caddis family of mayflies so they create a small case that they carry around. They only leave it after pupating and rising to the surface. A mix of pupa and cased offerings will cover your needs: Nicks Fat Caddass, Rios Peeping Caddis, Chewing Gum Cased Caddis, UV Green Weenie Jig, or my favorite Weiss Possum Anchor Jig.
Swinging Flies
Swinging flies in the swing is one of the most effective methods to target feeding trout. Fish gorge on ascending Grannom Caddis Pupa and March Browns especially. Some favorite March Brown flies to swing follow: Beadhead March Brown Emerger, March Brown Soft Hackle Spider, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, or a March Brown Wet Fly. For Grannom Caddis we like: Whitlocks Three Phase Caddis Pupa Assortment, Sparkle Pupa Caddis, Hungarian Caddis Pupa, Masons Soft Hackle Biot Swimmer, Peacock Soft Hackle, or a green Masons Soft Hackle Biot Swimmer. Swinging during a BWO hatch can be madness, but I only swing flies that small when I can see Baetis coming off. Here are my favorites: Soft Emerger, small sizes of Spectre Soft Hackle, Drymerger Baetis, or a Purple Haze Emerger. All of the unweighted flies listed above make a fantastic trailing fly to toss behind a dry. Swinging streamers can be effective in spring too. Here are some we like: Conehead Kiwi Muddler, Sculpzilla jr, Kures Squirrel Micro Zonker, Mattiolis Trout Spey Intruder, or a Thin Mint.
Stillwater Close to Home
Our reservoirs in the valley offer fantastic prespawn smallmouth and spotted bass fishing which is accessible to anyone from the bank. Our local Stillwater guru and shop guide knows his way around these venues better than anyone else. He wrote a fantastic guide here that covers flies, gear, rigs, etc. for anyone wanting to try it from the shore. If you want a trip in a boat from Adison himself contact the shop to get in his books. Some flies we like for banking it for bass follow: Blonde Leech Balanced, Level Headed Bugger, Montana Fly Company Balanced Squirrel Leech, Montana Fly Company Rowleys Balanced Leech, Svend Diesels Balanced Bou Leech. You will need likely some sort of slip strike indicator which breaks free as you retrieve fish such as: Slip and Strike Tapered Indicators or a Jaydacator. Swing by the shop we can get you geared up to crush our local stillwater venues or connect you with Adison.
There is a lot to choose from, if you are having trouble deciding where to spend your day off swing by the shop and pick our brains. Spring is one of our favorite times of year that revitalizes us after our winter slumber. Fantastic dry fly fishing and long days are right around the corner. Have fun out there!
We also have a monthly Community Night where we meet in town at Falling Sky Brew every third Tuesday of the Month. See more HERE.
-Simon
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Apr 20
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop
We are still seeing phenomenal hatches of March Browns into April, which isnt too uncommon. On especially overcast days, March Brown Duns can be found emerging in longer pools with fish sipping them in the tailouts. When these hatches are heavy, trailing a crippled or stillborn emerger off the back of your parachute dun is crucial to success. Fish get selective and deliberately choose to expound energy rising to meals that have little to no chance of getting away. This fly aims to capture the chaos of a failed emergence: wings tattered, shuck stuck to the dun, slightly sinking, etc. A flash spot of Hareline/ Hedron Magnum Flashabou: Pearl offers the fish a target point to pursue. Tie some up while the hatch is still going strong. This fly will be eaten in the weeks following the hatch as it tapers off as well. Fish have been keyed in so long on March Browns that they typically rise to cripples for a short window following the hatch.
-Simon
March Brown CDC Bubble Back Cripple
Hook- Fulling Mill 5050 Ultimate Dry Barbless: Size 12
Thread- Fulling Mill 70D Pro Flat Thread: Tan (NEW)
Flash- Hareline/ Hedron Magnum Flashabou: Pearl
Shuck- Ep Trigger Point: March Brown or Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn: Brown Dun & Hareline Mallard: Wood Duck
Abdomen- Turkey Biot Quill: Brown
Thorax- Fulling Mill Tactical Dry Fly Dub: March Brown
Hackle- Whiting Bronze Saddle: Brown
Wing- Fulling Mill CDC: Tan & Hareline Mallard: Wood Duck
UV Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Smhaen Tension Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
-Simon
March Brown CDC Bubble Back Cripple
Hook- Fulling Mill 5050 Ultimate Dry Barbless: Size 12
Thread- Fulling Mill 70D Pro Flat Thread: Tan (NEW)
Flash- Hareline/ Hedron Magnum Flashabou: Pearl
Shuck- Ep Trigger Point: March Brown or Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn: Brown Dun & Hareline Mallard: Wood Duck
Abdomen- Turkey Biot Quill: Brown
Thorax- Fulling Mill Tactical Dry Fly Dub: March Brown
Hackle- Whiting Bronze Saddle: Brown
Wing- Fulling Mill CDC: Tan & Hareline Mallard: Wood Duck
UV Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Smhaen Tension Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
This report was written by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop:
http://www.caddisflyshop.com/
(541) 342-7005
(541) 342-7005
Apr 16
Oregon DWR
COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Chinook, summer steelhead, trout
Will be stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/15/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access. Chinook fishing should get started in mid-May and Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good June July downstream of Dexter Dam.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. Last updated 4/6/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Catch-and-release sturgeon, steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, small and largemouth bass
Fishing for spring Chinook in the lower Willamette River was slow last week in most areas but showing improvement in the Multnomah Channel. Some fish are being caught with triangle flashers and herring in the channel area and are increasingly being caught using 360 flashers and spinners as the water temperature warms. Backtrolling in the Oregon City area using divers and salmon eggs/sand shrimp at these water temperatures is often productive too. A mix of late returning winter steelhead and increasing numbers of summer steelhead are available in the Willamette River and are often caught by bank anglers in Oregon City.
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
River conditions and fish counts:
Daily report Willamette River Portland-Temperature/VisibilityLink to: Willamette Falls Counts Link to Willamette River Morrison Bridge Hydro DataLink to NOAA-Willamette River Forecast (Salem)
The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. But this river offers convenience, good access and variety.
The river is ideal for small boats such as canoes and kayaks, but there are enough public access points for bank anglers as well. Consult Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for specific locations.
The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are cooperating. Look for deep slot pools and the tail-end of long riffles and the head of pools where the fish are likely stacked up in feeding lanes.
Smallmouth bass can be a lot of fun to catch and are plentiful between Salem and Corvallis during summer. Anglers also report the occasional walleye up to 20 inches. Trout prefer the cooler water temperatures upstream of Corvallis. From Salem downstream there are plenty of largemouth bass in the deeper, quieter sections. Trout can be kept in some sections, but not in others. Consult the regulation booklet for details.
Will be stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/15/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access. Chinook fishing should get started in mid-May and Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good June July downstream of Dexter Dam.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. Last updated 4/6/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Catch-and-release sturgeon, steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, small and largemouth bass
Fishing for spring Chinook in the lower Willamette River was slow last week in most areas but showing improvement in the Multnomah Channel. Some fish are being caught with triangle flashers and herring in the channel area and are increasingly being caught using 360 flashers and spinners as the water temperature warms. Backtrolling in the Oregon City area using divers and salmon eggs/sand shrimp at these water temperatures is often productive too. A mix of late returning winter steelhead and increasing numbers of summer steelhead are available in the Willamette River and are often caught by bank anglers in Oregon City.
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
River conditions and fish counts:
Daily report Willamette River Portland-Temperature/VisibilityLink to: Willamette Falls Counts Link to Willamette River Morrison Bridge Hydro DataLink to NOAA-Willamette River Forecast (Salem)
The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. But this river offers convenience, good access and variety.
The river is ideal for small boats such as canoes and kayaks, but there are enough public access points for bank anglers as well. Consult Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for specific locations.
The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are cooperating. Look for deep slot pools and the tail-end of long riffles and the head of pools where the fish are likely stacked up in feeding lanes.
Smallmouth bass can be a lot of fun to catch and are plentiful between Salem and Corvallis during summer. Anglers also report the occasional walleye up to 20 inches. Trout prefer the cooler water temperatures upstream of Corvallis. From Salem downstream there are plenty of largemouth bass in the deeper, quieter sections. Trout can be kept in some sections, but not in others. Consult the regulation booklet for details.
Apr 16
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop
This coming Tuesday the 21st is our monthly Fly Fishing Community Night. Every month, our local community looks forward to gathering at our favorite brewery which has hosted us for over a year: Falling Sky Brewing. Beginners and experts alike are found in the crowd, there are also new faces each month as well as the veterans that have been attending since the monthly events inception.
Where: Falling Sky Brewing [1334 Oak Alley Eugene, OR 9740]
When: Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00
What: Fly tying, new friends, prizes, great food, great beer, fly swap, fly tying lessons (must reserve your spot), and connecting with the community.
This month our friend Alan Eubanks will be hosting an intro to fly tying class sponsored by Caddis Fly Shop. There are limited seats so message our Instagram to reserve your spot, stop by the shop and get your name on the list, or give the shop a ring (541) 342-7005. Alan has been tying flies for decades and is excited to share his wealth of knowledge with eager students. He will be teaching a variety of beginner flies to those interested. There are also a plethora of other experienced tiers who show up each month who will be more than willing to lend a hand as well. Again, please reserve your spot if you are interested; we only have limited supplies for those who want to learn.
If you havent been to a Community Night, wed love to see you there. It is a great excuse to get together and talk about fly fishing, tie flies, meet new people in the community, usher in newbies, etc. See the bottom of this post for the full schedule for 2026.
Tiers are encouraged to bring their vise and materials and tie flies if they choose. We will still continue with the monthly fly swap for tiers who participate. If you arent planning on tying, but want to bring a hand tied fly, you are welcome to bring one from home.
We have gotten in some gifts from our friends at Fulling Mill & Trout Unlimited that we will parcel out to those participating in the fly swap. We wont give everything out this month, as we will stretch the prizes over the next few months but if you participate in the fly swap, you will have a chance to win something.
Falling Sky has great beer and some very talented chefs working hard in the back. Their burgers and sandwiches are fantastic, if you choose either of those you have to try the truffle fries. They also have a fantastic bacon loaded truffle Mac and Cheese. Stephen, the owner, has been generous enough to host us monthly for a year and a half. He is a fly angler himself and always makes his rounds. Be sure to extend your gratitude to the man who has made this happen every month for well over a year.
We can always expect our regulars to show up monthly. We also encourage new people to swing by. We have had a massive influx of new faces and new anglers, so it is a great time to stop by if youve been hesitant. Whether youre a veteran to community night or brand new, we are looking forward to seeing you Tuesday!
Help spread the word!
-Simon
2026 Schedule
Community Nights will typically land on the third Tuesday of each month for 2026. Some dates are subject to change, so keep a close eye for updates.
Where: Falling Sky Brewing [1334 Oak Alley Eugene, OR 9740]
When: Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00
What: Fly tying, new friends, prizes, great food, great beer, fly swap, fly tying lessons (must reserve your spot), and connecting with the community.
This month our friend Alan Eubanks will be hosting an intro to fly tying class sponsored by Caddis Fly Shop. There are limited seats so message our Instagram to reserve your spot, stop by the shop and get your name on the list, or give the shop a ring (541) 342-7005. Alan has been tying flies for decades and is excited to share his wealth of knowledge with eager students. He will be teaching a variety of beginner flies to those interested. There are also a plethora of other experienced tiers who show up each month who will be more than willing to lend a hand as well. Again, please reserve your spot if you are interested; we only have limited supplies for those who want to learn.
If you havent been to a Community Night, wed love to see you there. It is a great excuse to get together and talk about fly fishing, tie flies, meet new people in the community, usher in newbies, etc. See the bottom of this post for the full schedule for 2026.
Tiers are encouraged to bring their vise and materials and tie flies if they choose. We will still continue with the monthly fly swap for tiers who participate. If you arent planning on tying, but want to bring a hand tied fly, you are welcome to bring one from home.
We have gotten in some gifts from our friends at Fulling Mill & Trout Unlimited that we will parcel out to those participating in the fly swap. We wont give everything out this month, as we will stretch the prizes over the next few months but if you participate in the fly swap, you will have a chance to win something.
Falling Sky has great beer and some very talented chefs working hard in the back. Their burgers and sandwiches are fantastic, if you choose either of those you have to try the truffle fries. They also have a fantastic bacon loaded truffle Mac and Cheese. Stephen, the owner, has been generous enough to host us monthly for a year and a half. He is a fly angler himself and always makes his rounds. Be sure to extend your gratitude to the man who has made this happen every month for well over a year.
We can always expect our regulars to show up monthly. We also encourage new people to swing by. We have had a massive influx of new faces and new anglers, so it is a great time to stop by if youve been hesitant. Whether youre a veteran to community night or brand new, we are looking forward to seeing you Tuesday!
Help spread the word!
-Simon
2026 Schedule
Community Nights will typically land on the third Tuesday of each month for 2026. Some dates are subject to change, so keep a close eye for updates.
This report was written by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop:
http://www.caddisflyshop.com/
(541) 342-7005
(541) 342-7005
Apr 09
Oregon DWR
COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Chinook, summer steelhead, trout
Will be stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/6/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access. Chinook fishing should get started in mid-May and Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good June July downstream of Dexter Dam.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. Last updated 4/6/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Catch-and-release sturgeon, steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, small and largemouth bass
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
River conditions and fish counts:
Daily report Willamette River Portland-Temperature/VisibilityLink to: Willamette Falls Counts Link to Willamette River Morrison Bridge Hydro DataLink to NOAA-Willamette River Forecast (Salem)
The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. But this river offers convenience, good access and variety.
The river is ideal for small boats such as canoes and kayaks, but there are enough public access points for bank anglers as well. Consult Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for specific locations.
The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are cooperating. Look for deep slot pools and the tail-end of long riffles and the head of pools where the fish are likely stacked up in feeding lanes.
Smallmouth bass can be a lot of fun to catch and are plentiful between Salem and Corvallis during summer. Anglers also report the occasional walleye up to 20 inches. Trout prefer the cooler water temperatures upstream of Corvallis. From Salem downstream there are plenty of largemouth bass in the deeper, quieter sections. Trout can be kept in some sections, but not in others. Consult the regulation booklet for details.
Will be stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/6/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access. Chinook fishing should get started in mid-May and Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good June July downstream of Dexter Dam.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. Last updated 4/6/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Catch-and-release sturgeon, steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, small and largemouth bass
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
River conditions and fish counts:
Daily report Willamette River Portland-Temperature/VisibilityLink to: Willamette Falls Counts Link to Willamette River Morrison Bridge Hydro DataLink to NOAA-Willamette River Forecast (Salem)
The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. But this river offers convenience, good access and variety.
The river is ideal for small boats such as canoes and kayaks, but there are enough public access points for bank anglers as well. Consult Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for specific locations.
The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are cooperating. Look for deep slot pools and the tail-end of long riffles and the head of pools where the fish are likely stacked up in feeding lanes.
Smallmouth bass can be a lot of fun to catch and are plentiful between Salem and Corvallis during summer. Anglers also report the occasional walleye up to 20 inches. Trout prefer the cooler water temperatures upstream of Corvallis. From Salem downstream there are plenty of largemouth bass in the deeper, quieter sections. Trout can be kept in some sections, but not in others. Consult the regulation booklet for details.
Apr 09
Oregon DWR
COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Chinook, summer steelhead, trout
Will be stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/6/26.
Will be stocked the week of April 13th, with 1,000 hatchery rainbow trout.
Chinook fishing should get going in mid-May and really heat up in June.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 4/6/26.