Tag Archives: CDC

Jigged Low Tide Pheasant Tail: A Great Nymph for the Dog Days of Summer

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The dog days of summer can be a difficult time to fish. Despite the favorable weather for us, trout start to get a bit unhappy during the peak of summer. Their feeding can be sporadic, isolated to the cooler, shadier … Continue reading →

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Stillborn CDC March Brown Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The mighty March Brown hatch is our most prolific early spring hatch here in the Willamette Valley. In fact, it is one of the earliest large hatches across the country and even into Europe. The only well known hatch out … Continue reading →

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Peacock CDC Elk Hair Caddis Fly Pattern

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg ties a Peacock CDC Caddis fly pattern that is a variation of an elk hair caddis. The use of peacock and CDC gives this fly movement and shine that’ll catch the fish’s attention. Fish them as … Continue reading →

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Friendships & Fly Fishing – March 2020

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Webster defines Friendship as: One attached to another by affection or esteem Acquaintance One that is not hostile A favored companion… To Rob, I still remember meeting you in the HR processing line at the National Park Service headquarters in … Continue reading →

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