fly lines
Adam Amato Emerald
Peter Cadigan mans the register at The Caddis Fly Angling Shop as anglers gear up
for fishing season. The store carries everything from rods and reels to flies and waders,
and provides local fishing information.
Fishing
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of April.
Owner Joy Haynes said the No. 1
allure of Oregon fishing is the area’s
wide variety of underwater crea
tures and abundance of accessible
fishing spots.
However, Haynes said the key to
enjoying the experience lies in the
simplicity of the act itself.
“Don’t go out expecting to catch
something every time,” Haynes said.
“It should be about the elements,
not necessarily the catch.”
Chuck’s is named after Joy’s hus
band, because Haynes said that 30
years ago, people were less likely to
patronize a tackle shop operated by
and named after a woman.
“Years ago, things were different,”
Haynes said.
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop, lo
cated at 168 West Sixth Ave., is an
other local establishment that deals
with every facet of the sport. In addi
tion to fishing supplies, this special
ized store offers guided trips, primari
ly on the McKenzie and Willamette
rivers. However, the establishment
also schedules and organizes limited
trips on the Deschutes, Umpqua and
Rogue rivers, as well as to internation
al destinations.
The 25-year-old fly shop will offer
fly fishing lessons on April 11 from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. and April 12 from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. The price for the two
day lesson is $55.
Caddis owner Chris Daughters
says fly fishing is an especially inti
mate fishing experience.
“Fly fishing takes a little more
thought and action on the part of the
fisherman,” Daughters said. “It’s about
deciphering what insects are hatching
at any given time to better draw out
the fish, as well as being attentive to
changing water conditions.”
For fishing venues close to cam
pus, stop by Alton Baker Park, locat
ed across the Ferry Street Foot
bridge. The watering hole here is
stocked with rainbow trout every
spring and has become a popular
"Fly fishing takes a
little more thought and
action on the part of
the fisherman. It's
about deciphering
what insects are
hatching at any given
time to better draw out
the fish, as well as
being attentive to
changing water
conditions"
Chris Daughters
owner
Caddis Fly Angling Shop
haunt for students looking for a re
laxing day of angling.
People interested in ocean fishing
can check out Newport Tradewinds,
a charter fishing service on Newport’s
bayfront. This 54-year-old establish
ment offers bottom fishing trips and
crabbing excursions throughout the
year. However, spring brings whale
watching trips as well.
April means the arrival of salmon
in local waters, and Newport
Tradewinds will soon be planning
five-hour salmon and bottom fishing
trips for #60. For an additional #10,
trip-goers can take part in a bit of
ocean crabbing.
Newport employee Stan Catlett
says this trip is perfect for children
and novice fisherman, giving them a
little taste of everything.
“Bottom fishing is a lot of fun, basi
cally because you never know what
you’re going to get,” Catlett said.
From lazy afternoons along the
McKenzie to expert fly fishing to the
picturesque reefs of the Pacific Ocean,
there’s no better time to grab your
reel. And as Joy Haynes said, quoting
the age-old bumper sticker, “The
worst day fishing is still better than the
best day at work” — or school.
Contact the senior pulse reporter
atryanbornheimer@dailyemerald.com.
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