Monthly Archives: January 2009

Q&A: Wooden McKenzie Drift Boats with Randy Dersham

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This week we visited Randy Dersham at Tatman wooden drift boats up the McKenzie River. Randy also owns Eagle Rock Lodge and runs WoodenBoatPeople.com. He’s got a lot of oars in the water. Randy is going to be at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Profiles, McKenzie River, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | 4 Comments

Survey: Biggest threats to wild fish in Oregon?

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Earlier this week I was contacted by Jeff Hickman, a steelhead guide on the North Coast that is now working as a conservation organizer through the Sierra Club’s Hunter and Angler campaign. Jeff’s job is to get hunters and anglers … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 16 Comments

Apparel blow out sale online and at the shop. Simms, Ex Officio, Patagonia and Mt. Khakis all at least 30% OFF

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

We have some great fall/winter clothing on sale at the shop and online. Patagonia, Ex Officio, Simms and Mt. Khaki’s are all priced to move. Click here to find great deals on Mt. Khaki’s cords, jeans, twills and Original Mountain Pants. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Derek Fergus, MOAL leech creator, seminar Thurs 1/29

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Derek Fergus, creator of the MOAL leech pattern will be at the Caddis Fly Shop on Thursday, January 29th 6pm-9pm for an advanced fly tying seminar. Sign up today — the class costs $25. We caught up with Fergus for … Continue reading →

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Surf perch search: Oregon coast quest continues

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

With the cooler and overcast winter days in the Willamette Valley, Lou and Nate decided to go get some sun. Those who live in the valley know that our Oregon Coast can have temps easily in the mid 50’s during … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 2 Comments

One step closer to ling-cod fly rod glory

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sure, he’s a little small. But next time we’re going to catch his big brother.

Posted in Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 4 Comments

Jay Nicholas returns for encore salmon fly fishing class

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Saturday January 24, 10am-1pm: Fly fishing for salmon with Jay Nicholas 30-year fisheries biologist, Wild Salmon Hall-of-Famer and fly fishing fanatic Jay Nicholas is coming to The Caddis Fly for a one-evening fly fishing for salmon seminar. Jay will share … Continue reading →

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Icy cold weather but winter Steelhead fishing heating up

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Caddisfly

Cold weather and no rain has left many of Oregon’s best winter steelhead streams low and clear. For the fly angler with a stealthy approach success can be had. These fish were kind enough to get their picture taken yesterday. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Oregon Trout Unlimited and the Klamath Restoration Project

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last month, Todd Mullen, vice president of Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 sat in on a call with the TU folks who are working on the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement and sent out the following summary: You may have heard on … Continue reading →

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Rockfish on the fly: Oregon coast is fishing great

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There are plenty of big rockfish to be caught off the Oregon Coast this time of year. Big fish, including ling cod, should be moving into the inshore areas in the next couple months. Look for good weather patterns and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 9 Comments

ArgentinaTrip: Dorado fishing suffers due to low water

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Caddisfly

The Parana river delta is suffering from the lowest water levels in 50 years. While the Parana is a gigantic river delta, (one of the largest in the world) the rivers that bleed out of the Parana are 4-7 feet … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Fishing Jones Q&A with Rivers of a Lost Coast producers

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rivers of a Lost Coast interview here. Rivers of a Lost Coast from Skinny Fist on Vimeo.

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Rick’s Yucatan Bonefish Safari

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly regular and fly fishing junkie Rick Allen just got back from Tulum, on the Yucatan peninsala in Mexico last week. He caught about 15 bonefish over two days, and hooked four Tarpon in the mangroves, but they were … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fly Fishing Travel | 2 Comments

Switch fly rods: Videos on when and how to use them

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jeff Putnam, Federation of Fly Fishers certified Casting Instructor based in Northern California has put together a series of great high-definition videos on YouTube on how and when to use the new “Switch” Fly rods. Switch rods are a hybrid … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 2 Comments

Winter steelhead madness descends on Oregon

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It starts with huge rains and high water, the darkest days of the year. Long nights surrounded by a small fortune in Lady Amherst feathers, staring into the mouth of madness, trying to perfect Intruder-style steelhead patterns. Or filling giant … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 3 Comments