Monthly Archives: August 2009

Local Steelhead Grab picking up

The McKenzie River between Leaburg Dam and the town of Leaburg’ as well as the Willamette between Dexter Dam and Valley River Center have seen much improved Steelhead fly fishing over the past week. Swinging tactics, using Moal Leeches, RT … Continue reading

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Sea-run Cutthroat fly fishing class August 29 with Jay Nicholas

Sea-run cutthroat class at The Caddis Fly Shop, Saturday August 29, 2009 9am to 1pm with Jay Nicholas. Sea-run cutthroat trout are fascinating anadromous fish with complex life histories. Understanding a little about biology, life history and the fisheries management … Continue reading

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Summer steelhead stalemate on the Oregon Coast

Fishing a small coastal river for summer steelhead this weekend, we found low water and lots of angling pressure, the perfect combination for finicky fish. We’d been on the water since dawn, rambling up to likely pools, hoping for some … Continue reading

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Sale Rods available at Caddisflyshop.com

The fly fishing industries annual business cycle is winding down and it’s time for most companies to start thinking about next years offerings. As a result, it’s out with the old and in with the new. We are blowing out … Continue reading

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