Monthly Archives: December 2009

Arlen Thomason’s Bugwater is in; Book signing Thurs 3-6

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We’ve got a huge stack of Arlen Thomason’s Bugwater in the shop today, and Arlen will be on hand to sign books at The Caddis Fly from 3pm-6pm tomorrow. Read Bugwater review here.

Posted in Fly Fishing Books, Shop Sales and Specials | 1 Comment

Tying Shank-style Intruders

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Intruders can be tied on tubes or on hook shanks (or on any wire shank that fits the purpose). The extra steps, materials, and rigging techniques required to tie and fish shank-style Intruders make them highly impractical compared with tubes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying | 27 Comments

Alsea River Report: Christmas Break Steelhead

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

The only thing I miss about being a student those many years ago are the vacations.   A couple weeks around Christmas, Spring Break-and don’t even get me started on the summer.   Now I  consider myself  lucky to have the week between … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments

Great Lakes Winter Steelhead report: Ohio’s Lake Erie Tribs

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

After spending the better part of a week breaking through ice to free up fishing spots and packing in leftover holiday ham to help overcome the cold and snow I’m taking a break! The winter steelhead run is in full … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 4 Comments

Jay Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal: Great Grabs

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

October 28, 2008 — Ed and I were fishing the River Styx. A slow day, as far as fishing goes. Only a few Chinook were showing, no grabs, and now the tide had turned in, sweeping leaves, twigs, logs, lawn-clippings, … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 1 Comment

Bugwater by Arlen Thomason

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bugwater is the most exciting and revelatory book on the behavior of aquatic insects I have ever seen. Arlen’s photography rivals that of Ted Fauceglia, with special emphasis on capturing characteristic behaviors in the wild. I can only imagine the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Books | 6 Comments

Oregon Early Winter Steelhead Report

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rob Lewis sends us this report from his fishing late this past week. We have a break in the wet weather.Look for coastal rivers to drop. Winter Steelhead conditions should be ideal this week.–CD Hi Chris just a quick report! … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments

December on the Middle Fork Willamette

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Caddisfly

Some time ago I argued  that Oregon has the best year around angling of any state in the U.S. period.  It’s still true.  As the eastern half of the United States tried to dig itself out from a blizzard, Greg … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 5 Comments

Brian O’Keefe Mexico Bass Trip

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Brian O’Keefe sends us this photo report from his most recent trip to Mexico. Take a break and check out a fun, good weather, good food, trip. These photo collections are from Lake Mateos and Lake El Salto in Mexico, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Fish and Wildlife Service proposes reintroduction of bull trout into Clackamas River

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the US Fish and Wildlife Service: As part of a broad effort to recover the threatened bull trout, the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today to reintroduce this native fish species to the upper Clackamas River. A public comment … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 4 Comments

Short on time, order online, or call in and we will gift wrap for free.

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Don’t forget our holiday party tonight December 18th from 4-8pm. The final week is upon us and many of us have a lot going on. Finding the perfect gift for the angler is easy though. Check out caddisflyshop.com, and order … Continue reading →

Posted in Shop Sales and Specials | 2 Comments

Sulfite Cures Kill Juvenile Salmonids, ODFW Researchers Find

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Breaking news–ODFW researchers today released findings showing up to 30% mortality in juvenile salmonids that ingested sulfite cured roe. The study shows that some fish die from eating just one egg, but that others survive up to 23 days before … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 14 Comments

Winter Steelhead: The Time is Fast Upon Us

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Caddisfly

Low clear water conditions coupled with the cold front have conspired to induce cabin fever at an almost unprecented level approaching pandemic stage among steelheaders in the northwest.   Despite scattered reports of a few fish caught here and there it just hasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Jay Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal: Just another day on the Elk River

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

November 23, 2009 — It is barely light enough to see, and I am sitting in my drift boat anchored at the Hatchery launch site. I’m sitting here because I’m nervous about running the drop immediately below the tailout of … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 2 Comments

Stocking stuffers — Fly fishing Christmas gifts under $25

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new video, we offer fly fishing Christmas gifts under $25. Gift List Simms Water Bottle Rio Indicator Leader Skarktooth Tippet Control Caddis Fly Logo Hat Fishpond PioPod Screw Ball Indicators Glacier Mitt Simms Windstopper Cap 20/20 Magnetic Threader … Continue reading →

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