Monthly Archives: December 2010

Skagit Master 2 in stock now

Yes, it’s here, and it’s worth the wait. This DVD is a total game changer, no matter your skill level, and speaks particularly well to Eugene-area steelheaders, as Scott offers techniques for effectively swinging “ledge” water. We’ve got Skagit Master … Continue reading

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Why you need to host a winter fly tying party

If your river-time is the only time you have to geek out with your buddies, you are undoubtedly building up a dangerous amount of pent-up geekness. Have you found yourself blurting out optimum grain weights or tactical head lengths at … Continue reading

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Tony’s Tormenter Pink and Purple Pro Tube Steelhead Tube Fly

We continue our series of Pro Tube Steelhead fly patterns with Tony’s Tormenter a Scandinavian Style Tube fly. The Tormenter uses a Pro Tube 40/40mm tube, modern synthetic flashy materials and natural favorites Arctic Fox and Finnish Raccoon.

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Tube Fly Hooks for Tying and Fishing Tube Flies

Tube flies have been around a long time but are gaining popularity of late in conjunction with some of the massive flies folks are “hucking” with two handed rods. Tube flies do make a lot of sense when tying and … Continue reading

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Tony’s Coppinator Pro Tube Fly System Steelhead Fly Tying Video

We continue our series of Pro Tube fly tying videos with another gorgeous winter steelhead pattern. When waters are running a bit high, or if you need to drive a fly into a deeper run, a copper colored fly will … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Shop Hours for 2010

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season and thanking you for making 2010 a great year for OregonFlyFishingBlog and Caddisflyshop.com.

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Pro Tube Winter’s Hope Fly Tying Video

We are very excited to have added Pro Tube Tube Fly Systems to our huge offering of fly tying products and videos. We think the Pro Tube Fly System is one of the most innovative fly tying products to come … Continue reading

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Oregon fly fishing blog: Best of 2010

Looking for the best flies, photos, fishing trips and conservation news from 2010? Here’s my subjective list! Great photography from Chris and Shauna’s Venezuelan bonefish trip.

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Lightning, Hail and Cold Steel

Did anyone else freeze their #$%^&s off Saturday? The forecast looked grim, for sure. But that did not adequately prepare us, we westward-traveling hoard of winter steelheaders, for the mayhem about to ensue. Obstacle number one: snow and ice storms. … Continue reading

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Winter steelhead report, slideshow

In between storms many Oregon Rivers have dropped into very fishable shape. The North Fork of the Alsea, Lake Creek, The Siletz, and the South Coast Elk and Sixes are beginning to show signs of a good winter steelhead season. … Continue reading

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Brian Chan’s Frostbite Chironomid Fly Tying Video

Chironomid fly patterns are deadly in lakes all over the world. Brian Chan’s Frostbite Chironomid is a proven killer.

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Crazy Carl Bonefish Fly Tying Video

The “Crazy Carl” has been one of our favorite Bonefish patterns for years. The rabbit strip tail and wing give it great movement and durability.

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Christmas Party Reminder: Tonight 4-8pm

Ninkasi Brew, Oregon Electric Station snacks, one night only shop specials, come on by!

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Tibor Signature Series Reels: Video with the Designer Builder Ted Juracek

Tibor Reels own more World Records than any other fly reel manufacturer. Ted Juracek gives us an up-close view of his latest reel at the 2010 Fly Tackle Dealer Show. The new Signature Series is now in stock.

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The McKenzie River Trust Protects 217 Acres of Freshwater Wetland in the Heart of the Siuslaw River

The McKenzie River Trust (MRT) has just purchased and protected a 217 acre property on the Siuslaw River for fish and wildlife habitat conservation. The Waite Ranch estuary acquisition builds on other land protection efforts over the last 20 years, … Continue reading

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