Monthly Archives: December 2010

Casuarina Point Crusher Bonefish Fly Tying Video

Bonefishing sounds pretty good right now with the weather we are having all over the country. If you are lucky enough to have a trip planned this winter take a few of our latest fly tying video focus: The Casuarina … Continue reading

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Incredible Rooster Schlappen Feathers for Fly Tying Found

The feather craze continues, hair extensions, $200 dollar earrings, and last but not least the fly tyer creating 8″ Steelhead Intruders. Barrett flew home to see the family the other day and found something the feather growers of America don’t … Continue reading

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Give Elwah Fish a Chance!

The Elwah’s illegal dams are finally coming out, with the first phases of removal slated for fall 2011. There have been a spectacular number of dam removals in the press over the last several years, but perhaps none have held … Continue reading

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Pseudo Hair Poon Puncher Fly Tying Video

Hareline Pseudo Hair is a synthetic fiber with natural taper and great movement. We love it for salt and freshwater baitfish patterns. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a basic but highly effective baitfish pattern. Tarpon, Jacks, Tuna, … Continue reading

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New Korkers Wading Boots Have Arrived

Our much anticipated shipment of new Korkers Omni Trax 3.0 Inter-changable wading boots has arrived. The new Korkers have a simple quick change sole system that literally makes changing soles a snap.

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Q&A with Jeff Hatton, bamboo rod builder and historian

Rod maker Jeff Hatton says the worst thing rod builders have done in the last hundred years was adding cork to rod grips, and plenty of of other interesting stuff about rod building, fishing history and more in this Q&A … Continue reading

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Winter Steelhead: Take your mark, set,…

Since the blog is located in Track Town USA, it is only fitting we begin the winter steelhead season with the sound of the starter’s gun. With the recent rains and a projected soaker (inches of rain!) for this Saturday, … Continue reading

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Rob Russell brings you to Kamchatka, tonight at 7pm

At tonight’s TU meeting, Rob Russell will present on fly fishing the Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the wildest, most-intact Pacific salmonid ecosystems in the world. When: Wednesday, December 8th 7pm Where: Our new meeting location, upstairs at the Vet’s Club, … Continue reading

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Fishpond Chest and Fanny Packs Overview

Fishpond sale representative Jon Covich stopped by the shop the other day to show of some of his newest wares. We asked him for a quick overview of the Fishpond Chest/Fanny pack line up for 2010/2011 fly fishing season.

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Yucatan Special Marabou Tarpon Fly Tying Video

The combination of yellow and orange has long been a favorite of Tarpon guides around the world. This Marabou Tarpon pattern has a study hook, great movement and it’s light dressing allows for relatively easy pick up and cast. We … Continue reading

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Marabou Steelhead Tube Fly Tying Video

In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple tube fly pattern. We have found this black and blue color combination works well for both Summer and Winter Steelhead.

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Fly fishing media update — Q&As and a new publication

If you’re interested in the fly fishing publishing biz, check out these Q&As from Rob Russell with the publisher of Stackpole Books and the editor of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Journal.

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Caddis Fly Christmas Party December 17th

We invite you to join us for our annual Christmas Party at the shop December 17th 2010, 4-8pm. Ninkasi Beer, Oregon Electric Station Catering, special savings, and free gift wrapping will be available.–CD

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UV Ice Dub Blue Winged Olive Nymph Fly Tying Video

Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple but effective Blue Winged Olive nymph. Using UV Ice Dub as the thorax, the fly is given “hot spot” for the fish to key into. Use this pattern all Winter and Spring on … Continue reading

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Ice Dub Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly Tying Video

The Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of the most effective fly patterns in the world. It’s slender body and thorax represent a great variety of Mayfly nymphs. In this fly tying video we have added a new color of Ice … Continue reading

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