Author Archives: Caddisfly

Steens Mountain

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Caddisfly

Fish Lake located “just off the highway” (14 miles) on Steens Mountain provided some fun fishing on day three of our four day trip (see previous post for the rest of the days). The lake had some planted trout which … Continue reading →

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The Steens

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Caddisfly

Last week a few of the Technical Men’s Conference (old dawgs who have fished together for decades) headed off to The Steens. Marc, who grew up in Burns, was our tour guide. The rest of us only had read about … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Echo Rod/Airflo Demo Day!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Caddisfly

Join us this Saturday, July 16, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Alton Baker Park ponds for Echo/Airflo Demo Day. Dan Marshall our Echo/Airflo rep, will be at Alton Baker park with the entire Echo Rod line up AND Airflo lines. … Continue reading →

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Echo/Airflo Demo Day: Buy a Rod or Bring Your Rod!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Caddisfly

Join us this Saturday, July 16, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Alton Baker Park ponds for Echo/Airflo Demo Day. Dan Marshall our Echo/Airflo rep, will be at Alton Baker park with the entire Echo Rod line up AND Airflo lines. … Continue reading →

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Hardy Fly Rods at the Caddis Fly; Saturday June 11

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Caddisfly

Please join Garry Sandstrom, our Hardy Rods Sales Rep, on Saturday June 11 at the shop to demo the latest Hardy Rods. Garry will be bringing the latest new rods from Hardy, the Sintrix family: both Zentih and Proaxis models … Continue reading →

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Burkheimer Fly Rods at the Caddis Fly, May 26th…

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Caddisfly

Whitney Gould, Burkheimer Pro Staff   . . . . . . Unfortunately, Whitney will not be leading our Burkheimer Demo Day. Sorry Nate, we love ya but we would sure like to see Whitney here at the Shop someday … Continue reading →

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Simms Gear and Tube Fly Day with Eric Neufeld: Saturday May 21st

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Caddisfly

This Saturday, May 21, Eric Neufeld, our sales rep for Simms, Idylwilde Flies and Ross Reels will be in the shop from 11:00am to 3:00. Eric will be demonstrating his expertise on “Tube Flys and How to Rig Them”. He … Continue reading →

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Abaco Island; No Fishing Today!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Caddisfly

I spoke with our guide JR last night and he said; “it is going to be a bit windy tomorrow are you guys sure you still want to go”? Using good judgment, I listened to our guide and said “what … Continue reading →

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Abaco Island, Bahamas

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Caddisfly

One of the things I have had on my bucket list was to fish the Bahamas. After listening to Chris and some of the Caddis Fly Shop customers speak high in praise about Abaco and Abaco Palms House, and not … Continue reading →

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Beulah Rods and Pro Tube Demo Day

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Caddisfly

When; Saturday, April 23 Who; Bruce Berry of Beulah Rods and Pro Tube Fly Systems. Where; In the shop from 11:30am- 1:00pm and at Alton Baker Park from 1:30 to 3:00pm Visit with Bruce and see him tie with the … Continue reading →

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NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo Coming Soon!

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Caddisfly

From our man at the FFF Lou Verdugo: The 2011 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo is set for March 11 & 12 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. For over 20 years the NW Expo … Continue reading →

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March Brown Thorax Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Caddisfly

Barrett demonstrates how to tie one of his favorite March Brown dry fly patterns. canadian pharmacy bupropion We like this one because it rides low to the water and is relatively sparse when hackle wraps are minimized. Change the color … Continue reading →

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Huge Sea Run Brown Trout Fish Porn

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Caddisfly

Clear skies and huge fish is sounding pretty good as our local rivers blow up as a typical Winter storm engulfs the Pacific Northwest. Caught by Alejandro Bianchetti Head Guide for Villa María Lodge – Rio Grande – Tierra del … Continue reading →

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Partridge and Olive Ice Dub Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Caddisfly

The Soft Hackle fly is one of our favorites for early season local flshing. The classic soft hackle is easy to tie and very effective. Fish it on a floating line down and across swing style or hang it behind … Continue reading →

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Spring on the Coast

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Caddisfly

Last week really felt like spring on the Oregon coast. Daffodils were out in force, along with fuzzy willow buds and a smattering of blue winged olive mayflies. Kelt steelhead made a strong showing, including back-to-back male kelts. I got … Continue reading →

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