Monthly Archives: November 2008

Gear Review: Cloudveil 8X Wading Boots

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Caddisfly

Like any gear, one pair of boots just isn’t suitable for all applications. I love my Simms G3 wading boots for fishing from the boat or bank but as soon as I hefted them, I dreaded the thought of carrying … Continue reading →

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Coastal salmon fishing heats up as Oregon cools off

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coastal salmon are making the run from the surf to the rainforest. Keep an eye on the river levels and go out and get ’em. Solid fly patterns for salmon include Clouser Minnows, Comets and glo-bugs. Nic Callero from the … Continue reading →

Bahamas log election day

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Caddisfly

Our stay at Abaco Palms has been fantastic. We’ve had a mixed bag of weather but today the sun was on the beach as well as the bonefish flats. It was an excellent day all around. Ron Mosher Ex Officio, Bauer and Mt. … Continue reading →

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Fishing Links: Election mania, salmon-fest

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Some election day offerings and more… Monster Chinook in Sacramento River A fish estimated at 85lb was found dead by a survey crew on the Sacramento River, according to a recent iFish report. Siskiyou Daily News covered the story. Moldy … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing for salmon in the surf zone

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

November is salmon season on the Oregon Coast. Rain falls, the rivers rise and break through to the Pacific Ocean. Salmon surge in on incoming tides, riding the surf into the tidal estuaries of their birth. Last weekend, my brother … Continue reading →

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Bahamas trip log continued

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Caddisfly

Nasty weather came in for us this past Thursday and Friday. Thursday we managed a few fish and Friday was blowing 35 mph all day with clouds we didn’t make it to the water at all. We did go trick or … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Sharkskin fly line gear review

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Caddisfly

Like the freshwater sharkskin line the saltwater version casts very well. It’s micro-textured surface jumps through the guides with little surface area of the line actually touching your guides. It differs from the freshwater version in it’s core, a stiffer … Continue reading →

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