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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Korkers Wading Shoes all new for 2011
Korkers Footwear Company bills themselves as “Adaptable Traction Footwear”. The 2011 Korkers line up of wading boots and footwear improves greatly upon Korkers Omnitrax Interchangeable Sole System. The 2011 Korkers Interchangeable system 3.0 offers a full coverage sole, answering many … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review
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What happened to fly fishing vests? And how are fanny packs cool?
Last weekend, I picked up one of the Simms Waist packs. There are a couple models available, in various sizes and levels of water-resistance, and I just picked the one that fit my jumble of stuff for trout fishing. But … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review
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The Square Off: Nicholas’ Burkheimer 7127-4 versus Daughters’ Sage 490-4 Z Axis
September 21, 2010. Chris and Jay were on the phone. Blah, blah, blah. Jay, come on down and let’s talk while we catch a fish, Chris said, innocently. Ok, I replied, i can be there by 3:30. 3:30? The hint … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Summer Steelhead
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2010 McKenzie Two-Fly Tournament funds habitat restoration
Last weekend, guides, anglers and sponsors participated in the third annual Mckenzie River Two-Fly Tournament, raising funds for McKenzie River Trust’s coldwater fish habitat restoration at MRT’s Green Island property on the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. The … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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Estuary Kings: Finding a Rhythm
The calendar required that I return to Tillamook, in spite of my heated love affair with the Alsea. Mid-September is game time in the land of cheese, trees and cow-poop breeze–not to be missed, even if the tides were relatively … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing
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Pontoons and Sea-runs
Sea-Run Cutthroat flies and fishing have been all the rage on the Caddis blog as of late, and there is a reason—they are a blast to catch. You can fish for them from the bank in the late fall, but … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Gear Review
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Nau Trunk Show at the Shop
“Nau (pronounced “now”) is a clothing company based in Portland, Oregon. Nau makes “sustainable urban+outdoor apparel – integrated designs for the modern mobile life.” We have been wearing some of their outdoor gear for the past couple of years. We … Continue reading
Posted in Shop Sales and Specials
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Mere mortal’s take on fly fishing for chinook
I’ve caught chinook on a fly. Some really big ones. But I was a missile, pointed and guided to big beautiful chromeness. I really didn’t have much to do with it. And if you read this blog regularly, you’d think … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing
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Willamette River Cleanup October 2nd — Mark your calendar
Willamette Riverkeeper and a host of other partners up and down the valley, are coordinating a river-wide water and land based clean up event on Saturday, October 2nd from approximately 9am-12:30pm. So far, the river based effort in Eugene will … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Local Steelhead Fishing Report
The McKenzie and Willamette rivers have been fishing very well for Summer Steelhead of late. Both rivers are clear, are flowing at perfect levels and have water temps that are ideal. Cloudy and rainy weather but still 70 degrees, are … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Summer Steelhead
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Simms Alumibite Studs add to the Traction Options for Vibram Soled Wading Boots
Many anglers have tossed their old favorite felt or studded felt soled wading boots and purchased rubber or Vibram soled boots of late. Most of us like the idea of reducing the possibility of transmitting invasive species from one drainage … Continue reading
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review
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Oregon Fall Chinook: Fly fishing for adults
“Fishin’ for bluebacks?” Nope. “Jacks?” Not really. “Well…what are you doing?” Same as everybody else in this estuary. I’m fishing for chinook. Adult chinook. Is that so bizarre? Apparently so, given the twisted looks from passing boaters. Is flyfishing for … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing
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North Coast Salmon Staycation September
After busting hump all last week to get out, starting to unwind on the North Coast. No cell service, but the internet is quick. The Coho in tidewater jumping all over, but not biting. Good times ensue. I’ll keep posting … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing
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A Great Week: Weddings and fly fishing do go together.
A major life event occurred for Lou over the Labor Day Holiday. His daughter was married on Sunday at Sunriver. As the father of the bride there was only one way to get over the stress and joy: Go Fishing! … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon High Lakes
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