Monthly Archives: November 2010

Bead Head UV Yarn Egg Pattern Fly Tying Video

This Winter Steelhead egg pattern can be used alone in shallow water, or dropped off a heavier egg pattern like a Lowly Glowly or a UV Yarn Steelhead Egg. Numerous color combinations can be effective, one could change the bead, … Continue reading

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Jumpstart the winter steelhead season on the Olympic Peninsula

Last weekend, I met my friend Julian on the Olympic Peninsula to jumpstart the winter steelhead season. Cold clear weather, dropping rivers, and lots of fish. We fished switch rods with indicator lines for two days, and even caught a … Continue reading

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UV Yarn Steelhead Egg Pattern

Winter Steelhead season is here. Early fish have been reported in the Alsea, Umpqua, Siletz and many other rivers. In this short video Barrett demonstrates how to tie an alternative to the Lowly Glowly (one of our most productive egg … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Gift Guide: Gifts for the Fly Tier

Purchasing a gift for the fly tier might seem difficult. With all those feathers, hooks, and glue all over the desk, how would one know what they might need. The following video is designed to provide ideas for those considering … Continue reading

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Holiday Hours at The Caddis Fly 2010

Happy Thanksgiving to all. The Caddis Fly will be closed Thanksgiving Day but open the Friday following and resume normal hours M-F 9-6pm Sat 9-5 Sun 10-3pm. Our online store is always open,  at Caddisflyshop.com. We have numerous gifts for … Continue reading

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ODFW posts maps of proposed Oregon Marine Reserves

ODFW has posted maps and descriptions of three proposed marine reserves for public review: Cape Perpetua near Florence, Cascade Head near Lincoln City and Cape Falcon near Manzanita.

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“Go Ducks” Oakley Custom Polarized Sunglasses

Only three available in existence. We custom ordered these knowing you would need them in Glendale Arizona at the National Championship Game. Mind you these are high performance, great fitting Oakley polarized shades. You will want to wear them when … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas’s Blue Comet Chinook Salmon Fly Tying Video

The south coast is still fishing decent for Salmon. When water conditions cooperate Chinook Salmon will be available through Christmas. Blue is a killer color for fall Chinooks as well as Winter Steelhead.–CD Chinook Salmon Comet Blue Hook: Daiichi 2141 … Continue reading

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New Fishpond Gear for Fall/Winter 2010 and 2011 Season

Jon Covich the Northwest sales representative for Fishpond as well as Winston Fly Rods, Outcast Sporting Gear, Oakley Polarized Sunglasses and Patagonia Fly Fishing stopped by the shop the other day to show off some new gear. The new Fishpond … Continue reading

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Lower Mckenzie: Before the storm

With major storms coming and the prospects of major rain, Lou and a member of the Technical Mens Council, (old dogs who have fished together for decades) Kirk, headed out for the lower Mckenzie this past week. The action was … Continue reading

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Simms Fishing Products Christmas Gift Preview

The holiday season is approaching and we plan to produce a series of gift buying guides for the angler. In this installment, we outline a few of the great Simms Fishing products available for the holiday season and beyond.–CD Simms … Continue reading

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South coast salmon stays hot

Salmon fishing on the Oregon coast continues to be good. I took a couple of friends to the river this week and they managed to find themselves hooked up several times. These guys left me skunked as they hooked big, … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas’s Blue Chinook Salmon Comet Fly Tying Video

One of the secrets of salmon fishing with a fly? Sometimes Pacific salmon like blue! Check out how to tie and fish Jay’s unweighted, short-shank comet.

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Ramone Salmon Killer: Fly Tying Video

Jay Nicholas ties a classic West Coast salmon pattern, the Ramone Salmon Killer. You can vary how much material you use with your flies — fuller in high muddy water, sparser in low clear conditions. Jay’s variation uses flat braid … Continue reading

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Artists4Action salmon conservation discussion Thurs at Eugene Library

Artists4action is a non-profit group that hopes to convince artists and their audiences to speak up for environmental action. The group is currently focused on Pacific Salmon and just hosted a benefit show with The Sugar Beets last weekend. Executive … Continue reading

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