Monthly Archives: March 2011

Ice Dub X-Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The X-Caddis is one of our favorite Caddis patterns. It is especially effective in flat water, eddies and banks where selective trout are gobbling small Caddis. The pattern was originated by Craig Matthews of West Yellowstone fame and continues to … Continue reading →

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March Madness: Late winter steelhead, bigfoot reports rolling into the shop

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We’ve gotten some great winter steelhead reports from Mike Bellmore (pictured), James Frasier and Dave Reese.

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Spring Cleaning Sale on Now at the Shop

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are closing out much of our Fall/Winter clothing from EX Officio, Simms, Mt. Khaki’s, NAU, and Patagonia. Get great deals on fishing shirts, jackets and pants. Many items are marked well below cost.

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TU Meeting Tonight: What’s wrong with the Sandy River? Hatchery impacts on wild salmonids

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join us tonight for our monthly TU meeting, Wednesday March 9th at 7pm, in the green room downstairs on the left at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. Eugene. We’re hosting special guest Spencer Miles. Spencer is a steelhead fly … Continue reading →

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Bigfoot hunt continues on the McKenzie River

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Unless you’ve been living like a squatch in the woods for the past year, you probably heard that Oregon Fly Fishing Blog accidentally shot the most significant bigfoot video of the 21st century. Now two and a half years later, … Continue reading →

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Spring Guide Trip Special for March and April of 2011

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For the rest of March and April The Caddis Fly is running a “Spring Special” guide trip for two anglers focused around the March Brown emergence on the lower McKenzie. Interested anglers can book online by clicking here: Guided Trips … Continue reading →

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Oregon fly fishing links: Felt ban update edition

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It doesn’t look like Oregon will be banning felt soles this year, as HB 2338 got stuck in committee. TU testified in favor of the felt sole ban, but ODFW did not support the measure. British Columbia fertilizing its fisheries: … 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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UV Ice Dub ElK Hair Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of the classics, the Elk Hair Caddis is a must for any Western Anglers fly box. Barrett demonstrates a couple of new twists using mono for the rib and Hareline Ice Dub for the body. This is a quick … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calenders: Date Set for Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Caddisfly

The dates for the fourth annual Mckenzie River Two Fly Tournament have been set so pencil it in on your calender, punch it into your Iphone or Blackberry, whatever . . . . Just make sure you are there and … 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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