Monthly Archives: June 2012

Steelhead in Town

Greg Hatten who recently ran his drift boat down the Colorado, yes that’s the one with Lava Falls and giant rafts brings us this local report. You can see more about Greg’s journey down the Colorado here. Father & son … Continue reading

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Local Steelheading Heating Up

The Willamette and McKenzie Rivers have both dropped into near ideal shape for swinging flies for steelhead. Fish counts over Willamette Falls are off the charts. And new Sage ONE spey rods are beginning to trickle into the shop. The … Continue reading

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New Skagit Master 3 DVD Arrives this Friday

The newest in the five-part Skagit Master series, Skagit Master 3, will arrive in our shop THIS FRIDAY. We’ve secured a limited number of copies and they’ll be sure to go fast, so head over to our website and pre-order … Continue reading

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Where the Yellowstone Goes — Tix on sale now, beer and movie tomorrow

The new film, Where The Yellowstone Goes, will premiere in Eugene tomorrow — June 27 with two shows at the Bijou Art Cinema. The Caddis Fly Shop is hosting the producers and film makers at 5:30pm on June 27th. Ninkasi … Continue reading

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Product Review: Echo King fly rod

Yes folks, the much anticipated Echo King rods are in the shop, handles neatly encased in a shimmering layer of plastique (or is it just shrink wrap?) and are ready for your next trip to the Kanektok, Norway, South America, … Continue reading

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Oregon Coastal lakes trout fishing

The cool weather we have had this spring has extended the usual season for coastal lakes trout fishing well into June, and it will probably be productive clear through July before warm weather and water send the trout into deeper, … Continue reading

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Review: Favorite Tube Fly Hooks

I suppose that this post should note that my Tube hook favorites have evolved over the years, and next year or next week could possibly find me smitten by the bliss of having just discovered some new favorite hook.  But … Continue reading

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Take action for Wild Salmon and Steelhead on the Sandy River

From the Native Fish Society: Send a message to ODFW and NMFS that you want to see the Sandy River managed for Wild Salmon and Steelhead. The deadline for your comments is July 9, 2012. Send the note below by … Continue reading

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Fishy Business at the Coast – June 2012

Yes angling devotees, it is past time for a fishing report from the Oregon Coast. In short, fishing has been slower than slow. Lots of cool water in all of the coastal rivers has allowed springers to push upstream and … Continue reading

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Echo ION Fly Reels: Product Reviews

Not that it matters, but my first fly reel was a Perrine Automatic. Black. Spring loaded. One lever to initiate the retrieve by engaging/releasing said spring, and another lever to put the brakes on any trout that tried to swim … Continue reading

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Caddis Fly Shop Social Media Update

Tweet this fools! We operate a bunch of social media accounts. Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc… Follow us on Twitter for updates on the latest blog posts, shop sales and fishing reports. Join our page on Facebook. We’ve had a personal … Continue reading

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Sage ONE Switch and Spey rod line charts

Hizonner the right honorable George Cook shot us the following Rio Fly Line guide for the new Sage Sage ONE Spey and Sage ONE Switch rods a few days after he recuperated from the 2012 Sandy Spey Clave. Our thanks … Continue reading

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Bug Launcher Classic fundraises for Wild Steelhead Coalition

Where: The Reel McCoys’ Place, 9624 South bank Dr. Roseburg, OR When: Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:00 – 5:00 Why:Raise some funds for the Wild Steelhead Coalition Casting competition and BBQ. Raffle drawings for prizes Donation of cash or check … Continue reading

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The Great Fly Fishing for Northern Pike Excursion of 2012

The trip starts with a fourteen hour ramble through farm country; silos and water towers dot the horizon – a pink and blue sunrise over Sandusky, swampland of Lake Erie. Semi trucks, rows and rows of corn. Eventually the Midwest … Continue reading

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Film “Where the Yellowstone Goes” Coming to Eugene

The new film, Where The Yellowstone Goes, made its world premiere in Bozeman, MT, two Saturdays ago to a sold-out audience. The film will premiere in Eugene on June 27 with two shows at the Bijou Art Cinema. Director Hunter … Continue reading

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