Monthly Archives: February 2025

Act Now for Oregon Wildlife

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Caddisfly

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is woefully underfunded. That’s why our conservation partners at Oregon Wild are working to pass Oregon House Bill 2977, which would raise the state’s transient lodging tax—also known as the tourism tax—in order to … Continue reading →

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Renzetti Master Vise Review

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This last December I treated myself to a Renzetti Master M6014 Vise. I exercised some self control, and despite my excitement, I tested the vise extensively and waited several weeks to write this review for all of you. This is … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Waders Review

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Caddisfly

Patagonia’s wader line up gets an upgrade for 2025. Three mens waders are offered, including the Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip Front. I had a chance to wear the Traverse Zip Front on a recent trout trip in Argentina, see video below. … Continue reading →

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March Brown Hare’s Ear Wet

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic March Brown wet fly. It utilizes one of the new hooks in a new line of hooks from our friends over at Ahrex. The Legacy line of hooks is a throwback to a … Continue reading →

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February Update for Community Fly & Tying Night at Falling Sky Brewing

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Where: Falling Sky Brewing 1334 Oak Alley, Eugene OR When: Tuesday, February 18th at 6:30pm. What: Tying & Community Fly Night BYOV (Bring Your Own Vise) & Appetite Our first Tying & Community night was a success last January over … Continue reading →

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Urgent Action Alert – Protect North Umpqua Wild Steelhead

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Caddisfly

From Native Fish Society We urgently need your help to protect North Umpqua’s wild summer steelhead – tell legislators to oppose SB 512! A critical hearing on SB 512 is this Thursday (Feb. 6) at 1pm. This bill would force the state to … Continue reading →

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Sage R8 Classic Review

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It was a few months ago when the Sage R8 Classic came through the shop. All of us in the shop had the opportunity to cast it and right off the bat we all were impressed. This rod is Sage’s … Continue reading →

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