Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Anyone old enough to recognize this fly fishing gizmo?

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

So here we have a “thingy” that was formerly a standard in the fly fishing industry. Anyone care to name it? Anyone ever use one? Good or bad? Successes or failures associated with use? I’ll follow up shortly with commentary. Jay … Continue reading →

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Bass Action is Hot on Oregon Coast

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing with RED and JULIE – August 17th Julie was visiting from Gig Harbor, and was already parked, waiting out in front of Jack’s Fly Shop when “Red” and I pulled in at 6:15. We all helped with introductions. Capt. John … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Hosted Trips to Cuba July 2016 – Reserve Your Spot Now

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have two separate weeks booked in Cuba this coming July of 2016. Both on “live a board” boats. This past June we found the food and service level to be outstanding on the “live a board”. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers 7th Annual Fly Fishing and Tying Festival

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Free admission on September 12th, 2015 to the family friendly fly tying and fishing festival in Glide Oregon. Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers will host 25 fly tiers from around the Pacific Northwest. Casting instruction and fly fishing presenters will be … Continue reading →

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Help Bring Big League Baitball to the West Coast

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Success on the baseball diamond comes from doing the little things right: an outfielder’s throw hitting the cutoff man, or a batter laying down a bunt. Little things are important in the ocean, too. Large swirling “baitballs” of tiny schooling … Continue reading →

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International Fly Fishing Fair on Now in Bend Oregon

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Help celebrate the 50 anniversary of the International Federation of Fly Fishers by attending the Fly Fishing Fair in Bend. On now through Saturday August 15th, you can get the entire scoop by checking out their web page here: FLY … Continue reading →

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Super Cool Fly Tying Materials from FlySkinz

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Check out the cool tying materials and videos to go with them from FlySkinz. Jonathan Kiley has created some really innovative synthetic fly tying materials. All of these products are now available for same day shipping from Caddisflyshop.com. Kiley’s Crab … Continue reading →

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Fishing Highlights Around the State

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Deschutes River near Maupin is experiencing it’s annual Summer Steelhead run and fishing has been pretty good. The White River is puking out quite a bit of color on hot days but fish are still being caught. The Deschutes … Continue reading →

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Post Cards from Pacific City Dory Fishing

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chris Daughters joined me and Capt. John Harrell for a short session dory fishing out of Pacific City, Oregon, on August 6, 2015. Wonderful day. Silvers were scarce, and we did not find even one, even though they had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 2 Comments

Sage Introduces New Rods: Video on MOD, Little ONES, TROUT SPEY, BOLT and PULSE Series

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The month of August brings a new launch of fly fishing products from the major manufacturers including Sage, Rio and Redington. Below you will find brief discussions from our sales rep George Cook about each one of the new series … Continue reading →

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Long Grizzly Saddles in stock now – August 2015

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes, on August 3, 2015, the Caddis Fly Angling Shop has a very good supply of excellent grizzly saddles at very reasonable prices (most at $49.95). These make for excellent dry flies, buggers and wonderful wings on Intruders. Many of the … Continue reading →

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Darn nearly a Mini Intruder (Purple /Blue) featuring OPST shank

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a nice little fly that caught winter steelhead for me, and it is one that you will have fun tying and adapting to your own style if you give it a go. I have concentrated on tying and … Continue reading →

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Articulated Baitfish Intruder Fly

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here is our all purpose articulated fly – fish it for salmon, giant trout, steelhead, pike, musky, bass, and gators. This here is what I consider a really cool articulated fly that may or may not qualify for the genre … Continue reading →

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Limeade Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chris Scott demonstrates how to tie his Limeade mayfly nymph. The Limeade is a versatile mayfly nymph pattern that works well under a dry fly or deep coupled with a heavier nymph closer to the river bottom. Limeade Nymph Hook: … Continue reading →

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The Caddis Fly Celebrates 40 Years in Business with a Huge SALE!

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Saturday August 1st we celebrate 40 years in business with a massive SALE at the shop. Everything will be on sale. Stay tuned for more specifics, but be sure to set aside a bit of shopping time this coming … Continue reading →

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