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Cedar Lodge in the Washington Post

Last week the Washington Post published a feature on Cedar Lodge, by Chris Santella: A large spotted head popped out of the water and engulfed my beetle fly. I lifted the rod and was connected to a feisty brown trout. … Continue reading

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Larimer’s Brazilian Fly Tying Video

The Brazilian is a subtle colored fly designed to fish in low, clear water. Claret flies are a great choice for Summer Steelhead, and this Tom Larimer creation is no exception. Whether you swing this fly as a comeback fly … Continue reading

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Victory for Clackamas River Salmon and Steelhead

From WaterWatch (one of the most awesome conservation groups in Oregon): This week, the Oregon Court of Appeals delivered a victory for Clackamas Riverc salmon and steelhead in an opinion determining that municipal water users must leave enough water in … Continue reading

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Happy to reschedule — TU Chapter 678 meeting tonight: GO DUCKS!

From The Redsides: The January meeting has been moved up to TODAY! Due to the conflict with the Ducks in the National Championship game on the 12th, we’re moving the meeting up to Monday, the 5th (That’s this Monday as … Continue reading

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EP Senyo’s Chromatic Brush – Must have material for Intruders

I have been tying with a variety of Enrico Puglisi’s brushes for about three years now, many in my saltwater flies and also as elements of my steelhead and salmon flies. In the most basic terms, these brushes have a … Continue reading

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Town Lake Fishing Report December 2013

I’m addicted to fishing for salmon, steelhead and all creatures in the ocean – but my roots involved a lot of fishing for trout and often that meant hatchery trout.  Now our family cabin in Pacific City is action central … Continue reading

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Jay Nicholas’ 2014 Photo Review

2014 was a very full year and I have much more planned for 2015. These photos are just a few snapshots from a very full year from the Nicholas family. I am full of hope for the future. May you also have great plans for … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Trust’s CARP ponds

From McKenzie River Trust: The Willamette Valley is peppered with old gravel pits, sites where the meandering river has deposited gravel for millennia. The Coburg Aggregate Reclamation Project (CARP) is one of the best opportunities in the region to restore … Continue reading

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Cedar Lodge Pre Christmas Season Highlights

We have come to our Christmas New Years break already this 2014/15 season at Cedar Lodge! Time flies when you are having fun. Overall our early season has been a success. Despite some very “spotty” spring weather we managed to … Continue reading

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President Obama protects Bristol Bay

President Obama took action to protect one of Alaska’s most powerful economic engines and one of America’s greatest national treasures: Bristol Bay. He signed a Presidential Memorandum that withdraws these beautiful and pristine waters from all future oil and gas … Continue reading

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Caddis Fly Christmas Party December 18th 2014 4-8pm

Patsy, Cash, Shauna and Chris wish everyone a very merry holiday season. Please join us for our annual Christmas party at the shop on December 18th from 4-830ish. A discount of 10% will be extended to all in stock purchases … Continue reading

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Harrop’s CDC Bubble Back Variant

This wonderful Caddis imitation is from the desk of famed fly fisherman and tier, Rene Harrop. His creations have been fooling fish for years, and this pattern is no exception. I discovered this fly online while researching Eastern Oregon streams … Continue reading

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Parasol Zebra Midge Fly Tying Video

A funny little pattern I discoverer on the web while researching Midge patterns. While at first appearance it seems to be a lot of work to tie, and prone to fouling, nothing could be farther from the truth. Whip out … Continue reading

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Reminder, December 12 & 13 – Rob Russell and Jay Tying Flies at Shop

Reminder: December 19 & 20, Jay’s at Shop – with Rob Russell on the 20th. Rob Russell will be at the fly bench on Saturday too, and it will be fun to re-connect and pry some great new fly patterns … Continue reading

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Calapooia Watershed Video

Check out this great video on the Calapooia Watershed Council by Freshwaters Illustrated. Calapooia Watershed Portrait: Finding Natives from Freshwaters Illustrated on Vimeo.

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