Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly fishing for sea-run cutthroat in Puget Sound

After reading Chester Allen’s book “Fly Fishing for Sea-Run Cutthroat“, my fishing buddy Doc Reedy bought me a copy, and we took his class on the subject at the Albany Expo. When Chester invited us up for a day of … Continue reading

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Lower McKenzie River Trout Fishing Report

To the sound of the background music of “At Last”, the river is beginning to drop and allowed us a quick drift on the lower McKenzie this week. The March Brown hatch has begun. Not strong in numbers as yet, … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Links: Geirach and Geobass

John Geirach has a new book out, All Fishermen Are Liars. Great quote from the video trailer… “You can’t waste your life making money, and then go back and try to buy your life back.” He’ll be in town April … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Banquet April 11th 2014

Friday, April 11 2014, the Native Fish Society, 300 wild fish supporters, and 100 generous donors come together under the big top at Montgomery Park in Portland, OR to create the largest wild fish fundraiser/party in the universe. We hope … Continue reading

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March Madness Sale Item of the Day: Simms Fall Run Jacket

Packable and visible in Fury Orange the Simms Fall Run Jacket is a great insulation piece for those cool and sometimes windy Spring fishing days. Get it now while they last for only $119, regularly $179. Online here, or give … Continue reading

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Late Season Steelhead Show – March 2014

Yes it is mid March, and time when steelhead season often winds down. This year however some rivers are seeing more winter steelhead than they did earlier, so for those folks who still have the energy, there are indeed fish … Continue reading

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March Madness Sale Item of the Day: Fish Pimp Hoodie

Complete with Fish Pimp slogan “Every Nymph Needs a Pimp” the Fish Pimp Hoodie is on sale now for only $29.95. Check it out online or give us a call at the shop. 541 342 7005

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SIMMS G3 Boot Foot Guide Wader Review: Five Star Performance

Thank you SIMMS, for finally delivering the goods. I’ve been wearing my old set of Simms Bootfoots for the last 4 years, and Eric Nufeld (dear friend and SIMMS rep) was getting a little tired of hearing my annual pestering … Continue reading

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Oregon Coastal Lakes Trouting

Time to do some serious thinking about trouting in any of the multitude of Oregon coastal lakes. Sure, steelhead are still nosing into our rivers, but for many people with a love of stillwaters fly fishing, these can be really … Continue reading

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March Madness Sale Item of the Day: Umpqua Deadline Duffel

Today’s smoking deal on over-stocked items from The Caddis Fly is the Umpqua Deadline Duffel. The Deadline Wet Dry Duffel can be worn as a pack or carried as a duffel. It has a completely waterproof compartment to keep wet … Continue reading

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Fall on the South Island

Spending Nov-April in one area on New Zealand’s South Island has given me new insights to the seasons. Cedar Lodge is located very near the southwestern divide of the South Island, and we get all kinds of weather at all … Continue reading

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Trout Unlimited Chapter #196: The Bluebacks

The Bluebacks are almost one year old. This video highlights the events and conservation work put on by the chapter. Trout Unlimited Chapter #196 – The Bluebacks from Cascadia Fly Shop on Vimeo. Check them out at bluebacks.org or email … Continue reading

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March Madness Sales at The Caddis Fly

With the boss away for the Winter, and a very strange year for weather, the shop has become over loaded in some product categories. We have been instructed to address some of these overages and that means great deals for … Continue reading

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Coho Herring Bucktail Tube Fly Tying Video with Steve Farrar’s Blend and Gliss n Glow

This is a big, juicy Bucktail style fly tied on a Tube – a fly intended to stimulate a juicy Herring and induce a savage grab from a Coho in the 15 to 20 pound class. Ha ha. We can … Continue reading

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Early Season Guide Special back for March 2014

Today we bring back our early season special on guided trips for the 2014 season. For the month March we will be running our early season trout fishing guided trips for $275. Give us a call to discuss conditions as … Continue reading

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