Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

March Madness Sale Item of the Day: Umpqua Deadline Duffel

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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Lightweight Wading Shoes: Simms Vapor Boot vs. Patagonia Ultralight

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have had a chance to put some serious miles on two new boot models this season at Cedar Lodge. The Patagonia Ultralight Wading shoe and the Simms Vapor boot offer anglers a lighter option when lengthy walks and hikes … Continue reading →

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Trees for Wild Salmon: USFS Video

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This video depicts a tree tipping project in the Santiam River watershed that is meant to create spawning habitat for the threatened fish species, Winter Steelhead and Chinook Salmon.

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Casting for Recovery Fundraiser: Southern Oregon Retreat at the Big K Ranch in Elkton, Oregon

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Kathy McCartney, on behalf of the Damselflies, supporting Casting for Recovery There are 2 ways you can support this great cause: Donate Flies You can drop your flies off at the Caddis Fly. The more flies in this box, … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Shop Announcements & Anticipation

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last Saturday’s Fly Tying Clinic at the Shop was fun, attended by approximately three-hundred, standing room only persons, all throwing crumpled up twenty dollar bills and shouting more; show the whip finish; show the cement applicator jar; thread the bobbin … Continue reading →

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Tying a Coho Bucktail Tube Fly Tying Video with Steve Farrar’s Blend – BC Needlefish

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trolling Bucktail style flies tied on Tubes was very common during the glory days of ocean Silver Salmon recreational fisheries of the 1950s – 1980s from Northern California through SE Alaska. Regions like Puget Sound and Vancouver Island spawned many … Continue reading →

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Reedsport Fly Fishing Expo This Weekend

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Lower Umpqua Flycaster Fly Fishing EXPO is happening this coming Saturday, February 22nd at the Reedsport Community Charter School on South 22nd St., Reedsport, OR from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be fly tying, fly casting, demonstrations, … Continue reading →

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Oregon Chub, Ultimate Underdogs, beat the odds

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Via ODFW: An inconspicuous minnow that inhabits the backwaters of the Willamette Valley gained national prominence this week when it became the first fish in the United States meet its recovery goals under the federal Endangered Species Act. The U.S. … Continue reading →

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Oregonians Fly South Island For the Winter

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have been lucky enough to host some great folks this season at Cedar Lodge. The last few weeks have been beautiful, with excellent weather and good fishing. It’s been particularly nice to hear, “it’s to hot” during the Southern … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Fly Fishing Film Tour in Corvallis Tomorrow

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Blueback Chapter of Trout Unlimited is bring the Fly Fishing Film Tour to Corvallis on February 15th at the Whiteside Theatre. Tickets are available online here, $10 advance or $15 at the door. Ninkasi, Nectar Creek Honeymead, 4 Spirits … Continue reading →

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