Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spey Iron Winter Steelhead Fly Series – Flame Boss

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have no shortage of choices when it comes time to knot something onto the end of our leader at the side of a steelhead stream. We have literally hundreds of nymphs, leeches, MOALS, eggs, jigs, intruders other unspeakably deadly … Continue reading →

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Fly Tyers Saturday, Jan. 26th Recap

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you missed The Caddis Fly’s fly tying demonstrations this weekend we missed you, and you missed out on some tips and techniques from a couple of veteran fly tiers. Our featured tiers were Jay Nicholas and the outstanding “hand-tier”, … Continue reading →

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There Snow Trout Like Winter Trout

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hard to believe we are only about a month away from the beginning of March Brown season. But, don’t wait for dry fly fishing to come back before you head out to the streams for trout again. The trout are … Continue reading →

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Tri-Color Steelhead Tube Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ethan Nickel demonstrates how to tie a straight forward but highly effective Steelhead tube fly. Excellent movement, slim design, and good color combo makes this pattern a winner for Summer and Winter Steelhead. Tri-Color Steelhead Tube Tube: HMH Small 3/32 … Continue reading →

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Spey Iron Winter Steelhead Fly Series – Cold Blue Hammer

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Spey Iron steelhead fly offers the blue/black hues that steelhead just seem to be incapable of ignoring. This is a silly statement, of course, because I have fished this fly over enough of chrome winter fish to know that … Continue reading →

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Pro Tube Popsicle Tube Fly tying video

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bruce Berry ties a “Popsicle” style tube fly aimed at Winter Steelhead. Using Finn Raccoon instead of Marabou the fly is more durable, active in the water and versatile in terms of added weight, cone, bead etc.. Swing this pattern … Continue reading →

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Saturday Fly Tying X 2. Clinic with Jay Nicholas plus Adrian Cortes

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas will set up his vise at the Caddis Fly this Saturday, January 26th, from 9 AM until Noon, and will be offering technical tips and mentoring to anyone who drops by the Shop. Jay will be working at … Continue reading →

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2013 McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament dates set

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mark your calendars for the sixth annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament October 5th 2013, brought to you by the Caddis Fly Angling Shop and your local native-fish supporting guides. Since it’s inception, the tournament has raised $25,000 for habitat restoration … Continue reading →

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North Umpqua River Fishing and Accommadation Report

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The North Umpqua River is one of the premier places to swing flies in Oregon for Winter and Summer Steelhead. With countless named and unnamed pools sometimes it’s hard to choose where to fish. For myself, Lou, and brother Ty … Continue reading →

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Sink Tips for Spey Fishing Part 3: Airflo Review

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sink tips for Spey fishing Part 3: Airflo Products Here’s a quick review of Airflo Polyleaders and the range of Airflo sink tips that are most popular and effective with Two-Hand Spey and Switch anglers fishing for anadromous and lake-run … Continue reading →

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Painting my way back to the Pacific Northwest

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I started painting again after the photo editor at my favorite magazine, the FlyFish Journal reached out to ask if they could use one of my drawings in an upcoming issue. Of course, I said yes. And hopefully they can … Continue reading →

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“Fundamental Nymph Fishing” Free Clinic with Skip Morris this Saturday 10am

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fundamental Nymph Fishing Clinic to be held at the shop 10am this Saturday the 19th of January. An instructional presentation on how to fish artificial nymphs in rivers and creeks–the standard, versatile, deadly indicator method. Explains the techniques, the rigs … Continue reading →

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Echo PRIME One-Piece Fly Rods: Interview with Tim Rajeff

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Among the fine new fly rods introduced in 2012, our friend Tim Rajeff has created an intriguing new Echo rod, the ECHO PRIME. The Echo Prime is a one-piece rod designed for use in a saltwater. I fished Prime 8 … Continue reading →

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Long Tom River Fisheries Meeting this month

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Long Tom Watershed Council is hosting a public meeting 6pm, Jan 29th at the Monroe high school to discuss the state of fisheries on the river. The Long Tom is home to a host of native fish species, including … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Events Reminder

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We still have room in Skip Morris’s Tying Nymphs Class this coming Friday see details below. Skip Morris, author of FLY TYING MADE CLEAR AND SIMPLE, THE ART OF TYING THE NYMPH, TROUT FLIES FOR RIVERS, and WESTERN RIVER HATCHES, … Continue reading →

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