Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited Meeting tonight: McKenzie Watershed Council

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Come out to the Vet’s Club tonight for the December TU 678 chapter meeting. This month we’ll handle the usual business and enjoy a presentation by Jared Weybright of the McKenzie Watershed Council. Jared’s presentation is titled “McKenzie Watershed Council … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | Leave a comment

Tiger Muskies coming to Phillips Reservoir

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the desk of Trout Unlimited Oregon Chair Tom Wolf: ODFW wants to stock hybrid tiger muskies in Phillips Reservoir in NE Oregon to deal with an explosion of yellow perch which is crowding out the rainbow trout population. Tiger … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 14 Comments

De-mystifying shooting heads & lines, if we’re lucky

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a terminology review for Shooting lines, Running lines, shooting heads, and shooting Tapers. On Nov 10, 2012, at 7:08 AM, Chris Daughters wrote: …. “one source of confusion among customers and shop staff is our shooting line section.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Fly Fishing Glossary | 11 Comments

Protube Clouser/Needle Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Clouser Minnow style Needle Fly is aimed at bait fish imitations. Tie it in numerous colors depending upon your pursuits. An ideal Sea Run Cutthroat pattern but also an excellent fly for Chinook Salmon. Protube Clouser/Needle Fly Thread: Uni-Mono … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | 1 Comment

Local Knowledge Pays off on The South Island

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

With wet weather throughout much of the Southwest region of New Zealand’s South Island we headed East yesterday to find dryer conditions and clear rivers. The wind was still howling, spotting fish was tough but we managed to find a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Pheasant Tail Emerger Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie a Pheasant Tail Emerger to imitate Blue Wing Olives. Pheasant Tail Emerger Thread: Black 8/0 Unithread or 12/0 Veevus Hook: TMC 2457 #16 or18 Bead: Gold 5/64 for size 18; 3/32 for size 16 … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | Leave a comment

Fly fishing links, December edition

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Posted without comment via Moldy Chum: Fishing Jones (congratulations on nine years Pete!) has posted five ways to improve your hero shots. Our buddy Captain Ken Jones moved from NYC to the Texas Coast this fall and is now catching … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon fly fishing links | 2 Comments

EX Officio Clothing Blow Out Sale

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Come into the shop or order online between December 3rd and 7th and get 50% off any EX Officio short, shirt, pant or jacket in stock. Great items like the Storm Logic Sweater, Trailing off Micro Plaid and Take Over … Continue reading →

Posted in Shop Sales and Specials | Leave a comment

Christmas Comes Early on the South Island

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I enjoy nothing more than walking up a river that’s new to me. The thought of a new beat on a new stream resembles the anticipation I felt as a child leading up to Christmas morning. Today’s walk was perfect, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 1 Comment

Echo Classic Spey Rod Review, November 2012

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Echo Classic Two Hand Fly Rod Review, November 2012 If you do an Internet search on “Echo Classic” Fly Rods, you’re going to get confused – right fast. That’s true as I write this review, but the confusion is likely to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | Leave a comment

Starlite Articulator Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Darian Hyde of Hareline Dubbin took some time out the other day to tie his “intruder”, “articulator” style fly. The first video details preparing the hook shank, the second finishes the fly. This pattern is great for swinging for Winter … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | Leave a comment

Late fall fly fishing on Lake St. Clair

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ever since he moved back east, my brother has been hyping Lake St. Clair as a muskie mecca, a warmwater fly angler’s wet dream. But with the little Boston Whaler undergoing restoration, I never made it out there until a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 2 Comments

Clear Cure Goo Clouser Minnow Baitfish Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Using Hareline Dubbin’s new Ice Dub Shimmer products and Clear Cure Goo Tony ties a killer baitfish pattern. The fly harkens back to the Abel Anchovy style of fly only it’s 100 times easier to tie using Clear Cure Goo … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | 4 Comments

Chinook Salmon Comet Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Southern Oregon Coast streams are dropping into shape. From now until Christmas is your very best time to catch Chinook Salmon on a fly on rivers like the Elk and Sixes. Tony demonstrates how to tie one of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies | Leave a comment

Fly Fishers Holiday Gift Guide Video 2012

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thanks to all of our customers, The Caddis Fly is loaded with great gear for fly anglers this holiday season. In this video we detail a few of our favorites for 2012. Small Slit Foam Box Large Streamer Foam Box … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Oregon Fly Fishing Tips | Leave a comment