Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Debbie Dampens Caribbean Fly Fishing Adventure

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fifteen of us (11 anglers) traveled to the Isle of Cayo Largo this past June to fly fish for Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit. The small island south of the Cuban mainland is a 35 minute flight from Havana. Two years … Continue reading →

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Wagons East

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In the 1994 film Wagons East, a group of misfit settlers decide they cannot live in their current situation in the west, so they hire a grizzled alcoholic wagon master (John Candy) to take them on a journey back to … Continue reading →

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Steelhead in Town

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Greg Hatten who recently ran his drift boat down the Colorado, yes that’s the one with Lava Falls and giant rafts brings us this local report. You can see more about Greg’s journey down the Colorado here. Father & son … Continue reading →

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Local Steelheading Heating Up

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Willamette and McKenzie Rivers have both dropped into near ideal shape for swinging flies for steelhead. Fish counts over Willamette Falls are off the charts. And new Sage ONE spey rods are beginning to trickle into the shop. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Weekend Fishing Forecast, Summer Steelhead | 1 Comment

New Skagit Master 3 DVD Arrives this Friday

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The newest in the five-part Skagit Master series, Skagit Master 3, will arrive in our shop THIS FRIDAY. We’ve secured a limited number of copies and they’ll be sure to go fast, so head over to our website and pre-order … Continue reading →

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Where the Yellowstone Goes — Tix on sale now, beer and movie tomorrow

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The new film, Where The Yellowstone Goes, will premiere in Eugene tomorrow — June 27 with two shows at the Bijou Art Cinema. The Caddis Fly Shop is hosting the producers and film makers at 5:30pm on June 27th. Ninkasi … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Echo King fly rod

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes folks, the much anticipated Echo King rods are in the shop, handles neatly encased in a shimmering layer of plastique (or is it just shrink wrap?) and are ready for your next trip to the Kanektok, Norway, South America, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 3 Comments

Oregon Coastal lakes trout fishing

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The cool weather we have had this spring has extended the usual season for coastal lakes trout fishing well into June, and it will probably be productive clear through July before warm weather and water send the trout into deeper, … Continue reading →

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Review: Favorite Tube Fly Hooks

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I suppose that this post should note that my Tube hook favorites have evolved over the years, and next year or next week could possibly find me smitten by the bliss of having just discovered some new favorite hook.  But … Continue reading →

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Take action for Wild Salmon and Steelhead on the Sandy River

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Native Fish Society: Send a message to ODFW and NMFS that you want to see the Sandy River managed for Wild Salmon and Steelhead. The deadline for your comments is July 9, 2012. Send the note below by … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 3 Comments

Fishy Business at the Coast – June 2012

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes angling devotees, it is past time for a fishing report from the Oregon Coast. In short, fishing has been slower than slow. Lots of cool water in all of the coastal rivers has allowed springers to push upstream and … Continue reading →

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Echo ION Fly Reels: Product Reviews

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Not that it matters, but my first fly reel was a Perrine Automatic. Black. Spring loaded. One lever to initiate the retrieve by engaging/releasing said spring, and another lever to put the brakes on any trout that tried to swim … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 6 Comments

Caddis Fly Shop Social Media Update

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tweet this fools! We operate a bunch of social media accounts. Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc… Follow us on Twitter for updates on the latest blog posts, shop sales and fishing reports. Join our page on Facebook. We’ve had a personal … Continue reading →

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Sage ONE Switch and Spey rod line charts

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hizonner the right honorable George Cook shot us the following Rio Fly Line guide for the new Sage Sage ONE Spey and Sage ONE Switch rods a few days after he recuperated from the 2012 Sandy Spey Clave. Our thanks … Continue reading →

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Bug Launcher Classic fundraises for Wild Steelhead Coalition

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Where: The Reel McCoys’ Place, 9624 South bank Dr. Roseburg, OR When: Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:00 – 5:00 Why:Raise some funds for the Wild Steelhead Coalition Casting competition and BBQ. Raffle drawings for prizes Donation of cash or check … Continue reading →

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