Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

NW Fly Fishing Expo: Sign up for Classes!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The 2012 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo is set for March 9 & 10 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. The Expo Education team has been busy getting class material and instructors ready for another … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead Conditions Improve

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have a really nice window of weather and numerous dropping and clearing rivers around the state. Locally Lake Creek and the Siuslaw are coming around, the South Coast is in fine shape and the Alsea system has been fishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports | 4 Comments

Hot Crazy Legs Steelhead Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Continuing our series of the dirty dozen winter steelhead flies, this nymph combines the general idea of somethign juicy and crunchy to eat, a fast sinking tungsten bead, some wiggle, and the pink/purple color combo that steelhead have always responded … Continue reading →

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Babine Special Winter Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For those of you who are familiar with the Babine Special, a long time favorite winter steelhead fly pattern, this version of the fly may seem a stretch. But come on, have heart, and forgive a little creative messing around, … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing blog links: Feb edition

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Looks like 2012 is off to a good start in the fly fishing blogosphere. Below are links to a few book reviews, some hysterical posts, and downright bizarre, thought-provoking writing from my favorite anglers. Chucking Line: What’s the fly fishing … Continue reading →

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Clear Cure Goo Chironomid Teaser

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have been experimenting with the really cool new Clear Cure Goo products and there are so many uses it boggles the mind. Chironomid tiers are going to have a hey day with the Goo! The flies below were tied … Continue reading →

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Super Polar Shrimp Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Polar Shrimp is a steelhead fly that has endured the test of time. Fact is, a whole bunch of the fly patterns we fish effectively today are related to the patterns fished decades ago. We have the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Curt Nyquist Passes Away

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We lost a dear friend this past week. Longtime Caddis Fly employee and friend to many in the Oregon fishing community Curt Nyquist passed on this last Tuesday. Curt was a great man, talented angler and generous friend. Curt was … Continue reading →

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Clear Cure Goo Copper John Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are very excited to be stocking a new line of UV curing resins from Clear Cure Goo. There are so many uses in fly tying for the Cure Cure Goo products, we have only begun to scratch the surface. … Continue reading →

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Steelhead Bunny Prawn Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This bunny Prawn is the simplest of my 2012 – Winter Steelhead Fly Series to tie and it also doubles as a wiggly jiggly egg fly if you drift it along under a strike indicator instead of swinging it. I … Continue reading →

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Tough Winter Fishing Conditions Persist

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When you see Winter Steelhead swimming down the streets it’s time to hit the fly tying vise, check the fly boxes, and re-organize the tackle bag. When our rivers do drop back into shape the prime of the season will … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments

Native Fish and Flooding

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I got a brief update on native fish last week from Jay and it got me thinking about the current flooding and what happens to our beloved native fish during the high water. OSU has just released this press statement … Continue reading →

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Product Reviews: Most Excellent Echo Fly Rods

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Echo 3 Switch and E3 Two Hand rods now available! The new Echo 3 Switch and Echo 3 two Hand fly rods are en-route to the Caddis Fly on the UPS truck from our friends at Rajeff Sports. My river … Continue reading →

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Foxee Steelhead Prawn Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is my favorite winter steelhead prawn fly. Just is. I like the lines and the fact that it reminds me of the days when I tied hundreds of dozens of TDCs (Tied Down Caddis) for Randall Kaufmann. That was … Continue reading →

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Steelhead Ugly Bug Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

January, 2012. Here we are in full-frontal winter steelhead mode, watching our rivers raise and fall, sneaking off to ply the waters whenever and wherever we can, swinging, jigging, and dredging for chrome. Chris asked me to share a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Fly Tying Materials and Supplies, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing, Summer Steelhead | 5 Comments