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Patagonia Rock Grip Aluminum Bar Wading Boot Review

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend I tested the new Patagonia Aluminum Bar Wading Boots on the Olympic Peninsula. These new non-felt boots feature a tank-tread sole and stick like glue to rocks. I spent two days ranging all over the Queets and Quinault … Continue reading →

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Dec. 19th “Deal of the Day” Patagonia Rock Grip Studded Wading Boots

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Patagonia Rock Grip Studded Wading Shoe is built to last. A stud kit is included and studs can be installed or removed depending upon your fishing situation. Get this great Patagonia Boot today for a deal. Today only $125, … Continue reading →

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Green Caddis Larvae Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers get a nice hatch of McKenzie Green Caddis. The Adult is a huge bug see our CDC Green Caddis Video. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a larval imitation of the Caddis. … Continue reading →

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Dec 18th “Deal of the Day” Mastery Series Textured Magnum Taper Fly Line

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Scientific Angler Mastery Textured Series Magnum Taper is a phenomenal fly line for casting big bugs, streamers, bass bugs, and heavy nymph rigs. The Textured coating of the line allows it to slide through the guides when feeding line … Continue reading →

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Dec 17th “Deal of the Day” Mastery Series Sharkskin Steelhead Taper Floating Fly Line

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Today’s deal is the Steelhead Taper Sharkskin Fly Line from Scientific Anglers. The Steelhead Taper casts great, has a built in loop at the front end for easy leader change, and has a long front taper ideal for mending, roll, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Island Style

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike McCoy sent these shots along from a recent trip to Christmas Island with his son Dave McCoy of Emerald Water Anglers

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Dec 16th “Deal of the Day” Hardy Greys GS Fly Box with Six Caddis Flies

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  A fantastic stocking stuffer! The very new Hardy Greys GS fly box plus six caddis patterns. The box itself is an amazing deal. This box is very similar to the C+F version only it’s less than half the price. … Continue reading →

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All Glo Chinook Salmon Comet Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Have you ever walked to the spot and had a little time to kill before you could really see what you were doing. Glo in the dark fly patterns eliminate the need to twiddle your thumbs streamside! Give them a … Continue reading →

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Dec 15th “Deal of the Day” 20% off Beulah Trout Rods

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Beulah Fly Rods are designed to by fisherman who fish. The rods actions and designs suit Western waters nicely. All of Platinum Series trout rods cast smoothly and look great. Today’s deal of the Day gets you a bargain on … Continue reading →

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EP Tarantula Hairy Legged Tarpon Toad Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Tarpon Toad has become a “go to favorite” for anglers all over the world. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to use the new EP Tarantula Hairy Leg Brush to create the body of the fly. The Hairy Leg … Continue reading →

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Dec. 14th “Deal of the Day” Nautilus FWX and Free Rio Gold Fly Line

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“Deals of the Day” are getting good now! Easily our favorite trout reel for 2011. The ultra lightweight Nautilus FWX 5/6 is perfect for a four, five or six weight fly rod. The large arbor reel weighs in at 3.9 … Continue reading →

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Winter events reminder

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly Christmas Party! December 15th. John Larison Winter steelhead class, January 3rd. Intro to fly tying class, January 16-17 March 2nd and 3rd 2012 Spey Classes with George Cook and John Hazlett. Also, stay tuned to the events page … Continue reading →

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Dec. 13th Deal of the Day “A BACKYARD in NOWHERE DVD”

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A BACKYARD to NOWHERE is a new fly fishing film about chasing giant Pike in wild, wide open country. “This is totally different from anything we have seen in the fly fishing movie scene ever. The look is amazing, sound … Continue reading →

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Dec 12th “Deal of the Day” ExOfficio Men’s Give-N-Go That’s Fly Boxer

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you are still wearing cotton under your waders your not getting most out of your breathable equipment. The ExOfficio That’s Fly Boxer is a comfortable, long wearing, breathable, quick drying, odor resistant boxer. Once you start with these you … Continue reading →

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Winter Steelhead Season is Upon Us: Gear Up, Study Up, and Take a Guided Trip With the Caddis Fly!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

To my mind, winter is the most interesting and dynamic season for the fly angler in Oregon. Nearly every stream that flows into the Pacific, from the small creeks to the big rivers, gets a run of returning adult winter … Continue reading →

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