Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

2012 Fly Fishers Gift Buying Guide Video

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have numerous other great gift ideas for the fly fisher available at Caddisflyshop.com and at our downtown Eugene location. Free shipping and no sales tax on all orders over $25 within the USA. Of course Ninkasi beer on tap … Continue reading →

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Seasons of the Steelhead

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Finally, steelheaders have a coffee-table book that captures the essence and excitement of our sport! Will Godfrey, one of the most important and influential angler/advocates of our day, teamed up with world-class outdoor photographer Drew Stoeklein to produce this stunning … Continue reading →

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Sculpin Helmet Bunny Sculpin Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fish Skull Sculpin Helmets are heavily weighted head you add to your streamer or baitfish patterns. In this short video Barrett Christiansen demonstrates how to create a Bunny Sculpin with the new Sculpin Helmets. These are heavy duty heads and … Continue reading →

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Winter steelhead showing up

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The North Coast received a handful of early winter steelhead over the last few days, marking the unofficial beginning of the “ocean steelhead” season. That’s Canadian science-speak for steelhead that spend most of their lives in saltwater, versus “river steelhead” … Continue reading →

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TU drops out of Lower Snake lawsuit; more wilderness coming, hopefully

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited announced it is asking permission from the federal district court in Portland to withdraw as a plaintiff from a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation over the … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Airflo Skagit Switch Fly Line

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Airflo Skagit Switch Fly Line Several of us at the Caddis Fly Shop have had the opportunity to fish the Airflo Skagit Switch Fly Line during 2011 and – if you can contain your excitement – I will report very … Continue reading →

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Nicholas Gold Tube Comet Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you have but one fly to fish for Chinook salmon, reach for the Gold Comet. Ok, this is clearly an over-simplification, but this is one heckuva good fly. Chinook? Check. Oregon and California steelhead? Check. Tarpon? Reputedly, yes. BC … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Jade River Turbo Dub Block

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Not a particularly fancy review here, and no time to shoot a video demo yet either. Just a peek at a cool new fly tying tool sure to add to your list of must/like/ought/want – to have fly tying materials … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Glo Brite Floss

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Glo Brite Floss is among the new product offering from Hareline Dubbin for 2012. Glo Bite floss has several properties that make it particularly attractive to the salmon and steelhead fly tyer. First, it is very fine. When I say … Continue reading →

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Frizzle Chenille Salmon Egg Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When the rains finally do come Chinook Salmon will be streaming up many of our coastal waters. As they move or when they are stationed in deeper slots you may need to hit them on the head to get them … Continue reading →

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November McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Report

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The fishing in the Eugene area in November can be hit or miss. If the weather stays dry, and the water levels low, as they have this season, ideal fishing conditions will linger. Look for the trout and steelhead fishing … Continue reading →

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Nau Clothing Line for Men and Women

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join us Wednesday 2-5pm for a look at Portland based clothier NAU. NAU has a new line of great fall outerwear for women and men. Gentleman and ladies, the shop is loaded with great stuff from Simms, EX Officio, Patagonia … Continue reading →

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Salmon Season Yet?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Desk of Jay Nicholas, clearly he’s been busy.

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EP Tarantula Hairy Legged Leech Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Enrico Puglisi and Hareline Dubbin got together to create a new and innovative dubbing brush called EP Tarantula Hairy Legs Brush. The Tarantula Brush come in two different sizes and has tremendous applications in the world of fly tying. In … Continue reading →

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To the Kings: Some of RR’s best shots

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Let’s raise a toast to Oregon’s king salmon! Three broken rods, two broken reels, hundreds of bent-up, chewed-up, and spit-out flies, and hundreds of mind-numbing hours waiting for the grab. It was all SO worth it. Thanks to everyone who … Continue reading →

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