Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Too cold for winter steelheading?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It seemed like we were the only boat on the river yesterday. Icy winds blew right down the collars of our coats. Rob tried to stay warm rowing. Ethan taped hand-warmers inside his gloves. I’d just returned from three weeks … Continue reading →

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Tony’s Shrimpinator Pro Tube Winter Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Shrimpinator Scandinavian style Pro Tube Steelhead fly is designed to fish for Winter Steelhead. Winter Steelhead love pink,  hot Pink, Shrimp Pink, Fluorecent Pink you name it.   Water levels are ideal right now. Lake Creek, Siuslaw, Umpqua, Siletz, … Continue reading →

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Weigh in with ODFW on fisheries issues January 4th in Salem

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tuesday, January 4th, 6-9pm the Inland Sports Fishing Advisory Committee will host an “All Come” meeting in the Commission room at the ODFW Salem HQ. Director Roy Elicker, along with Fish Division Administrators, Program Managers, ODFW Fish Management staff and … Continue reading →

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Why you need to host a winter fly tying party

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If your river-time is the only time you have to geek out with your buddies, you are undoubtedly building up a dangerous amount of pent-up geekness. Have you found yourself blurting out optimum grain weights or tactical head lengths at … Continue reading →

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Tony’s Tormenter Pink and Purple Pro Tube Steelhead Tube Fly

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We continue our series of Pro Tube Steelhead fly patterns with Tony’s Tormenter a Scandinavian Style Tube fly. The Tormenter uses a Pro Tube 40/40mm tube, modern synthetic flashy materials and natural favorites Arctic Fox and Finnish Raccoon.

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Tube Fly Hooks for Tying and Fishing Tube Flies

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tube flies have been around a long time but are gaining popularity of late in conjunction with some of the massive flies folks are “hucking” with two handed rods. Tube flies do make a lot of sense when tying and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments

Tony’s Coppinator Pro Tube Fly System Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We continue our series of Pro Tube fly tying videos with another gorgeous winter steelhead pattern. When waters are running a bit high, or if you need to drive a fly into a deeper run, a copper colored fly will … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Shop Hours for 2010

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season and thanking you for making 2010 a great year for OregonFlyFishingBlog and Caddisflyshop.com.

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Pro Tube Winter’s Hope Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are very excited to have added Pro Tube Tube Fly Systems to our huge offering of fly tying products and videos. We think the Pro Tube Fly System is one of the most innovative fly tying products to come … Continue reading →

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Oregon fly fishing blog: Best of 2010

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Looking for the best flies, photos, fishing trips and conservation news from 2010? Here’s my subjective list! Great photography from Chris and Shauna’s Venezuelan bonefish trip.

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Lightning, Hail and Cold Steel

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Did anyone else freeze their #$%^&s off Saturday? The forecast looked grim, for sure. But that did not adequately prepare us, we westward-traveling hoard of winter steelheaders, for the mayhem about to ensue. Obstacle number one: snow and ice storms. … Continue reading →

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Winter steelhead report, slideshow

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In between storms many Oregon Rivers have dropped into very fishable shape. The North Fork of the Alsea, Lake Creek, The Siletz, and the South Coast Elk and Sixes are beginning to show signs of a good winter steelhead season. … Continue reading →

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Brian Chan’s Frostbite Chironomid Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chironomid fly patterns are deadly in lakes all over the world. Brian Chan’s Frostbite Chironomid is a proven killer.

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Crazy Carl Bonefish Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The “Crazy Carl” has been one of our favorite Bonefish patterns for years. The rabbit strip tail and wing give it great movement and durability.

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Christmas Party Reminder: Tonight 4-8pm

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ninkasi Brew, Oregon Electric Station snacks, one night only shop specials, come on by!

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