Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Ice Dub Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of the most effective fly patterns in the world. It’s slender body and thorax represent a great variety of Mayfly nymphs. In this fly tying video we have added a new color of Ice … Continue reading →

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Rob’s fly fishing book and DVD picks for the holidays

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When I was a kid, my family presented me with a new hardbound flyfishing book every Christmas. Those books became the foundation of my flyfishing universe, and I still cherish every one of those books today. I don’t think there’s … Continue reading →

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Bead Head UV Yarn Egg Pattern Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Winter Steelhead egg pattern can be used alone in shallow water, or dropped off a heavier egg pattern like a Lowly Glowly or a UV Yarn Steelhead Egg. Numerous color combinations can be effective, one could change the bead, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 4 Comments

Jumpstart the winter steelhead season on the Olympic Peninsula

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend, I met my friend Julian on the Olympic Peninsula to jumpstart the winter steelhead season. Cold clear weather, dropping rivers, and lots of fish. We fished switch rods with indicator lines for two days, and even caught a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports | 2 Comments

UV Yarn Steelhead Egg Pattern

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Winter Steelhead season is here. Early fish have been reported in the Alsea, Umpqua, Siletz and many other rivers. In this short video Barrett demonstrates how to tie an alternative to the Lowly Glowly (one of our most productive egg … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fly Tying | 3 Comments

Fly Fishing Gift Guide: Gifts for the Fly Tier

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Purchasing a gift for the fly tier might seem difficult. With all those feathers, hooks, and glue all over the desk, how would one know what they might need. The following video is designed to provide ideas for those considering … Continue reading →

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Holiday Hours at The Caddis Fly 2010

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Happy Thanksgiving to all. The Caddis Fly will be closed Thanksgiving Day but open the Friday following and resume normal hours M-F 9-6pm Sat 9-5 Sun 10-3pm. Our online store is always open,  at Caddisflyshop.com. We have numerous gifts for … Continue reading →

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ODFW posts maps of proposed Oregon Marine Reserves

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

ODFW has posted maps and descriptions of three proposed marine reserves for public review: Cape Perpetua near Florence, Cascade Head near Lincoln City and Cape Falcon near Manzanita.

Posted in Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 1 Comment

“Go Ducks” Oakley Custom Polarized Sunglasses

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Only three available in existence. We custom ordered these knowing you would need them in Glendale Arizona at the National Championship Game. Mind you these are high performance, great fitting Oakley polarized shades. You will want to wear them when … Continue reading →

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Jay Nicholas’s Blue Comet Chinook Salmon Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The south coast is still fishing decent for Salmon. When water conditions cooperate Chinook Salmon will be available through Christmas. Blue is a killer color for fall Chinooks as well as Winter Steelhead.–CD Chinook Salmon Comet Blue Hook: Daiichi 2141 … Continue reading →

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New Fishpond Gear for Fall/Winter 2010 and 2011 Season

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jon Covich the Northwest sales representative for Fishpond as well as Winston Fly Rods, Outcast Sporting Gear, Oakley Polarized Sunglasses and Patagonia Fly Fishing stopped by the shop the other day to show off some new gear. The new Fishpond … Continue reading →

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Simms Fishing Products Christmas Gift Preview

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The holiday season is approaching and we plan to produce a series of gift buying guides for the angler. In this installment, we outline a few of the great Simms Fishing products available for the holiday season and beyond.–CD Simms … Continue reading →

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South coast salmon stays hot

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Salmon fishing on the Oregon coast continues to be good. I took a couple of friends to the river this week and they managed to find themselves hooked up several times. These guys left me skunked as they hooked big, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 2 Comments

Jay Nicholas’s Blue Chinook Salmon Comet Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

One of the secrets of salmon fishing with a fly? Sometimes Pacific salmon like blue! Check out how to tie and fish Jay’s unweighted, short-shank comet.

Posted in Fly Tying, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 1 Comment

Ramone Salmon Killer: Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas ties a classic West Coast salmon pattern, the Ramone Salmon Killer. You can vary how much material you use with your flies — fuller in high muddy water, sparser in low clear conditions. Jay’s variation uses flat braid … Continue reading →

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