Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Pontoons and Sea-runs

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sea-Run Cutthroat flies and fishing have been all the rage on the Caddis blog as of late, and there is a reason—they are a blast to catch. You can fish for them from the bank in the late fall, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing Gear Review | 2 Comments

Whiting Farms Feathers

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Coming Events: Rob Russell versus Ashley Doty – Feather Wrestling, at the Caddis Fly Angling Shop…. In this corner, looking lean, mean, and ready to rumble, we have “Intruder Rob the Fishing-Machine Russell.” In the other corner, we have “Artisan … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review, Fly Tying | 25 Comments

Nau Trunk Show at the Shop

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“Nau (pronounced “now”) is a clothing company based in Portland, Oregon. Nau makes “sustainable urban+outdoor apparel – integrated designs for the modern mobile life.” We have been wearing some of their outdoor gear for the past couple of years. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Shop Sales and Specials | 3 Comments

Mere mortal’s take on fly fishing for chinook

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’ve caught chinook on a fly. Some really big ones. But I was a missile, pointed and guided to big beautiful chromeness. I really didn’t have much to do with it. And if you read this blog regularly, you’d think … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 1 Comment

Willamette River Cleanup October 2nd — Mark your calendar

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Willamette Riverkeeper and a host of other partners up and down the valley, are coordinating a river-wide water and land based clean up event on Saturday, October 2nd from approximately 9am-12:30pm. So far, the river based effort in Eugene will … Continue reading →

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Local Steelhead Fishing Report

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette rivers have been fishing very well for Summer Steelhead of late. Both rivers are clear, are flowing at perfect levels and have water temps that are ideal. Cloudy and rainy weather but still 70 degrees, are … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Summer Steelhead | 3 Comments

Simms Alumibite Studs add to the Traction Options for Vibram Soled Wading Boots

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Many anglers have tossed their old favorite felt or studded felt soled wading boots and purchased rubber or Vibram soled boots of late. Most of us like the idea of reducing the possibility of transmitting invasive species from one drainage … Continue reading →

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Oregon Fall Chinook: Fly fishing for adults

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

“Fishin’ for bluebacks?” Nope. “Jacks?” Not really. “Well…what are you doing?” Same as everybody else in this estuary. I’m fishing for chinook. Adult chinook. Is that so bizarre? Apparently so, given the twisted looks from passing boaters. Is flyfishing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 13 Comments

North Coast Salmon Staycation September

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

After busting hump all last week to get out, starting to unwind on the North Coast. No cell service, but the internet is quick. The Coho in tidewater jumping all over, but not biting. Good times ensue. I’ll keep posting … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 4 Comments

Shaping Muddler Heads

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Three seperate videos demonstrate how to shape Muddler Minnow heads. Jay discusses the attributes of each head, including how the fly fishes dependent upon it’s shape.–CD Cone Shaped Head Flat Head Trout Style “Blocky” Square Head

Posted in Fly Tying | 1 Comment

Cummings Steelhead Pattern

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Cummings Steelhead Pattern is a classic fly developed by Ward Cummings and Clarence Gordon in the 1930s. The fly was, and still is a favorite on the North Umpqua River and many Southern Oregon and Northern California Steelhead streams. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Dec Hogan Summer Bug Steelhead Fly

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Dec Hogan Summer Bug is tied with seriously fishy materials. A hot pink butt, purple body, mylar rib and two hackles topped with an arctic fox wing. What steelhead could pass this pattern up? Summer Steelheading is looking good … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Summer Steelhead | 1 Comment

Palolo Worm: Moal Leech Style

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Palolo Worm “hatch” has become the holy grail for Florida Keys Tarpon anglers. Caddis Fly employee and Tarpon guru Barrett Christiensen has been fishing the keys for the past 13 years. Over the years he has developed numerous patterns … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel, Fly Tying | 1 Comment

Rainbow Bead Steelhead Damsel

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In our latest video Jay Nicholas utilizes a new bead, UV Chewee Skin, and a new bobbin. All products/materials come to us from Hareline Dubbin. The Multihued Rainbow fly tying bead gives any fly an exotic array of colors within … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Summer Steelhead | 1 Comment

Alec Jackson Spade Skunk Steelhead Fly

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Spade Skunk is a modern classic steelhead fly. Tied with proven “fishy” materials like peacock, ostrich and Arctic Fox this pattern is fantastic swung down and across in your favorite steelhead run. Weather and water have been cooperating nicely … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Tying, Summer Steelhead | 5 Comments