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Renzetti Comprehensive Buying Guide & Review of the Finest Vises on the Market

As winter rolls around each year anglers retreat back to the solitude of their tying bench. A sudden surge tying posts flood social media, and boom fly tying season has begun. For those who aren’t tiers yet, seeing this larger … Continue reading

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Traditions on the Mckenzie: Fly Fishing Workshop

Join Lane County Cultural Coalition in conjunction with Caddis Fly Shop & Mckenzie River Fishing Guides and Rafting Tours for one of 3 beginner friendly sessions on the McKenzie. The classes will focus on the river’s history, the art of … Continue reading

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Fly Spotlight: Croston’s Jigged Full Metal Jacket from Fulling Mill

There few flies that are developed as general attractor patterns, but happen to really work for a very specific hatch. One of those patterns is Howard Croston’s Full Metal Jacket from our friends over at Fulling Mill for use fishing … Continue reading

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March Community Fly Fishing & Tying Night At Falling Sky

Please join us next Tuesday the 24th at Falling Sky for our monthly Community Fly Fishing & Tying Night. All are welcome, we can always expect our regulars to show up, but we have had a huge influx of new … Continue reading

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CDC Loop March Brown Wet Fly Tying Tutorial

The long awaited March Brown hatch each spring is notorious for having fantastic fishing swinging soft hackles. In this video, Simon ties a simple March Brown using one of Ahrex’s newer hooks, the LE880. March Browns have a tendency to … Continue reading

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Simple Jigged Golden Stone for High Water

In this video, Simon ties a fantastic golden stone pattern with a large bead that excels in high water. Golden Stones take their time in their nymph stage and can take several years to mature into flying adults. This means … Continue reading

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Northwest Fly Tier & Fly Fisher Expo This Weekend March 13-14

The annual Fly Tier & Fly Fisher Expo is happening this weekend up in Albany. For over 15 years, the Fly Fishers International Oregon Council has been bringing locals together for the annual Fly Tying & Fishing Expo. At the … Continue reading

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Rising Levels from Cougar Dam Outflow Starting March 6th on the South Fork & Mckenzie Proper

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is planning to release flow pulse from Cougar Dam on the South Fork McKenzie River as soon as Friday, March 6th for up to five days. The release will result in higher and faster-moving … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Babine for a Benjamin 2026 Raffle

Our friends over at Native Fish Society are commencing their annual Babine for a Benjamin Raffle. The Babine is a world class steelhead river up in British Columbia that spey anglers’ dreams are made of. Tickets are $100 and limited … Continue reading

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Mid Season Winter Steelhead Report

By Robbie Report Winter steelhead fishing is decent to exceptional right now! With good reports coming from up and down the Oregon Coast there is no reason you should be sitting at home on your days off. Most hatchery runs … Continue reading

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Join Us for a Night with Local Author Jesse Lance Robbins for his Book Launch: The Best Fly Fishing Is Everywhere

Join Caddis Fly Shop and The Redsides Chapter of Trout Unlimited as they welcome Springfield, OR-based author, angler, and conservationist Jesse Lance Robbins for an evening of fly fishing storytelling and discussion. Jesse will read selections from his debut book … Continue reading

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Iwana Reels Introduction & Initial Thoughts

Click and pawl reels have a special spot in many angler’s hearts. Traditionalists, purists, and those who appreciate a simpler design that requires more finesse are drawn to these reels. Nowadays, consumers can purchase heavy duty sealed disk drags that … Continue reading

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The Most Durable Squirmy Worm Material to Date: New Trinas Squirm Material from Montana Fly Co

Everyone knows squirmy worms work whether you like them or not. Silicone squirmy material has a serious Achilles’ heel. The silicone the worms are made of is extremely fragile. If you crank too hard with thin, but strong thread it … Continue reading

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February Community Night and Stillwater Guide Trip Raffle

Our February gathering is happening this month on the 17th at Falling Sky brewing. This month we have a special raffle that one of our Community Night veterans is generously donating. Adison of Soggy Waders Guide Service is donating one … Continue reading

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Realistic Blue Winged Olive Weightless Nymph

Blue Winged Olives or Mayflies from the “Baetis” are a staple in trouts diets all over the world during the colder season. Many places only have a good BWO hatch in the spring and fall, but our weather is mild … Continue reading

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