Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Short on time, order online, or call in and we will gift wrap for free.

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Don’t forget our holiday party tonight December 18th from 4-8pm. The final week is upon us and many of us have a lot going on. Finding the perfect gift for the angler is easy though. Check out caddisflyshop.com, and order … Continue reading →

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Sulfite Cures Kill Juvenile Salmonids, ODFW Researchers Find

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Breaking news–ODFW researchers today released findings showing up to 30% mortality in juvenile salmonids that ingested sulfite cured roe. The study shows that some fish die from eating just one egg, but that others survive up to 23 days before … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Conservation News | 14 Comments

Jay Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal: Just another day on the Elk River

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

November 23, 2009 — It is barely light enough to see, and I am sitting in my drift boat anchored at the Hatchery launch site. I’m sitting here because I’m nervous about running the drop immediately below the tailout of … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 2 Comments

Stocking stuffers — Fly fishing Christmas gifts under $25

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new video, we offer fly fishing Christmas gifts under $25. Gift List Simms Water Bottle Rio Indicator Leader Skarktooth Tippet Control Caddis Fly Logo Hat Fishpond PioPod Screw Ball Indicators Glacier Mitt Simms Windstopper Cap 20/20 Magnetic Threader … Continue reading →

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Thurs: 12/10/09 Ken Morrish at the shop, and Rise at the David Minor Theater

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Meet Ken Morrish, fly fishing travel guru, fly tyer and photogrpaher December 10th Ken Morrish of Flywater Travel LLC. Idylwilde Flies Signature Fly Tyer, and renowned photographer will be at the shop tying flies between 3-6pm. Please stop by for … Continue reading →

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Extending the deadline — Movies due for Oregon Film Fest 12/31

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just a heads up to anybody out there with fly fishing film-making skills — or even if you don’t! There’s still time to sign up for the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival. The contest was announced back in June. The … Continue reading →

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Best of 2009: The year in fly fishing books and DVDs

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Looking for gift ideas? There were 266 new books and DVDs released into the fly fishing marketplace in 2009. That’s down significantly from 2008, when 499 titles were released. The soft retail market drove different responses from the various publishers. … Continue reading →

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Huge December: Fly fishing events in the coming weeks

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Meet our newest employee! Be sure to stop in for a Ninkasi Wed — 12/9/09 Trout Unlimited Meeting — Chris Orsinger executive director of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah Chris Orsinger will be at the Trout Unlimited meeting, 7pm Wed … Continue reading →

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Cozumel Bonefishing exeeds expectations

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When your mental state is tied to the seasonal ups and downs of the fly fishing retail cycle November is a great month to get out of town. A couple of great family trips kept me out of the store … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Travel | 8 Comments

Making the case for Simms boot foot waders

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I bought some Simms boot foot waders last spring and they hung in my garage all summer. In the last two months, though, I chose to wear these, instead of my usual stocking-foots, while fishing on the beach, and from … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 4 Comments

Jay Nicholas’ Salmon fisher’s journal: Elk River 2009

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Elk River, 2009 Saturday morning. Down the beach we went at daybreak – Bob, Ryan, and me. Paul and Jeff had abandoned us at the motel in the dark, sneaking away without even knocking on our door to see if … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 7 Comments

Video: Darkest days of the year — Idle hands are the Devil’s tools

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rains come to Pacific Northwest and 12-foot waves pound the coast for weeks on end. For some, the guide season is on hold for a few months. The days are dark and the beers are darker. Might as well tie … Continue reading →

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Top fly fishing Christmas gifts 2009: Black Friday edition

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

What are the top fly fishing Christmas gifts for 2009? Chris lays them out in this new video: Top Fly Fishing Christmas Gifts Glacier Gloves: Windproof fleece fold-over mitt Cyclone Buff Simms Windstopper Guide Jacket softshell fleece Sage Vantage Fly … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Hatchery trout reduction or removal update

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

On this Thanksgiving, we’d like to give thanks to you – the wild fish advocates – for standing up for wild trout on the McKenzie River. Thank you to all of the people who signed petitions, sent letters, filled out … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society gets behind McKenzie Hatchery Trout reduction/removal, goes Web2.0

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Portland-based conservation organization, Native Fish Society has come on board to help our Trout Unlimited chapter reduce or remove hatchery trout in the McKenzie. I recently joined the ranks of the River Steward program for the McKenzie and NFS … Continue reading →

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