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McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Fishing Well mid June 2020

The McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette have been fishing really well. Hatches of Pale Morning Duns, Green Drakes, Blue Winged Olives and Brown Caddis have been strong during the last week of wet weather. Mayflies have been hatching … Continue reading

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Review of Fly Tying Cements, Adhesives, and UV Resins: Part 4 – Summary Charts

Here we are, finally, Part 4 of our 4-part cement review. How could I have known, back in 1963, that one simple bottle of glue from Herter’s would evolve to  this wide assortment of products that are available to the ordinary … Continue reading

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Green & Red Hollow Deceiver Fly Tying Video for Peacock Bass/Golden Dorado

In this video, Jay ties a huge hollow fly used to hunt out predator fish. Incorporating saddle hackles in different colors and flash to catch the fishes attention, these flies are for your 8 & 9 weight rods and are … Continue reading

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Review of Fly Tying Cements, Adhesives, and UV Resins: Part 3 – Solarez UV Resins

Solarez – Product Review & Application Guide As promised, Part 3 of our review will focus on to the Solarez UV resins specifically packaged for fly tyers, a product line so extensive and effective that I believe it deserves special treatment. Tips for … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society Action Alert – Crooked River

From the Native Fish Society Speak up on the need for fish passage, not mitigation, at Bowman Dam on the Crooked River A preliminary permit to add hydropower generation at Bowman Dam on the Crooked River has triggered Oregon’s fish … Continue reading

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Spey Casting Exercise Using a Dog Chuckit™

In this video, Greg uses his dog’s Chuckit™ to help improve one’s bottom hand while spey casting. “Many people have tools to improve and practice their spey cast at home. I use my dog’s Chuckit™ everyday and really focus on … Continue reading

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Get Summer Fly Patterns “Cheaper by the Dozen”

Check out some great deals on summer fly patterns at caddisflyshop.com and at Caddis Fly Shop in Eugene. We are offering these staple patterns at the great price of only $12 per dozen while they last. Check out the entire … Continue reading

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New Airlock Strike Indicators for 2020

In this video, Chris introduces Airlock’s new strike indicator for 2020. Airlocks

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Jay’s Three Salt Alaska King Salmon Fly Tying Video 2020

  In this video, Jay ties an intruder type Alaskan King Salmon Fly. This fly is meant to be fished on the swing, but you could use this stripping for peacock bass, tiger fish, muskie, and other large predators. With … Continue reading

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Good News for Wild Fish!

From The Conservation Angler Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Takes Action to Protect Wild Steelhead and Salmon No Angling Sanctuaries Established to Protect Wild Steelhead Resting in Three Columbia River Thermal Refuges. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife … Continue reading

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Hendricks Bridge County Boat Ramp Closure

Hendricks Bridge Boat Launch will be closed from June 8-Oct 1st for improvements. Anglers who want to float downstream from Hendricks are advised to put in at Taylor Boat Launch at 40945-41483 Deerhorn Rd, Springfield, OR 97478. One could also … Continue reading

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Jay’s Pro Sportfisher Squid Tube Fly Video

In this video, Jay ties a Squid Tube Fly using Pro Sportfisher Predator tubing, EP Invader & Fair Flies Predator Brushes. An effective fly to imitate a squid for salmon, rockfish, and lingcod for coastal fishing or you could use … Continue reading

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Jay’s Seal Bugger Jig Jigged Leech Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay ties a Seal Bugger Leech pattern on a jigged hook. A good pattern to try for alpine lakes. Hook: Gamakatsu Jigged barbless size 10 Bead: Mottled Slotted Tungsten Bead Red Glue: Loc-Tite Brush On Thread: Veevus … Continue reading

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Summer Trout Spey Fly Video by Jay Nicholas

In this video, Jay ties a beautiful and effective summer trout spey fly that could be used for trout or steelhead. With different color combinations and hook sizes you could easily adapt these flies for the fishery of your choice. … Continue reading

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Redington’s Run Reel *New 2020*

In this video, George Cook discusses Redington’s new Run Reel Series available May 2020. Redington’s Run Reel: -Die Cast Construction -Sizes 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 -Available in Matte Black, Burgundy, Pewter colors -Interchangeable Spools that work with Redington’s Rise Reels

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