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Caddis Fly Shop Covid 19 Business Plan March 20th 2020

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to progress small businesses all over the world are being forced to make some really tough calls on how to operate in the current environment. The Caddis Fly Angling Shop/Caddisflyshop.com has formulated a plan … Continue reading →

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Tim Rajeff’s DIY Rod Holder

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here’s something Tim Rajeff showed me a few years back, DIY rod holders. Keep your rods ready, protected off the ground, and the ability to air-out after a day fishing! Lots of you are creative, so get as fancy with … Continue reading →

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Feel Good Trout Unlimited Film: Querencia

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A project led by Trout Unlimited’s Josh Duplechian, Toner Mitchell, and Kara Armano, tells the story of the community in Questa, New Mexico, that, following a mine closure and the layoff of hundreds, has found rebirth through the value of … Continue reading →

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Friendships & Fly Fishing – March 2020

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Webster defines Friendship as: One attached to another by affection or esteem Acquaintance One that is not hostile A favored companion… To Rob, I still remember meeting you in the HR processing line at the National Park Service headquarters in … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying in the USA – and Beyond

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Photo caption. My wading boots on the porch in PC last summer. March 15th, 2020. I woke to two realities today 1. Covid-19 is making its way around the USA as it has elsewhere around the world, disrupting plans, and … Continue reading →

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Flash Back Friday & Look Forward on March 13, 2020

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Good morning all you OFFB Blog readers. It is early, dawn just breaking, and I thought a few light hearted images might be in order. Times are interesting these days, but as anglers and fly tyers there are new adventures … Continue reading →

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FFF Fly Tying EXPO Cancelled in 2020

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

  The event that we have all come to look forward to has sadly been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.   The 32nd annual Northwest Fly Tier and Fly Fishing Expo scheduled for this weekend at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center has been cancelled due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, … Continue reading →

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Kaufmann’s Hare’s Ear CDC – Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg ties a Randall Kaufmann variation to the Classic Hare’s Ear with CDC. Hook:TMC 3761 sizes 10-16 Bead/Lead: Optional Thread: Uni 6/0 Brown Tail: Natural Hare’s Ear Mask Rib: Gold Flat Mylar Abdomen: Natural Hare’s Ear with … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Mexican Flag Predator Deceiver Fly for Golden Dorado & Peacock Bass Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties his Mexican Flag Dorado Fly a deceiver style pattern for dorado and peacock bass. Follow step by step instruction for these large flies with Jay’s commentary and years of experience. Hook: Ahrex PR320 4-6/0 Thread: … Continue reading →

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Rio Palena Lodge Chile – Trip Report

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My family and I and five friends had the pleasure of visiting Rio Palena Lodge in Chile this past February. Rio Palena Lodge is one of several properties owned by Eleven Experience. We had a great time fishing the numerous … Continue reading →

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Parallel Perch Fly Tying Video – Rob Hrabik

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Rob Hrabik of Yosemite Outfitters ties a variation of Tom Loe’s Parallel Punk Perch. A highly efficient fly anywhere trout live, Rob fishes this fly under an indicator, on the strip, as a streamer, and as a … Continue reading →

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Yakoda Supply Drifter Gear Transport Bag

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Chris discusses the new Drifter Gear Transport Bag by Yakoda Supply. Yakoda Supply Drifter Gear Transport Bag

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Yakoda Supply Utility Pouch

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Chris Daughters reviews Yakoda Supplies new Utility Pouch. Made in the USA. Yakoda Supply Utility Pouch

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Yakoda Supply Fly Tins

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Chris introduces Yakoda Supply Fly Tins. Two different styles with or without tweezers. Made in the USA. Yakoda Supply Fly Tin with Tweezer Yakoda Supply Fly Tin

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Early Spring Mckenzie Fishing Report

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My girlfriend and I decided to play hooky from work on Thursday (thanks, Greg) on the first over 60° day of the year. We fished the upper Mckenzie from Blue River to Silver Creek. Most of the fish we caught … Continue reading →

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