Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay’s Tan Kiptail Bonefish Crazy Charlie Fly

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a Tan Kiptail Bonefish Crazy Charlie Fly that was developed in the 1970’s by bonefish guide & angler Charlie Smith at Andros Island. Whether traveling to the Bahamas or to another bonefish destination, every angler … Continue reading →

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Forked Bling Tail Dorado Fly with Hareline’s New Forked Bling Tails

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay Nicholas and Chris Daughters introduce Hareline’s new Forked Bling Tails, Iridescent Black Schlappen, and Just Add H2O’s Flash Blend Bait Brushes and Shiner Flash to tie a Forked Bling Dorado Fly. Forked Bling Tails come in … Continue reading →

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Dumbbells, Barbells, Hourglass, and Bead Chain Eyes – The Complete Review of Weighted Eyes for Fly Tying

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Photo Caption The hand full is something like fifty packs of dumbbells, barbells, and hourglass eyes that Chris sent me to examine and research. Ha ha ha ha ha. I’ve been tying with these puppies for decades, although to be … Continue reading →

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Jay NIcholas’ Fly of the Week #2: Blue Beauty Half-Intruder – Recipe, Tying, & Fishing Notes

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Blue Beauty is what I refer to as a half Intruder in that it has but a single shoulder station, and lacks the butt station and narrow waist we typically expect in an honest to goodness Intruder style fly. … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society – Homewaters: Rise-Up! Online Auction

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Homewaters: Rise-Up! Online Auction begins THIS SATURDAY with the opening of Super Silent bidding. Register now for your chance to bid on some of our best Super Silent and Live Auction Items. REGISTER HERE Here’s a breakdown of the … Continue reading →

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Catch Magazine – Going Green – Green Drakes on the Metolius

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Brighter days are ahead, Green Drakes on the Metolius and upper McKenzie is definitely something to look forward to.

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Employee Pictures April 2020

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Some pictures from our staff at Caddis Fly Shop for your enjoyment. Chris… Bryson…   Hayden… Lou… Peter… Greg… Jay… Be Good, Caddis Fly Shop Staff Information: CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Oregon Health Authority Lane County Public Health

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Bob Popovic’s Jiggy Head Fly Tying Video

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a baitfish pattern using Bob Popovic’s Tungsten Jiggy Heads. Jiggy Heads add weight to get deep, eyes to look real, and you could use them for albacore flies, steelhead flies, salmon flies, just about … Continue reading →

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How to capture a screen shot and make a book of fly recipes (and more)

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

How often have you seen something on your computer and thought “Gosh it would be nice to have this photo, or recipe, or story  or sketch or …….. in printed form.” Maybe like this …….Steelhead Tube fly?     Or this page … Continue reading →

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The Dean River for $100 – Native Fish Society Raffle

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Steelheaders, forget your bucket list, this is a shot at the Holy Grail! Thanks to the remarkable generosity of one Native Fish Lifetime Member, we are raffling off a seven-day adventure for one angler to Hodson’s Dean River Lodge during … Continue reading →

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Spring Fishing Report April 1, 2020

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing on the McKenzie and Willamette has been very good the past three weeks. Both the lower and upper sections of both rivers have been fishing well, and with low water levels and some warmer days, dry fly fishing during … Continue reading →

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Olive Seeker Jigged Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is the olive-hued jigged nymph in the three-pattern series.  Frankly, the olive hue to be in the eye  of the beholder, but trust that you can adjust the body and bead colors to achieve the colors that suit you and the … Continue reading →

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Got Time on your hands? A Simple Solution to organize and File Fly Samples

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Best most practical method for storing fly samples. As a fly tyer and fly fisher, I have accumulated a fair number of fly samples. These range from giant beasties to very little midge no-see-ems and many have been helpful when I … Continue reading →

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Register NOW for the NFS Homewaters: Rise-Up Online Auction

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Register NOW for the Homewaters: Rise-Up online auction, so you can bid on our best Silent, Super Silent and Live Item line-up yet! REGISTER HERE Unsure about how to register? Watch Native Fish Society’s Executive Director Mark Sherwood take you … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Fly of the Week – #1 – Adams Irresistible

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hello and welcome.  Whether you are a loyal reader or a first time visitors to the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog, –  welcome – in this difficult time in our nation’s history. While I’m sheltering in place here at my home today, I’ve been receiving … Continue reading →

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