Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join the wild fish movement Friday, January 17, as we take a stand for wild steelhead!

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society Last month, we took a big step forward in our efforts to ensure wild winter steelhead in southwest Oregon are healthy, not overharvested, and remain abundant for all (read the complete update here). But we’re not … Continue reading →

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2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour Coming To Eugene Feb 12th, 2020 7pm.

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

When: February 12th 7pm. Where: Venue 252 Tickets: $18 Purchase at The Caddis Fly Shop, 168 West 6th ave, Eugene, 97401

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January Trout Unlimited Meeting with Jeff Ziller

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

January Chapter Meeting DATE: Monday, January 13 TIME:6:00 to 8:pm LOCATION: Claim 52 Kitchen, 1203 Willamette St. Eugene Jeff Ziller from ODFW will present a program on some of the recent McKenzie River and Upper Willamette programs at our next … Continue reading →

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2020 Beginning Fly Tying Classes 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

2020 Beginning Fly Tying Classes will be three consecutive Tuesday evenings for two hours beginning January 28th. Classes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Session #1 January 28th, February 4th & 11th. Call the shop 541 342 7005 or email us at caddiseug@yahoo.com to … Continue reading →

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20 Incher Jig Fly by Jim Sens

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jim Sens ties a fun jig nymph known as the 20 Incher. This fly has been a favorite with McKenzie River guides this year and for good reason, it catches lots of fish. Designed to sink fast, … Continue reading →

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Creative Deceiver with Popovic’s Jig Head Fly Pattern

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay ties a Creative Deceiver Fly using Popovic’s Jig Heads. A variation to a classic, go-to pattern, the Deceiver. A great fly with lots of movement and designed to get down fast to the fish. Try it … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Winter Steelhead Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a Winter Steelhead Nymph. An awesome pattern to try on channeled coastal streams fishing under an indicator or Euro Nymphing. Give this pattern a try! Hook: Gamakatsu Barbless jig size 10 Wire: 0.20 lead free … Continue reading →

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The Echo Fly Rod Seasons of Pacific City: Fall

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is the last of three blog posts that feature the Echo fly rods I fish through the seasons here in Pacific City. Fly fishers who know me have long ago realized that I fish rods offered by the likes of Sage, Winston, … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Royal Trout Tube Streamer Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a lively trout tube fly using Pro Sportfisher tubbing and materials called the Royal Trout Tube Streamer Fly. Perfect for trout and summer steelhead, this fly is light and easy to cast and has a … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Christmas Gift Video Replays

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We posted the videos below a while back but it’s crunch time and just in case you need some last minute ideas, here you go.

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7 threads that every fly tyer should own – and why ….

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Of course this is an opinion piece and based on my personal experience – there is little in the way of objective data to guide one on this topic, unless of course one simply looked at total sales numbers for … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Update 2019

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A really brief history My first trip to New Zealand was in 1993. With little knowledge of the country and it’s fishing, my fishing mates and I drove way to many kilometers in three months in search of the holy … Continue reading →

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New Hareline Stash Storage Containers

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg shows each new Stash Storage Container Box from Hareline. Used for organizing your fly-tying materials at home or on the road for quick access and efficiency, these containers take out the frustration from messy tying tables, … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Ultra Rig Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties an Ultra Rig Steelhead Fly – a fun take on Jeff Hickman’s Fish Taco using the new Aqua Flies Ultra Rig. This is a great pattern to try swinging for Summer and Winter Steelhead. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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Jay’s Tungsten Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Jay ties a Tungsten Soft Hackle fly. An effective pattern for euro nymphing and indicator fishing for trout. Give this pattern a try! Hook: TMC 3761 size 12, Daiichi 1760 size 12 Bead: tungsten mottled tactical black … Continue reading →

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