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Fly Tying Saturday: Jay Nicholas demo Pro Sportfisher, Aquaflies, and traditional steelhead fly tying

Saturday, December 14th, I will be in the shop and will tie and answer questions about steelhead fly tying using Pro Sportfisher products. Aquaflies and flies tied with Aquaflies shanks and hooks. Traditional steelhead flies tied on hooks. I hope you can … Continue reading

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Echo Fly Rod Seasons of Pacific City: Spring/Summer

This is the second of three blog posts that feature the Echo fly rods I fish through the seasons here in Pacific City. I have learned though personal experience to appreciate the performance and value of Echo fly rods for over a decade now. Although … Continue reading

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Youth Gift Guide for the Young Fly Fisher 2019

In this video, Tim shows us some gift ideas for the young fly fisher in your life. From youth fly rods to stylish hats, tying kits to fly boxes, practice rods to gift certificates, Caddisflyshop.com has something for everyone. Visit … Continue reading

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Fishpond Tacky Fly Boxes Video Overview

Five years ago, Tacky set out to create the most innovative fly box available to the fly fishing community. Finding a multitude of design flaws in traditional fly boxes, the minds at Tacky replaced traditional foam inserts with silicone and … Continue reading

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Casting Quickly on the Saltwater Flats – Jon Covich

Our friend Jon Covich, Cuba Travel expert for Fly Water Travel discusses his “fast” casting tactics for saltwater fly fishing in the video below. Check out more from Jon Covich at his website: www.cubafishingoutfitters.com

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Jay’s Crazy Charlie Variant Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay ties up a variant on the Crazy Charlie Bonefish fly. A must-have pattern for fishing the salt. If you have a saltwater trip planned this winter make sure you have good supply of Crazy Charlie’s in … Continue reading

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Greg’s Wire Midge Fly Tying Video

The Wire Midge is a universal food source for trout that gets down deep where fish are feeding. Try different colors to suit your needs. Hook: Tiemco 2487 Size 16-22 Thread: Veevus 8/0 Brown Wire: Ultra Wire Amber/Silver Small Thorax: … Continue reading

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Jim Sens’ Hobo Spey Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jim Sens ties a Hobo Spey Steelhead Streamer Fly. This is a great pattern to use for Winter Steelheading and will fish in the middle-to-high water column. Come on by the shop to check out other Steelhead … Continue reading

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Ten Favorite Things for Christmas and a Black Friday Deal

This Black Friday The Caddis Fly Angling Shop is offering 20% off all flies this Friday only. Stock up on your favorite patterns, create a selection for a gift, get the patterns you need for your next trip. Again all … Continue reading

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Echo Fly Rod Seasons of Pacific City: Winter/Spring

This is the first of three blog posts that will feature the Echo fly rods I fish through the seasons here in Pacific City. Any fly angler located in Pacific City, Oregon who might be so-inclined can find some species of Pacific … Continue reading

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Frenchie Nymph

In this video, Greg ties the Frenchie Nymph fly pattern. A simple, effective fly for trout in rivers & streams everywhere. Tie them in different color patterns using different shades of wire, pheasant tail, and beads. You could use larger … Continue reading

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New Products and Great Deals Abound for Anglers during the 2019 Holiday Season

Just in time for the holiday season some of the fly fishing industries best companies have some sweet deals and new products for the angler and shopper. New Fly Boxes from Fishpond. Fishpond purchased Tacky Fly Boxes this summer and … Continue reading

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Big Bad Yak Muddler Fly Tying Video

In this video, fly fisher Jay Nicholas ties a Big Bad Yak Muddler for steelhead and salmon using yak hair. This fly can be tied in different colors and sizes with a dense wing or sparse wing. You could skate … Continue reading

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Holiday Gift Guide for the Fly Fisher 2019

Tim shows off a few of the great gifts available at The Caddis Fly and Caddisflyshop.com for the 2019 holiday season. Many more items for the angler can be found at our store on 6th ave and online at caddisflyshop.com. … Continue reading

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SW Oregon wild steelhead need your help!

On Friday, December 6, 2019, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider a proposal for the release of all wild steelhead in southwest Oregon during the 2020 season, and we need your support! Implementing catch and release regulations for wild steelhead in … Continue reading

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