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Simply Setting Up A Rod-Tip First

In this video, Tim shows a simple way to put your rod together. Beginning with the rod-tip, not only is your rod protected, but your reel is protected from dirt. Why am I just learning this? Tight Lines!!

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Reminder – Patagonia Worn Wear Mobile Tour – April 17th, 2019

The Patagonia Worn Wear Mobile Tour will be stopping by the Caddis Fly on April 17th. The Worn Wear Team will be available to repair any and all brands of gear from 10am to 4pm on April 17th, 2019. About … Continue reading

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Shasta Dam Raise – Winnemem Wintu Fundraiser Saturday April 13th

Check out this incredible story of the Winnemem Wintu tribes journey to get salmon back to the Mcleod River in Northern California.

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HELP CELEBRATE FRANK AND JEANNE MOORE – The Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary

From Uncage the Soul Video Production Frank and Jeanne Moore Bench Installation This handcrafted, custom bench will be built and permanently installed along the edge of Steamboat Creek to celebrate and commemorate the recent successful passage of the public lands … Continue reading

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High Water Photos from the McKenzie River

Above photo taken at Belinger Ramp on the lower McKenzie. Just off Camp Creek Road Another angle at Belinger Deerhorn Bridge Eweb Ramp’s parking lot under water Silver Creek Ramp Blue River Ramp Thanks very much to Mike Reardon for … Continue reading

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Recommended Read: Fishing Through the Apocalypse

We recently got our hands on a copy of Matthew Miller’s new book, Fishing Through the Apocalypse: An Angler’s Adventures in the 21st Century. Miller is Director of Science Communications for The Nature Conservancy and a great writer. The book … Continue reading

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ARTIFISHAL – Film Showing April 25th, 2019

Please join us for a showing of one of the most important fish conservation films ever produced. ARTIFISHAL sheds light on our failings in producing and protecting fish. If you want the truth about hatcheries and hatchery fish this film … Continue reading

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Jay’s Carp It Bomb Fly Tying Video

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March Brown Weather all Week – April 2019

We had a nice day out on the McKenzie/Willamette from Armitage to Christensen Landing yesterday. The Grannom Caddis hatch was in full swing. Although not as heavy as it can be, the warmth of the day saw swarming caddis on … Continue reading

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Get Your Tickets to the Biggest Party for Wild Fish in the Universe!

Get Your Tickets to the Biggest Party for Wild Fish in the Universe! – April 13, 2019 Why should you attend? Well, here are the top five reasons to attend the Native Fish Society Banquet + Auction: 1. Every cent … Continue reading

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Running Oregon’s Wild And Scenic Rogue River In A Classic Way

From Oregon Public Broadcasting -by Ian McCluskey OPB Wooden drift boats are works of art. So why take one down the rocky Rogue River? I have always wanted a time machine. And I’ve been looking for one ever since childhood. … Continue reading

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Patagonia Worn Wear Tour Coming to the Caddis Fly Angling Shop April 17, 2019

The Patagonia Worn Wear Mobile Tour will be stopping by the Caddis Fly on April 17th. The Worn Wear Team will be available to repair any and all brands of gear from 10am to 4pm on April 17th, 2019. About … Continue reading

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New Flies for Spring 2019

Spring is a great time too add to and organize your fly collection. We have a robust collection of spring and summer flies in stock to help out. Today’s post highlights some super cool new flies from Rainy’s Flies. New … Continue reading

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Barr’s Slumpbuster Variant Fly Tying Video

In this video, Tony Torrence ties a Slumpbuster Variant fly pattern. An awesome fly to try swinging for trout both in the Spring and fall. Give this fly a try next time your out on local waters. Thread: 8/0 Veevus … Continue reading

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RIO’s Latest How To Video’s February 2019

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