Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly Tying Tips: Modifying a ProSportfisher Flexlineedle

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I tie most of my Tube flies using a Regal Revolution rotary vise. When I first began using the Pro Sportfisher Flexineedle to hold my tubes, I secured the tool with the vise jaws at an angle, and this is … Continue reading →

OPST Shank Chuck for tying Intruders – a Review

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thumbs up in my opinion for this new OPST tool. I have been satisfied enough using my HMH tool fly adaptor to hold my shanks while tying Intruders but have long awaited the arrival of this new tool offered by … Continue reading →

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Best Winter Steelhead Fly Colors?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is an opinion piece, and the reader should digest my thoughts knowing that I am as biased as any steelhead angler you’ve ever met where fly color is concerned. I definitely have ideas about the color hues of the … Continue reading →

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Three Tools for tying Tube Flies – and a Recommendation

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Many fly tyers express confusion regarding selection of a basic tool to secure tubes in a vise. This post will show three of the tools I’ve had considerable experience with, with a quick note regarding two tools that I have … Continue reading →

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Blueheads and Bonnevilles

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Cool video from Western Native Trout: The Western Native Trout Initiative and the Desert Fish Habitat Partnership are proud to present “Blueheads and Bonnevilles”, a short film about the work we are doing with our partners in the Weber River, … Continue reading →

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Understanding ProSportfisher Tube Fly Components

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’m an enthusiastic fan of tying steelhead swing flies on tubes, and use a wide variety of tube components on a regular basis. This experience helps me keep informed with many but not all of the options available to the … Continue reading →

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Jigged Zug Bug Fly Tying Video

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Tony Torrence brings back an old favorite, in a new jig style format. You can’t go wrong with fly patterns which contain peacock herl. Fish this pattern under a dry fly or dedicated nymph rigs. The Zug … Continue reading →

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Concerning steelhead fly size ……

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I have been busily stocking my fly boxes preparing for winter steelhead season and part of my ritual concerns thinking about the best fly sizes to tie as each season approaches. In some past years I have been particularly enthused … Continue reading →

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Spring 2016 Season at Cedar Lodge

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been wet and nasty this spring at Cedar Lodge on the South Island of New Zealand. According to most of the long time residents in the Makarora area there hasn’t been a spring like this in nearly 20 years. … Continue reading →

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The Caddis Fly Angling Shop – Holiday Hours

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We Caddis Fly Anglers want to wish you all a very happy holiday this weekend! The shop will be open from 10am-4pm on 12/24, Christmas Eve for if you need any last minute stocking stuffers and/or gifts for Sunday. We will be … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Stocking Stuffer – Finnegan’s Fly Tool

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Need a last minute stocking stuffer? Come by the Caddis Fly Angling Shop and snag the Finnegan’s Fly Tool! It’s 7 fly fishing tools in one compact, cool tool that hangs right on your vest for easy access. Featuring … Continue reading →

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What do you get the fisherman who has everything? Something to organize his stuff!

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As the gift giving holidays approach, it can be intimidating to think of something to get that special angler in your life. What can you get the fisherman who already has everything!? Check out our gift guide video here: For … Continue reading →

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Take Action Today: Protect Wild, not Manufactured Fish

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Click it and sign it now. From the Native Fish Society: How can fish that are manufactured in a hatchery be endangered? How can fish that are mass produced by the millions each year deserve protections under the Endangered Species … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Minute Intruder – Winter Steelhead Tube Fly

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is going to be a quick post for a relatively quick winter steelhead tube Intruder. I tie this fly in about 12 minutes and it catches steelhead. Tube: 40/40 ProSportfisher tube butt: Chartreuse Ice dub Rear Post: Kingfisher Blue … Continue reading →

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Jigged CDC Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Jigged Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of our most effect “hopper dropper” nymphs. It’s hook rides up and reduces snags and lost flies. You can tie this fly in a variety of sizes, we like it best from #12-16. … Continue reading →

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