Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Managing Rabbit and Finn Raccoon Zonker Strips

Various  rabbit and Finn Raccoon Zonker strips make for great flies, but there are some properties of the material that can be confusing and intimidating. The first thing that might disappoint you is the extent to which the strips might be matted … Continue reading

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Tube Fly Tutorial on Saturday December 10th

I’ll be at the Caddis Fly Shop on December 10th to present a tutorial on the basic approach to tying traditional style flies on tubes. By traditional flies I’m referring to patterns like the Polar Shrimp, Green Butt Skunk, and … Continue reading

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Town Lake Steelhead Report

I can report that fly fishing for landlocked hatchery summer steelhead at the Town Lake is slow but there are opportunities to have some very challenging fishing here when the rivers are otherwise un-fishable. On a recent guided trip to the … Continue reading

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Understanding Schlappen Feathers for Fly Tying

I have been using Schlappen feathers on a regular basis lately while tying up my boxes of winter steelhead flies. Fact is, I have been very surprised and pleased with the overall quality and diversity of the feathers I have … Continue reading

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Hareline Fly Tying Kits – Quality for Beginner or Aspiring Tyer

Our friends at Hareline Dubbin in Monroe Oregon have recently introduced three new options in fly tying kits that I have had the opportunity to examine recently. Nicely done. Following I’ll note some of my observations on these three kits. … Continue reading

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Hydroelectric Dams: Major source of global greenhouse gas

Hydroelectric dams have had a devastating impact on anadromous fish populations, from inundating spawning areas to changing historic river flow patterns and raising water temperatures, and most importantly blocking passage of salmon and steelhead between the streams and Pacific Ocean. … Continue reading

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Cedar Lodge NZ 2016 November Report

We have had a mixed bag of weather this early season at Cedar Lodge. After what many have described as a mild Winter on the South Island we are now having an extreme Spring. This week was wrought with wind, … Continue reading

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Black Friday Sale at The Caddis Fly Angling Shop

All in store purchases are 10% off. Get 10% on top of all gift card purchases. Example: buy a $100 gift card and we will load it for $110. Buy any fly tying kit or complete fly fishing outfit and … Continue reading

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Holiday Shopping Guide for the Fly Angler

It’s that time of year again and we have created a short video to help you and yours seek out the very best gifts for the angler in 2016. Of course there are many more options and our helpful staff … Continue reading

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Cuba Trip Gear Notes – Island of Youth July 2016

On my July trip to the Island of Youth I got to test out some of the great gear available in the fly fishing world today. Saltwater fly fishing for tarpon, bonefish and permit test your gear. The following is … Continue reading

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Underway at Cedar Lodge New Zealand

We arrived to 3 days of pounding rain and wind. Puddles dotted the property and gum boots were a requirement. Fortunately our good friend Alan Cooper had been taking care of the lodge grounds. Golf course, gardens and new plantings … Continue reading

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Red Bandit Fly Tying Video

In this instructional fly tying video Matt Powell demonstrates how to tie the Red Bandit. This “attractor” nymph pattern was developed by Matt in Colorado, but has produced a lot of fish for him in the Pacific Northwest. The fly … Continue reading

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Cedar Lodge Season Four Under Way

We left Portland on Veteran’s day and flew to Los Angeles for a late evening flight to Nandi Fiji. From Nandi, a mid day flight on to Auckland. We were pretty tired from the flight and had an early dinner … Continue reading

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Trouble Maker October Caddis Fly Tying Video

August through early November is prime time for fishing October caddis pupae. In this video Matt Powell demonstrates how to tie an excellent imitation. This pattern works for trout and steelhead on our local waters and beyond. Troublemaker October Caddis … Continue reading

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Purple Prospector Fly Tying Video

Matt Powell demonstrates how to tie a simple shank style steelhead fly. The weight and color combo are perfect for summer steelhead on the swing. The OPST shanks and Senyo’s trailer wire make this fly an effective “trailer hook” style … Continue reading

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