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Fly Line Blow Out Sale – Over 100 Lines on SALE at The Caddis Fly

Jay and I continued our attempt to organize and streamline the shops inventory today by taking a hard look at the fly line wall. We removed all the “onesies” and odd balls, included some great lines in trout, spey and … Continue reading

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Pacific City Dory Flyfishing – June 2016

My phone buzzed the fisherman’s five o-clock alarm on the bedside table and I reached for it with pinched eyes. Birdsong came in a congress of calls beyond the glow of my curtained window. The birds were more excited to be awake … Continue reading

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Night Dancer Steelhead Fly Tying Video

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie a classic steelhead pattern. The Night Dancer is great on the Deschutes River all summer. It also fishes well in low and clear water conditions on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Night Dancer Thread: … Continue reading

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Glass Bead Estuary Shrimp Fly Tying Video

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates his “Estuary Shrimp” fly pattern. It’s a proven pattern for Sea Run Cutthroat and it’s going to get some serious “water time” for spring chinook. This glass bead style shrimp variation can be changed … Continue reading

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Mexico Tarpon Fly Fishing Report

From our good friends Andrew and Colleen Shipman a recent report on Isla Holbox Tarpon fishing in Mexico. After thirteen seasons in Key West fishing for migratory tarpon, including lasts years one tarpon jump in five days on the last … Continue reading

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Fire bird Fly Tying Video

From our friends at Loon Outdoors The Fire Bird is a spin-off on the classic Bird’s Nest. In it’s original form the Bird’s Nest is a super buggy pattern that is a fairly quick tie. We love quick ties and … Continue reading

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Last Minute Trip for King Salmon Available

Long time Caddis Fly customer and big fish seeker David Bayles has had to bow out of his annual Sapsuk River fishing trip. David is trying to get his spot filled and is offering a tremendous last minute deal. POSSIBLY … Continue reading

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Willamette Falls Fish Counts – Steelhead Numbers Looking Good for 2016

2016 is looking markedly better in terms of Summer Steelhead numbers in the Willamette River system. Below you will see the fish passage numbers for May in 2015 and May in 2016. The 2016 numbers are much closer to our … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Hatches in Full Swing

The McKenzie River is seeing a tremendous variety of hatches this late spring early summer season. Golden Stones, Green Drakes and rusty colored Caddis are some of the larger bugs(patterns in the 8-12 size range). Pale Morning Duns, Pink Ladies, … Continue reading

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“Redemption” Micro Intruder Fly Tying Video

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a “Redemption” Micro Intruder. The pattern tied on a nano tube and maintains the separation between “butt” and “shoulder”. The Micro Intruder pattern in the color scheme demonstrated is deadly in … Continue reading

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“Three Salt” Chartreuse Micro Intruder for Chinook

Tube – Pro SportFisher Nanotube sink 4 Hook guide – PSF large color of choice Butt – Senyo’s Sky Fusion Dub + Steelie Blue Ice Dub Butt 1st collar – chartreuse saddle Butt 2nd collar – blue dyed lady amherst … Continue reading

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Middle Fork of the Willamette: High Water and Fishing Well

The Middle Fork of the Willamette is running high and green. Fishing has been really good. The Green McKenzie Caddis hatch has been prolific. On overcast days the hatch has been all day, on brighter days the afternoon evening Green … Continue reading

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Support Native Fish Society: Babine Raffle

From Native Fish Society: You could spend a week steelhead fishing on the Babine for only $100! Babine Steelhead Lodge and Epic Waters are donating a prime Babine week for 1 angler to support the work of the Native Fish … Continue reading

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Simple Muddler Minnow Fly Tying Video

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a versatile muddler minnow pattern. This pattern is great for trout and steelhead. Good variations include a weighted body and changing the color of the flat braid body. Simple Muddle Minnow … Continue reading

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Get Ready for Green Drakes on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Late May is the time of year when the Green Drake emergence begins. The hatch can last into July so it’s a great time to have some drakes in your box. We see some of the nicest fish of the … Continue reading

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