Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join Jay Nicholas at the Tillamook Bay Watershed Council Meeting Tomorrow

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Join the Tillamook Bay Watershed Council Tuesday night, January 26th, for a very special event featuring salmon biologist, fisherman and philosopher Jay Nicholas. Named Oregon’s “Salmon Czar” by Governor Kitzhaber in 1996, Jay was the principal author of the Oregon … Continue reading →

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Tube Fly Tying Class Jan 30th – Pro Sporfisher’s Bruce Berry – Winter Steelhead Tube Fly Patterns

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bruce Berry of Pro Sporfisher will instruct six fly tiers on the art of tying Winter Steelhead flies on tubes Jan 30th from 1-5pm. Bruce will have all the tubes, weights, cones and more to create flies during the class. … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Fly Fishing Class – Feb 6th at Shop

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Anyone who is interested in fly fishing the ocean offshore Oregon will find entertainment and education value in this class. This is a three hour class (10 AM – 1 PM) and I’ll be available after the class for follow up … Continue reading →

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Composite Dubbing Loop Steelhead Fly – Part II

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

First thing I’d like to do is thank folks for your encouragement on our recent post on composite dubbing loops. Second thing is to note that I had a nice conversation with Ben Paull of OPST and thanked him for the … Continue reading →

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Time to book your Travel for 2016. How about Cuba?

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have two separate weeks booked in Cuba this coming July of 2016. Both on “live a board” boats. This past June we found the food and service level to be outstanding on the “live a board”. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Composite Dubbing Loops on Steelhead Flies – Part I

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Salmon season is past me and it’s time to shift gears into winter steelhead fishing. Eeeeeek! What to do?  Fish last year’s hot steelhead fly?  Why do that when I can dive into something different and challenge myself by developing this … Continue reading →

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Middle Fork of the Willamette Winter Trout Fishing 2016

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thanks very much to Sam Parker for sharing his report on the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. My daily commute to work of late has been laced with a bit of depression as I glimpsed the Willy Wonkish river … Continue reading →

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OSU, NOAA Study: Warm-water years are tough on juvenile salmon

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From OSU: A new analysis of juvenile Chinook salmon in the Pacific Ocean documents a dramatic difference in their foraging habits and overall health between years of warm water and those when the water is colder. The study found that … Continue reading →

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Pro Sportfisher Tube Fly System Videos

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our sales rep for Pro Tube/Pro Sportfisher, Bruce Berry stopped in to discuss the many options for tube fly tying. In the following two videos Bruce discusses all the tubes offered by Pro Tube or Pro Sportfisher. Pro Sportfisher’s tube … Continue reading →

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Coastal Steelhead Fly Fishing

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Well, the rains have finally subsided, at least for now, and the time to go fishing is drawing near. For all of the steelheaders who have had “cabin fever” along with myself, it’s time to get out there and try … Continue reading →

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2016 Scientific Anglers Fly Lines Review

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly Angling Shop can provide any SA fly line, leader or product on request, even if it is not featured in our online catalog. Just shoot us an email and we will let you know the latest details … Continue reading →

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Holiday Wishes from the South Island

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been a windy spring here on the South Island at Cedar Lodge. Summer has arrived just in time for Christmas, it will be in the 80s for our ham and pizza oven holiday meals. I hear it’s been a … Continue reading →

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World record fly rod muskie in Minnesota

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Bozeman Daily Chronicle The muskie Hawkins brought to boat was beyond belief – a 57-inch fish with a 26.5-inch girth, good for an estimated 52.5 pounds. That would put the Hawkins muskie in a class with the top … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Dec 19th fishing videos and fly demo at Caddis Fly

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Quick reminder that I’ll be at the shop from 10-4 on Saturday to show ocean fishing videos and tie flies while signing books. I’ll be teaching a saltwater fly fishing class on February 6th too. Ill be sharing details on … Continue reading →

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Party Reminder: Caddis Fly Christmas Party December 17th, 2015 4-8pm

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please join us for our annual Christmas party at the shop on December 17th from 4-8ish. Special discounts on select merchandise will be offered exclusively at the party. Food, beverage, cheer and last minute gift specials will be served up … Continue reading →

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