Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patsy, Cash, Shauna and Chris wish everyone a very merry holiday season! 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. … Continue reading

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Winston B 3 Plus Jungle Rod – A winner for king salmon

This product review will be short in comparison to lengthy analyses posted by professional bloggers – but it represents my heartfelt approval for a new fly rod I fished this season for Chinook. I fished Winston B IIx fly rods for king several … Continue reading

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Fishing Videos Event at Shop – December 12 & 19th

Fishing Videos: Nope these won’t be the super fancy professional quality videos some folks have produced, just my awkward Go Pro raw footage from saltwater and a few salmon shots too. Still, a little entertainment on high water Saturday and … Continue reading

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Skagit River steelhead at a crossroads

From the Skagit Valley Herald: The future of Skagit River steelhead is at a crossroads. In the year since the Marblemount Fish Hatchery’s steelhead program was shut down because of a lawsuit, the state Department of Fish & Wildlife has … Continue reading

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Patagonia Nano Puff Pant Product Review

Winter fisherman and midnight pub crawlers rejoice; there is a pant made just for you. The Patagonia Nano Puff Pant was originally made to wear underneath your waders to help keep you warm and happy on those cold winter days, … Continue reading

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Spring Fishing at Cedar Lodge New Zealand

We arrived the 11th of October just four days prior to our first guests. Fortunately our friends, neighbors and builders had already been working hard at getting the lodge and our home prepared for opening. Glenys and Alan Cooper had … Continue reading

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Black Saturday Fly Tying and Fishing Videos

Had a very nice day last week tying winter steelhead flies at the Caddis Fly Shop and I’ll be back again on November 28th to share enthusiasm, tying tips, show a few fishing videos and answer anyone’s questions regarding fly … Continue reading

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