Category Archives: Classes and Instruction

2015 NW FFF Expo – a Great Success!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Be forewarned that I was not attending as a reporter and this will not be anything like a systematic and rational recapitulation of a most excellent event that transpired Friday and Saturday, March 13 & 14, at the 2015 IFFF Expo, in Albany … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Contest to Benefit Leukeumia and Lymphoma Society

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly Angling Shop is proud to announce our 2015 Fly Tying Contest to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Come enter your flies in one, or all of the classes, stop by to see the flies being entered, … Continue reading →

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Reminder, December 12 & 13 – Rob Russell and Jay Tying Flies at Shop

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Reminder: December 19 & 20, Jay’s at Shop – with Rob Russell on the 20th. Rob Russell will be at the fly bench on Saturday too, and it will be fun to re-connect and pry some great new fly patterns … Continue reading →

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December Events with Jay Nicholas at the Caddis Fly Shop

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

December Events with Jay Nicholas at the Caddis Fly Shop Let’s have some fun and visit and tell some fishing stories.  I’ll plan on doing some fly tying demos and answering questions about everything from dory fishing, tackle for salmon, … Continue reading →

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Cuba is Coming!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

Just a friendly reminder to attend our informational meeting on fishing Cuba this Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00pm. Join Matias Gimenez, of Avalon, to hear and see his presentation on fly fishing Cuba. Matias will cover all aspects of this … Continue reading →

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Reminder: GLoomis Demo Day: July 26

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

Just a quick reminder G-Loomis will be at Alton Baker, July 26, 2-5pm, at the ponds. To gain your attendance, our G-Loomis host, Josh Linn has sweeten the opportunities with the following offers: aanyone who buys a rod will have … Continue reading →

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GLoomis Demo Day: July 26

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

Set aside Saturday, July 26, Alton Baker Park, 2-5pm for the Caddis Fly Shop Gloomis Demo Day. We will be hosted by Josh Linn, national flyfishing manager for Gloomis. Josh lives in Oregon and is a renowned two handed authority … Continue reading →

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Free Spey Rod/Line Demo Day, April 27th

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Caddis Fly Shop, Scott, Sage, Rio, Echo and Airflo have teamed up to give you the opportunity to cast a rod/line combo of your choosing. Already have a rod, but don’t know which Scandi head to match it with? … Continue reading →

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Intro To Fly Fishing Classes 2014

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

We have been introducing anglers to basic fly fishing skills for almost 35 years now. Leveraging the teachings of Lefty Kreh, and inspired by the original casting classes held by Les Eichorn, Bob Guard and Mel Krieger this 6 hour … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Shop Announcements & Anticipation

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last Saturday’s Fly Tying Clinic at the Shop was fun, attended by approximately three-hundred, standing room only persons, all throwing crumpled up twenty dollar bills and shouting more; show the whip finish; show the cement applicator jar; thread the bobbin … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Saturday: hands-on with Jay at the Shop

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The weather outside is dreary and wet; good news and bad depending on just how high the rivers get by Saturday.  This is a great time for anyone who isn’t going fishing to dust off their fly tying gear and … Continue reading →

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Introduction To Fly Tying Class

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Introduction to Fly Tying Class Begins We will be putting on our second class of the Winter season. Class begins Monday, January 27th and will continue to February 24th. 6-8 pm at the Caddis Fly Shop The class takes place … Continue reading →

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Beginning Fly Tying Classes

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Lou Verdugo

Beginning Fly Tying Classes start on Monday November 18 and will continue for four more Monday nights. Each class will build upon the previous session in complexity of flies tied. You will learn the basic elements of tying, work with … Continue reading →

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Reminder Echo and Airflo Demo Day

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please plan to join Eric Neufeld, our Echo/Airflo factory representative, on Saturday May 4, from 1:00-4:00pm at Alton Baker Park. Eric will have on hand most of the latest rods from Echo Rods. Eric will also be bringing the newest … Continue reading →

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Greg Senyo: Steelhead Alley Outfitters Owner, Fly Tyer, Guide and Instructor Coming to Town

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Greg Senyo of Steelhead Alley Outfitters and Lake Erie Steelhead fame  will be in the Willamette Valley for the Northwest Fly Tyers Expo as well as tying demos and classes at The Caddis Fly in Eugene. Greg is slated to … Continue reading →

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