Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

Echo Glass Fly Rod Review

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a very brief report on the Echo Glass fly rod I have been fishing for the last several months.  In short, I REALLY enjoy the rod.  This is not a long range casting rod like my 9 foot, … Continue reading →

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Summer Flies Part I 2014: New Jigged Fly Patterns

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have recently added highly some effective and unique flies to our offering at The Caddis Fly and Caddisflyshop.com. A new series of Steelhead dry flies, more jigged style nymphs, and more colors to a “new to us” but very … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Gear – Stuff that works

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Chris asked me to shoot him a few notes, casual observations on some of the gear I have been fishing as of late.  Naturally, I chose to report on the gear that I have come to depend on day after … Continue reading →

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Redington Dually Rod Review

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

The Pacific Northwest continues to be the leader of spey casting and innovation. George Cook has been at the forefront of researching, designing lines, casting, and instruction about spey, switch and fly rods in general. George Cook has taught the … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day Gift From Sage Fly Rod Company

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This week Sage Fly Rod Company announced to dealers that they could discount remaining inventories of two outstanding rod series and one reel series. Excellent timing for those looking to upgrade or augment their fly rod collection as we move … Continue reading →

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The Fly Floatant Test-A Test/Review of Several of the Top Floatants

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Finding the best floatant is a common desire for the trout angler. The team at Troutster.com really did a phenomenal job with it’s analysis of numerous products. Below is just a part of the test. Read the entire post here: … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Bench Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to finish…or start your tying, as I often do. You walk up to the desk to find the top looking like a blended mess of feathers, fur, and other assorted fly tying materials. Or, … Continue reading →

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New Fly Lines for Spring of 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thinking about a little “Spring Cleaning” of your fly gear? Upgrading fly line and leader material is often the first order of business. Today’s fly line market is larger than ever and the 2014 spring season brings more options to … Continue reading →

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New Fly Fishing Gear Notes From Cedar Lodge

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The past five months or so I have been able to put some gear through it’s paces, walking up many of New Zealand’s South Island rivers 5 or 6 days a week. Most of the gear is new to the … Continue reading →

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SIMMS G3 Boot Foot Guide Wader Review: Five Star Performance

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Thank you SIMMS, for finally delivering the goods. I’ve been wearing my old set of Simms Bootfoots for the last 4 years, and Eric Nufeld (dear friend and SIMMS rep) was getting a little tired of hearing my annual pestering … Continue reading →

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Lightweight Wading Shoes: Simms Vapor Boot vs. Patagonia Ultralight

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We have had a chance to put some serious miles on two new boot models this season at Cedar Lodge. The Patagonia Ultralight Wading shoe and the Simms Vapor boot offer anglers a lighter option when lengthy walks and hikes … Continue reading →

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Founding Flies

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mike Valla’s Founding Flies book “will no doubt be considered a definitive history for the flies of the 20th century. He’s dug out stories never before heard, interviewed tiers or people who new them and photographed the places where all-time … Continue reading →

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New Redington Rods Get a Work Out Down Under

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s Christmas break at Cedar Lodge and we don’t have guests for another week or so. It’s time for us to get some projects done around the lodge and do a little fishing. I brought down some new gear to … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Staff Picks: Three Must Have Fishing Items

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Lou Verdugo

With only a few days before the Fat Man comes down the chimney, Chris D. asked the Caddis Fly Shop team to select three favorite items we would always take fishing. As you can imagine they vary but, these are … Continue reading →

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SAGE METHOD Switch Rod Review: Thumbs up for Kings

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here we are on the trailing end of the 2013 Chinook Season and it’s time for me to muse over snippets from the season– one being more time fishing with Switch rods for Kings. Short story: I have come to … Continue reading →

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