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Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review
GLoomis Demo Day: July 26
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
Echo Glass Fly Rod Review
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
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
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
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
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
The Fly Floatant Test-A Test/Review of Several of the Top Floatants
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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New Fly Lines for Spring of 2014
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
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
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
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
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
New Redington Rods Get a Work Out Down Under
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
Caddis Fly Staff Picks: Three Must Have Fishing Items
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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