Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

New Fishpond Gear: WestWater Series of Packs and Bags

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Fall Fishpond introduces a new series of bags and packs made from waterproof welded materials and water resistant zippers. We think the new designs are fantastic and as usual have the great looks that you have come to expect … Continue reading →

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GEOFISH VOLUME 1 DVD JUST IN

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

GEOFISH TRAILER 3min from MOTIV FISHING on Vimeo. Brand New from the guys who brought us the original Trout Bum Diaries DVD comes a new adventure. From the Pacific Northwest to the Tip of South America, one vehicle 20,000 miles, … Continue reading →

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Rio 2013 Fly Lines, Leaders & Tippet Review

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rio Products Update for 2013 Chris Daughters, Caddis Fly Shop Each year, come fall, I meet with a flurry of Fly Industry Sales Reps, listen to their pitches, and make decisions about how many of thousands of fly fishing products … Continue reading →

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Sage Circa Fly Rod Review by George Cook

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook regional sales rep for Sage, Redington, Rio sent out this update on the performance attributes of the new Sage Circa Fly Rod. Below you will find the report/review described as only George can do. 589-4 Circa also now … Continue reading →

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Sage Circa Fly Rod Review: Retro Excellence at hand…

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly Shop Reviews new Sage Circa Fly Rods. Just a quick note to announce the pending arrival of the new Sage Circa fly rods here at the Caddis Fly Shop. Sage has incorporated its new Konnetic Technology into several … Continue reading →

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Deschutes Steelhead Report

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just got back from a fun trip on the lower 40 miles of the Deschutes River with family and friends. I spent both early mornings and evenings swinging flies with my new Echo 3 6126 and really liked the way … Continue reading →

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Favorite Tube Fly Hooks – A Visual Size Comparison

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In a recent post on Favorite Tube Fly Hooks, I noted that these hooks, in different styles but virtually the same size, had a very different “apparent” size. I may have referred to crazy-drunk hook-designers, or some such unfairly slanderous … Continue reading →

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New Lamson ARX Spey Reels in the Shop!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Everyday at the Caddis Fly Shop has the potential to feel like Christmas, particularly during the summer months when new products start rolling in from some of our favorite manufacturers. Yesterday was one of those days, with the arrival of … Continue reading →

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New Skagit Master 3 DVD Arrives this Friday

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The newest in the five-part Skagit Master series, Skagit Master 3, will arrive in our shop THIS FRIDAY. We’ve secured a limited number of copies and they’ll be sure to go fast, so head over to our website and pre-order … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Echo King fly rod

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yes folks, the much anticipated Echo King rods are in the shop, handles neatly encased in a shimmering layer of plastique (or is it just shrink wrap?) and are ready for your next trip to the Kanektok, Norway, South America, … Continue reading →

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Review: Favorite Tube Fly Hooks

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I suppose that this post should note that my Tube hook favorites have evolved over the years, and next year or next week could possibly find me smitten by the bliss of having just discovered some new favorite hook.  But … Continue reading →

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Echo ION Fly Reels: Product Reviews

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Not that it matters, but my first fly reel was a Perrine Automatic. Black. Spring loaded. One lever to initiate the retrieve by engaging/releasing said spring, and another lever to put the brakes on any trout that tried to swim … Continue reading →

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Sage ONE Switch and Spey rod line charts

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Hizonner the right honorable George Cook shot us the following Rio Fly Line guide for the new Sage Sage ONE Spey and Sage ONE Switch rods a few days after he recuperated from the 2012 Sandy Spey Clave. Our thanks … Continue reading →

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House of Hardy Perfect Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Reel

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Alright sportsfans, the kid gloves are off and we’re not messing around. The legendary House of Hardy recently released a limited edition run of 250 reels to commemorate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 140th anniversary of Hardy Bros., and to … Continue reading →

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Sage One fly rod Review – 8 months into the game

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sage ONE Fly Rods – 8 months into the game As a general case, fly rods of 2012 are HUGELY different from their ancestors of 1960, and the performance differences are so tangible that any of us can feel it.  … Continue reading →

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