Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

Oregon Fall Steelhead 2022: New Lines and Best Flies

Cooler evenings and mornings have our thoughts focused on fall and steelhead. While we’re still below ten-year return averages in most of the rivers here in Oregon, we’re glad to see things bouncing back the way they are. It will … Continue reading

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Fly Organization August 2022

Fly organization is a challenge. Storage solutions and organizational strategies must be considered, and then there is the time it takes. This past Sunday I went for it. Twenty five plus years of collecting saltwater flies, putting them in a … Continue reading

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Outcast Float Tubes, Frameless and Rafts Available July 2022

It’s been a rough one in terms of supply chain for many vendors in the fly fishing industry. Outcast/Aire has experienced shortages and bottlenecks about as bad as any. It’s been 18 months or so since stock levels approached normal … Continue reading

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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022

Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 19th) and to help celebrate, Caddis Fly Shop has put together two gift packs and a few other suggestions. Both of the gift packs are currently the best deals we have in … Continue reading

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Stonefly Season is Coming – Stonefly Patterns for 2022

April to early July adult stoneflies tend to be more available to trout than any other time of year. These big bugs offer a tremendous post spawn meal that trout count on to get back into shape and survive the … Continue reading

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Introducing the Sage Spectrum LT Reel with George Cook

George Cook graced Caddis Fly Shop with his presence and in doing so, showed off the new Spectrum LT reel from Sage. The spectrum LT is the perfect companion to all water rods, fresh and light salt water applications. Sealed … Continue reading

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Redington Trout Spey Field Kit with Jon Hazlett

Jon Hazlett from Anglers Rendezvous in the Caddis Fly Shop, showing us what the Redington Trout Spey Field Kit has to offer. We think this makes a pretty sweet gift or simply a heck of a deal for anyone looking … Continue reading

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The New Sage Arbor XL Reel with George Cook

George Cook sat down and gave us the low down on this new, smooth and beautiful reel from Sage, the Arbor XL. Available in two colors, in two sizes. The SAGE ARBOR XL ultra large arbor reel will help you … Continue reading

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Sage R8 Rod Intro April 2022

Jon Hazlett from Anglers Rendezvous visited us at the shop with the new Sage R8 rods. We spent the morning casting them and picking Jon’s brain, learning what makes this rod different from the Sage X and other graphite rods … Continue reading

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Sage Introduces New R8 Fly Rods

Check out the “story behind” the new R8 Sage Rods. Inquire at the shop to cast Sage’s latest all water multi-application R8 Rod. These rods are fast action but load from tip to butt with power you can control.

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North Umpqua River Report – Redington Dually Rod Review February 2022

I should start off by noting that I had never been to the North Umpqua in the winter but I was able to spend some time on the water and talk with a few people along the way this past … Continue reading

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McKenzie River Report – Echo Trout Rod Review February 2022

While we didn’t have the spring time conditions we’re starting to think about, we did have a nice full day on the McKenzie. Sun was shining, mid-50’s and we even got some fish to hand. Overall it was fairly slow … Continue reading

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Last Minute Gifts & Stocking Stuffer Ideas

It’s that wonderful time of the year where we either wait until the last minute for holiday shopping or we just need a few more things for that fly fisher in your life. In this video, George goes over what … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Apparel – Fall & Winter – Great Holiday Gifts!

Lots of new apparel here at Caddis Fly! Great pieces for fall and winter street wear, and for your colder weather fishing pursuits. Also have lots of options for those in warmer regions or those traveling to warmer regions. Give … Continue reading

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Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of the year already and Caddis Fly has got you covered. Check out the video above and the list below for some ideas on gifts for the fly angler in your life! Our Top Fly Fishing Gifts … Continue reading

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