Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

Frank Moore and G.Loomis Fly Rods at The Caddis Fly Saturday

The North Umpqua’s ambassador and protector, Frank Moore will be at the Caddis Fly from 12-1:30 in the shop tying flies, and then from 1:30-3:00pm at Alton Baker Park demo day for G. Loomis NRX fly rods, spey, and single … Continue reading

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Patagonia 2011 Wader Line Up Preview

Jon Covich our Patagonia Fly Fishing rep, stopped in the shop a while back to give us a look at Patagonia’s new line up of waders for the 2011 season. Stop on by and have a look.

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New Simms Waders and Revised Guide Jacket Product Videos

Eric Neufeld Northwest sales representative for Simms Fishing Products shows off a limited edition version of the Simms G-3 Wader. One of the all time best selling fly fishing rain jackets, the Simms Guide Jacket is new and revised for … Continue reading

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Patagonia Fishing Packs New Designs for 2011

Continuing our video series outlining new products for 2011 Jon Covich details three killer chest, waist, fanny packs from Patagonia’s new fly fishing gear line up. The Stealth Hip Pack, Stealth Chest Pack and StormFront Hip Pack are all new … Continue reading

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House Bill 2338: Felt sole wading boot ban in Oregon state legislature

A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to footwear with felt soles. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2011 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter … Continue reading

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Nautilus FWX Fly Reels Add Color to your Gear

With the big game coming this Monday I couldn’t resist showing off some of the New Nautilus FWX Fly Reels we recently purchased. I know the Ducks have a ton of uniforms so we will harken back to the days … Continue reading

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Tibor Signature Series Reels: Video with the Designer Builder Ted Juracek

Tibor Reels own more World Records than any other fly reel manufacturer. Ted Juracek gives us an up-close view of his latest reel at the 2010 Fly Tackle Dealer Show. The new Signature Series is now in stock.

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New Korkers Wading Boots Have Arrived

Our much anticipated shipment of new Korkers Omni Trax 3.0 Inter-changable wading boots has arrived. The new Korkers have a simple quick change sole system that literally makes changing soles a snap.

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Fishpond Chest and Fanny Packs Overview

Fishpond sale representative Jon Covich stopped by the shop the other day to show of some of his newest wares. We asked him for a quick overview of the Fishpond Chest/Fanny pack line up for 2010/2011 fly fishing season.

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Rob’s fly fishing book and DVD picks for the holidays

When I was a kid, my family presented me with a new hardbound flyfishing book every Christmas. Those books became the foundation of my flyfishing universe, and I still cherish every one of those books today. I don’t think there’s … Continue reading

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“Go Ducks” Oakley Custom Polarized Sunglasses

Only three available in existence. We custom ordered these knowing you would need them in Glendale Arizona at the National Championship Game. Mind you these are high performance, great fitting Oakley polarized shades. You will want to wear them when … Continue reading

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New Fishpond Gear for Fall/Winter 2010 and 2011 Season

Jon Covich the Northwest sales representative for Fishpond as well as Winston Fly Rods, Outcast Sporting Gear, Oakley Polarized Sunglasses and Patagonia Fly Fishing stopped by the shop the other day to show off some new gear. The new Fishpond … Continue reading

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Caddis Fly Shop Joins Distinguished Burkheimer Dealer Network

Chris Daughters and Kerry Burkheimer met this fall, part of the important process of getting to know each other and brainstorming a vision of their mutual commitment to the fly fishing industry and their love of fly fishing. That was … Continue reading

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Korkers Wading Shoes all new for 2011

Korkers Footwear Company bills themselves as “Adaptable Traction Footwear”. The 2011 Korkers line up of wading boots and footwear improves greatly upon Korkers Omnitrax Interchangeable Sole System. The 2011 Korkers Interchangeable system 3.0 offers a full coverage sole, answering many … Continue reading

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What happened to fly fishing vests? And how are fanny packs cool?

Last weekend, I picked up one of the Simms Waist packs. There are a couple models available, in various sizes and levels of water-resistance, and I just picked the one that fit my jumble of stuff for trout fishing. But … Continue reading

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