Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

Fly Tying Thread Demystified, Part II

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

What are the best selling threads on the market these days? In order, the highest sales volumes in threads, for the top four, are as follows:Uni 6/0 Thread, Danville 6/0 Flymaster Waxed Thread, Ultra Thread, and Lagartun X-Strong Thread. The … Continue reading →

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Beulah Platinum Switch Rod Review

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It is not often that I will stand up and give praise to any particular fly fishing or fly tying product that I have come across. Sure, I have many times said “this is the sweetest rod I have ever … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Thread Demystified, Part I.

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We all have our preferences, it seems. I tied with Nymo for years and years, but this thread disappeared from the supply chain back in the 1980s. Danville 6/0 Flymaster then became my preferred thread for at least two decades; … Continue reading →

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Frank and Jeanne Moore visit The Caddis Fly

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Frank and Jeanne Moore were guests of Chris Daughters and the Caddis Fly over the weekend, and Frank graciously spoke with friends about the North Umpqua, summer and winter steelhead, seven pound sea-run cutthroat, King salmon, conservation, and oh yes, … Continue reading →

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The magic of Nikwax: New product alert

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Make those raincoats last: Caddis Fly now carrying Nixwax waterproofing. I first read about Nikwax in Colin Fletcher and Chip Rawlins hiking bible, The Complete Walker IV. The author was using it for water proofing his boots: The theory is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Caddisfly

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

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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