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Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review
The Square Off: Nicholas’ Burkheimer 7127-4 versus Daughters’ Sage 490-4 Z Axis
September 21, 2010. Chris and Jay were on the phone. Blah, blah, blah. Jay, come on down and let’s talk while we catch a fish, Chris said, innocently. Ok, I replied, i can be there by 3:30. 3:30? The hint … Continue reading
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Pontoons and Sea-runs
Sea-Run Cutthroat flies and fishing have been all the rage on the Caddis blog as of late, and there is a reason—they are a blast to catch. You can fish for them from the bank in the late fall, but … Continue reading
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Simms Alumibite Studs add to the Traction Options for Vibram Soled Wading Boots
Many anglers have tossed their old favorite felt or studded felt soled wading boots and purchased rubber or Vibram soled boots of late. Most of us like the idea of reducing the possibility of transmitting invasive species from one drainage … Continue reading
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Echo Carbon Fly Rod Review
Our pal Warren Moran wrote this review of his Echo Carbon 9′ 4wt. 4-piece: A Good Stick: Echo Carbon 9′ 4wt. 4 pc. This is a great rod and a nice compromise between power and grace. It’s also something everyman … Continue reading
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Winston announces new rods for 2010-2011 Season: BIIX model gets discontinued
One of Winston Rod Company’s most successful rod series of all time is being discontinued as four new rods are introduced. The BIIX has been one of our favorite rods available for 7 years now. We have put our remaining … Continue reading
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Gear Review: Dyna-King Trekker
My bench isn’t normally this tidy. Don’t feel bad. I’m almost embarrassed to admit just how long I used my old vise. About ten years ago I purchased one of those Umpqua Feather Merchants introduction to fly tying kits with … Continue reading
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The Front Line of Rio Trout Fly Lines
Years ago there were only a few choices of floating fly lines. The Peach 444 or Mint Green 444SL from Cortland and the Air Cel from Scientific Anglers. Today there are numerous companies making a huge variety of floating trout … Continue reading
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Need a new Lake Fly Line?
George Cook of Sage, Rio, Redington stopped by the shop the other day. I wanted to get his take on the Rio Outbound fly line for lake use. Check out this short video discussion of the Rio Outbound and it’s … Continue reading
Sage and Redington Fly Rod gear overviews from George Cook
Sage, Redington rep George Cook came through Eugene recently and discussed the hot new fly rods at the Caddis Fly, and we’ve posted these gear videos below. Redington CPX Switch Rods: Sage z-Axis Switch Rods Sage 99 Fly Rods
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New spey fishing gear: Rio Skagit MOW sink tips
Coming out next month (May 2010), Rio is introducing new sink tips for two-handed Skagit style spey fishing. Based off the DIY sink tip modifications from spey gurus Mike McCune, Scott O‘Donnell and Ed Ward, the MOW system is designed … Continue reading
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Strike Indicator Overview
Spring has sprung and it’s time to get outside get outside, bulk up on your Vitamin D, and sling some flies to frisky trout on your favorite stream. The season has already presented every opportunity to use to your favorite … Continue reading
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New Studs for felt and Vibram sole wading boots: Grip Studs
Grip Studs located in Merlin Oregon manufactures screw in studs for ATV’s, motorcycles, trucks, snowmobiles, boots and anything else that touches the ground. Grip studs have been used in high velocity applications for years and are an extremely proven traction … Continue reading
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