Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

Making the case for Simms boot foot waders

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I bought some Simms boot foot waders last spring and they hung in my garage all summer. In the last two months, though, I chose to wear these, instead of my usual stocking-foots, while fishing on the beach, and from … Continue reading →

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Redington improving fly fishing gear, keeping prices down

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In a fly fishing world dominated by Sage and Simms, it’s easy for guys who work for a fly shop and get guide discounts to overlook a budget-friendly fly fishing company like Redington. But a couple weeks ago on the … Continue reading →

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Sage Rep George Cook freestyle rap video debut, and Typhoon bag demo

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this new video, Sage regional sales rep and Spey-casting guru George Cook touts the latest Sage gear — this is a seriously cool boat bag. But none of that really matters once you get to 2:55, and Cook busts … Continue reading →

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Tungsten Ice Prince joins “Local Hall of Fame” Ranks with Possie Bugger, Mega Prince

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

    The Tungsten Ice Prince  nymph pattern has been a tremendous fish catching fly this late summer fall season. It  employs a Tungsten Bead and Hareline Dubbin’s best selling dubbing Ice Dub. It is a simple twist on a standard pattern … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying UNIBOBBERS Have Arrived

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Having trouble keeping your fly afloat? The Unibbober is the answer! How many times did a fish come up to your indicator this year and clobber it, leaving you wishing it had a hook in it. Again the Unibobber is … Continue reading →

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Simms Star Cleats for Vibram sole wading boots solve traction problems

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Update: We are no longer able to carry Simms Star Cleats. Please see the newest product — Grip Studs made in Merlin Oregon! Now that I’ve crossed the 40-year threshhold, I consider it my duty to be resistant to all … Continue reading →

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Tapered leader for steelhead: RioMax Plus Leader vs. Maxima

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Product Review: RioMax Plus Leader Check out the photos below. First one shows the leader and fly I fished this year, luring and releasing a beautiful 32”wild summer steelhead. Also, note the second photo, showing the dreaded wind knot that … Continue reading →

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Spey crazy, be afraid — by Jay Nicholas

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rob Russell’s recent post on Spey Rods is over the top. Plain and simple, it rang so many bells that I couldn’t help myself. I should be mowing the lawn, or tying salmon flies, or sorting my threads. Hummm. Should … Continue reading →

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Considering a spey rod? Big water, big fish, big rods

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Considering a spey rod? by Rob Russell The “Spey” or two-handed fly rod has become the tool of choice for steelhead and salmon anglers looking to swing flies on big rivers. Two-handed rods take the drudgery out of swinging flies … Continue reading →

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Fluorocarbon Leaders 50% off

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Orvis Mirage Two pack leaders and Umpqua Super Fluoro single Pak leaders have just been put at 50% off, get them while they last. Order online for same day ship, or for in store pick up, these will not last … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Echo Dec Hogan Spey Rod and AirFlo lines – by Jay Nicholas

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Let’s cut to the chase. If you are looking for an outfit to begin a transition from single- to double-hand fly fishing, and especially for fishing summer steelhead, buy an Echo Dec Hogan 5122, an AirFlo Skagit Compact 420 grain … Continue reading →

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Spey casting class wrap up by Jay Nicholas

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jon Hazelett’s Spey Casting Class was a big hit last weekend, with plenty of practical instruction, steelhead talk, and beautiful weather on the McKenzie River. I joined Jon and a great group of fellow Spey anglers for the Saturday event, … Continue reading →

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Spey Caster Henrick Mortensen, free Zpey demo Monday afternoon, 3pm

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Zpey rod designer and spey casting guru Henrick Mortensen will be conducting a free product and casting demo for Caddis Fly customers interested tomorrow, Monday May 18th. Henrick and the Zpey crew will be at Alton Baker Park at 3pm, … Continue reading →

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Rio Outbound fly line review by Jay Nicholas

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rio Outbound Fly Lines Chris knows that I fish these lines and has asked me, on a couple of occasions, what I thought about them. Dude, I fish them, what more do I need to say? I don’t fish junk, … Continue reading →

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Getting sucked into the switch rod craze: Redington gear review

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I’ve fallen prey to the switch rod craze. Full disclosure: Redington Fly Fishing sent me a 7-weight 11’3″ CPX Switch Rod to review. So of course, it’s the best switch rod I’ve ever cast. Ok, it’s the only switch rod … Continue reading →

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