Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

Sage and Redington Fly Rod gear overviews from George Cook

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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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Dubbing Whirlers Make All Others Obsolete

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Four broken dubbing loop tools are piled together in a plastic bag at home. In every case, failure came when the little wires broke from fatigue. I keep these broken toys in hopes of someday getting replacements or some refund … Continue reading →

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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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