Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

RIO Sink Tips For Two Handed Rods – 2021

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

George Cook’s discussion of RIO MOW Tips and Sink Tips. Add this info to the previous posts on line matches and two handed lines and you have everything spey from SAGE and RIO. The Genius of RIO’s Skagit MOW and … Continue reading →

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All Things RIO Spey Lines for 2021 – Skagit, Scandi, and More

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

To follow up on the rod/line match post shared earlier the following describes design and usage of RIO Spey Lines. I will have one more post from George and Erik regarding all things sink tips. Skagit/ology 4.0 “Generation 4 has … Continue reading →

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Sage/Redington 2021 Spey Write Ups

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

For years our Sage/Redington/RIO sales representative George Cook has provided the following guides to us in our “product catalog binder”. In 2021 the digital versions (thanks to covid no doubt) are now available. I thought I would share the rod, … Continue reading →

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NEW RIO’s Skagit Max Launch & Skagit Max Power Spey Head Review

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg discusses RIO’s new Skagit Max Launch and Max Power series. Skagit Max Launch: 23′ Long Amazing front taper design to easily cast large flies and tips and load the rod with ease and sensitivity. Grains 400-750 … Continue reading →

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New RIO Skagit Heads Explained – Video

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Simon Gawesworth discusses RIO’s new line up of Skagit style spey heads. Skagit Max Launch and Skagit Max Power are the most advanced Skagit style heads RIO has ever produced.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020 #2

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Some last minute gift ideas for the fly fisher in your life. Renzetti Master Vise (Only 250 Made) Renzetti Apprentise Vise (C-clamp or Base) New 2020 Galvin Euro Nymphing Reel Rep Your Water Sweatshirt Rep Your Water Glasses Rep Your … Continue reading →

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Caddis Fly Shop Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly Shop have all the gifts for the fly fisher in your life including new products from Fishpond, Hareline Dubbing, Scott Rods, Scientific Angler, Echo Fly Fishing, RIO, ABEL, and much more… Abel SDF Fly Reels Scott Centric Fly … Continue reading →

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New Hareline Fly Tying Materials Now Available to Order at Caddisflyshop.com

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As fall kicks in it’s time to get back to the bench. We have you covered with all new materials from Hareline Dubbin. New Cottarelli Vises, Ahrex Hooks, Upavon Foam Cutters. Check them all out here: NEW HARELINE Additionally, we … Continue reading →

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2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour – Virtual Tour Details

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The 2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour has gone digital. Check out all the trailers related to the event below and get your tickets and information at this link: FT3 Virtual Tour

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Two-Handed Fly Rods in the Ocean – Recommendations and Tips

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The questions are as predictable as the passage of the seasons. Can I fish my two-hand rod in the ocean;  estuary; or  surf; can I fish my long rod from the shore of a big giant big lake? The questioner might use different … Continue reading →

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New RIO “How To” Fly Fishing Videos July and August 2020

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Check out the latest videos in the “How To” series from RIO Fly Fishing.

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Bravo to Nautilus!

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From: Angling Trade Magazine Reel manufacturer recognized by The White House… and they brought custom “No Pebble Mine” and “Captains for Clean Water” reels with them. Here’s the release from Nautilus: On July 2, 2020, Nautilus Reels was honored by … Continue reading →

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Jay Nicholas Revised Tips on Tying a Short Hollow Deceiver Fly

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Jay ties a short “Hollow Style” deceiver pattern. Here he ties a Hollow fly which is much smaller and shares his years of experience tying these beautiful flies. A universal fly for bass, pike, musky, salmon, just … Continue reading →

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Patagonia Swiftcurrent Waders – Product Review

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Lou Verdugo

Unaware to most of us, Tim, our spey casting guru had been field testing these waders for almost a year now. These new waders are the best designed wader on the market. They have excelled at comfort, durability, and fit. … Continue reading →

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New RIO Fly Lines with SlickCast – Product Review

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I have had the opportunity to test RIO’s new RIO GOLD Elite and Premier RIO GOLD lines with SlickCast. The new SlickCast technology is a difference maker in slickness that you can feel from the very first cast. The coating … Continue reading →

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