Category Archives: Fly Fishing Travel

Redsides Holiday Happy Hour & In-Person Presentation: John Shewey’s 50 Years on the Fly

Join The Redsides Chapter of Trout Unlimited at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3rd in Springfield’s PublicHouse for our holiday happy hour get-together and an exciting presentation from longtime Oregon angler and author John Shewey, entitled 50 Years on the Fly: Ramblings of a Western Angler. Following the … Continue reading

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Before The Giants Came: The Backcountry Skinz Story

We have been loving all of the Backcountry Skinz products. This short video illuminates the BC Skinz ethos, in the field. If you haven’t checked out the awesome non-wader, wading products from Backcountry Skinz, take a look at the links … Continue reading

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Jungle Fly Fishing Adventure 2025

Our group of 8 anglers flew to Manaus Brazil late August for a combination trip targeting Peacock Bass and Arapaima. The first seven days were spent on the Rio Marie fishing for Peacocks. The next four days/five nights would be … Continue reading

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Backcountry Skinz Review and Buying Guide

Often in the industry we see small updates and improvements to already existing products. Every once in a while something entirely new surfaces that changes the way we fish forever. Backcountry Skinz were born out of the rugged New Zealand … Continue reading

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Hosted Trip Report: Alphonse Island Seychelles

Our group of anglers and non anglers had an amazing week of fun in the sun at Alphonse Island, Seychelles. Planets aligned ( literally) during our week and so did the stars, the tides, the wind and the sun. Our … Continue reading

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Postcards from Argentina 2025

Our group spent three weeks in Argentina this January. We started in Buenos Aires taking in the New Year, the sights, sounds and culinary delights. Our second week was spent in Northern Patagonia trout fishing. We were lucky enough to … Continue reading

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The Westslope Cutthroat Trout of Central Washington

Generally when anglers imagine fishing for large Westslope Cutthroat it is on a winding freestone stream in Idaho or Montana, or maybe it is in the upper Columbia in BC or a river in Alberta. Generally, Oregon and Washington aren’t … Continue reading

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Abaco Island Bahamas – Trip Report November 2024

Abaco Island offers a wide range of bonefishing options from the very northern tip near Treasure Cay, all the way south to Sandy Point. Anglers can experience Abaco by going to one of the fishing specific lodges on the island, … Continue reading

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Fall Guide Special Starts November 1st 2024

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead November 1 -November 30th 2024. The cost of the trip is $425. The trip includes guided fishing from a boat and equipment for one … Continue reading

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Join us on October 25th for a Presentation on Fly Fishing in Argentina

“Fly Fishing in Argentina: Exploring the Waters of Northern Patagonia and The Fascinating World of Golden Dorado” by SET Fly Fishing Where: The Caddis Fly Angling Shop 168 West 6th ave, Eugene Oregon 97401 When: October 25th 6pm Matias Claret of … Continue reading

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Wenaha Warnings

(Photos by author. Lou Wentz’s latest book is Tributaries: Fly-fishing Sojourns to the Less Traveled Streams) A month or two before we decided to move to Oregon, I came across a destination article in one of the national fly-fishing magazines featuring the … Continue reading

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Willamette Valley Guided Stillwater Fly Fishing

We now offer guided stillwater fly fishing trips. Guide Adison Rook has been exploring fly fishing opportunities in local reservoirs and lakes for several years now, and he is ready to share. Adison utilizes modern fly tactics to successfully target … Continue reading

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Pyramid Lake Popcorn Beetle: Stillwater Pattern

In this video, Simon ties a proven pattern for monster Lahontan Cuttroat Trout in Pyramid lake. It is that time of year where anglers all over the world are gearing up with dreams of catching a massive Lahontan Cutthroat Trout … Continue reading

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International Fly Fishing Film Festival IF4 Eugene November 14th, 2023

IF4 Sizzle Reel – 2023 from IF4™ on Vimeo. Plank Town Brewing Company  346 Main StreetSpringfield,  OR 97477

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Wet Fly Swing Podcast – Yosemite Fly Fishing

In this podcast, former shop employee Gregory Nespor along with his friend and guide David Gregory discuss the variety of fly fishing within Yosemite National Park, techniques, fly patterns, how to escape the crowds to find solitude, bear management issues, … Continue reading

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