Category Archives: Saltwater Fly Fishing

Christmas Island Report January 2026

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Caddisfly

I hosted two weeks at Christmas Island Lodge this January. The lodge sits near the old Captain Cook Hotel property and has 12 airconditioned rooms and a central meeting “maneaba”  for guests to enjoy the beachside breeze, meals and happy hour. … Continue reading →

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Cayo Paredon Grande

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Just returned from a great trip to Cayo Paredon, Cuba. I traveled with 8 anglers and 5 non anglers. Flight from Miami to Camaguey is an easy 90 minutes and then 2 ½ hour bus ride to our resort for … Continue reading →

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Bull Candy: Streamer Fly Tying Tutorial

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Alex Swartz ties a fantastic large saltwater streamer for predatory big game fish. This is a fantastic streamer for Dorado (Mahi-Mahi), Roosterfish, Snook and Jacks. In freshwater would be a great option for Peacock Bass, Golden Dorado, … Continue reading →

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Kinky Muddler: Streamer Tying Tutorial

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video Alex Swartz ties a killer Baja baitfish pattern. The Kinky muddler is a proven big fish fly. Its profile is suggestive of mullet and other baitfish. The fly is versatile and can be used for large predators … Continue reading →

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Hosted Trip Report: Alphonse Island Seychelles

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Caddisfly

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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Microflex Strong Arm Merkin: Permit/Trigger Fly Tutorial

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Caddisfly

In this video Simon ties a killer crab fly for permit, triggers, and all around flats use. It takes inspiration from various crab flies. This particular pattern is tied with heavy tungsten eyes which we chose to show off a … Continue reading →

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Flats Probe: Flats Fly Tutorial

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Caddisfly

In this video, Simon ties a killer attractor flats fly. This fly would work great anywhere in the caribbean for Bonefish, Permit, and anything else cruising the flats. It is tied using Hareline’s new painted brass eyes. The tan painted … Continue reading →

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Senior Gotcha: Flats Fly Tutorial

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Senior Gotcha is a grey-haired take on the classic gotcha pattern using Rainy’s new silver fox craft fur. This classic flats pattern works great for bonefish and permit if presented correctly. The pattern’s eyes can be substituted to heavier … Continue reading →

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