Winter events reminder

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Caddis Fly Christmas Party! December 15th.

John Larison Winter steelhead class, January 3rd.

Intro to fly tying class, January 16-17

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March 2nd and 3rd 2012 Spey Classes with George Cook and John Hazlett.

Also, stay tuned to the events page for more.

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Dec. 13th Deal of the Day “A BACKYARD in NOWHERE DVD”

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A BACKYARD to NOWHERE is a new fly fishing film about chasing giant Pike in wild, wide open country.

“This is totally different from anything we have seen in the fly fishing movie scene ever. The look is amazing, sound design is stunning and the shots of pike destroying flies speak for themselves. I think we are witnessing the first fresh breath in the fly fishing movie scene in a loooong time….”, Joakim Andreassen, vakmag.com

Purchase A BACKYARD in NOWHERE for a killer sale price of $22 by clicking HERE

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Dec 12th “Deal of the Day” ExOfficio Men’s Give-N-Go That’s Fly Boxer

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

that's fly boxer

If you are still wearing cotton under your waders your not getting most out of your breathable equipment. The ExOfficio That’s Fly Boxer is a comfortable, long wearing, breathable, quick drying, odor resistant boxer. Once you start with these you will wonder why you haven’t had them for your whole life. Get them for a great deal only $15 at this link: ExOfficio Boxer.

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Winter Steelhead Season is Upon Us: Gear Up, Study Up, and Take a Guided Trip With the Caddis Fly!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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To my mind, winter is the most interesting and dynamic season for the fly angler in Oregon. Nearly every stream that flows into the Pacific, from the small creeks to the big rivers, gets a run of returning adult winter steelhead. Unlike the fishing we encounter during the summer and fall seasons, with relatively stable weather and water conditions, winter conditions are always in flux. After each high water event, fresh fish will quickly move upstream towards their natal spawning gravels. It is our job to be in the right place at the right time to try to intercept them. Continue reading →

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Dec. 11th “Deal of the Day” Bugger Barn with a Dozen Buggers

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Today’s deal is a Cliff’s Bugger Barn (reg. $21.95) with One Dozen Woolly Buggers included for only $29.95. The Cliff Box is one of our favorites for lake, streamer and Steelhead fly patterns. The box has an inside dimension of 8 3/4″ X 4 3/8″ X 1 3/8″).

Click HERE to order a Bugger Barn with a Dozen Buggers

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Extended Body October Caddis Fly Tying Video

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are very excited about a new line of fly tying tools and materials from J Son Sweden “Real Striking Flies”. We are just learning how to utilize these super cool materials and tools and will continue to post videos as we create regional favorites with them.

In the first video Barrett demonstrates how to create an extended body using the J Son Detached Body Pins. In later posts we will demonstrate mayfly extended bodies as well.

The second video demonstrates one way to quickly create a durable, realistic foam wing for caddis or stoneflies. The J Son Wing Materials are numerous in size and style and will allow for many cool patterns to come.

The third video brings it all together with a modified Morrish October Caddis Pattern. Barrett has developed this pattern to be light but seriously “floaty” and “buggy”. Late this season on the McKenzie and Willamette this pattern was deadly.

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Extended Body October Caddis


Hook: Daiichi Klinkhamer Hook D1160
Thread: Burnt Orange Lagartun 150x
Body: J Son Detached Body Pins and Colored foam to create extension
Wing: J Son Caddis Wing burned with Micro Foam Tan/White
Over-wing: Elk Hair
Legs: Grizzly Barred Round Rubber Orange
Hackle: Petitjean CDC Lt. Yellow

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Dec. 10th “Deal of the Day” Scientific Anglers Saltwater Taper SharkSkin Fly Line

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Today’s deal is the Scientific Anglers Saltwater Taper Sharkskin Fly Line. Whether you have an upcoming trip, need a back up, or it’s time to replace that tired saltwater line on your reel now, this is a great deal. Click HERE to order or stop by the shop and pick one up.

Scientific Anglers Saltwater Taper SharkSkin Fly Line

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Dec. 9th “Deal of the Day” Simms Angler Gift Pack

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

simms gift pack

Get a Simms Cascadia Mug $24.95, at Simms Suncreen Lotion $7.95, and Simms Insect Spray $7.95 for a package deal price of only $27.95. Click HERE to order online or stop by the shop to pick one of these great gift packs up.

Simms Angler Gift Pack

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Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing Class with John Larison

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Sign up now for a winter steelhead fly fishing class with John Larison, January 3rd, 6:30 to 8:00pm.

John Larison Fish Shot

The Oregon coast is quickly becoming the epicenter of winter steelhead fly fishing. New innovations in two-handed rods and lines are allowing anglers of all casting abilities to swing flies within striking distance of our super-charged steelhead, which average 10 pounds and regularly exceed 15. Join steelhead guide and author John Larison as he shares his strategies for finding and hooking steelhead with swung flies on Oregon’s unique coastal rivers.

Topics will include:

-Locating aggressive fish
-Matching your line and tip to the holding water
-Selecting the right fly for the conditions
-Steering your fly to produce the fishiest swing
-Tips for landing these powerful fish with two-handed rods.

Bio: John Larison is Fly Fisherman’s Northwest Field Editor and the author of three books on steelheading, including the best-selling Complete Steelheader. He writes Fly Fisherman’s Spey Today blog, where he reviews the latest innovations in rod and line designs. He’s also the Native Fish Society’s River Steward for the Siletz, and a year-round steelhead guide and spey casting instructor. He can be reached at his web site.

Call the shop to sign up for the class or for more details (541) 342-7005. Cost is $30.

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Dec. 8th “Deal of the Day” Patagonia Ultra Heavy Weight Socks

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Perfect for wearing under waders, or lately just wearing to work. The Patagonia Ultra-Heavy Weight socks are super warm and wear great. Expect to get years of wear out of these quality socks. A great deal today at $19.95 per pair.

Click HERE to order, or stop by the shop and pick a pair or two up.

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Bi-color Bass, Tarpon, Snook & Salmon Poppers

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Poppers were a completely new experience for me in Autumn of 2011. Now I feel like my Gary Krebs Popper Jig Set and poppers are part of my normal fly line-up. This in spite of the fact that I only have about two weeks on the water fishing poppers, and all of these days fishing for silvers in Oregon Estuaries. Well, this hardly qualifies for global or even regional qualifications to blah blah blah about the wonders of tying and fishing poppers, but hey, why not share some of the neat aspects I have learned so far, and hope that I get some feedback to help improve my technique, which has already occurred, second hand, when Gary called Chris to politely note some of the bloopers I had made shooting our first series of videos. Continue reading →

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Dec. 7th “Deal of the Day” StreamWorks Arctic Gloves

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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$10 bucks for a great winter fishing glove. Are you kidding? Available in 1/2 finger and full finger with fold back thumb and index finger. Get three!

StreamWorks Arctic Fishing Glove

Click here to order online or stop by the shop and pick yours up.

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Caddis Fly Christmas Party December 15th

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Holiday card

Please join us on Thursday the 15th of December from 4-8pm for our annual customer appreciation Christmas Party. Ninkasi Beer, Oregon Electric Station catering, free gift wrapping, and special pricing on in store items.

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Dec 6th “Deal of the Day” Simms Headwater Chest/Hip Pack

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

simms chest hip pack

Available in both Simms Camo and Coal the Simms Headwater Chest/Hip Pack is a perfect “vest alternative” if you are looking to carry just enough gear. The Chest/Hip Pack can be worn as a sling pack, waist pack or chest pack. At only $65 it’s a steal!

Click HERE to order or stop by the shop and pick one up.

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McKenzie River Native Trout Study Results Tonight

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Interested in discussing the results of the Native Trout Study with some of the participants?

McKenzie River Two Fly Tournament

Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00 PM to about 9:00 PM
Location: EWEB Community Room, North Building, 500 E. 4thSt., Eugene

The McKenzie River Wild Trout study has operated for two years, conducted by McKenzie Fly Fishers, Caddis Fly Shop Guides, Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 members, concerned anglers, and Snoopy Rodders, and funded by TU678 through a grant from the Fly Fishers Club of Oregon.

-MS

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