All Glo Chinook Salmon Comet Fly Tying Video

Have you ever walked to the spot and had a little time to kill before you could really see what you were doing. Glo in the dark fly patterns eliminate the need to twiddle your thumbs streamside! Give them a shot with the camera flash or a flash light and start fishing asap. Barrett’s All Glo Chinook Comet is an effective Comet style pattern that really lights up in the water.

All Glo Comet

All Glo Comet

Hook: Gamakatsu SL45 # 4
Thread: Uni Glo Thread 3/0
Bead: 5/32 Dazzle Bead Glo in the Dark
Tail: Uni Glo Yarn + Glo in the Dark Chartreuse Flashabou
Body: UV Chewee Skin Glo in the Dark
Colar Hackle: Chartreuse American Hen Hackle or Metz Hatchery Soft Hackle

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Dec 15th “Deal of the Day” 20% off Beulah Trout Rods

Beulah Fly rods

Beulah Fly Rods are designed to by fisherman who fish. The rods actions and designs suit Western waters nicely. All of Platinum Series trout rods cast smoothly and look great. Today’s deal of the Day gets you a bargain on these fine fly rods. Click HERE to get a great deal on one today.

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EP Tarantula Hairy Legged Tarpon Toad Fly Tying Video

The Tarpon Toad has become a “go to favorite” for anglers all over the world. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to use the new EP Tarantula Hairy Leg Brush to create the body of the fly. The Hairy Leg brush makes a crab like body with much less work than the previous “figure 8 intensive” yarn body. The Tarantula Hairy Legged Brush is durable and adds movement to any fly pattern fresh or salt.

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EP Tarantula Hairy Leg Brush Tarpon Toad

Hook: SL12S or SC15 #1-2/0
Thread: Lagartun 150x-strong Chartreuse
Tail: Chartreuse Blood Quill Marabou
Rear Collar: Yellow Cross Cut Rabbit Strip
Body: EP Tarantula Hairy Leg Brush Chartreuse
Eyes: Black Mono Eyes

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Trout Unlimited Meeting Tonight

The Mckenzie-Willamette Chapter will be holding its monthly membership meeting at 7:00 pm at the Veteran’s Memorial building near 18th and Willamette in Eugene. The Oregon Fly Fishing Blog’s own Chris Daughters will discuss how to target and catch Bonefish. Be sure to come out! As always meetings are free and open to the public.

–KM

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Dec. 14th “Deal of the Day” Nautilus FWX and Free Rio Gold Fly Line

Nautilus FWX Rio Gold

“Deals of the Day” are getting good now! Easily our favorite trout reel for 2011. The ultra lightweight Nautilus FWX 5/6 is perfect for a four, five or six weight fly rod. The large arbor reel weighs in at 3.9 ounces. It’s machined of bar-stock aluminium, has a sealed carbon fiber drag and looks really cool. Today’s deal is the FWX Reel and a FREE Rio Gold Fly Line! A $74.95 value!

Give us a call or Click HERE to purchase online.

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Winter events reminder

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”

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

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!

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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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