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Who We Are Series Post 10: Lou Verdugo

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This series of posts is meant to introduce all of you terrific tiers and cool customers to our small, but fantastic team of anglers here at The Caddis Fly Angling Shop. Each employee answered a number of questions about their fishing expertise, their favorite style of fishing and fishing products. Each week we will publish another employee’s answers to these questions to let you know Who We Are. This series will hopefully give you a peak into who we are, how we fish, and who you are chatting with when you next call or email Caddis.

This week we have a Caddis Fly Shop veteran employee.

Who: My name in the shop and in life is Lou Verdugo. My primary function is retail sales.

Time at Caddis: This year will be my 10th year at the Caddis Fly Shop

Are you a Eugene local, or are you a transplant?

I moved here from Silicon Valley many, many, many years ago….with NO California equity!

How many years have you been fly fishing?

I have been fly fishing since I was 18.

What is your favorite rod and reel combo?

Today, a Sage X, 9′ 5 weight , with a Sage Click series reel.

Prior to today…9′ Sage Z Axis with Nautilus FWX, prior to that…GLoomis GLX 9′ 5 weight with Hardy Princes reel.

Favorite Nymphing rod: Sage 99 5 weight….produced no longer but a flat out Nymphing machine!

Favorite Streamer Rod: Winston Nexus 9′ 6 weight with Lamson Speedster.

Favorite small stream dry fly rod: Sage Circa 5 weight, with Sage Click series…very bamboo like…

Favorite sea run cutthroat fly rod Scott G2 8’8″ 5 weight with Bauer MPX2.

Lou Guide

Wet wade or float, and why?

Float…cause I have “The Beast”! 17 feet of cold, hard, Koffler built, aluminum. Love to run the big water (Deschutes) and the technicality of the Mckenzie. Wading only on the Deschutes or when necessary.

Dry fly, streamer or nymph–and do you tie them?

Prefer hopper dropper system for most streams. Nymphing only when necessary or the conditions warrant. I tie flies, my favorites are the stimulator and soft hackles…especially for the March Browns.

Where do you fish?

States: Alaska, Idaho, Washington, Montana, California, *Christmas Island, *Abaco Island, *Cuba: Cayo Cruze, Florida

Waters: McKenzie River, Willamette River, Cascade Lakes. Call Lou and ask–he’s been all over!

Spey or single hand cast?

Single handed but I do have Spey equipment. I prefer single while steelheading on the Deschutes but remain committed to Spey when conditions are right.

Salt or Freshwater?

Salt! Nothing like it…challenges every part of angling ability…knots, casting, dealing with wind, equipment, tides, and finding the fish! 80 degrees air and water temp are not bad either….prefer bones, tarpon…I may go to the grave before I catch a freaking permit! The pursuit of the grand slam ….nothing like it…!

Lou Tarpon

What is your favorite part about working at Caddis?

Customers and new equipment….I have had the privilege of meeting many great people and who just happen to share a common passion…fly fishing! Also, to share in the first looks at many new products and innovations within the fly fishing industry. My colleagues also create an environment that’s often fun to work within.

When a fellow angler asks, “What is the biggest fish you have ever caught?” what is your answer?

Easy….approx. 65 pound Tarpon. Caught it near Key Biscayne on the way to Cuba. 10 weight Echo 3 salt, and Sage 6000 series reel, Sci Angler Tarpon Line with clear tip and a fly you would not believe! Captain Carl Ball and Jim T. by Cuba buddy, were present.

Lou Steelie

When you want to take the intimidation factor out of fishing, talk to Lou! He is our Fly Fishing 101 teacher and a great educator of all things angling. You will find him in the shop at the register or helping a customer talk shop on the floor Thursdays and Fridays. Some of our favorite fly fishing stories are those told by Lou, and he is ready to tell you all about what he knows when you call. Lou is a wonderful resource for Christmas Island fishing experience, and product know-how.

Want to know more about the Caddis Fly? Visit our website’s About page at this link and feel free to call or email us any time at our contacts below:

(541)505-8061

caddiseug@yahoo.com

Tight lines until next time!

The Caddis Fly Crew

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Spring has Sprung – McKenzie River Fishing Great Top To Bottom

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie River’s flows have dropped into fine shape. This past week I was able to fish the very lower river, (Hayden Bridge to Armitage State Park) the middle river, (Finn Rock to Ben and Kay Doris) and the upper river, (Frissel Ramp to Hamlin). All three stretches were very productive. Each stretch varied in terms of bug life but each had good numbers of bugs and fish.

On the lower river we swung wet flies. Small brown caddis, Pale Morning Duns and little yellow stones were the most visible insects. The middle river’s flow had me using a larger dry with a dropper to get down in some of the quicker runs. Most of the fish we caught ate the nymph but we had many fish eat the Chubby Chernobyl on the surface. Golden Stones, Little Yellow Stones, Brown and Green Caddis and Green Drakes were all present on the middle river. The “way upper” river is still really moving and lacked hatches until things warmed a bit mid morning. Caddis and Golden Stones began around noon and late afternoon “Grey” and Green Drakes were present and fish really looked up. Saturday we were lucky to hook and land a rare Bull Trout. This time of year you can see one of these beauties attack a hooked fish but to catch one on a dead drift is virtually unheard of. It was really great to see. Hopefully the Bull Trout of the McKenzie are having a better year than the Salmon and Steelhead!

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Baja Fly Fishing Report – May 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This is a very brief report on a fishing trip I just made with friends Gui and Jim. We fished with Gary Bulla and lodged at Baja Joe’s. Gary is a great host; the panga captains are knowledgable guides and boatmen; our accommodations and meals were very pleasant; and our fishing companions were a wonderful group of enthusiastic, experienced adventurers.

Baja.

Yes, me going out of state to fish. Unlikely, unexpected, and last minute decision. Anyway, there I was south of the border with fly rod in hand, hunting warm water species that broke the surface as they crashed baitfish and got my adrenaline levels through the roof.

The fishing was challenging, as fishing can always be. My casting left a little to be desired, as I plowed though several lines to find the rod-line matches that worked the best for me. I faced down many fish working the surface well within my casting range, and more often than not, delivered lackluster presentations. Some of my craftsmanship, however, met the high standards of the fish and I managed to connect often enough to conclude each day on the water with a smile.

One of several species we encountered is not generally considered as one of the glamor targets in the region, but dang, I really enjoyed catching skipjack.

I’ll be following this post with others that feature tackle selection (fly rods, fly lines, leaders) that are suitable for the conditions I experienced in the warm climate of Baja.

Meanwhile, here are a few photo images from our trip.

Game on!

Clearing the line deck.

The first run.

Baja Skipjack photographed by Gary Bulla.

This rooster evaded my best efforts but chomped onto Chuck’s fly.

The ballyhoo fly reigned supreme.

Dorado!

Gui rocked the dorado.

I prepared for the sun each day.

Protecting a tippet late in the game – on an ECHO EPR rod.

Some fly rods are meant for hard times – like encounters with lines wrapped around props.

Dawn on day 7 – time to head home to Corvallis.

I hope you enjoyed this brief tour. I had a great time and plan on returning as soon as I can. Trip details may be found at garybulla.com.

Jay Nicholas – 2017

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You could spend a week steelhead fishing the Babine River for only $100!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Native Fish Society: Epic Waters and Babine Steelhead Lodge have generously donated a week of steelhead fishing on the Babine River for 1 angler to support the Native Fish Society’s work protecting and restoring wild, native fish across the Pacific Northwest.

Keep in mind there are more 20+ pound wild steelhead on the Babine River than any other river in the world! That’s right, more than any other river in the whole darn WORLD!

Dates: October 20-27, 2017

How does it work? Native Fish Society is selling tickets for $100 each. We’ll draw the lucky winner on June 15th and they’ll get ready for the time of their life!

To buy your tickets call 503.344.4218 or click the button below to purchase tickets online.

Purchase Babine For a Benjamin Tickets

What if you aren’t the big winner? Every penny we raise in this campaign will support our work protecting and recovering wild, native fish in their Northwest homewaters. So, no matter what, you’re giving a boost to wild salmon and steelhead, not to mention your fishing mojo.

*Does not include travel to Smithers, British Columbia, classified waters license and gratuity.

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Peter Goes to Iceland

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Although limited to only one day, my flyfishing experience in Iceland was nothing but positive. It began with a web search and an inquiry to Go Fishing Iceland. I got an immediate response, and after a pleasant phone conversation with Heimir, and an assurance that his guides spoke English, I committed to a days fishing for Arctic Char and Brown Trout.

On the morning of my scheduled trip, Ari arrived at our Air B&B to pick me up. The morning was rainy and very windy, Ari immediately suggested that I reschedule if possible, but was quick to say that if I wanted to go, he was certainly willing to take me. After taking into consideration my ability to cast into 40 – 50 mph winds, I quickly agreed to postpone. I was impressed with Ari’s command of the English language and his general air of quiet confidence.

A week later, I again met Ari at the appointed time and place. We drove for about 45 minutes; paved highway, gravel road, through a gate, a less traveled road through a pasture finally stopping at the shore of a lake, the name of which I can’t pronounce. We then donned waders, boots, and a Simms jacket, then took off around the lake to it’s outlet, a river – the name of which I can’t pronounce – and Ari had me begin nymphing with an indicator and a #16 midge. At that point the river was fairly shallow with a sandy bottom. Before too long, I was in to my first Arctic Char. They are beautiful fish, and I was fortunate to get a few more before the day was over. Although we fished hard for Browns, the only one went to Ari’s streamer. Lunch time was a meal of typical Icelandic food, and some great conversation with Ari. He is a very personable, knowledgable, and professional guide whom I would recommend without reservation. In summation, a great experience.

Peter Cadigan

From the outfitter:
Very positive summary. I´m glad to hear you had good experience fishing with
Ari at the Holaa river http://gofishing.is/holaa/

Thanks a lot for doing business with us. Be welcome to get in touch at any
time.

Best regards

Heimir Bjarnason
Tour operator/Ferðaskipuleggjandi

Go Fishing Iceland
H Bjarnason slf
Hraunbraut 17
200 Kópavogur
Iceland
tel: +354-551-2016, +354-866-9354
gofishing@internet.is

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Featured Fly Tier: Bob Erickson

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

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Bob and his wife live in a small, northern Vermont town called Craftsbury, spending much of his angling time at their camp in Rangeley, ME, home of the “best brook trout fishing in the lower 48”. As much as Bob loves fishing in Maine, it’s Alaskan fly fishing that has become his passion, particularly floating remote Bristol Bay rivers.

If you ask him, Bob will implore you, “If you haven’t floated a wild, Alaskan river, you should!”

One of the reasons he finds Alaska so great an angling destination is its spectacular variety of chasable fish species. Be it a hunt for dolly varden char, rainbow trout, grayling, chum or coho salmon, Bob’s felt their tug on his fly in Alaskan waters. Add on float plane flying, gravel bar camping, the wildly beautiful northern scenery and wildlife, and lasting friendships he has developed in this great state and Bob’s totally hooked on the Alaskan angling experience.

Tying flies for Alaska fishing trips has become a ‘business’ for Bob, which he has kept deliberately small to maintain the fun. Clients of Bob’s fly tying business include Alaska Fly Fishing Goods, Wild River Guides, Angler’s Alibi and many individual fly fishermen. Bob’s Facebook page can be found at alaskasignatureflies.

Fishing up north is one of the main drivers for innovation in Bob’s fly tying. “Although I’m convinced there is nothing truly ‘original’ in tying,” Bob says, “my Alaskan patterns are unique.”

Of the many flies Bob ties and fishes, his favorite pattern is the Megawatt. The Megawatt has been fished hard and has seen many improvements over the years. What started as a Kilowatt clone has through its evolution turned into Bob’s #1 fly. Mainly a salmon fly, it has hooked big char, rainbow and grayling, and it is equally effective swung or stripped.

Bob’s stellar Alaskan streamer fly pattern, the Megawatt.

“Megawatt Mouth” 1

“Megawatt Mouth” 2

See how to tie this fly here.

List of Materials: Megawatt Fly

Hook: Gamakatsu Ninety Degree Jig 1/0

Thread: Danville 210

Eyes: Double Pupil Brass Eyes

Tail: Marabou and Flashabou

Body: Anadromous Brush

Wings: Flashabou

Bob’s materials come almost exclusively from The Caddis Fly Angling Shop. “Selection and service at Caddis are second to none. I thank Chris and the rest of the staff for their support. It means a lot,” Bob said of his Caddis Fly Shop experience.

When you are affluent a fly tier as Bob, you see a lot of different tying techniques, and Bob believes today’s cutting edge fly tying can be found in the patterns of the top steelhead tiers. His breadth of experience comes from lots of practice and fishing his own ties on the river. The fly below, his first try at a sculpin, is a permutation of the classic Dali Lama. To add a personal flare to this fly Bob added fin feathers from a pheasant skin

Bob’s Sculpin: “Really just adding the pectoral fins to a Dali Lama. Thanks to Mark Levasseur for the pheasant skin!”

Pheasant Skin or Dyed Pheasant Feathers

Alaska Brass Cone Heads

Thank you, Bob, for sharing your creativity and your passion for tying with us at Caddis. We are proud to support the innovation your Alaskan patterns embody in the tying community, and we can’t wait to see what fly you tie next in the mouth of your next monster catch!

If you are a tier who uses materials purchased at The Caddis Fly Angling Shop and you would like to share your ties with us (and our readers!) please email us at caddiseug@yahoo.com. We’d love to see and share your work as a Featured Tyer!

For those of you on Instagram, follow the shop @caddisflyshop and please feel free to tag the flies you tie using material purchased at The Caddis Fly Shop with the hashtag #tiedwithcaddisflyshop. We’ll repost your flies to our feed to show off your fly tying style!

Tight lines and tight ties everybody.

-Maddy Bell-

*Photos provided by Bob Erickson

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Who We Are Series Post 9: Hayden Vough

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Who: Hayden Vough – Internet/Retail Sales, Picker/Packer Extraordinaire

Time at Caddis: I’ve been working here for about 8 months.

Are you a Eugene local, or are you a transplant

I am not a Eugene native. I moved here last year from Napa, California for school!

How many years have you been a fly fisherman?

I’ve been fishing fly fishing since I was about 11, so roughly 9 years.

What is your favorite rod and reel combo?

I just got a custom Hatch 7-plus reel, with a 10′ 8wt G Loomis NRX single-hand rod. I’m excited, to say the least.

Wet wade or float, and why?

If I had a boat then I would probably prefer floating; however, I do love wading and getting that much closer to the action.

Dry fly, streamer or nymph–and do you tie any of them?

I don’t tie any of my own flies yet, but I want to learn how. Dry fly fishing has to be my favorite because you get to watch the fish rise to your fly!

Spey or single hand cast?

Single Hand Cast

Salt or Freshwater?

The majority of the fly fishing I’ve done has been in freshwater, fishing for trout or bass.

What is your favorite part about working at Caddis?

The best part about working at the shop is that every person I come into contact with at the shop is a hobbyist, and wants to be in the shop atmosphere. I love the stories that are shared with me. On top of that, the other employees here are the nicest people.

When a fellow angler asks, “What is the biggest fish you have ever caught?” what is your answer?

“You wouldn’t believe me if I told you.”

Hayden is one of our most enthusiastic Caddis Fly Family Members, always bringing a positive attitude to the shop. He is currently a student of both fly fishing at Caddis, and Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. Taking every chance he can to learn more about angling, Hayden is eager to investigate the specs of a new reel or line and which rod they will pair best with. What’s more, he wants to share that knowledge with you. You can find him out on the shop floor helping a customer at the register or in the back of the shop picking and packing orders to ship.

Want to know more about the Caddis Fly? Visit our website’s About page at this link and feel free to call or email us any time at our contacts below:

(541)505-8061

caddiseug@yahoo.com

Tight lines until next time!

The Caddis Fly Crew

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New video: Together Against The Mines – A River Steward Story

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

New video from Native Fish Society: Just seven miles upstream from River Steward Dave Lacey’s home in southern Oregon a foreign owned mining company was quietly working to develop a nickel strip mine on public lands. The mine would sit in the headwaters of two important wild salmon and steelhead streams. Learning about the poor environmental track record of the hard rock mining industry (the most toxic polluting industry in the United States) Dave and the Native Fish Society’s staff embarked on a three year, Wild Rivers Campaign that ultimately sought to stop not one, but three proposed strip mines before they could irreversibly damage some of the wildest country, cleanest water, and healthiest wild salmon rivers on the west coast.

Together Against The Mines – A River Steward Story from Zangs Films on Vimeo.

Join the Native Fish Society as a member. Every member receives our bi-annual print Strong Runs Newsletter, with stories of grassroots conservation from around the Northwest and our monthly e-newsletter Redd It that allows you to stay up on our work, take action on key campaigns and find out about special events happening around the region. If you live the Pacific Northwest and want to safeguard your homewaters, contact us to learn more about the River Steward Program.

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High Water but Good Fishing on Local Waters

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are looking great for water this year. Although wading can be challenging (be careful out there) fishing has been quite good for those who have ventured out into the high and green flows of our local waters. Don’t be afraid of levels that are more than double some of our last few springs. Insects are hatching and fish are feeding. I have seen more Green McKenzie Caddis this year the past few trips then I have in years. The fish are in excellent shape. Increased flows mean expanded fish habitat, and the numbers of all age classes of fish are superb this year.

Best patterns of late have been:

-Mega Prince
-Possie Bugger
-Green McKenzie Caddis

Look for Pale Morning Duns, Golden Stones and Brown Caddis numbers to increase in the near future.

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The Story Behind The SAGE X Fly Rod

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you haven’t cast one of the new SAGE X rods we invite you to come down to the shop and give one a try. We think they are the best fly rods SAGE has ever designed!

Sage X from Sage Fly Fish on Vimeo.

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Saturday Morning May 20th – Modern Nymphing: European Inspired Techniques

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Devin Olsen of Tactical Fly Fisher will be at The Caddis Fly Shop May 20th at 10am for a presentation of Modern European Nymphing. Devin and his team at Tactical Fly Fisher are the guru’s when it comes to European inspired nymphing tactics. His presentation will cover what you need to know to get into the game of Euro nymphing or simply adapt your existing presentations to catch more fish.

When: 10am May 20th 2017
Where: The Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Cost: Free

Check out the trailer for Devin’s DVD

Modern Nymphing – European Inspired Techniques from Capture Adventure Media on Vimeo.

Devin will cover the topics below and be available for questions during and after the presentation.

–The case for European nymphing over other styles of nymphing
–European nymphing gear
–Rigging European nymphing leaders
–A simplified system for leader formulas
–1 vs 2 vs 3 fly rigs
–Dry dropper hybrid rig
–Casts for European nymphing
–Covering 180 degrees of presentation
–Floating or elevating the sighter upstream
–The standard up and across presentation
–Down and across swing presentations
–Advanced techniques for landing fish

Read more about Devin Olsen here: Devin Bio

This is a free presentation sponsored by The Caddis Fly please call to sign up so we know how many seats we need to have.

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Contact State Legislature on Suction Dredge Mining Reform

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Native Fish Society:

Last week, the House Energy and Environment Committee in the Oregon State Legislature passed the Suction Dredge Mining Reform Bill (SB 3 – A) out of committee. Now, this bill will move onto the floor for a full vote in the coming week.

Suction dredge mining is a practice in which miners use a floating, gas-powered vacuum attached to a sluice box to look for gold in rivers and stream channels. The activity involves vacuuming up river bottoms and running the sediment through a mechanized sluice that separates out gold flakes from other rocks and minerals. The sediment is then released back into the river, causing turbid plumes of fine sediment and threatening water quality and sensitive populations of wild, native fish and their habitats. (More info here)

If passed into law, this bill will permanently protect Oregon’s sensitive and threatened salmon, steelhead, and Pacific Lamprey, in waters listed as essential salmonid habitat from the harmful effects of suction dredge mining.

To help get this bill passed, we are asking for your support to contact your state Representative (find your state legislator here) and urge them to vote YES on the Suction Dredge Reform Bill (SB 3 – A).

Thank you for your support,

Jake Crawford, Southern Regional Manager
Charles Gehr, Rogue River Steward
Stan Petrowski, South Umpqua River Steward

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Who We Are Series Post 8: Tyler Stein

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Who: Tyler Stein, Internet/Retail Sales, Picker/Packer Extraordinaire

Years at Caddis: 3 months

Are you a Eugene local, or are you a transplant?

I came up here from Laguna Hills, CA to attend school at the University of Oregon.

How many years have you been fly fishing?

Since my dad took me down the Madison when I was about 10.

What is your favorite rod and reel combo?

Sage One 5wt with a Sage 3250 reel

Wet wade or float, and why?

Wet wade 100%.

Dry fly, streamer or nymph–and do you tie them?

I love shooting streamers but nothing beats a dry fly take. Nymph when nothing else is working.

Spey or single hand cast?

Single Hand

Salt or Freshwater?

Freshwater but would love to hit the flats someday.

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Where have you fished?

States: Oregon, California, Montana

Waters: Deschutes, Metolius, Crooked, McKenzie, Willamette, Toulumne, Madison

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What is your favorite part about working at Caddis?

Everybody shares the same passion for fly-fishing and the atmosphere around the shop is addicting.

When a fellow angler asks, “What is the biggest fish you have ever caught?” what is your answer?

You had to have been there!

You can find Tyler out on the Mckenzie most weekends, fishing with his buds from the University of Oregon where he is in his final year studying Business with Marketing concentration. You can also find him in the back picking and packing orders, checking the status of online customer orders, or (occasionally) modeling product for our instagram feed. Tyler is an angler through and through, passionate about testing new product and reporting back about his experience. We are all very glad to have him on board.

Want to know more about the Caddis Fly? Visit our website’s About page at this link and feel free to call or email us any time at our contacts below:

(541)505-8061

caddiseug@yahoo.com

Tight lines until next time!

The Caddis Fly Crew

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Tying a Sardina with Guy Allen and Jay Nicholas

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Here are three of Guy Allen’s Sardina flies.

My friend Guy Allen is getting ready to depart (or may have departed already) on his annual trip to Baja and is planning on fishing this pattern. I invited Guy to join me recently and he kindly showed me how to tie this great fly. I hope you enjoy the video and that many more will follow this season.

Hook: Gamakatsu SC 17 Tarpon 3/0
Thread: Veevus mono
Eyes: 3D holographic 1/8″
False eye: Black sharpie
Hook guard: chartreuse krystal flash
Belly: Farrar’s flash blend Bucktail white
Lateral line: EP 3D Fiber tan or gold
Back: Flash-N-Slinky olive with flash removed
Finish: Cure Goo Tack Free

Jay Nicholas, Spring season 2017

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Reminder -TYING AND FISHING FLIES FOR TROUT LAKES—a fly-tying clinic with Skip Morris

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We still have a few spots available for our Skip Morris clinic, give us a ring early this week to reserve a spot.

Time -May 19th, 2017 5:30pm
Location – The Caddis Fly Angling Shop – 168 West 6th ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Cost – $40

During this 2 ½-hour(or slightly longer) clinic, Skip Morris (author of 18 fly-fishing books including Morris & Chan on Fly Fishing Trout Lakes) will teach you about the creatures trout feed on in lakes, how to tie a sound selection of trout-lake flies, fly by fly, and how to fish each fly.

Skip will show a few PowerPoint slides as he explains just how a damselfly, for example, goes through a nymph stage to metamorphose to a winged adult. He’ll then describe how the trout respond to these stages and about the strategies and techniques that help you catch more trout during damselfly hatches.

Then he’ll tie a fly that imitates a damselfly nymph (the critical stage for fishing this hatch), answer questions, and start up another series of slides about another trout-food creature.
You’ll receive a handout with all the fly patterns and a fly Skip himself has tied. This will be an informative and fun clinic. Attendance is limited, so sign up now.

To reserve your spot give us a ring at (541)342-7005

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Who We Are Series Post 10: Lou Verdugo

Spring has Sprung – McKenzie River Fishing Great Top To Bottom

Baja Fly Fishing Report – May 2017

You could spend a week steelhead fishing the Babine River for only $100!

Peter Goes to Iceland

Featured Fly Tier: Bob Erickson

Who We Are Series Post 9: Hayden Vough

New video: Together Against The Mines – A River Steward Story

High Water but Good Fishing on Local Waters

The Story Behind The SAGE X Fly Rod

Saturday Morning May 20th – Modern Nymphing: European Inspired Techniques

Contact State Legislature on Suction Dredge Mining Reform

Who We Are Series Post 8: Tyler Stein

Tying a Sardina with Guy Allen and Jay Nicholas

Reminder -TYING AND FISHING FLIES FOR TROUT LAKES—a fly-tying clinic with Skip Morris

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