Tag Archives: creek

Simon’s Creek Surveyor

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Simon shares a great terrestrial pattern he developed with dry dropper setups in mind. This pattern was born out of a need for a small, buoyant dry fly that could suspend a tungsten nymph below it. When … Continue reading →

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New Scientific Anglers Clear Tip Magnitude Lines: First Impressions, Review, & Taper Guide

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you haven’t already seen, Scientific Anglers released an exciting new collection of clear fly lines geared towards trout fishing. They have released 6 different models covering 2 tapers. Clear tipped lines come with their benefits and drawbacks. Clear tipped … Continue reading →

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Restoration on Quartz Creek Presentation with Mckenzie River Trust

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are very excited to be hosting an educational event in conjunction with our friends from Mckenzie River Trust. ______________________________________________________ When: Thursday, May 1st from 6-7:30pm Where: Caddis Fly Angling Shop [168 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97408] ______________________________________________________ Join … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Jigged Tailwater Leech

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This fly Simon originally developed for a trip to the mighty McCloud river in Northern California. The section he was interested in is a tailwater, and Simon needed a small fly that would be enticing enough for a large fish … Continue reading →

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Fly of the Week: Charlie Craven’s Fat Angie

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This fly was developed initially by the famed fly tier Charlie Craven and is now tied commercially by Umpqua. Whether you are on a small spring creek, high alpine lake, small freestone stream, or near the brushy banks of a … Continue reading →

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